Student Issue for June 25, 2025
Today
Rollator Repair at VCU Health Hub
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A Rollator repair clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs will be available including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels seats) may be available.
For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.
Undergraduate Informational Session
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Curious about collaborating across majors? Want to tackle big problems or launch your own venture? Discover how a da Vinci Center undergraduate certificate can help — register for a virtual session at the following URL.
For more information, contact da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UG-Info-06-25.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources into Your Writing
3 p.m.
This interactive Zoom workshop is a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Financial Success Summer Series at VCU Health Hub
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Virginia Credit Union (VACU) will host a Financial Success Summer Series each Wednesday in June at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Visit the following URL for additional information about the program.
For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7H2K8BJ.
VCU Mass Communications Graduate Certificate Program Informational Session
5:30 p.m.
VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Communication will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. The same session will be offered at noon and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 at noon.
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/media-and-leadership-certificate/.
Coming up
Participate in Two Psychology Studies (Compensation, New Times and Sign-Up Dates Available)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
VCU Psychology invites you to participate in two studies. 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. Participants 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.
Come Support RTR Teacher Residency at the Quirk Hotel
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Save the date for Aug. 12 and join us for a happy hour at the Quirk Hotel, 201 W. Broad St., for an evening of connection and support. Bring friends and family to enjoy a custom menu of drinks and light bites. Profits from the event will support RTR Teacher Residency to continue he group's mission of preparing passionate, community-driven teachers for our schools. It is not mandatory, but RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Escobar at escobare3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9801 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu3B5y8PNcSqV5KErkbLHaPRAlsf6EiTJReHoEagN0Pc5MoA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112189157706085875925.
Notices
Do You Want to Lead a Healthier Lifestyle?
Researchers at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are testing a new program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adults age 18-29 with a history of cancer. The program is designed specifically for emerging adult cancer survivors who are interested in making healthy lifestyle changes (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress, mood) to decrease chronic inflammation. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a brief screening questionnaire to see if you may be eligible.
For more information, contact Christina La Rosa at larosacm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.mccheal.com/.
VCU Career Services s Hiring Peer Career Advisors
Peer Career Advisors assist students during weekly drop-in advising hours with writing résumés and cover letters and job and internship searches. Must be eligible for Federal Work Study and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9984702/share_preview.
Volunteer at Belmont Community Resource Services
The Pace Center seeks volunteers this summer with Belmont Community Resource Services (3510 Broad Rock Blvd). On Fridays beginning at 7:30 a.m. more than 650 families are served via drive-through food distribution. Volunteers are sought Wednesdays through Fridays. Email the following address.
For more information, contact The Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CABAC2DAAFDCF8-50458708-belmont#/.
Participants Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Acute and Chronic Stress on Cardiovascular Health
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.
Participants Invited for a Study Examining Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults
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.
Postmenopausal Females Invited To Participate in Study of Impact of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health
This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.
Participants Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health
This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. 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 The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.
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