Saturday, Jul. 26, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Calling all families with little explorers (ages 8 and under) — join VCU's School of Education for playful STEAM learning. Dive into a free hands-on, interactive workshop exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). At the workshop, families and children will experience interactive STEAM stations, lively discussions on fun themes and take home a free 'Building Our Self-STEAM' storybook (while supplies last) plus an e-book. Through hands-on activities and storytelling, children will learn how simple daily routines — like washing dishes, building with blocks or planting strawberries — can become opportunities for shared discovery and problem-solving at home. The program is funded by VCU's Office for Community Engagement. Hosted by VCU's School of Education and Project STEAM researchers, the event uses storytelling, creativity and teamwork to spark curiosity in young minds. Families with children are welcome. No registration is required. The program will be at Richmond's Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Meagan Dayton at daytonm@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Jul. 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center will host the second annual American Muslim Heritage Celebration at 601 W. Broad St. This event celebrates Muslim American Heritage Month with cultural tables, traditional dress and interactive displays representing Muslim communities from around the world. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Hala Al-Tinawi at altinawih@vcu.edu or (804) 591-9884 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/american-muslim-heritage-celebration/.

Sunday, Jul. 27, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The 24-member VCU Community Guitar Ensemble will be featured in concert in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The program will include works by Rodrigo, Marcello, Montsalvatge, Manuel de Falla and David Robinson. Admission is free. The concert will also be live streamed at go.vcu.edu/concerthall

For more information, contact Department of Music at music@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/.

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Psychology invites participation in two studies. One: A study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging, 2: 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. Compensation is available. 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.

Education Coaches support fellow VCU students enrolled in the ACE-IT in College program. Coaches attend class alongside their assigned student and provide one-on-one academic support to help break down assignments, improve study habits and facilitate communication with professors. Coaches provide direct academic support to VCU students, focusing on time management, problem-solving, communication with professors and project breakdown. Applicants must be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10015909/share_preview

For more information, contact Jan Shea at djshea@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2057 or visit https://aceitincollege.vcu.edu/.

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.

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 your eligibility using 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.