12 p.m.

Sarah Golding, Ph.D., will lead an interactive session which will focus on ethical practices and responsible conduct of research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Saturday, Jun. 7, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Massey’s Community Outreach and Engagement team actively welcomes new opportunities to reach communities in ways that make sense for them — by meeting them where they are to make sure community members know the basic information about cancer prevention and care. This includes when to be screened, fundamental preventive steps they can take to reduce their risk and general knowledge of the programs and services Massey offers. As Massey continues to grow and serve the community, requests for in-person opportunities increase. That’s where Massey's program for core volunteers comes in. Volunteers will be trained on cancer screening guidelines, take a deep dive into Massey community-based programs and shadow staff members who model best practices for outreach and engagement. Volunteers will also be able to learn from and engage clinical staff and providers, researchers and other experts across a number of cancer-related fields through monthly volunteer engagement sessions. Training sessions will be offered Saturday. June 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon (VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A); and Tuesday, June 17, 1-2:30 p.m. (hybrid, VCU Health Hub). Register for a volunteer training at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRUhgaqKqk7wIt8BqpvallyutBFx38zM9RoKYVub4cLfLOzA/viewform Questions: Schedule a brief meeting before you attend training at https://calendly.com/gesmem/core-volunteer-program-meet-and-greet?month=2025-05&date=2025-05-16

For more information, contact Michael Gesme at gesmem@vcu.edu or (804) 628-0896 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/community-outreach-and-engagement/.

Tuesday, Jun. 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites you to participate in two studies. Compensation is available. One: a study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging. Two: a study on how people react to fictional characters. You will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about one hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

Tuesday, Jun. 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ivy Bell, certified community health worker, will host the Hub Club at 1330 N. 25th St. The Hub Club offers a time to come together to share stories, enjoy music, practice mindfulness and build connections. The Hub Club will be held each second and fourth Tuesday.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

It’s never too early to start building smart financial habits. But many adults don’t know where to begin in an age-appropriate way to teach their children about money. Fortunately, many resources are available to help guide these conversations. Join VCU HR and Atlantic Union Bank - changing family’s financial journeys one step at a time. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4duIpL5

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

Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 20-month Executive MBA Program can elevate your career. Learn about the dynamic curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration required. Join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81507234631.

Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration required. Join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84729100388.

Friday, Jun. 13, 2025 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center will present its third Annual Research Symposium at the College of Health Professions (first floor), 900 E. Leigh St. Join the symposium for presentations exploring research in movement disorders (featuring sessions from PMDC Pilot Grant awardees), poster displays and networking and refreshments. The event is free and open to all. Register by Friday, June 6 at https://tinyurl.com/38b22txx Questions: Contact pdcenter@vcuhealth.org

For more information, contact Chandler Moore at moorejc2@vcu.edu or visit http://parkinsons.vcu.edu.

Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., has a few spots remaining for its summer 2025 Sports Camps. Tennis/Pickleball, STEM in Sports and Multi-Sport themes are being offered this year. Visit the following URL for dates, themes and pricing.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/youth-programs/summer-programs/.

VCU Libraries is migrating to a new resource sharing system for interlibrary loan and document delivery services on July 1. The backbone of the new system is called Rapido and will be deeply integrated into existing VCU Libraries systems. The new system will replace ILLiad. Outstanding ILLiad requests will continue to be processed even after the migration is complete. During the transition, VCU Libraries will not process interlibrary loan and document delivery requests, from Wednesday, June 25 at 1 p.m. through Monday, June 30. If you have questions, contact libill@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2025-news/vcu-libraries-launches-new-interlibrary-loan-and-document-delivery-platform-in-july.html.

RecWell offers adult beginner swim lessons intended for older teens and adults who are comfortable in th water but wish to learn basic skills such as floating, treading water and coordination for swimming strokes. Lessons will primarily be taught in shallow water, but participants will practice supporting themselves in deeper water throughout the class. Session 2 runs July 8-31, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Classes will be at the VCU Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register May 1-July 4 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

VCU's Office of the Provost is seeking six tenure-track assistant professors to join the Community-Engaged Research Scholars Collaborative (CERSC) — a new opportunity to deepen your practice in community-engaged research (CEnR), connect across disciplines and receive community-engaged mentorship. $500 Stipend. Questions: Visit https://community.vcu.edu/facultystaff/community-engaged-research/cersc/ Apply by Sunday, June 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecEyKjABgtZJ7w3f3RztxRqtSiYVPsD3mZEEUiWtWx4sZkhg/viewform.

Black women ages 18-35 are invited to share their experiences or lack of experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) along with their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility using the link below.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. 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 more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.