12 p.m.

VCU's Continuing and Professional Education and College of Engineering will launch a new hands-on Cleanroom Training Program this summer designed to build essential skills for careers in semiconductor and microelectronics environments. Participants will gain practical experience in a professional lab space. No prior experience is required for students (18+), graduates or career changers. To learn more about the program, two informational sessions will be held on Thursday, May 28, at noon and 7 p.m.

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

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Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join the VCU Robertson School for a virtual informational session exploring its M.S. in Mass Communications, with specialized concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how our programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. The school will offer two identical sessions on Thursday, May 28: from noon-1 p.m. and a second session from 4-5 p.m. EST. 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/.

Friday, May 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program with a mindfulness and stress management activity at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The session will be followed by warm beverages and social time.

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

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9 a.m.

All eastbound lanes of West Broad Street between North Belvidere and North Henry streets will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 for CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation construction.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Meet a small group of students at the Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St.) at 9:30 a.m. and walk (or if the weather is bad we will drive) to Second Presbyterian Church (5 N. Fifth St.) for their 9:50 a.m. worship service. The service is one hour and the group will have lunch together afterward. The cost of lunch is on Pace. All church crawl churches the group attends are open and affirming of LGBTQ+ people.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

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.

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/.

Monday, Jun. 8, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Would you like to get a handle on your debt once and for all? Join VCU HR and Bill Giesen from Fidelity and discover real strategies to help you prioritize what to pay off first and tips for managing your spending. There will also be time for Q&A on any Fidelity financial topic. Register for the virtual session in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4usSDDk

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

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's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St., will remain closed through Friday, May 29. While the ICA galleries are undergoing installation, the Abby Moore Café team is taking a short seasonal break and will reopen Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Come to the ICA that evening at 7 p.m. for a special video screening and the Bubbles Con 2026 closing party. Galleries will remain closed for installation until Friday, June 5.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/.

Integrating a Produce Prescription Program within a Diabetes Prevention Program at VCU School of Nursing is enrolling adults with prediabetes or elevated blood sugar for a 12‑month research study. If you are 18 or older, have a BMI of 25 or higher, speak English and have a U.S. phone number, you may qualify. What to expect: a brief screening to check eligibility; if eligible, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of two program tracks; and check‑ins over one year. Your participation may help researchers learn how to better support adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participation is voluntary. Learn more or begin screening at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu or (804) 505-4391 or visit https://dpp-richmond.weebly.com.

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.

Join our VCU Health Clinical Research Study today. We’re seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a first in-human clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of investigational study drug. This clinical trial study will last 28 days. PI: Alpha A. Fowler, M.D. Eligibility criteria: Participants must be 18-65 years old, in good general health with no clinically significant medical conditions. Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria apply; contact the study team below for more information. Compensation offered after completion. Help advance medical research. Limited spots available. The trial will be held at North 8, located on the eighth floor of North hospital at 1300 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Lacey Harris at Lacey.Harris@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-0404.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD 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.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@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.