2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ivy Bell, VCU Health Hub certified community health worker, has created a mental health event series that dives into helpful strategies for mental health awareness month. The third event of this series is "Set it Off." Learn how moving your body can benefit your mental well-being and enjoy some snacks and music. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0817OEkCDuEsL2W5edSOU0JI9nTlDdUULTusA1Z2SVSHqgA/viewform.

Friday, May 16, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come learn how to grow your own food with Malique Middleton, entrepreneur in residence at the Health Hub, 1330 B. 25th St.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering will present the Rehabilitation Research Grand Rounds, featuring Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., and Sara Moyer, Ph.D., via Zoom. Learn about qualitative methodologies you can use to strengthen your research and enhance your impact. Register the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/cerse-grand-rounds/.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

How is Richmond International Airport transforming to meet the demands of a rapidly growing region, and what does that mean for you? RIC is seeing record-breaking passenger traffic, expanded nonstop destinations and significant infrastructure investments shaping the region’s air travel future. Join VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for "Soaring to New Heights" with Perry Miller, Ph.D., president and CEO of Richmond International Airport, who will discuss how the airport drives economic growth, fosters regional connectivity and advances innovation in aviation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZN61TioqR5mVBxGbiCjI6w#/registration.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites participation in two studies on the Monroe Park campus for which compensation is available. One: A study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging. Two: A study on how people react to fictional characters. Those who take part will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about an hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL. New signup dates are available. If you have already completed the eligibility survey but the listed times did not work for you, contact the researchers to schedule a different session time.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Wright Center K Program invites junior faculty to its May breakfast club meeting. The meetings are hybrid and those attending in person at 1200 E. Clay St. will be provided with a free continental breakfast. Mentoring will be the topic of discussion.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0819 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-yvrTkrHNPSsXKZ0fMOeDwEFqMceJza.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at noon

This full-body circuit training takes the basic martial arts and adds the fun. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30-minutes of strength and cardio. At the end of it you’ll walk away ready to tackle the day. This virtual session is brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4magfJl

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

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/.

We’re seeking six tenure-track assistant professors to join the Community-Engaged Research Scholars Collaborative (CERSC) — a new opportunity to deepen your practice in community-engaged research (CEnR), connect across disciplines and receive community-engaged mentorship. The stipend is $500. Questions: https://community.vcu.edu/facultystaff/community-engaged-research/cersc/ Apply at the following URL by Sunday, June 15.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecEyKjABgtZJ7w3f3RztxRqtSiYVPsD3mZEEUiWtWx4sZkhg/viewform.

Staff/Faculty planning to supervise and/or recruit students with federal work-study awards in 2025–2026 must complete annual training on FWS requirements and expectations. The training is a self-paced course in Talent at the following URL. You will need to pass the knowledge check quiz at the end of the training in order to be granted permission to post FWS opportunities in Handshake. This training is developed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and VCU Career Services.

For more information, contact VCU FWS Program at HireVCURams@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/VCUFWSTraining.

The proposal submission deadline for the Global Education Office's 2025-26 Global Impact Awards has been extended to Friday, May 23. The Global Learning Program Development Awards and the Global Partnership Impact Awards will fund proposals from VCU academic units to develop partnership collaborations with institutions abroad or new global learning programs. For each call for proposal, there will be up to five awards of up to $5,000. Awards will still be announced by Sunday, June 15 and funds should be used by June 30, 2026.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/newsroom/2024/global-impact-awards/.

Volunteers are needed July 8-17 to assist with heart-health games and instruction for elementary and middle school students. Teach Blood Pressure is taking part in the STEM in Sports camps at the Mary and Francis Youth Center (120 S. Linden St.) and needs volunteers to help keep students on task and lead games. No prior heart-health knowledge is needed. Additional information will be sent to those who sign up using the SignUpGenius at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAEAB2DA7FBCF8-56737697-teach#/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place 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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. 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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.