4 p.m.

Learn how AI can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register for the online link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Monday, Jul. 14, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)/IRB for new IRB system (VIRBs) training demonstrations for human subjects researchers, study teams, administrators, regulatory coordinators or anyone supporting human research at VCU. The session will focus on the process for multi-site submissions in VIRBs. All training sessions will be recorded and posted on the HRPP Kaltura channel. Registration is required. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s-Wt7lFFQUOCpIsWsUfMRw

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/human-research/hrppirb/virbs/.

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.

The Monroe Park Campus VCU Child Development Center is currently enrolling late 2- and early 3-year-olds. Interested in securing child care for your 3-year-old before the fall semester starts? Call the center at the following telephone number to check on immediate openings. The center, located at 1128 Floyd Ave. in the Fan neighborhood, works closely with the VCU School of Education to ensure optimal learning opportunities for all. The center enrolls VCU staff, students, faculty, VCU Health and surrounding Richmond community members.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith at nesmithtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://cdc.soe.vcu.edu/.

Peer Career Advisors assist students during weekly drop-in advising hours with writing résumés and cover letters and job and internship searches. Participants must be eligible for Federal Work Study and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9984702/share_preview.

Stay connected to the supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources) and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hr.vcu.edu.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this 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. Questions: Contact the KHS Healthy Heart Lab at the following email address.

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

This study seeks adult participants who have given birth in the last 24 months and have experienced perinatal depression. A diverse set of participants are sought who are at least 18 years old and who access social media for information related to mental health. The purpose of this study is to understand birthing people’s use of social media for information related to perinatal depression. Participants may benefit from increased self-understanding. In-person focus groups will require approximately two hours and will be held at a location to be determined later. This study explores the connection between social media use and perinatal depression. The principle investigators are Mariam Alkazemi, Ph.D.; Susan Bodner-Deren, Ph.D.; and Bushra Shah, M.D. Its IRB protocol number is HM20029210. For more information, reach out to Susan Bodner-Deren at smbodnar@vcu.edu. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Susan Bodnar-Deren and/or Maggie Bertsche at smbodnar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurobertsonschool.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rM0IA9nIDESzL8.