Student 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.
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.
Notices
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.
Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health
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.
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.
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