2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will receive information, share stories and receive support about seasonal affective disorder then will be guided through five “pick-me-ups,” supporting uplifted mood through beauty and practical tips. The event will be at the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Office of Undergraduate Research and The Anderson will present the Arts Undergraduate Research Panel, which will be held at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. At the panel, arts students will describe their undergraduate research journey to demonstrate the opportunities and possibilities in research. Through sharing their experience, student panelists will help demystify what undergraduate research is all about, what to expect and how to get started.

For more information, contact Nicole Concepcion at concepcionaqn@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1660.

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No. 1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Come to the Preview Day at 103 S. Jefferson St. to see what it’s like to be a Brandcenter student. You’ll meet current students and faculty, learn about Brandcenter programs and attend the forum speaker series. The Dec. 5 forum will feature two Brandcenter alumni who are creative directors at Maximum Effort, the production company and marketing agency founded by Ryan Reynolds. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/preview-day-dec-2025?utm_source=TelegRam.

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for completion at the following URL. Completing the FAFSA is key to determining eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based financial assistance. VCU’s priority filing date is Feb. 1, 2026. Contact the Student Financial Management Center at the following email address if you have any questions.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1550 or visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Congratulations to the VCU Class of 2025. University Events has a special opportunity for you to share your graduation photos with us so they can be displayed for your family and friends during the celebrations. Have commencement questions? Visit www.commencement.vcu.edu or email univevents@vcu.edu. Upload your photos at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/99hEkXV76DnUEsWS9.

To comply with a board-level audit finding from Assurance Services, all VCU email accounts using Grammarly must switch to a personal email account. VCU doesn't have central funding to offer students licenses for Grammarly. Contact your school's Dean and inform them that Grammarly is important and should be included in your technology fees. Contact the VCU Student Technology Advisory Committee (STAC). STAC advises VCU TS on current student-related services and proposed programs.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu.

Looking for a fun, community-focused way to make music at VCU? Join one of the university's three choral ensembles. All are welcome — no need to be a music major. Choral Arts Society (APPM 359): No audition required. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Rehearses MW 1:30-2:50 p.m. Commonwealth Singers (APPM 358): Audition required. SATB Mixed Chorus. Rehearses MWF 12-1:15 p.m. Vox Concordia (APPM 378): Audition required. SSAA Treble Chorus. Rehearses T/Th 2-3:20 p.m. All are sponsored by VCU's Department of Music.

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

We are a capstone team in VCU’s Ed.D. in Leadership program. In partnership with the Office of Student Advocacy, we are surveying SOE students about the Student Emergency Fund, which offers financial support during unexpected challenges. Whether or not you’ve used the fund, your feedback will help us understand student awareness, assess its impact and identify areas for improvement. The confidential survey takes 5–10 minutes and will inform efforts to strengthen student success and well-being. See the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erick Lainez-Villanueva at lainezvillane@vcu.du or visit https://forms.gle/JeZ1T9VYzGmF4Wv98.

VCU's Equity and Access Services (EAS) announces that its fiscal year 2024-25 annual report has been published. This year's report reflects on a year of navigating changes in the higher ed landscape. Explore the report at the following URL to learn about EAS's crucial work.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/about/annual-reports/.

In partnership with VCU Libraries, a team of VCU doctoral students in the School of Education invites undergraduate students to share their experiences using, or not using, James Branch Cabell Library. Your feedback will help enhance study spaces, improve library services and strengthen the overall student experience. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. Students who finish the survey will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card.

For more information, contact Jonathan Becker, Associate Professor, J.D., Ph.D., at jbecker@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/AcnLkZ7ij5.

Are you a college student on the MCV campus? We want to hear from you. Researchers at VCU are studying food access and well-being among students on the MCV campus [IRB# HM300000437]. Take our short, anonymous survey (just five to seven minutes.) Your voice matters. See the survey at the following URL. Incentive available.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=ATEC9E3JYHK74PXR.

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. Questions: Contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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