10 a.m.

Join the 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 when 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/.

2 p.m.

The Department of Chemistry at VCU will host the annual summer American Chemical Society Project SEED (Special Elementary Education for the Disadvantaged) poster session in T. Edward Temple Building, Room 3309, 901 W. Main St. Local high school students from Richmond Public Schools who participated in the eight-week summer program performing summer research in the laboratories of VCU chemistry professors will present the results of their summer work.

For more information, contact Joshua Sieber at jdsieber@vcu.edu.

3 p.m.

VCU's Writing Center and Career Services will present a Curriculum Vitae introductory workshop via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

6 p.m.

In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to establish your ideas for your introduction, abstract, or proposal narrative in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience and get them excited about reading more. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A Rollator repair clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs will be offered, including tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Are you ready to begin a career in the legal field? The university's Continuing and Professional Education online Paralegal Certificate Program focuses on the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the legal workplace and is taught by practicing attorneys. The CPE program runs from Wednesday, Aug. 5 to Feb. 8, 2027. VCU alumni, staff and faculty discounts are available.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-LW-005.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

One of the benefits of working at a university is the access to pursuing or continuing your own education. The benefit may be used for academic credit in a VCU undergraduate graduate, or first-professional degree course. Join this informative session to learn more about the benefit and the tax rules that apply to you as a student. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Veronica B. King at vbking@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/VLCJ6BO9TByvIdahmTlL1w.

The VCU Career Services office is looking for students to join its team for the 2026-2027 school year in a variety of roles. Complete the interest form at the following URL to learn more and apply once positions become available. The office anticipates hiring both Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS students. Applications will not open on Handshake until this summer.

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

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group is seeking participants ages 14-30 years to complete a research study assessing hip muscle function following ankle sprains. You may participate if you either have a first-time lateral ankle sprain or have no ankle sprain history and are healthy (control group). This study will require one in-person study visit at our research laboratory at Biotech Eight (737 N. Fifth St.), an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation, ultrasound imaging assessments of your hip at rest (lying down) and during light activity (squatting, treadmill walking) and hip muscle strength assessments. Participants with ankle sprains will also be asked to complete remote, electronic surveys at three and six months after the in-person visit. Questions: Contact Crystal Figueroa.

For more information, contact crystal figueroa at crystal.figueroa@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0871.

The Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education (JQTSIE) is searching for a student to operate as an editorial intern for this venue. The work-study internship position involves working with an international academic journal that focuses on queer and trans studies in education. The journal is an open-access, fee-free academic journal publishing cutting-edge scholarship on LGBTQ+ people and issues in education. The selected individual will work directly with established senior scholars who serve as editors for the journal, providing mentoring and learning opportunities. This position will support the day-to-day editorial operation of the journal, such as processing manuscripts, tracking the status of submissions, copy editing and working with the journal's typesetting platform to produce finished, publication-ready articles. The position is supported by mentoring with the journal's editors and graduate fellow. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/11073232.

AI Fluency for Every Professional. AI is changing the workplace but the most valuable skills are distinctly human. Critical thinking. Communication. Ethical judgment. VCU's Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence is designed to strengthen those skills by putting AI to work alongside them. Through a non-programming, practice-focused curriculum, you'll learn how to evaluate AI tools, apply them strategically and navigate the complex decisions that come with them, all while staying grounded in human-centered values. Apply by Friday, Aug. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcu.edu/online/programs/certf-applied-ai/.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This noninvasive 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.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a noninvasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Questions: https://hero-study.org/ Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL:

For more information, contact HERO Study at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=K8NKJ4R4FMRLWFPK__;!!JqxBPMk!jgUGXYh7OrV.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 with poor sleep. Compensation is up to $50. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.