Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Recent challenges at VCU, coupled with broader state and national concerns, have created a stressful environment for many. We've heard from staff who are feeling the weight of these collective stressors. To support you during this time, VCU Human Resources has partnered with Anthem EAP to offer a counseling support session led by a licensed facilitator. The session will provide support, information and practical tips for managing stress and fostering well-being amidst uncertainty. This will also be an opportunity for those who attend to share their oncerns in a supportive setting. Register and see the Zoom link at the following URL to join.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/E1nUf7k2XM33GAvo9.

Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ivy Bell, certified community health worker, will host the Hub Club at 1330 N. 25th St. The Hub Club offers a time to come together to share stories, enjoy music, practice mindfulness and build connections. The Hub Club will be held each second and fourth Tuesday.

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

Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites you to participate in two studies (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. 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.

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.

The Virginia Geriatric Education Center, housed in VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging, is accepting applications for its annual interprofessional development program for faculty and clinicians. Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults (CIRCAA) is a practical, case-based learning experience. The curriculum enhances the ability of clinicians and educators to help patients, learners, care providers and interprofessional teams to care for people aging with complex medical conditions. The nine-month curriculum (September-May) is guided by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies, as well as discipline-specific competencies, and the Hartford Foundation’s “4Ms” framework for age-friendly health systems.  Our Scholars come from many professions, including medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, gerontology and case management.  Applications due September 1st. Learn more by visiting the following URL or contacting ksivey@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa.

Are you ready to lead change in your community? The Minority Political Leadership Institute at VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is still accepting applications. This is your chance to gain the skills, network and support to make a real impact. Applications close on July 1 and the program begins on Sept. 12. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/minority-political-leadership-institute-mpli-/.

The Pace Center seeks volunteers this summer with Belmont Community Resource Services (3510 Broad Rock Blvd). On Fridays beginning at 7:30 a.m. more than 650 families are served via drive-through food distribution. Volunteers are sought Wednesdays through Fridays. Email the following address.

For more information, contact The Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CABAC2DAAFDCF8-50458708-belmont#/.

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 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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.