Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Attend a virtual Writing Center informational session. Also, build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation, brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4ei2xQI

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

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 at 5 p.m.

The workshop will feature examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones, to give you the tools you need to write your best statement. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To support VCU’s culture of care and appreciation, VCU HR has developed "Appreciation at Work" training sessions based on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White. Those who attend will learn about the languages of appreciation in the workplace; understand the core concepts of meaningful appreciation and be able to use those skills to build and maintain good working relationships. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development, and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d60cd0c5a-816d-4c53-833e-68963d01f171.

Registration is open for the 2025-26 VCU Family Cultural Exchange Program. The program provides Richmond community members and international students and scholars the opportunity to develop cross-cultural relationships that stimulate curiosity, increase cultural understanding and provide insight into a world beyond personal perspectives. FCE families meet with their assigned international students at least once a month to participate in activities, family events or local exploration. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ms. Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host free activities in July. Activities include whitewater rafting on Wednesday, July 9 and flatwater paddling on Wednesday, July 16. Sessions are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Spaces for all activities are limited, so register early. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2#.

The Global Education Office's Teaching English as a Foreign Certificate Program (TEFL) program is accepting applications. The TEFL Certificate program is an intensive course designed for individuals interested in teaching English to students. In this program, you'll gain work experience, travel abroad and earn money simultaneously. The next program start date is Tuesday, Aug. 19. Learn about this opportunity and how to apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/specialprograms/tefl/.

Volunteers are sought this summer for the Red Door Ministry at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. Since the early 1980s, the church has served individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness. Started by the women of the congregation as a soup kitchen, the ministry has expanded to one of healing, hospitality and wholeness. Volunteers are asked to help set up, prepare and serve a meal. Grace and Holy Trinity is an open and affirming congregation and all are welcome to volunteer. Shifts are 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.. A meal is provided for volunteers. For signup instructions, email (kitchen@ghtc.org) or the Rev. Russ Kerr at the following address.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://ghtc.org/reddoor/.

VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research offers a 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate ideal for current research, allied health and clinical staff and students. The certificate provides an academic pathway for career progression or first-time entry/transition into the field of clinical research. Tuition benefit and financial aid available for eligible employees and students. Review course and admission requirements with program overview at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/.

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.

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 at the following URL.

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.