1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's staff of immigration advisers to discuss the implications of recent change to the F and J visa regulations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the elimination of Duration of Status (D/S). This webinar is intended only for VCU faculty and staff, especially those with enhanced responsibilities for advising international students. Advance registration with your VCU credentials is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caitie Cavalier at cavalierc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/QRb_wggVQz2Ty1bUY-qJcA.

10 a.m.

Professional communication is an integral part of our lives as students and staff. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

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

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Some to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for food, conversation and community resources that promote resilience, mental wellness and stronger connections for individuals and families.

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

6 p.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/.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at noon

This 30-minute virtual circuit workout, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, targets all parts of the body at different times to get that whole-body workout experience. We will work on arms, legs, chest, back and core. All levels are welcome. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4pvwEtW

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a virtual session about Canvas. In this session, we’ll focus on setting up your course shell, organize content for clarity and flow, review communication tools and create a site that helps students easily navigate your materials from day one. We’ll also highlight how intentional site design can support a smoother, more manageable teaching experience throughout the semester. There are two date options – Monday, Aug. 10 or Thursday, Aug. 13. Register at the following URL. Questions: Contact Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeARjO26ucrhMF1CW5nQT6_33QRyAyUy7Hz8ocj06NAdaGh-A/viewform&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1783434058897118&usg=AOvVaw2S9FBKb5sHOQJPYleljOBz.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU HR is facilitating a SMART Goals and You workshop via Zoom to clarify what SMART goals are, how to use them for performance and career development and includes practical application. Attendance is encouraged for anyone who wants to learn more about SMART goals for themselves and/or their team or is in a position to educate others about SMART goals. Workshops are offered throughout the year. Register in Talent@VCU here: http://bit.ly/4m0vbbm.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU Procurement Services announces that beginning Friday, Aug. 15, VCU departments will be able to purchase industrial, medical and specialty gases, laboratory and safety products, welding supplies and related items through the new Airgas eCatalog in RealSource. Airgas will offer two virtual training sessions covering catalog navigation, account selection, quotes and order placement. Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. Registration: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/cZqhWAKgQnKurqzbzjvvqg Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Registration: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hB7DwwdoQ5ay-8XLULCQWA

For more information, contact Abigail Zaremba at apzaremba@vcu.edu.

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. Whether you are taking advantage of or interested in taking advantage of the tuition benefit, 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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a session about Gemini Gems – customizable versions of Gemini that can be tailored to serve as specialized assistants. The session will move beyond basic prompting to learn how to create a Gem that acts as a personalized tutor, debate partner or rubric wizard for your students. Explore practical strategies for designing Gems and integrating them into your course. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Questions: Contact Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxOT12Locd5j52OQ0TGAcIqCRfk1fXFE9QBl_gJOSpvoIoaQ/viewform?usp=header.

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni will present VCU Night at Carmax Park. 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Rock the black and gold as the Flying Squirrels take on the Portland Sea Dogs. Take advantage of special baseline-line seating at $19.62 per ticket.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/Vcualumni5.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end of the semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu.

The VCU Gold program facilitates timely access to VCU Health specialty care for VCU and VCU Health team members, dependents and family members within 30 business days of calling the VCU Gold help line at (804) 828-2778 (VCU-APPT). The help line operates from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call today with questions or to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Suzi Weaver at smweaver@vcu.edu or visit https://healthsafety.vcu.edu/employee-health/.

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.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at its Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional), and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness goals. Schedule your appointment up to two months in advance 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/employeewellness.

The VCUL Program is a nine-month initiative designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and experience of current and emerging VCU leaders who represent the university's academic and administrative units and the VCU Health System. The application deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For application information, visit gehli.vcu.edu or the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=8DMTJK74NDJNEDR8.

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. 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 http://hero-study.org.

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.

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.

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.