1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Urban Studies Student Association will hold a social/informational event to discuss great cities of the world and what can be learned from them. A Global Education adviser will be on hand to discuss Study Abroad opportunities. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The session will be in the Raleigh Building, Basement Room 001, W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Corinne Tsou at tsoucd@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you in need of assistance with your finances? Are you trying to figure out how to stretch a dollar? Make an appointment with the VCU Health Hub's financial coaching team. They will be at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, the first Tuesday of each month. Create an appointment at the following link.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2CDnPp0yXguzgIqwOboClM03Q4ANF2wX1yYybJp48O3YZM8ijXQveFDAvL96wembPgz1KN-jAT.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the necessary tools to write your best statement by taking a look at examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Discuss how to develop and maintain your unique voice in the age of AI. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6 p.m.

VCUarts will host its 2026 MFA Thesis Film Screening series at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. The event will showcase six graduate film works from the departments of Craft/Material Studies, Kinetic Imaging, Photography + Film, and Sculpture + Extended Media. All screenings are free and open to everyone.

For more information, contact VCUarts at arts@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/2026-mfa-thesis-film-screening-3/.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, May 7, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., research data librarian, will discuss how data repositories can be used to meet the National Institute of Health's data dissemination requirements. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/jTvw13ZFSsC2O9QqURZRvw.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Department of Photography + Film will host the annual BFA Capstone Film Screening “Tighten Up” showcasing the talents within its graduating film concentration. The event will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. Screenings will be in two blocks: Block A: 1:30–2:30 p.m. and Block B: 2:45–3:45 p.m. Seniors whose works will be screened include Loren Boyd, Gerard Jan De Perio, Oscar Ferguson-Osborne, Maddie Han, Emma Havens, Kristopher Jean-Louis, Saige Richardson, Nicole Rinck, Sarah Vannatta and Ruby Carmela.

For more information, contact VCUarts Photography + Film at photofilm@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/lamppost/tighten-up-2026-film-capstone-screening/.

Monday, May 11, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Rams in Recovery will host Naloxone trainings this summer. Sign up for a training session at the following URL to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency. Narcan kit is included for all training participants. Sessions will be at the Rams in Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce5yua7uSasV8cU6jTmCvQejNMYHBIErNpCrfFV5fDSQ57Zw/viewform.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at noon

After a job loss, a medical crisis or other hardship, a normal financial situation can go into a tailspin. In this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU), participants will learn how to get their finances back on track, including budgeting, repaying debt, rebuilding credit, establishing emergency savings and replenishing retirement savings. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4u4oucR

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Rams in Recovery for a two-day professional development conference exploring substance use, recovery, harm reduction and student well-being. Open to students, staff, faculty, and community members. The event will be at the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-to-recovery-conference-2026-tickets-1978139562682.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Turn your job search panic into a proven, step-by-step system. Walk away with a targeted strategy, real outreach in motion and the momentum you need to land your next role. Join this four-week book club hosted by VCU's Graduate School and based on Steve Dalton’s highly effective book, "The 2-Hour Job Search." This series is designed to be highly practical. Each one-hour session is broken down into real talk, key concepts and live writing/activity time. The group will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m., May 26-June 16.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWX0XalGdtdccxJmj_3SKblTv8yQThqSsASIulLG9n5981iQ/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

If you currently have a K award or are seeking to apply for a Career Development Award, you are invited to join the Wright Center's monthly K Breakfast Club. This month's session will focus on Strategies for Success for an Effective Mentorship. The session will be at 1200 E. Clay St.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/XCNmuEsfSPK7NufaiN7lgw#/registration.

Saturday, Jun. 6, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The WE Project 2.0, based in VCU’s School of Public Health, is in the data dissemination phase and is inviting VCU programs to join as vendors at our Community Health Block Party at the Old Towne Civic Center in Petersburg. This event will celebrate community wellness while connecting residents with valuable health information, services and local resources. We are seeking programs of all types that are interested in connecting with and serving the community. If your team would like to make a positive impact and engage with the Petersburg community, click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://weprojectpetersburg.com/.

Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Consider submitting an abstract of your quality improvement project or research. We will be highlighting our community’s work bringing together the bench and bedside. Showcase your work as a poster or oral presentation in one of the following categories: Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Interventions or Knowledge to Action. Submityour work at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carolyn Frey at carolyn.frey@vcuhealth.org or (804) 229-9143 or visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jMNzKM9KNY__;!!JqxBPMk!h64LC9GGvjIhTRMoKZiO9ukih44Qxvh86ZIUTcAhhvxJ9nWNIXPGbDVOI3U7D5WLDgcs0w5OSJAltlofO2NxMv3fj0U$.

