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. 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/.

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.

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/.

The Global Education Office's English Language Program offers evening part-time courses online and in person in the following subjects: Pronouncing American English (online), Test Preparation (in person) and English Grammar (in person) and Learning English through AI Tools. Spring session courses will be held Jan. 12-March 6, 2026, 5-6:50 p.m., and will meet Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

The Global Education Office's English Language Program will offer two new part-time courses in Artificial Intelligence starting Monday, Jan. 12. The following courses are offered through in person and online options: Artificial Intelligence for English Language Practice, register at https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/; and Learning English through AI Tools, register at https://forms.gle/eNrTHHDzKFDx38FE9

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu.