1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A Rollator repair clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs will be offered, including tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the University College for an informational session on the new Applied AI Graduate Certificate. Learn how engaging, expert-led online and asynchronous courses (such as IDAI 600: AI Foundations & Applied Strategy and PHIL 600: AI & Ethical Problem Solving) can help you lead with AI. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or (203) 514-9339 or visit https://forms.gle/XCen3DCuSFT6thjY8.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office Immigration Services will host a webinar on changes to the J-1 visa regulations. The Department of Homeland Security has announced important changes to the F-1 and J-1 visa regulations. To support the VCU community's need to understand and navigate the changes, Immigration Services has created a series of informational webinars that address the changes in detail. This webinar is for those on a J1 Research Scholar visa. There will be additional webinars for those on either an F1 or J1 Student visa. The first webinar will be on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 11:30 a.m. Register here: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ms1Tvc9YTECAdCZ9f_htpQ The second webinar will be on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. Register here: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/F_2A1SKpSGCwnuvD8ZNKCg The content will be the same for each webinar and you only need to register for one. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Shira Schieken at schiekensb@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at noon

This 30-minute virtual circuit workout, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, targets all parts of the body at different times to get that whole-body workout experience. We will work on arms, legs, chest, back and core. All levels are welcome. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4pvwEtW

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

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.

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, Sep. 18, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

From The Office of the Provost – Faculty Affairs: Registration is now open for the 2026 Associate Professors Conference. Designed for advanced assistant professors and term/tenured associate professors, this year’s conference centers on "Designing Mid-Career Trajectories in a Changing Academy." Those who attend will engage with an expert keynote address, targeted professional development sessions and valuable peer networking. Discover strategic insights and practical tools to purposefully navigate mid-career transitions and foster long-term professional fulfillment. The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/professional-development/conferences/associate-professor-conference/2026-apc/.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate this historic year with the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at the HIGHER Ground Leadership Development Conference. As we commemorate our 20th anniversary alongside America’s 250th year, we will honor the achievements that have shaped our history and explore what it means to make history through leadership, growth and possibility. Our 2026 theme, “With Grace, We Rise: Breaking Through to HIGHER Ground,” invites participants to consider how grace, determination and vision can help leaders break through barriers, reach HIGHER Ground and leave a lasting legacy. The event will be at the Richmond Marriott Downtown, 500 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL by 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

For more information, contact Brian Biggio at biggiobj@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/EAbQYD?RefId=Registration+Details.

This online course developed by VCU's Department of Philosophy via Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) will return Tuesday, Sept. 8-Tuesday, Oct. 13. Prepare to tackle the challenges of AI within the modern workplace by exploring essential ethical considerations and challenges in privacy, accountability, transparency and fairness. VCU alumni, staff and faculty discounts are available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-LW-004.

Grilled food just tastes better, but safe grilling keeps your home and family protected. Before using a propane grill, check for leaks and always open the lid before lighting to prevent gas buildup. Keep the grill clean by removing grease from grates and trays and place it well away from your home, deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches. Maintain a three-foot safety zone so children and pets stay clear of hot surfaces. Above all, never leave your grill unattended.

For more information, contact Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu.

VCU's Office of the Provost–Faculty Affairs has opened its call for faculty mentors for the upcoming academic year. Senior VCU faculty are invited to serve as mentors to help guide and support assistant and associate professors. You can apply directly or nominate a colleague. Program details and the application/nomination form are available at the following URL. Questions: Contact Lisa Abrams (lmabrams@vcu.edu) or Hope Kelly (kellyh3@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/professional-development/mentoring/.

Are you a student in recovery from addiction/SUD and looking for a community building opportunity? Apply for the Rams in Recovery "Recovery Scholars Program" today to join one of the group's weekly seminars. Learn more and apply at https://recovery.vcu.edu/scholarships/ Check out seminar options at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZeIwWQeJ_4zzNDh4t5dqqaVfuDMdwvoJSR2ozFmgj9BX7qQ/viewform

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu.

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.