The VCU Alumni Summer Reading Challenge offers alumni a fun way to connect with fellow alumni, find their next favorite book and win prizes. Sign up by Tuesday, May 5. Richmond-area alumni can attend the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff event noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Monroe Park Campus Barnes and Noble.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd02kLvzl6gBjmDxAMPILacO4Tlb7qmPbgkbEwSJ1yaYSOB1Q/viewform.

VCU Department of Music invites students to register for choir for the upcoming academic year. Three ensembles are available: Commonwealth Singers, Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia. All choirs are open to all students, regardless of major, and meet during the day for course credit. Students may register through eServices during enrollment. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#vocal-ensembles.

The Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant Program, offered by VCU’s Division of Community Engagement, provides up to $25,000 in seed funding for community-engaged research projects across all disciplines. The program is designed to support VCU faculty and research staff in piloting community-engaged research projects that respond to community-identified needs. The submision deadline is 6 p.m. Friday, May 15. See the request for proposals at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/resources/grants/thriving-communities-pilot-grant/.

This collaborative offers a dynamic opportunity for tenure-track faculty to connect across disciplines and strengthen community-engaged research. All sessions will be held in person and focus on peer exchange and shared learning from September 2026 to May 2027. Those who complete the program will receive a $1,000 stipend in support of professional development. Apply at the following URL by Friday, May 29.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at engage@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/cersc/.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) anounces that free regalia from the Spring 2025 cultural celebrations will be available to all graduating students while supplies last. Distribution will take place on a first-come, first-served basis on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the OMSA Office, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215. This distribution is separate from the new regalia that will be provided to students participating in the MOSAIC Celebration on Wednesday, May 6. If you are interested in picking up previous year's free regalia, plan accordingly, as quantities are limited and items will be distributed while supplies last. Questions: Contact OMSA at omsa@vcu.edu or the following telephone number.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672.

The MCV – Suit Yourself Closet is now closed and will remain closed for Summer 2026. Stay tuned for upcoming information on Suit Yourself's new location and Fall 2026 hours.

For more information, contact Virginia Damron at vmdamron@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/suit-yourself-professional-closet/.

VCU Convergence is a university-wide initiative bringing together the VCU community across disciplinary boundaries to address "wicked societal problems" through transdisciplinary research, interdisciplinary curricula and transformative, experiential learning. Interested in learning more? Fill out the interest form at the following URL so we can learn about your work and interests in our Convergence themes. We’ll also add you to our newsletter mailing list so you can stay informed about Convergence events.

For more information, contact VCU Convergence at convergence@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7j3blqj3anvsHoSnydPZxHW9Y-knSYdiU1FqoH6d4YcKUWw/viewform?usp=header.

Join the National Scholarship Office for one of its four free five-part workshop series that prepares participants to tackle applications for postgraduate scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities. This program is an approved REAL Level 2 experience, and is recommender for juniors, seniors and graduate students. Workshop dates are May 11-22 (MWF, MF), 2-4 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9–23, 5–7 p.m. Register for the May or June workshop at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar/2025/12/08/nso-events-s26/.

The Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus (DAAC) is accepting applications for leadership positions for the upcoming academic year. Become involved in advancing accessibility on campus through initiatives like working with Transportation, planning Disability Advocacy Week and developing resources for student organizations. Students from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at Habibss@vcu.edu or (703) 314-2515 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf25xZ7LBSZKkM2thuty4pmIKkNSWe967Gr5gU3mZzam4L35A/viewform.

The Department of Justice has extended compliance deadlines for accessibility of web content and mobile applications by one year. Under the Interim Final Rule, the compliance deadline for large public entities such as VCU is now April 26, 2027. No other provisions of the 2024 rule have been changed. Visit the following link for more information and additional ADA and Accessibility Services updates.

For more information, contact ADA & Accessibility Services at adaservices@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/ada--accessibility-services/compliance-communications/.

This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements with your nondominant hand. You will be asked to complete a tracing game on a touchscreen tablet while wearing an electrode cap. You must be right-handed, male and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. $20 compensation is available for your participation. The study takes about one hour. The study will take place in the research laboratory location in the VCU College of Health Professions building, 900 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a noninvasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Questions: https://hero-study.org/ Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL:

For more information, contact HERO Study at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=K8NKJ4R4FMRLWFPK__;!!JqxBPMk!jgUGXYh7OrV.

VCU School of Medicine and VCU Health Department of OB-GYN are inviting medical providers – like all of you working in clinical settings – to take a brief, 25-minute survey. The goal is to better understand provider perspectives on occupational stress related to policy changes or practices. It’s completely confidential, and your input will help inform future health care practices. Enter a raffle to win one of six $100 charitable donations to a philanthropic organization in the Richmond area. To participate, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Julie Suyama, M.D., Ph.D/, at Julie.Suyama@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NTDp7fT25xzCeO.