Student Issue for May 27, 2025
Today
VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Sessions
11:30 a.m.
VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Communication will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. A session will also be offered at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28. A a certificate in Media and Leadership will also be offered. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Informational Session and Writing With Confidence
4 p.m.
The workshop via Zoom will feature a discussion of the services provided by the center and will help you build confidence in your writing by breaking the process into manageable chunks. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
This week
Rollator Repair at VCU Health Hub
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., will hold a rollator repair clinic. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs will be offered, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts and bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.
For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.
Navigating the Department of Defense Grant Process
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series via Zoom. David Cifu, M.D., professor and chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will discuss the Department of Defense’s research grant application and review process. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/jL9VKtJZTa6Uiv2wPNDzLA.
Ivy's Mental Health Series: 'Do the Right Thing'
Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 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 final event of this series is "Do the Right Thing." Learn from different organizations and professionals about ways mental health can affect all aspects of your life and what to do to help prevent breakdowns. 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.
Notices
Fall Funding Application Open for SGA Student Organizations
The SGA Fall Funding application for student organizations is open through Friday, June 20. Questions: Visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s82249 After reviewing, any remaining questions may be directed to to sgafunding@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Lisa Cooper at sgafunding@vcu.edu or visit https://sga.vcu.edu/.
Exploring Parenting and Race: VCU's AYA Collective Research Team Needs You
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 0-5. 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 ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k4TWXvqDDvYd9A.
Tell Us About Your Experiences Using On-Campus Resources
VCU students are asked to share their experiences with and awareness of on-campus offices and organizations that offer services or resources to students. VCU staff member Jess Hoy, M.S.W., is conducting a research survey that can be completed online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Students are not required to have ever used a VCU resource to participate. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of five $25 gift cards to the VCU bookstore.
For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctIBpT8H0TVLHzE4sq66PB1aEx8HCkKwtNtbG8odN3VY0qIA/viewform?usp=sf.
Are You, or Do You Know, a Student Aspiring To Become a Faculty Member at a College or University?
VCU School of Education’s Graduate Certificate in Preparing Future Faculty equips students with the skills, experience and knowledge needed to step into a faculty role. Read more and apply today at bit.ly/PreparingFutureFaculty
For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/-graduate-certificate-in-preparing-future-faculty/.
Participate inTwo Psychology Studies (Compensation Available; New times and Signup Dates Available)
VCU Psychology invites you to participate in two studies (compensation is available): (1) a study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging, (2) a study on how people react to fictional characters. You will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about one hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.
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.
Participants Needed for Brain Imaging Study
The Research on Excessive, Persistent, and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand how decision making differs between adults with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder or no history of either disorder. Participants in the study will be compensated. Questions: Contact the REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or follow the following URL.
For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.
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