Student Issue for June 2, 2026

Today

Financial Coaching at the VCU Health Hub

Add to calendar 02-06-2026 13:00:00 02-06-2026 16:00:00 America/New_York Financial Coaching at the VCU Health Hub Are you in need of assistance with your finances? Are you trying to figure out how to stretch a dollar? Make an appointment with the VCU Health Hub's financial coaching team. They will be at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, the first Tuesday of each month. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you in need of assistance with your finances? Are you trying to figure out how to stretch a dollar? Make an appointment with the VCU Health Hub's financial coaching team. They will be at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, the first Tuesday of each month.

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

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Professional Communication

Add to calendar 02-06-2026 10:00:00 02-06-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Professional Communication Professional communication is an integral part of our lives as students and staff. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Jess Rogers rogersjp2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m.

Professional communication is an integral part of our lives as students and staff. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: AI Prompt Crafting

Add to calendar 02-06-2026 18:00:00 02-06-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: AI Prompt Crafting Join the VCU Writing Center online via Zoom to learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the correct time to use LLMs and what makes an effective prompt. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Jess Rogers rogersjp2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m.

Join the VCU Writing Center online via Zoom to learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the correct time to use LLMs and what makes an effective prompt. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

This week

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Sessions

Add to calendar 03-06-2026 12:00:00 03-06-2026 America/New_York VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Sessions Ready to advance your career? Join VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture for a virtual informational session exploring its M.S. in Mass Communications and Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. The school is hosting two identical sessions on Wednesday, June 3: from noon-1 p.m. and 4–5 p.m. Join directly at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Questions? Contact Jonathan Brown at the following email address or visit the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2026 at noon

Ready to advance your career? Join VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture for a virtual informational session exploring its M.S. in Mass Communications and Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. The school is hosting two identical sessions on Wednesday, June 3: from noon-1 p.m. and 4–5 p.m. Join directly at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Questions? Contact Jonathan Brown at the following email address or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Coming up

Move2VCU: Volunteer for Move-In 2026

Add to calendar 14-08-2026 08:00:00 14-08-2026 16:00:00 America/New_York Move2VCU: Volunteer for Move-In 2026 VCU's Residential Life and Housing, Student Affairs, is recruiting volunteers to help with 2026 Move2VCU on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers help with wayfinding, getting belongings into rooms, distributing beverages and providing support as students are welcomed for the 2026-2027 year. Meet at Gladding Residence Center, 711 W. Main St. Volunteers will receive special gifts and incentives as a thank-you for their time. Sign up at the following URL. Meet at Gladding Residence Center Shawn Chatmon Chatmons@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Residential Life and Housing, Student Affairs, is recruiting volunteers to help with 2026 Move2VCU on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers help with wayfinding, getting belongings into rooms, distributing beverages and providing support as students are welcomed for the 2026-2027 year. Meet at Gladding Residence Center, 711 W. Main St. Volunteers will receive special gifts and incentives as a thank-you for their time. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Chatmon at Chatmons@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMp-tEqg8L30J7ioSyFJw0D0_GXXu20TiHyxqom_S1NoaJYw/viewform.

Notices

Cathedral Place Bus Stop Closure (June 3-4)

From 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, the Cathedral Place bus stop will be closed due to church activities. During this time, the RamsXpress stop at Cathedral Place and Floyd Avenue will be moved to Floyd Avenue and Cherry Street. RamSafe buses will also be rerouted to pick up passengers from Cabell Library on Floyd Avenue. Track the buses via the Ride Pingo app, downloadable from your phone's app store.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu.

Students: Join the VCU Career Services Team

The VCU Career Services office is seeking students in a variety of roles to join its team for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications will not open on Handshake until the summer, but students can complete the interest form at the following URL to learn more and apply once positions become available. It is anticipated that both Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS students will be hired.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed1HYaeEMVMXN2oY02Uigj6qHtvzvPfITVFKae9P0OIWoXtQ/viewform.

Concussion Research Study

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This non-invasive study is investigating the acoustic startle reflex and acoustic startle potentiation in relationship to subsequent injury following concussion. Participants will be compensated for their time. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at oldhamjr@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YKDWLNYWDNK7M7KX.

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.

LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

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RamsConnect events

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