Faculty/staff Issue for May 11, 2026

Today

Health Hub After Dark: East End Community Services

Add to calendar 11-05-2026 16:00:00 11-05-2026 19:00:00 America/New_York Health Hub After Dark: East End Community Services Come learn, move and engage with the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A during summer evenings with extended hours and programs. Join a chat with Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more about East End community offerings and offer suggestions. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come learn, move and engage with the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A during summer evenings with extended hours and programs. Join a chat with Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more about East End community offerings and offer suggestions.

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

This week

The Hub Club – A Mental Wellness Circle: Mental Health Awareness Month Series

Add to calendar 12-05-2026 11:00:00 12-05-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York The Hub Club – A Mental Wellness Circle: Mental Health Awareness Month Series The Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will host a Mental Wellness Circle about Breaking the Stigma: Learn how mental health affects all aspects of health. Mental Health circle sessions will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays in May. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will host a Mental Wellness Circle about Breaking the Stigma: Learn how mental health affects all aspects of health. Mental Health circle sessions will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays in May.

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

Research Impact in the Community With Elizabeth Prom-Wormley, Ph.D., and Melanie Bean, Ph.D.

Add to calendar 13-05-2026 13:00:00 13-05-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York Research Impact in the Community With Elizabeth Prom-Wormley, Ph.D., and Melanie Bean, Ph.D. Join VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the next installment via Zoom of the Research Impact Series: Research Impact in the Community. Gain insights from two VCU leaders, Melanie K. Bean, Ph.D., L.C.P., and Elizabeth Chin Prom-Wormley, Ph.D., M.P.H. Register at the following URL. Virtual via Zoome Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D.. molzhonar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the next installment via Zoom of the Research Impact Series: Research Impact in the Community. Gain insights from two VCU leaders, Melanie K. Bean, Ph.D., L.C.P., and Elizabeth Chin Prom-Wormley, Ph.D., M.P.H. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D.. at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i3cRDvGVSWCATvlzbZHscQ#/registration.

Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity

Add to calendar 13-05-2026 11:00:00 13-05-2026 America/New_York Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity The recent decommissioning of Lon-Capa has created the opportunity to receive training specific to individual experience and challenges, ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Join this virtual/online session sponsored by Learning Systems by going to the training.vcu.edu website (keyword: mobius) and registering. For more information about Möbius and how to get started, visit go.vcu.edu/mobius Virtual/Online Jamillah Martin jpmartin@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The recent decommissioning of Lon-Capa has created the opportunity to receive training specific to individual experience and challenges, ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Join this virtual/online session sponsored by Learning Systems by going to the training.vcu.edu website (keyword: mobius) and registering. For more information about Möbius and how to get started, visit go.vcu.edu/mobius

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health Research Seminar

Add to calendar 13-05-2026 12:00:00 13-05-2026 America/New_York Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health Research Seminar For this month's liver institute research webinar, Stephen Hoang, Ph.D., of the SSI will present a talk, "From Pipelines to Pathways: Connecting Data to Discovery in Liver Research." Join the event in person (Room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.) or online. Register at bit.ly/4mqtuWy. MMEC 5-101 or register at bit.ly/4mqtuWy Chantay Harris Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at noon

For this month's liver institute research webinar, Stephen Hoang, Ph.D., of the SSI will present a talk, "From Pipelines to Pathways: Connecting Data to Discovery in Liver Research." Join the event in person (Room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.) or online. Register at bit.ly/4mqtuWy.

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu.

Living Well – Simple Strategies for Health and Balance

Add to calendar 13-05-2026 12:00:00 13-05-2026 America/New_York Living Well – Simple Strategies for Health and Balance Clean living is an integrative mind-body approach to enjoying a healthier life by eliminating unnecessary toxins. This virtual seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will explore a healthier way of eating by including whole, real and nutrient-rich food. Participants will identify toxic products used in the home, discuss the use of vitamins and supplements and learn other options to support a clean-living lifestyle. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4csBROg Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at noon

Clean living is an integrative mind-body approach to enjoying a healthier life by eliminating unnecessary toxins. This virtual seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will explore a healthier way of eating by including whole, real and nutrient-rich food. Participants will identify toxic products used in the home, discuss the use of vitamins and supplements and learn other options to support a clean-living lifestyle. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4csBROg

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Informational Webinar

Add to calendar 14-05-2026 12:00:00 14-05-2026 America/New_York Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Informational Webinar 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 Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84046268707 Rachel Kaeser rekaeser@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84046268707.

