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 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of First and Second Year Experiences invites you to learn about the incoming first-year class of 2026. Come hear about what our newest first-year students tell us about their start at VCU to help inform your work at the start of this new semester. Visit the following URL to register for a virtual session or sign up to receive a recording.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3E73td2mCANXaX6XA.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU HR offers a one-hour course via Zoom on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Monday, Aug. 10 in Talent@VCU here: https://rb.gy/f3gevm. Employees without access to Talent@VCU may register at https://forms.gle/Hk1dRH75xvg9MQ3c8

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.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Top Hat will host a new webinar for instructors via Zoom. Discover how to leverage the new Ace AI tool intentionally to personalize learning, generate interactive content in seconds and streamline your workflow both inside and outside the classroom. For more details and additional Top Hat training session information, please visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/classroomtechnology/2026/07/30/whats-new-with-top-hat-elevating-engagement-and-efficiency-with-ai. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Instructional Computing Services at tophat@vcu.edu or visit https://tophat.zoom.us/meeting/register/8BhkSY6xSIKi3b1dd7aoug#/registration.

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 noon to 1 p.m.

This virtual session, hosted by VCU Graduate School's Office of Professional Development, will share a bit of this and that of what Richmond has to offer to graduate students who are new to VCU and the city. Whether you are looking for a good bite to eat, hike, play or rest, Richmond has something to offer everyone. Balance is an important aspect of graduate school success and this session will help new students know where to go to find out what to do when you are not studying. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown.Ph.D., at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1946008.

Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Academic Internships Office is hosting an on-campus internship fair for undergraduate students during Weeks of Welcome in the Academic Learning Commons, first-floor lobby, 1000 Floyd Ave. There is still time for VCU partners to become an internship host site. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Academic Internships Office at internships@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr4SNJTfpbOSpTABYxjFvAlyMVP6V16hLtVDpQuqk1tF3Tzw/viewform.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at noon

Small changes can add up to big improvements in how we feel. This session will help us identify where we can shift the focus of our day to revitalize, simplify, relax, connect and take care of ourselves in just 10 minutes. Discover ways to lower your stress, reduce clutter, improve your health, give yourself peace of mind and reduce your risk for chronic disease. Join VCU HR and CommonHealth in exploring how to have more time for a healthier you! Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4fot1Bj

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

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Do you aspire to a leadership role in a health care organization? Join VCU's Department of Health Administration for a virtual informational session to learn about graduate programs in Health Administration (MHA and MSHA). RSVP at the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RjGRd6GJavjWCeWu8.

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.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Institute for Transformative Leadership is calling on all VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff to level up their leadership skills by joining the Transformative Leadership Fall 2026 Cohort Program starting Sept. 15-16. This free., seven-week Zoom-based series offers practical leadership principles that can be applied in your work and personal lives all through a supportive community. Learn more and register at: https://forms.gle/CRHkcZWmQTtX4Am5A

For more information, contact Jen Bredehoft at bredehoftj@vcu.edu or (732) 580-7321 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/centers-institutes-and-labs/institute-for-transformative-leadership/.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Large multijurisdictional full-scale training exercise aimed at improving the university's response to a large impact incident on the VCU campus. Volunteering for this exercise is highly beneficial for any students, faculty or staff interested in homeland security and emergency preparedness, or who would like to contribute directly to improving the overall safety of the VCU community.Must be a minimum of 18 years old, wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty with simulated makeup and be willing to be transported via ambulance to medical centers in the downtown area for simulated triage. For any other information, please contact the following email.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://veoci.com/v/p/form/ezm2jxm2gfu3.

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.

RecWell facilities will be closed for annual staff training on Thursday, Aug. 13 (all day) and Friday, Aug. 14 (until 4 p.m.). This annual training ensures the RecWell team is ready to best offer their programs and services to students, staff, faculty and general members.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/.

Hydrate RPS, an NIH-funded study evaluating the effects of a water intervention in 12 Richmond Public Schools, is seeking hourly employees for the upcoming school year (2026-2027). Key responsibilities include assisting with study assessments, participating in intervention kick-off events, handing out prizes to students drinking water at lunch and assisting study coordinators with intervention tasks. Individuals would need their own transportation, availability between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and willingness to work at least one day per week. Training begins in September. Compensation is $20/hr. Interested applicants can apply to the linked position or email the study team directly at HydrateRPS@vcuhealth.org.

For more information, contact Morgan Beasley at hydrateRPS@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcujobs.com/jobs/healthy-lifestyles-center-research-assistant-hourly-som-pediatrics-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states-mcv-main-campus.

AI is changing the workplace but the most valuable skills are distinctly human: critical thinking, communication and ethical judgment. VCU's Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence is designed to strengthen those skills by putting AI to work alongside them. Through a non-programming, practice-focused curriculum, participants will learn how to evaluate AI tools, apply them strategically and navigate the complex decisions that come with them, all while staying grounded in human-centered values. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Aug. 7.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcu.edu/online/programs/certf-applied-ai/.

This study is seeking children and adolescents (ages 6-17) who are currently healthy without musculoskeletal injuries for participation in a research study. The purpose of this research study is to assess muscles, tendons and skeletal development of young patients with and without heel pain. This study will require one 45-minute study visit (parking validated) and will include an electronic questionnaire about health and sport participation and a foot, ankle and calf ultrasound imaging assessment. Participants will be paid $50 for completing this study.

For more information, contact Principal investigator Alexandra Lempke, Ph.D., ATC at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org.

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.

Recruiting individuals ages 18+ who have had chronic pain and sleep disturbance for at least three months. Participants will be compensated up to $120 for participation in this treatment study. If interested, see the screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lara LoBrutto at inpact@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=W48JM9TMYTCJEDWT.