Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Danielle Green is a VCU Health patient who underwent two minimally invasive surgeries – including one with a robot – and successfully donated her kidney and part of her liver. Thelma Ramsey-Bryant, Ed.D., serves as principal of John L. Costley Middle School in East Orange, N.J., tackling middle school literacy gaps. Ramsey-Bryant and her team have worked to make remedial reading tasks feel age-appropriate and to identify connections to student behavior. The two will speak at Facts and Faith Friday. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and the Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Laurie Cathers, Ph.D., LMSW, VCU director of the BS Health Services Program, will present a selection of skills to enhance your conversations. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. Registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/jXYpkin1QPapayrIcC60HQ.

Looking for a welcoming way to become involved on campus? Join a VCU Choir this fall. Make music, make friends and be part of something meaningful. Open to all majors. Choral Arts Society (APPM 359, CRN 29766) No audition required. Commonwealth Singers (APPM 358, CRN 29770) is an advanced mixed choral ensemble. Audition required. Vox Concordia (APPM 378, CRN 32996) is an advanced treble choral ensemble. Audition required.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/.

The Community Ambassador Program connects East End residents with the VCU Health Hub at 25th. Ambassadors serve as liaisons and leaders, helping to build trust, encouraging community engagement and uplifting the needs of residents. Apply by Friday, Aug. 29 at the following URL. Limited spots are available.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDI1rm-ANeE4nLQDE3a-vxycFN6qjDChr2IC1w_WE7trsVKw/viewform?usp=header.

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, queer-identifying women/femmes (ages 18–29) are sought who have lived in the South for eight to 10 years and are open to joining eight in-person group sessions in Richmond to share their stories through photography. Groups will ideally begin in September. Cameras and training will be provided. Participants will be compensated. Two spots remain for the project and are specifically looking for individuals with lived experience AL, AK, FL, GA, KY, MS, OK, TN or LA. If interested visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Chandler Golden at goldenc2@vcu.edu or visit https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nu7kw0t0oRapr8.