Saturday, Jun. 2, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging hosts "Sonic Bodies" at The Depot's Annex, Room 1013, June 2-3. This two-part, six-hour workshop will be centered on live performance (sampling & looping) and digital mixing of sounds generated solely by the body. With Marta Finkelstein, this is part of "Experiments in Sound," a series of summer workshops. $60. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/kineticimaging/experiments-in-sound/.

VCU Police and VCU Parking & Transportation remind the VCU community that upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking from June 6 to 8 and June 12 to 16. Additionally, traffic within the area surrounding the Siegel Center will be heavier than normal. West Broad Street Deck subscribers will be relocated to alternate facilities, and a dedicated shuttle service will be provided. Reciprocal parking will be disabled from June 6 to 8 and June 12 to 16.

For more information, visit https://parking.vcu.edu/special-events/high-school-graduations.

Utility work and construction at and around the former VTCC site will affect traffic patterns around the MCV Campus over the next several months. For the complete schedule, see below. On May 29, the eastbound lane of Leigh Street, between 9th and 10th streets including the exit ramp from Leigh Street to 10th Street, will be reduced to one lane for about 6-8 weeks (late July). There will be increased traffic volume in this area throughout the duration. Street parking will remain closed on 10th Street and bus traffic will continue to be re-routed until November. The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities continues waterline relocation work on Leigh Street through mid-June. Be aware of possible short-term detours. 11th Street, just north of Clay Street, will be reduced down to one lane intermittently for the next 4-6 weeks (through the end of June). Demolition of the former VTCC building continues. The sidewalks on 10th and 11th will be closed to pedestrians throughout the duration of the demolition and construction. For your safety please follow the detours in this area.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) offers a variety of classroom and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. Continuing education is available in: Addiction Studies, Craft Beer, Disability Support Services, Event Planning, Noncredit Art, Organization, Paralegal Studies, Play Therapy Training, and Test Prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in Customer Service, Google Tools, and Workplace Skills are also offered.

For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.

VCU Recreational Sports summer hours begin Saturday, May 12. The Cary Street Gym will be open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Complete hours for all facilities are available at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/facility-hours/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated for their time. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

You may be able to take part in this study if: You are a female aged 18 to 45 years. You are experiencing Postpartum depression, witch started between the start of the third trimester and four weeks following delivery. Given birth in the last 12 months. Must agree to stop breastfeeding from start of the study treatment to seven days after infusion. You will be compensated for your time and travel.

RamTech recommends students use FixIT, VCU’s on-campus computer repair resource, to repair any computer issues before summer classes begin. FixIT can repair accidental damage and more. Conveniently located inside RamTech, FixIT is fully-certified to repair most computer brands from any retailer, including Apple®, Dell®, HP, Lenovo and more. FixIT is authorized for in-warranty repairs. Visit FixIT, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday.

For more information, visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

A draft of the revised Export Compliance and Research Security policy (formerly known as Compliance with United States Export Control Laws) is now open for university comment through Thursday, June 7. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

Alternative Spring Break at VCU and the Center for Student Leadership & Civic Engagement offer an Alternative Summer Break trip to Costa Rica. Students will head to the Osa Peninsula to engage in community service and experiential learning with an ecological focus. Reserve a spot on the team by June 1 by registering in the Student Leadership & Civic Engagement Office, University Student Commons, Room 229. Cost is $500 plus airfare.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2089759.

VCU Recreational Sports offers Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons year round. These lessons come in different packages from 2, 4, or 6 hours, and can be used in increments of 15 minute time blocks. Registration is available online through the MyRecSports portal, or in person at the Cary Street Gym.

For more information, visit http://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/private--semi--private-swim-lessons/.