Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for the final walkthrough of the graduate student online application with live support for master's, certificate and doctoral applicants. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/0805appwalkthrough.

Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

Student organizations are needed to cheer on the class of 2029 in Monroe Park as they complete the Ram Spirit Walk hosted by the Student Alumni Council. To reserve your spot, complete the Google Form at the following URL. Organizations will be contacted with additional details. The council will also sponsor a $500 prize for the organization that shows the most spirit.

For more information, contact Breydon Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NzVMPH1hDjtFgKNf6.

The new shuttle will service James Branch Cabell Library at the corner of Cathedral Place and Floyd Avenue, and Larrick Student Center at the corner of North Ninth and Turpin streets. RamsExpress will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and allow members of the VCU community to travel between campuses – within 10 to 15 minutes – by offering direct, point-to-point service. These stops are not duplicative of current GRTC service locations.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu.

VCU Sustainability is recruiting volunteers Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Thursday, Aug. 7 from noon-2 p.m. to help with preparations for the Free Store's reopening at 930 W. Grace St. Questions: https://sustainability.vcu.edu/programs/ Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ann Kildahl at kildahlac@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUtMWpBJ4dWAIY7VdUqQOqBljDvzltk73Zmqk4gAeDEagFGQ/viewform.

RecWell’s personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants will be guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer, a fitness professional who is committed to supporting client progress. One-on-one and buddy-training packages of three-, six-, 12- or 18-hour-long sessions will be offered. New clients are required to complete an introductory package of three 60-minute sessions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

Registration is now open for the University Band (APPM 357), which is open to all VCU students and faculty. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. and performs one concert per semester.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Who better to support a VCU ACE-IT student than a fellow Ram? Compassionate, dependable VCU students are needed to serve as job coaches for students in the ACE-IT in College program. Job coaches provide one-on-one support on campus job sites, helping students build skills in time management, problem-solving and task completion. Make a real impact, gain hands-on experience and contribute to a more inclusive campus community. Applicants must be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program. Apply on Handshake at https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10015952

For more information, contact Sonya Durham at durhams2@vcu.edu or visit https://aceitincollege.vcu.edu/.

VCU ​Residential Life and Housing will hold its annual move-in weekend on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16. Faculty, staff and students are needed to help unload vehicles, manage and push move-in carts and welcome the Class of 2029. The Student Organization Competition will return; the group with the greatest number of volunteers in each category will receive additional funds for their respective organization. Sign up to volunteer at the following URL. Questions: Email RLHconduct@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kenzel Hill at hillka4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2uAd2WWCRCp7v7Jt9.

Looking for a welcoming way to become involved on campus? Join a VCU Choir this fall. Make music, make friends and be part of something meaningful. Open to all majors. Choral Arts Society (APPM 359, CRN 29766) No audition required. Commonwealth Singers (APPM 358, CRN 29770) is an advanced mixed choral ensemble. Audition required. Vox Concordia (APPM 378, CRN 32996) is an advanced treble choral ensemble. Audition required.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/.

This program is intended for adults with basic swimming skills who wish to learn and improve strokes and techniques. Participants should be comfortable supporting themselves in deep water before participating in this class. This program is cross-listed with the TEDU 322 class through the Recreation and Wellness minor. Classes run Aug. 20-Dec. 3, Wednesdays, 8-8:55 a.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

VCU RecWell offers swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 6 years, taught by certified Water Safety Instructors under the American Red Cross program. The lessons focus on fundamental swimming and water safety skills, with support tailored to each child's comfort and ability. Session 1: Saturday mornings from Sept. 6-27. Register at the following URL by by Friday, Sept. 5.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=805d477a-53f7-4a08-8d31-2c0fb96d6ee0.

Private swimming lessons are scheduled one-on-one with an instructor and are tailored to participants' goals. RecWell’s certified Water Safety Instructors work with participants to identify goals and provide feedback and encouragement toward improvement throughout the lessons. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/private-and-semi-private-swim-lessons/.

Rural Development Trust is a nonprofit organization centered around empowering rural communities in India, focusing on education, women's empowerment, health care, disability inclusive development and sustainability. Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA supports the trust and is based in the United States. Anyone interested in leading a chapter at VCU for this nonprofit should contact Akhila Kunuthuru at the following email address. Anyone who wishes to volunteer and not serve in a leadership capacity should fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpfwvJzevrqQdSqFxc0ti8mWSrJnWoL9zzqJJI5gETqe0exw/viewform?usp=preview

For more information, contact Akhila Kunuthuru at kunuthurua@vcu.edu or visit https://www.rdtfvf.org.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ.

For more information, contact Karen Gorgey at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

Be part of VCU's AYA Collective Research Team's ongoing study called ROOTED Endeavor. We're discussing racial socialization with romantically involved couples who are either expecting or raising Black children ages 0-2. Explore how racial factors shape parenting through five virtual interviews every six months involving both parents and brief online questionnaires every three months. Compensation will be provided for every interview and every questionnaire. Ready to join? Complete the eligibility screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn C.T. Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@vcu.edu or (210) 473-5738 or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k4TWXvqDDvYd9A.