1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Debt can feel overwhelming, but there are real strategies that work. In this workshop at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, you’ll learn how to understand your debt, build a manageable plan, improve your credit and avoid common financial traps – all in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o5Lu4gZJhE2PfWlYXnLy8FVmvcW5vwdHvmb-3sSSdS1UMVoxUE4zMjVJMFo5TlQ4QlZYWkpYUEVHRC4u&origin=QRCode.

10 a.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/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn how to beat the midsummer heat at a session hosted by the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St. The Mental Wellness Circle will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month.

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

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join the Health and Wellness Library as Mark Davy, M.D., leads participants in a therapeutic writing program. Davy will explore journaling as a tool to relieve stress and check in with yourself. Bring a notepad or paper for writing. Pens will be provided. The session will be held in Room G-112, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16994068.

6 p.m.

In this Zoom informational session and workshop, we will discuss the services provided by the VCU Writing Center and help you build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Start your academic writing career off right by exploring the Writing Center and finding out why you write the way you do and how to become a more confident writer. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2026 at noon

Exercise is great for our bodies and our hearts love it too. It boosts our immune system, helps to reduce our risk for contracting many diseases and simply makes us look better. But what can it do for our mental state? Join this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, to explore how exercise contributes to a healthy brain, what actually happens to our brain when we exercise and why it is so essential to our mental health. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.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 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 Kenzel Hill at hillka4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/J6VvFcAD98cL1Qic8.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Chapter and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting via Zoom. Laura Adkins (MAP, CCRP, CCRA, AdvCRS), Director of Research Regulatory Affairs at the University of Arkansas, will lead a discussion about best practices for monitoring clinical research studies. 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 shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/KysY7UXjSpCUEjhrLrVg2w.

Stay connected to the supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources), and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hr.vcu.edu.

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.

This month brings several highly requested features: You can now delete chats in Gemini and use temporary chats, accessing delegated accounts in the Gmail mobile app, more custom color options for events and calendars in Google Calendar and more.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2026/07/09/google-updates-recap-july-2026/.

The VCU University Academic Advising Board (UAAB) Awards and Grants Committee is launching the 2026 Awards Cycle. The goal of the UAAB Awards Program is to encourage a wider support and recognition of outstanding advising and advising advocates at VCU. Awards are presented across several different categories to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advising, innovation and administration. The deadline to submit an award nomination is Friday, July 31. If you are interested in nominating someone for an award, but missing information such as the nominee’s updated résumé/C.V. or are limited on time, we recommend collaborating with the person you are nominating, and/or their supervisor or team on submitting the nomination. See the nomination form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meghan Waldron at waldronm3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SmhRQxXkAaK0WiTaOzesoCySXuL72OFzhyrdKRWOZCc/viewform?edit_requested=true.

CMI, hosted by the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, is a five-day program that promotes the exchange of information, the development of creative ideas and cooperation and future collaboration among program participants. CMI is about effecting positive change – in self, in others and in the agency. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/commonwealth-management-institute-cmi/.

Each year, participants of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute (GEHLI) VCU Leadership Development Program develop projects focusing on issues impacting the university. The team will present its final recommendations on Friday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, Richmond Salons (907 Floyd Ave.) Projects focus on AI gaps at VCU, unified testing, student financial guidance, first-year student support, marijuana safety campaign and revamping MyVCU. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjCUSkk0PMX8PAuhAp_edY-dnHf1eFcG5YvNJ_1RwHqN-cOQ/viewform.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring. OMSA is looking for part-time Graduate Assistants for the upcoming school year (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). All applicants must be enrolled in a full-time in-person graduate program at VCU for the 2026-27 school year. Applications must be received by Friday, July 24. The full job description is in Handshake.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/11194609.

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.

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.

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.

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.