Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU's staff of immigration advisers to discuss the implications of the Department of Homeland Security's recent change to the F and J visa regulations, including the elimination of Duration of Status (D/S). This webinar is intended only for VCU F-1 and J-1 students. Advance registration with your VCU credentials is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caitie Cavalier at cavalierc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OIEMCqZfR-ugbgssMv06YQ .

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

Join VCU Career Services for the part-time job fair. Learn about available part-time jobs and meet local employers and campus departments who are recruiting Rams like you. Explore opportunities that can provide hands-on experience, relevant skill-building, professional connections and a paycheck while you are in school. Not sure if you're ready for a job? Come chat with interested employers, who will share what skills they are looking for in an employee. This event is co-sponsored by VCU University Academic Advising, VCU First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions and VCU TRIO Programs. The event will be in the VCU Student Commons, Richmond Salons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu.

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.

Become an ally for people struggling with and in recovery from addiction. Join Rams in Recovery this semester for one of the group's Recovery Ally Trainings (in person and virtual options available) to make a positive impact on your community and our campus culture. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/sheets/R5XCgpqpvxW22Fhpj4CcMR5Rf8H84V32v3qR9Pv1/forms/3009672514464.

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 information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@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.