Saturday, Jun. 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU P.A.T.H.S. (Promoting Access To Health Sciences) will hold a community wellness fair featuring wellness checks including blood pressure, dental health, foot care and more. The event will be at VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 25th St. Refreshments will be available.

For more information, contact VCU PATHS at dsei@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0982.

Monday, Jun. 23, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Important training has been scheduled for VCU's research community. Join the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)/Institutional Review Board as we conduct new IRB system (VIRBs) training demonstrations via Zoom for human subjects researchers, study teams, administrators, regulatory coordinators or anyone supporting human research at VCU. This training session will focus on the process for Modifications/Continuing Reviews (CRs)/Reportable New Information (RNI) Submissions in VIRBs. All training sessions will be recorded and recordings will be posted on the HRPP Kaltura channel. Registration is required. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5IzliftT3Gr9KhDknFMBw

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

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 concerns 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.

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.

Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites you to participate 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. Participants 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.

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Emergency Management will host the course at Harris Hall, Room 2107, 1015 Floyd Ave. Stop the Bleed is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) training calendar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0082-0003-e9a18e2743fa486894fbc9ad41a1156e.

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. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctIBpT8H0TVLHzE4sq66PB1aEx8HCkKwtNtbG8odN3VY0qIA/viewform?usp=sf.

Graduate students at VCU working on a class project in collaboration with NextUp RVA to gather feedback that will help inform strategies for community engagement and individual giving. Anonymous responses will help to understand how community members feel about giving back and supporting local programs in addition to a section for parents asking about their school enrollment choices. Participation is voluntary and responses will remain confidential. This research is for academic purposes only and is not officially conducted by NextUp RVA. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/AmplifyRVA.

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.