4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ryan K. Smith, Ph.D., explores the role of religious faith in the founding of the United States and what the revolutionaries meant by terms such as "Nature's God" and "Divine Providence." The webinar via Zoom considers the diversity of religious groups in the colonies, the beliefs of key founders and the documents that shaped both religious freedom and national identity. Smith is a professor in the Department of History in the College of Humanities and Sciences and specializes in American religious history. Register at: https://bit.ly/4txMOE3

For more information, contact Marcus Messner at mmessner@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/events/america-at-250/.

Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026 from 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.

Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026 at 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/.

Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Join this workshop from VCU HR and Social Security and learn answers to questions about Medicare A and B eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, application process and online services. A representative from VCU Benefits will discuss the State Retiree Health Coverage. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4fzOk4q

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026 at 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/.

Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Join the American Association of University Professors at Brambley Park, 1708 Belleville St., for the group's end-of-semester faculty gathering to celebrate the close of a challenging and eventful academic year. Faculty have navigated significant demands and changes this semester, making it more important than ever to strengthen the collective organization and prepare proactively for the challenges facing faculty and students in the year ahead. Come enjoy a beverage, connect with colleagues and take part in a conversation about how the AAUP can better support members – and to help support fellow faculty members.

For more information, contact Everett E. Carpenter at ecarpenter2@vcu.edu or (804) 723-1005 or visit https://www.aaup.org/.

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host a deep dive into the six dimensions that shape how you think, respond and show up in your community. Explore how mindfulness can strengthen your awareness and help you take intentional control of your mindset. The session will be facilitated by Singith Perera. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/vcumfyc/detail/178/1781110800000.

Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources invites all staff managers of one or more staff members to attend a virtual VCU HR Manager Town Hall via Zoom. Join HR colleagues and fellow managers to discuss engaging, developing and retaining early, mid and later Late career professionals. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/2fmk8dxs.

Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter (SOCRA) and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Join Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., as she explores community engagement as a key strategy for recruiting and retaining Black/African American and Latino individuals in research studies. Topics include U.S. race and ethnicity definitions, evidence-based recruitment methods and creative approaches to retention and community trust-building. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at cctrsocra@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/VSHG_eV5SxKd9KKrOVzHDw.

VCU’s Technology Services and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence are conducting a survey to better understand sentiments and skills surrounding the use of Generative AI tools. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is open to all VCU faculty, staff and students who are 18 years of age or older. The results will be used to inform training and tool adoption. Results will be shared in aggregate. Questions: Contact emergingtech@vcu.edu with any questions. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Peyton Burgess, Ph.D., at emergingtech@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4nQJ64T2q2zxEGM1xxEA_Y0tXM2w_eW9sJxHSAiBxR0VGKg/viewform?usp=header.

VCU Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives at the James Branch Cabell Library and at the Health Sciences Library will close temporarily on Monday, June 1, 2026. It is expected that access to the physical area and onsite print materials will be unavailable until 2028, when newly constructed expanded space will open on Cabell Library’s fourth floor. During the closure, Special Collections and Archives employees will be focused on projects tied to construction deadlines.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/sca-closed-june-1-2026.html.

EDUS 268 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Education will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. in Room 0440, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. This Fall 2026 course is part of the VCU General Education Curriculum and the Practical AI Minor. Play with AI, learn with fun, be future-ready with AI, no coding experience required, low-pressure learning environment. This is a hybrid-synchronous course with two meetings each week: one online synchronous session will include a discussion about AI and machine learning applications in teaching and learning, assessment policy and research. One in-person session in which students will explore AI tools and create projects that apply AI/ML to real-world problems. No quizzes. Instead, students will work in teams to explore, develop and propose an AI/ML-based idea to address a real-world problem. This course is designed to be a hands-on, beginner-friendly AI playground for students from different backgrounds.

For more information, contact Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu.