Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026 at noon

Legal and identity theft issues can happen when you least expect them. Join a session to learn about LegalShield and IDShield, two employee discount programs designed to help you navigate legal matters and safeguard your personal information. Discover how these plans provide access to legal support, identity monitoring, fraud protection and restoration services. Whether you're planning for the future, facing a legal question or looking to strengthen your identity protection, this session will help you understand the resources available and how to enroll at a discount. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4pakl5L

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

Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a virtual session about Canvas. This session will 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. The session will +also highlight how intentional site design can support a smoother, more manageable teaching experience throughout the semester. Two date options are available: Monday, Aug. 10 and Thursday. Aug. 13. Register at the following URL. Questions: Contact Rhonda Snead at 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.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a session designed for new and adjunct faculty. (Although all faculty members are welcome.) Prepare yourself to effectively manage crucial timeline milestones throughout the semester with an overview of important details that can help your course go more smoothly. The session will cover key considerations for the pre-, early-, mid- and end-of-the-semester phases. Register at the following URL. Contact Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu) with questions.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LpjBw62T1UTCkAF67.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence 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. You'll explore practical strategies for designing Gems and integrating them into your course. 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxOT12Locd5j52OQ0TGAcIqCRfk1fXFE9QBl_gJOSpvoIoaQ/viewform?usp=header.

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 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/.

CMI, hosted by the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, is a five-day program that promotes the exchange of information, the development of creative ideas and cooperation and future collaboration among program participants. CMI is about effecting positive change – in self, in others and in the agency. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/commonwealth-management-institute-cmi/.

This study is seeking individuals who identify as Black or African American and are a veteran. The purpose of this study is to examine how Black veterans understand and experience their military and racial identity. Participation involves completing a survey asking for personal and military specific demographic information, as well as questions about your racial and military identity and psychological well-being. We expect that you will be in this research study for about 15 minutes.

For more information, contact Jayda Bryant at bryantj8@vcu.edu.

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.