Saturday, Jun. 20, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Black Awakening Choir will partner with Desirée Roots as she becomes Sojourner Truth in a concert presentation of a new musical in development. The production will be performed at the Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. Second St. The musical is a story of faith, freedom and one woman's unshakeable voice.

For more information, contact Ram Sharvesh at ramasamykumr@vcu.edu or (804) 307-6262 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-of-truth-the-awakening-tickets-1988641163252.

Monday, Jun. 22, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Need a Monday reset? Come to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., for a free weekly yoga group. The class is designed especially for people in recovery and those who love and support them.

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

Monday, Jun. 22, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the VACU at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for its Financial Success Summer Series. This week's topic is about understanding your credit report. Refreshments will be available.

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

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Paralegal skills are in high demand at law firms but also across industries like tech, healthcare, finance and education. Whether you're a recent graduate looking for a competitive edge or a professional ready for a change, the VCU Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is designed to fit your goals and your schedule. VCU's next cohort begins this summer. Join a program informational session to learn about the university's course schedules, curriculum, registration process, career opportunities, VCU staff and alumni discounts. You’ll also have the chance to connect with program instructor Nicole Terry during the meeting. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

Friday, Jun. 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the blood drive at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card. Sign up for a slot at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=tlod.

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Help celebrate 25 years of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction. In the days leading up to the event, you are invited to visit the center's interactive display on Main 1, to share your favorite Dogs on Call stories or honor a beloved animal by submitting a photo or short message. On June 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., visit with a whole pack of Dogs on Call therapy dogs on the first-floor hallway of the Main Hospital at VCU Medical Center (MCV Campus), play dog-themed trivia for a chance to win CHAI swag and support CHAI's mission by purchasing a special 25th anniversary T-shirt.

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at CHAI@VCUHealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

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 Rams Scholarship Hub (https://vcu.academicworks.com/) is a centralized, searchable VCU database managed by Student Financial Services and Development and Alumni Relations. Students can view the many scholarship opportunities available and offered through various VCU colleges, schools and departments. Sign in with your EID, complete the general application, get matched and search for new opportunities. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1550 or visit https://vcu.academicworks.com/.

Cathedral Street will be closed daily for summer camp at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart through Friday, June 19, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, the RamsXpress stop at James Branch Cabell Library will be moved to Floyd Avenue and Cherry Street. Track VCU buses via the Ride Pingo app, downloadable from your phone's app store.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu.

VCU's Campus Learning Center is currently recruiting Peer Academic Coaches for the Fall 2026 semester. Peer Academic Coaches work specifically with first-year students on study skill development and other learning skills. This is an opportunity for students who are passionate about helping others and want to develop their interpersonal, communication and leadership skills in a supportive, student-centered work environment. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to applications submitted by Monday, June 22. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ian Anderson at andersoni2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8108 or visit https://forms.gle/y3Af8rH94u9qeg268.

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