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.

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/.

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 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/.

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026 at noon

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus, or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82138254094.

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2026 at noon

Yan Zhang, Ph.D., of the VCU School of Pharmacy, will talk about "Novel PROTACs Targeting FOSL1 Degradation to Eliminate HNSCC Cancer Stem Cells: From a Drug Discovery and Development Perspective” at the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health webinar. The event will be available in-person, Room 3-101 James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC 6), 1201 E. Marshall St., or virtually, https://bit.ly/49wEQmJ.

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2026 at 11 a.m.

A sound bath is a form of meditation that guides you into a deep relaxation state while enveloped in ambient sound. Waves of soothing, echoing sound from crystal bowls, gongs and various instruments assist the mind-body with stress and fatigue. Bring a mat or a blanket with you if you have one. This session will be in person in Monroe Park. Meet by the fountain. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dXbEI8

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2026 at noon

Keeping your finances in order can be challenging. Add in other people’s needs and habits, and it might be time to consult the experts. This seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU), teaches you how to maintain and grow your family’s money while making a solid plan for the future. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4uTLkEk

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

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.

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.

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.

The Global Education Office offers the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program which prepares professionals to teach English to multilingual learners locally, internationally or online. The 120-hour interactive program is geared toward individuals seeking to develop specialized knowledge and practical skills in English language teaching and learning. The next session will begin Aug. 18. Apply and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/tesol.

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.