Faculty/staff Issue for June 17, 2026
Today
Wednesday Walks: Richmond Community Hospital and S Street
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Get moving with the VCU Health Hub at 25th. Wednesday's walk will travel to the historic Richmond Community Hospital and along S Street. Come out to enjoy a stroll, connect with neighbors, and support community wellness.
For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.
Virtual Coffee and Evening MBA Informational Session
8:30 a.m.
Join the VCU Graduate studies team for a virtual coffee while having a conversation about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus, or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82581687366.
Coming up
Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Informational Webinar
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2026 at noon
Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88105734283.
The Science of Summer Wellness – Mind, Body and Energy
Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Susan Richards, R.N., VCU Employee Health and VCU HR, will explore simple, science-backed strategies to help you feel your best this summer. In this session, participants will learn how seasonal changes can impact physical and emotional well-being, energy levels, sleep, stress and overall health. Those who attend will leave with practical tips to boost resilience, remain energized and support their well-being throughout the summer months. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4tOI5NI
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Notices
Digital Accessibility Resources for Faculty
LEDstudio and Technology Services have created resources to support faculty in making sure their digital course materials are accessible to all of their students. In addition to two new tools integrated into Canvas (TidyUP and UDOIT) that help faculty keep their course materials accessible and organized, we have also created a self-paced course and a website with best practices and resources for digital accessibility. Canvas course: Digital Accessibility for VCU Faculty (https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/browse/microcourses/courses/ledstudio-digital-accessibility-for-vcu-faculty) Web resource: Digital Accessibility (https://digitalaccessibility.vcu.edu/)
For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/browse/microcourses/courses/ledstudio-digital-accessibility-for-vcu-faculty.
2026 Fall LEDstudio Workshops
Looking ahead to Fall 2026? LEDstudio workshops are designed to help you rethink, refresh, and reimagine your teaching. Whether you are exploring new tools, building more engaging courses or experimenting with new approaches, these sessions focus on what actually works in practice. Expect hands-on, interactive sessions with practical strategies you can apply right away, along with topics that span teaching tools, AI, accessibility and more. Explore upcoming events and register for the Fall 2026 lineup at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit http://ledstudio.vcu.edu/news-and-events/events/.
Updates to Federal Uniform Grants Regulation: Feedback Form
VCU's Office of Management and Budget recently announced updates to the federal Uniform Grants Regulation. Because these changes could significantly impact how federal awards are managed and administered across higher education, and to navigate this transition effectively, the university's OVPRI (Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation) wants to hear from our research community. Please consider completing our feedback form at the following URL by Tuesday, June 23 to share your insights, questions and perspectives.
For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ea816815e7cdebad0a16c594862e6.
Health Career Exploration Camps
VCU Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and St. Paul’s Baptist Church are collaborating to present health career exploration camps for elementary (Saturday, Aug. 8), middle (Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17) and high school students (Wednesday, July 8-Friday, July 10). All three programs will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road. Questions: Email the following address.
For more information, contact Karen Hill at karen.hill@vcuhealth.org or visit https://myspbc.org/.
Cathedral Street Closure
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.
Campus Learning Center Hiring for Fall 2026
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.
Risk-Taking in Eating Disorders Study
The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescent girls and young adult women (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation.
For more information, contact TREAT Lab (or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.