Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Start your new year with a clear vision for your life. Come create vision boards and learn tips for your mental wellness in 2026 at the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The event is in collaboration with Massey Cancer Center.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Given the recent decommissioning of Lon-Capa, this is an opportunity to receive training specific to individual experience and challenges, ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Join this virtual/online session sponsored by Learning Systems by going to the training.vcu.edu website (keyword: mobius) and registering. For more information about Möbius and how to get started, visit go.vcu.edu/mobius

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at midnight

Did you know? In 20 minutes or less you can become financially confident and earn money? Join this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and learn what Banzai is all about and how to use it to your advantage. You will be building your financial literacy and life literacy skills in no time. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/452pofP

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at noon

Step into the New Year with clarity, gratitude and purpose. This guided meditation, presented by VCU HR and VCU RecWell, invites you to pause, reflect and gently release the past while opening your heart to the possibilities ahead. Through mindful breathing, visualization and affirmations, you’ll cultivate a sense of inner peace and set meaningful intentions for the year to come. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3MCKeMB

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at noon

SSI Biorepository Director Jennifer Sayne, Ph.D., will present on "SSI Biorepository: Services and Capabilities." Sayne received her doctoral degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise and interest include biorepository design, implementation and improvement as well as cancer genetic and epigenetic modifications. The seminar will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 7-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at https://bit.ly/4od1GEg

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at chantay.harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Caring for others is a calling and leading in senior living is a purpose. Discover your path at a virtual informational session. Learn how VCU Gerontology can help you become an impactful assisted living administrator. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QiP8hBV1QwSuvKF_AT5TCA

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://gerontology.chp.vcu.edu/programs/information-sessions/.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at noon

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In honor of MLK Day, the Graduate School is collaborating with Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St., to serve meals to community members experiencing homelessness. VCU faculty, staff and students are invited to volunteer at this event as part of VCU's campus-wide MLK activities. Volunteers will welcome guests, serve meals and hand out warm winter items. Volunteers may also bring donations of gently used and new coats, hats and scarves. Register to volunteer at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942730

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://mlkday.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold its spring 2026 Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success in the University Student Commons, Virginia Salons C-D, 907 Floyd Ave. Fabiola Riobé, Ed.D., founder and CEO of Satis Sum Consulting, LLC, will present the workshop, "Institutional Preparedness: Are We Culturally Ready to Receive International Students?" Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series/.

Registration is now open for The University Band (APPM 357). University Band is open to all VCU students and faculty regardless of experience. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m., performs one to two concerts each semester and is under the direction of professor Duane Coston.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#bands.

Faculty and staff who have never held an active membership (excluding Student Import membership) are eligible for a 30-day faculty/staff trial pass. To request a free trial, sign up at the following URL or visit the Cary Street Gym membership office (101 S. Linden St.) during hours of operation.

For more information, contact Mikaela Barboza at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK0zk5wC3CGbMzKrwPR-5sHwODVsDKHD4kKStQBOI4SzlJYA/viewform.

Planning on or considering applying to professional health programs in the next admissions cycle starting in summer 2026? If yes, we recommend participating in App Year or Gap Year (AYGY), a Career Services mock admissions program for eligible students and alumni. Participants will complete a mock application and mock admissions-style interview intended to simulate the admissions process, and then receive feedback from advisers. All information about this program can be found in the App Year or Gap Year module in the Pre-professional Health Hub. To join the PPH Hub, go to the Career Services Healthcare pathway page at the following URL. Participants in AYGY will not receive a committee letter after completing AYGY. VCU does not offer committee letters or letter packet services.

For more information, contact Cody Rogalski at rogalskict@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/majors-and-careers/career-pathways/health-care/.

RecWell facilities will operate on Winter Break hours through Saturday, Jan. 10. Spring semester hours begin Sunday, Jan. 11. Visit the following URL for full facility hours.

For more information, contact Scott Steiner at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

VCU's Global Education Office has a call for proposals for the Global Impact Awards that will fund proposals from VCU academic units to develop partnership collaborations with institutions abroad or new global learning programs. At least 10 awards of up to $5,000 will be made. Submit a completed proposal by Monday, March 16, 2026 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jill Blondin at jblondin@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.

VCU's Global Education Office has opened nominations for the Global Initiatives Leadership Awards that will recognize university faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing global engagement across the university. Completed nominations are due by Monday, March 16, 2026. Awards will be announced at the Global Initiatives Celebration in April 2026. Submit a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at geo@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.

Meet hundreds of job-seeking students and recruit staff for your department at the seasonal and part-time job fair hosted by VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is discounted at $50 and includes lunch. Sign up to reserve your spot before registration closes on Thursday, Jan. 8. This fair is for student jobs off- and on-campus; a part-time job posting on Handshake is required to participate. Register at the following URL; select the nonprofit rate and the discount will be applied before invoicing.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUSPTJobFair26Emp.