Faculty/staff Issue for June 22, 2026

Today

Join the VCU Health Hub for Breathe and Rise

Add to calendar 22-06-2026 13:00:00 22-06-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York Join the VCU Health Hub for Breathe and Rise Need a Monday reset? Come to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., for a free weekly yoga group. The class is designed especially for people in recovery and those who love and support them. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Need a Monday reset? Come to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., for a free weekly yoga group. The class is designed especially for people in recovery and those who love and support them.

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

Evening MBA Informational Session

Add to calendar 22-06-2026 17:30:00 22-06-2026 America/New_York Evening MBA Informational Session This is your final opportunity before the July 1 deadline to learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87588772288 Evan Torpy torpyec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m.

This is your final opportunity before the July 1 deadline to learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87588772288.

VACU Financial Success Summer Series: Understanding Your Credit Report

Add to calendar 22-06-2026 17:30:00 22-06-2026 18:30:00 America/New_York VACU Financial Success Summer Series: Understanding Your Credit Report Join the VACU at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for its Financial Success Summer Series. This week's topic is about understanding your credit report. Refreshments will be available. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the VACU at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for its Financial Success Summer Series. This week's topic is about understanding your credit report. Refreshments will be available.

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

This week

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative

Add to calendar 23-06-2026 10:00:00 23-06-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to establish your ideas for your introduction, abstract or proposal narrative in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience and get them excited about reading more. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Jess Rogers rogersjp2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026 at 10 a.m.

In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to establish your ideas for your introduction, abstract or proposal narrative in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience and get them excited about reading more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing

Add to calendar 23-06-2026 18:00:00 23-06-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing This interactive Zoom workshop will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Students will learn tips to start the search for relevant sources and how to properly integrate outside information into their writing. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Jess Rogers rogersjp2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Students will learn tips to start the search for relevant sources and how to properly integrate outside information into their writing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Evaluating Your Research Impact With Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., and Maria Thomson, Ph.D.

Add to calendar 24-06-2026 13:00:00 24-06-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York Evaluating Your Research Impact With Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., and Maria Thomson, Ph.D. Join the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the final installment of its Research Impact Series: "Evaluating Your Research Impact" with Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., and Maria Thomson, Ph.D. Register for the virtual session via Zoom at the following URL. Virtual via Zoom Andrea Molzhon molzhonar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the final installment of its Research Impact Series: "Evaluating Your Research Impact" with Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., and Maria Thomson, Ph.D. Register for the virtual session via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/X2X_gtXNRfuX-gGEifl_HA#/registration.

Blood Drive at the VCU Health Hub

Add to calendar 26-06-2026 10:00:00 26-06-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York Blood Drive at the VCU Health Hub Join the blood drive at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card. Sign up for a slot at the following URL. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the blood drive at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card. Sign up for a slot at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=tlod.

Melanin in Motion: Line Dance Class

Add to calendar 26-06-2026 12:00:00 26-06-2026 12:45:00 America/New_York Melanin in Motion: Line Dance Class Join the Black Virginia Theatre Alliance at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St, Suite A., for a line dancing class. Classes will be held every Friday at noon. All are welcome. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 26, 2026 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Join the Black Virginia Theatre Alliance at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St, Suite A., for a line dancing class. Classes will be held every Friday at noon. All are welcome.

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

Coming up

Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps

Add to calendar 30-06-2026 15:30:00 30-06-2026 America/New_York Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates. Register for a session at the following URL. Virtual Wayne Johnson wljohnson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates. Register for a session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Notices

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program

The Global Education Office offers the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program which prepares professionals to teach English to multilingual learners locally, internationally or online. The 120-hour interactive program is geared toward individuals seeking to develop specialized knowledge and practical skills in English language teaching and learning. The next session will begin Aug. 18. Apply and register at the following URL.

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

Updates to Federal Uniform Grants Regulation: Feedback Form

VCU's Office of Management and Budget recently announced updates to the federal Uniform Grants Regulation. Because these changes could significantly impact how federal awards are managed and administered across higher education, ​and to navigate this transition effectively, the university's OVPRI (Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation) ​w​ants to hear from our research community​. Please consider completing our feedback form at the following URL by Tuesday, June 23 to share your insights, questions and perspectives.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ea816815e7cdebad0a16c594862e6.

OMSA Seeks TFWS Office Interns for Fall 2026-Spring 2027

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring. OMSA is looking for office interns for its Transforming Federal Work Study program for the upcoming school year (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). All applicants must be enrolled as a full-time in-person student at VCU, and must have accepted a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-27 school year. Applications must be received by Friday, July 10. This is a paid part-time internship position in OMSA. The full job description is in Handshake at the following URL. Note: The job description is only viewable after you have accepted your FWS award for the upcoming school year.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/11127480.

Interprofessional Development Opportunity in Geriatrics

The Virginia Geriatric Education Center, housed in VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging, is accepting applications for its annual interprofessional development program for faculty and clinicians. Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults (CIRCAA) is a case-based learning experience that creates age-friendly practitioners who are knowledgeable of person-centered care. The program meets monthly from mid-September through May. Apply by Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa.

VCU Gold: Timely Access to VCU Health Specialty Care

VCU Gold facilitates timely access to VCU Health specialty care for VCU and VCU Health team members, dependents and family members within 30 business days of calling the VCU Gold help line (804-828-2778). The help line operates from Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Matthew Pearson at Matthew.Pearson@vcuhealth.org or visit https://healthsafety.vcu.edu/employee-health/.

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