Ceremony for Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

Add to calendar 14-05-2026 16:30:00 14-05-2026 18:30:00 America/New_York Ceremony for Excellence in Community Engagement Awards The Division of Community Engagement at VCU invites you to attend the Excellence in Community Engagement Ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring individuals, teams and community partners who have made a meaningful impact through collaboration and service. Hosted by the Council for Community Engagement, this special event at 900 E. Leigh St. will celebrate those who exemplify a strong commitment to addressing societal challenges through teaching, research and community-focused initiatives. Those who attend will have the opportunity to recognize and applaud outstanding achievements across multiple award categories while connecting with others passionate about community engagement. 900 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298, USA Misti Mueller muellermr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement at VCU invites you to attend the Excellence in Community Engagement Ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring individuals, teams and community partners who have made a meaningful impact through collaboration and service. Hosted by the Council for Community Engagement, this special event at 900 E. Leigh St. will celebrate those who exemplify a strong commitment to addressing societal challenges through teaching, research and community-focused initiatives. Those who attend will have the opportunity to recognize and applaud outstanding achievements across multiple award categories while connecting with others passionate about community engagement.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu.

Coming up

RSVP for the School of Medicine Staff Distinction Awards Ceremony

Add to calendar 20-05-2026 12:00:00 20-05-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York RSVP for the School of Medicine Staff Distinction Awards Ceremony Enjoy food and celebrate with your School of Medicine staff colleagues at the Staff Distinction Awards Ceremony. The event will be held in Bruce Oliver Tucker Auditorium, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St. RSVP at the following URL. MMEC Bruce Oliver Tucker Auditorium Breydon Horton breydon.horton@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

Enjoy food and celebrate with your School of Medicine staff colleagues at the Staff Distinction Awards Ceremony. The event will be held in Bruce Oliver Tucker Auditorium, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Breydon Horton at breydon.horton@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/7TEWaENxZ6.

Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care Symposium

Add to calendar 05-06-2026 08:00:00 05-06-2026 11:00:00 America/New_York Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care Symposium Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care is a focused course exploring the practical application of neuro-ultrasound in contemporary stroke management. The virtual course equips learners to assess cerebrovascular pathology at the bedside, track disease progression over time and integrate ultrasound findings into timely, evidence-based decisions across the full continuum of stroke care. Free, no CME. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WtQrjg2QhKbs1btFbCZCg Virtual Aarti Sarwal, M.D., aarti.sarwal@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care is a focused course exploring the practical application of neuro-ultrasound in contemporary stroke management. The virtual course equips learners to assess cerebrovascular pathology at the bedside, track disease progression over time and integrate ultrasound findings into timely, evidence-based decisions across the full continuum of stroke care. Free, no CME. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WtQrjg2QhKbs1btFbCZCg

For more information, contact Aarti Sarwal, M.D., at aarti.sarwal@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

Notices

Spring 2026 Final Grades Due May 12 at Noon

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end of the semester processes. Faculty members may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices; or the Ellucian Grade Passback in Canvas. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu.

Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant Program: Request for Proposals

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 submission 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/.

Join the Community-Engaged Research Scholars Collaborative (CERSC)

This collaborative is an 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 by Friday, May 29 the following URL.

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

MCV – Suit Yourself Closet Is Closed for the Summer

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/.

DAAC Leadership Applications Now Open

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.

Proposals Sought for 2026-27 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

VCU's Global Education Office invites proposals for faculty-led study abroad programs for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Learn more about the timeline and next steps via GEO's faculty resources website (including a recording from the April 24 proposal webinar event) at the following URL. Questions: Email abroad@vcu.edu to connect with Amy Leap and/or Stephanie Tignor.

For more information, contact Amy Leap at leapae@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/faculty-resources.

Now Hiring: VCU Child Development Center, Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Kitchen Assistant to join our early childhood education team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Kitchen Manager in preparing nutritious, appealing and age-appropriate meals for young children in our preschool program. Your culinary expertise will help foster healthy eating habits and ensure a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment. This position offers an opportunity to combine culinary skills with a commitment to nurturing young minds and bodies. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith at nesmithtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://vcujobs.com/jobs/center-kitchen-assistant-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states.

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