Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 from noon to 2 p.m.

Meet RecWell's Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and discuss how to prioritize physical well-being. The educators will help students review their physical activity and nutrition habits and create plans to incorporate physical self-care during finals.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. to noon

Learn to be an advocate and ally for people struggling with substance use disorders and those in recovery. The event will be hosted by Rams in Recovery. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0K9T9IjS3ameCHWtC6TtmpPip3HI-ZOnRiyHO9t5VgzAgYw/viewform.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a moment of reflection and tranquility with this guided meditation session hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU's Department of Recreation and Well-Being. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Register at Talent@VCU or the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3kTQRtc.

As students study on campus at night for final exams, VCU Police will increase the number of patrols on the Monroe Park Campus. In addition, RMC Security will also increase the number of mobile patrols around James Branch Cabell Library. Enhanced patrols will start at 9 p.m. on Dec. 10 and continue through 3 a.m. each night. Should community members witness suspicious behavior at any time, they are encouraged to call VCU Police at the following telephone number or use the LiveSafe app.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign for 2021 is now open. Through this campaign, employees can safely and easily donate to their favorite causes throughout the year. Participants can do a one-time credit card payment or opt for payroll deduction. The campaign runs until Dec. 17.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/cvc/.

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 GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. 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.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for anyone who considers themselves as Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.