1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Come join HumanKind at the VCU Health Hub for a free workshop designed to help build essential technology skills for the workforce, everyday life and educational success. The session will be held at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

10 a.m.

As new technologies continue to shape how we write, it’s important to ensure that our individuality still shines through. We’ll explore practical and creative ways to strengthen your voice, while taking into consideration the impact of AI and how we can make intentional choices about how and when we use it. 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.

Writing about yourself can be intimidating, especially when something important like a scholarship or admittance to a program is riding on one short piece of writing. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will look at examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones, and give you the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Jul. 20, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You're invited to Democracy in Dialogue, a community conversation taking place at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Hosted in partnership with the Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse, this event is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free food and engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations about the issues that matter most to our community. Help to choose a topic by taking a brief poll at the following URL. The event is limited to 40 participants.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxCJ3SPr7IH2F9J-jlA6rUZaAddxqTI60MLPylPFTlfufItg/viewform?usp=send_form.

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? Continuing and Professional Education’s online Paralegal Certificate Program begins Wednesday, Aug. 5. The program focuses on the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the legal workplace and is taught by practicing attorneys. The CPE program runs through 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.

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Acute Care and System Strengthening (ACCESS) in Low Resource Settings Program at VCU School of Medicine announces the eighth Annual ACCESS Symposium at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Resilient By Design: Building Sustainable Global Systems That Endure.”

For more information, contact Jenny Chung at chungjj4@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/access/symposium/.

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.

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

Alison Miller, VCU’s Chief Human Resources Officer, will host a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join the session to share your thoughts. Register in Talent@VCU for an upcoming virtual session on Monday, July 20 or Wednesday, July 22.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d79d4adf8-a696-43b5-b200-79ecc3d1945b.

Both NCC-1 and 2 year tracks are available, allowing applicants to select the path that best aligns with their career goals. Applications are now open through SF Match. The program is grounded in exceptional training, compassionate care and innovative research. Qualified candidates are invited to help lead the future of neurocritical care. Apply by Monday, July 20 at https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/neurocritical-care-neurology-fellowship/.

VCU's Office of the Provost–Faculty Affairs has opened its call for faculty mentors for the upcoming academic year. Senior VCU faculty are invited to serve as mentors to help guide and support assistant and associate professors. You can apply directly or nominate a colleague. Program details and the application/nomination form are available at the following URL. Questions: Contact Lisa Abrams (lmabrams@vcu.edu) or Hope Kelly (kellyh3@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/professional-development/mentoring/.

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 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.

VCU's Global Education Office is actively recruiting families, households, single individuals, roommates and retirees to participate in its Family Cultural Exchange (FCE) program this fall. Volunteers are vetted and matched with VCU International Students for monthly gatherings. This is an enriching, mutually-beneficial opportunity to welcome the university's international students to Richmond and create meaningful cultural exchange right here in our community. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccN4OF7RvS3lljtowfIHANNV3A4sAgUE5KcXV41yhOsq9DqQ/viewform

For more information, contact Julianna Hill at hilljk5@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.

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.