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, 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.

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.

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/.

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.