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 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/.

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.

Monday, Jun. 2, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join this workshop hosted by Social Security and VCU HR to learn answers to questions about Medicare A and B. Eligibility requirements, Enrollment periods, application process and online services will be addressed. VCU Benefits will also present on the State Retiree Health Coverage. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dqyshw

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2025 at noon

Join VCU HR, the American Heart Association and VCU Health’s Michelle Gossip, RN, for an awareness activity that could help save a life – perhaps even a loved one. By learning about Hands-Only CPR you can become part of the army of lifesavers ready and willing to act in an emergency. This presentation is an awareness activity only. Additional information will be provided on becoming CPR certified. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4ks3hoj

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

Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community members, researchers, students and trainees are invited to participate in the Closing the Gap Cancer Summit at Eastern Virginia Medical School. The event will focus on the emotional and psychological impacts of cancer and community-driven solutions for mental health support in cancer support systems. This free, half-day event is co-sponsored by the VA-ACCERT Center, a partnership between the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. The event will be at Waitzer Hall, EVMS, 735 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/ae6c3407-dc03-42f5-b6f3-374b2b9ebec9/summary.

May is National Bicycle Month. The rain has cleared, the days are longer, the pollen is less, the weather is perfect, so let’s ride our bicycles. Riding our bicycles is better for our environment, reduces stress and helps us connect as a community. Virginia Capital Trail, James River Park, Pocahontas State Park and Deep Run Park offer many opportunities for an outdoor two-wheel adventure. (And don’t forget your helmet.) Follow the link below to meet with your Wellness Team at 800 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Susan Richards MSN RN at richardss@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4043 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

VCU's Office of the Provost is 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. $500 Stipend. Questions: Visit https://community.vcu.edu/facultystaff/community-engaged-research/cersc/ Apply by Sunday, June 15 at the following URL.

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

Alison Miller, VCU’s chief human resources officer, will host a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join a session to share your thoughts. Questions: http://www.hr.vcu.edu Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL for an upcoming virtual session.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/79d4adf8-a696-43b5-b200-79ecc3d1945b.

Equity and Access Services' Protection of Minors Office has new policy resources and sample forms. These resources are free to use. If you are running a summer program or research opportunity for minors, remember to register it with the office. Office staff may make announced or unannounced site visits of youth programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Protection of Minors Office at youth@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1524 or visit http://www.equity.vcu.edu/protection-of-minors/.

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.

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.