12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn session featuring William “Bill” Leighty, senior strategic advisor at the Wilder School. Leighty will discuss government spending to maximize support for citizens to enhance quality of life. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Laura Foy, development coordinator, at foylp@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Katherine Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (703) 269-8237 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/the-impact-of-american-recovery-act-funding-on-state-and-local-government-1.html.

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration personnel will be available to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Applications are now available for the 2022 cohorts of the VCU Leadership, HIGHER Ground, and Minority Political Leadership Institute programs in the VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/.

Fall dining plans are now available. New features include the Premium Plan, which allows unlimited access to Market 810 and AVO plus other benefits. Sign up at the following URL. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media for updates and giveaways.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/DiningPlans.

The summer edition of Policy Points, compiled by VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office, is now available at the following URL. The publication brings awareness to new, updated and retired university policies from the past quarter. Questions: Email policy@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policy-points/.

VCU's Health Promotion and Well-Being Center and Recreational Sports recently completed a semester-long integration process to become one department to better serve the health and well-being needs of the VCU community. VCU RecWell will provide a broad range of programs, services, education and outreach to support student and community well-being.

For more information, contact Meredith Hawkins at mlhawkins@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

VCU's Center on Transition Innovations is conducting a statewide survey related to the service and support needs of Virginia community college students with mental health concerns when transferring to a four-year college/university. The study is recruiting students to pilot the survey. The first 30 who complete will receive a $30 gift card. Questions: Email Susan McKelvey at mckelveysp@vcu.edu or visit https://centerontransition.org/about/projectCollegeSuccess.html. Complete the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Shea at djshea@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2057 or visit https://rb.gy/vkdz8z.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in research studies. Compensation will be provided. View the screening survey at the following URL. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal Investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Nicoleta Gaitan at gaitann@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit https://cstp.vcu.edu/studies/.