11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join the RVA Street Singers at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., every first and third Tuesday for a music-making class. No experience is necessary. All are welcome. Lunch will be provided.

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

6 p.m.

AI chatbots and language models are a hot topic at the moment. This workshop will emphasize positive ways that AI might be able to be part of the writing process and highlight shortcomings and caution that students should have when exploring AI. Join via Zoom to learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Get moving with the VCU Health Hub at 25th. Wednesday's walk will travel to the historic Richmond Community Hospital and along S Street. Come out to enjoy a stroll, connect with neighbors, and support community wellness.

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

Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026 at noon

VCU's Office of Management and Budget recently announced updates to the federal Uniform Grants Regulation. Because these changes could significantly impact how federal awards are managed and administered across higher education, ​and to navigate this transition effectively, the university's OVPRI (Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation) ​w​ants to hear from our research community​. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ea80a7ebe749fbb366df3575a98b4.

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Join the School of Business for the final informational webinar before the July 1 deadline to explore how the 20-month Executive MBA Program can elevate your career. Learn about the dynamic curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84101045910.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates. Register for a session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Paralegal skills are in high demand at law firms but also across industries like tech, healthcare, finance and education. Whether you're a recent graduate looking for a competitive edge or a professional ready for a change, the VCU Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is designed to fit your goals and your schedule. VCU's next cohort begins this summer. Join a program informational session to learn about the university's course schedules, curriculum, registration process, career opportunities, VCU staff and alumni discounts. You’ll also have the chance to connect with program instructor Nicole Terry during the meeting. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

FLCs (Faculty Learning Communities) are small groups of faculty members who meet regularly to explore a shared teaching and learning topic. Participants engage in collaborative discussions, share practices and reflect on their teaching in a supportive environment. Many FLCs also provide opportunities for faculty to develop practical resources and materials that can be shared with colleagues across the university. Faculty members are invited to complete the short survey at the following URL to share their interests, potential topics and feedback regarding future FLC opportunities. Information from this survey will help VCU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence plan FLCs for the 2026-2027 school year.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtisHQHusI5wFIJOMTDU3DcBgFvsB2PQpskAsVK9MfbtgZFg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102580568854293550927.

Are you up for a challenge? Choose your area of focus from one of the eight dimensions of wellness, such as physical, emotional, financial or social. Then for four weeks you will receive an email with activities selected by VCU Employee Health and VCU Well-being. Then learn about your resources and have some fun! Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge .

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 or visit https://chiningchang.github.io/AI-Mission-Adventure-for-Kids/.

Google has brought several new features and improvements, such as additional capabilities and improved syncing in NotebookLM, an improved flow for admitting guests in Google Meet, improved performance and error checking in Google Sheets and more. See the updates at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2026/06/10/google-updates-recap-june-2026/.

Cathedral Street will be closed daily for summer camp at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart through Friday, June 19, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, the RamsXpress stop at James Branch Cabell Library will be moved to Floyd Avenue and Cherry Street. Track VCU buses via the Ride Pingo app, downloadable from your phone's app store.

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

VCU and UVA seek females ages 14–30 for a research study. If you are low weight, lost significant weight or exercise heavily and have missed or irregular periods (FHA), you may qualify. FHA can harm bone health due to low estrogen. This study tests estrogen and progesterone to improve bone health. Includes four visits over 14 months (exams, questionnaires, nutrition/exercise review, bone scans) at no cost. Up to $925 compensation plus travel support. Contact: misralab@uvahealth.org

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org.