1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A Rollator repair clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The event will offer free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, 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.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In preparation for implementation of the new IRB system (VIRBs), the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP)/IRB will hold a VIRBs open lab for the research community. Open labs will include VIRBs real-time practice and Q&A sessions. Several open lab sessions will be held in July and August. A complete open labs schedule has been posted on the New IRB Review System: VIRBs (VCU IRB System) webpage. Registration is not required to attend open labs. Open labs will occur in real time. Recordings will not take place during open lab sessions for the research community. A Zoom meeting link will be opened at each date and time specified on the open labs schedule. Join the open labe at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89679536817

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

6 p.m.

Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites participation in two studies. 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. Fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about an hour. Compensation is available. Check eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Blair at blaire2@vcu.edu? or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

VCU is offering Introduction to Conversational Spanish I and II this fall (Aug. 26-Dec. 12) for individuals at any level. Set new career goals, travel or simply learn a new skill. Register at the following URL. The course is offered in collaboration with VCU Continuing and Professional Education and the VCU School of World Studies.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/languages.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this research 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. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ.

For more information, contact Karen Gorgey at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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 0-2. 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 scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k4TWXvqDDvYd9A.

Black women ages 18-35 who have little to no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share these experiences along with their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check for eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.