Student Issue for May 15, 2025
Special Announcement
West Broad Street Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking from May 19-23 (Monday through Friday) and May 28-30 (Wednesday through Friday). From May 19-23, all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, located at 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, located at 100 S. Jefferson St.; Henry Street Deck, located at 200 N. Henry St.; or West Main Street Deck, located at 801 W. Main St. From May 28-30, West Broad Street Deck subscribers may relocate to the above listed locations if preferred, but are not required.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation from May 19-23 and May 28-30 to transport subscribers to and from on-campus locations. RamSafe shuttles will run continuously to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin streets, Franklin and Laurel streets and Shafer and Franklin streets during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If a VCU parking subscriber needs transportation between the hours of 6:31 p.m. and 6:29 a.m., they can place a ride request through the RamSafe using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck from May 19-23 and May 28-30. MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Henry St. Deck or West Main St. Deck.
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at https://parking.vcu.edu/special-events/high-school-graduations/
Today
Ivy's Mental Health Series: 'Set it Off'
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.
This week
Gardening 102 With Malique Middleton at VCU Health Hub
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.
Coming up
Lunch and Learn: Transforming Travel and Economic Growth at RIC Airport
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.
Participate in Two Psychology Studies (Compensation and New Signup Dates/Times Available)
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.
Notices
RecWell Personal Training Packages
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/.
Volunteer Help Needed With Heart-Health Youth Camps
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#/.
Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Acute and Chronic Stress on Cardiovascular Health
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.
Participants Are Invited for a Study Examining Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults
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.
Seeking International Graduate Students in STEM to Participate in a Feedback Survey on Navigating Careers With AI
Would you be interested in using AI to navigate your STEM career? Test AI prompts and complete a test report on AI mentoring to receive an $80 gift card. Spots are limited. Interested students should complete the participant survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ymcdpRxDQQhUQTHw8.
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