Friday, Jul. 17, 2026 from noon to 12:45 a.m.

Looking for a fun Friday lunch break plan? The Black Virginia Theatre Alliance will host a summer line dancing class every Friday at noon at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. All are invited.

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

Friday, Jul. 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Take a brief pause in your day to center yourself with the VCU Health Hub at 1339 N. 25th St. Come for a short, guided mindfulness experience focused on "Breathing for Grounding." This session is designed to help reduce stress, reset your focus and connect with a moment of calm during a busy week. No prior mindfulness experience is necessary.

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

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This session, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/57nhd64z

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

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Are you ready to begin a career in the legal field? The university's Continuing and Professional Education online Paralegal Certificate Program focuses on the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the legal workplace and is taught by practicing attorneys. The CPE program runs from Wednesday, Aug. 5 to 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.

VCU Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and St. Paul’s Baptist Church are collaborating to present a health career exploration camp for elementary students (Saturday, Aug. 8) 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/.

TimelyCare is a web-based service for all employees that includes: 24/7 on-demand crisis support, 12 free scheduled telehealth sessions with a mental health professional, self-care content and more.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/faculty--staff/support-for-faculty-and-staff/.

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 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.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is accepting applications for funding from its Endowment Fund. These awards support researchers who are collecting data for external funding applications for work that ultimately will improve patient and community health outcomes. Faculty investigators may apply for awards up to $50,000 to support 18-month clinical and translational research projects. Apply by Monday, Aug. 3 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/funding/endowment-fund-grants/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., has added more opportunities to play. Beginning the week of July 20, open pickleball will be available Tuesday-Friday from 5-9 p.m. These new evening hours are in addition to the center's regular open play schedule on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

For more information, contact Misti R. Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/events/.

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.

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.

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.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD 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.