1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A Rollator Repair Clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The clinic will offer free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

11 a.m.

Join an informational session via Zoom about the Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant, offered by VCU’s Division of Community Engagement.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelyzJLAQr4S2O1H9o2jF2G28nvfJpdtAvWXUt2GEIp8XbcbA/viewform?usp=header.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Public Health students will showcase their research posters and capstone projects on the 12th floor, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/ovpri.comms/detail/108/1777476600000.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that provides you the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? The Health Hub hosts Wednesday Walks, which offer the opportunity to join the Health Hub on a weekly walk in Church Hill. Each walk will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St, Suite A., and will take you through different parts of the neighborhood.

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

7 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the necessary tools to write your best statement by taking a look at examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Juniors and seniors still have time to buy a VCU class ring. Browse the collection and purchase in-person at Barnes & Noble@ VCU on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30. Options can also be viewed at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Stay future-focused with online, asynchronous graduate AI Courses INNO 510: AI Governance and Enterprise Adoption, IDAI 600: AI Foundations and Applied Strategy, and PHIL 600: Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Problem Solving. Click on the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GrE4F3HLtxp7iz3D8.

Friday, May 1, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU School of Education will host its annual Signs of Hope and Gratitude event at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. All community members are welcome to come paint wooden signs for keeps, pet some dogs (including golden retrievers) and enjoy good vibes. Take stock of all that has gone well and all that you have accomplished this semester.

For more information, contact Shreya Patel at patelss14@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts will present its 2026 MFA Thesis Film Screening series showcasing six graduate film works from the departments of Craft/Material Studies, Kinetic Imaging, Photography + Film, and Sculpture + Extended Media. All screenings are free and open to all. The second of three screenings will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St., followed by filmmaker Q&A. The event will be hosted by Taylor Jasper and Egbert Vongmalaithong.

For more information, contact VCUarts at arts@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/2026-mfa-thesis-film-screening-2/.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU’s Continuing and Professional Education and College of Engineering will launch a new hands-on Cleanroom Training Program via Zoom this summer, designed to build essential skills for careers in semiconductors and microelectronics environments. Participants will gain practical experience within a professional lab space. No prior experience is required for students (18+), graduates or career changers. See the information form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d4e28e7e87514a36fb14a7eb35b99.

VCU Department of Music invites students to register for choir for the upcoming academic year. Three ensembles are available: Commonwealth Singers, Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia. All choirs are open to all students, regardless of major, and meet during the day for course credit. Students may register through eServices during enrollment. Learn more at the following URL.

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

Annual registration for all current student organizations begins Friday, May 1 and concludes Monday, June 1. Annual registration is required to be eligible for access to (1) SGA funding, (2) SOVO Fair participation and (3) campus space reservations in EMS and other resources on campus. Questions: Visit studentorgs@vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/theunderground/student-org-registration-tips/.

Here’s the April 2026 post for Google Updates at VCU. Through March and April, we’ve got several updates for Google Chat, several across Google Drive and the Docs editors, Google Meet and Gemini / NotebookLM. 

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2026/04/28/google-updates-recap-april-2026/.

VCU sophomores: Did you complete a survey with Spit 4 Science (S4S): The VCU Student Survey previously? If so, check your email for a new survey. Completing follow-up surveys provides researchers with even more valuable data that contributes to their work, answering questions that help improve the health and well-being of the university community. Those who complete the survey will earn e-gift card compensation.

For more information, contact Spit for Science at spit4science@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

VCU graduate students are researching Star Face and its mission of self-expression. This anonymous survey explores how visible skin care and other forms of self/body-modification shows up in everyday life. The survey takes about five minutes total across four short sections. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdczl29uzyopaf4JKG7nWIb7tIhbEhUeOkLPeSnTcxXALBJQA/viewform.