12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that offers participants the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? Look no further. The Health Hub will host Wednesday Walks in Church Hill, which will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each walk will highlight different parts of the neighborhood.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at noon

Did you know? In 20 minutes or less you can become financially confident and earn money? Join this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and learn what Banzai is all about and how to use it to your advantage. You will be building your financial literacy and life literacy skills in no time. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/452pofP

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

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Discovery Dialogues seminar via Zoom featuring Jacqueline Britz, M.D., assistant professor, Family Medicine and Population Health. Discovery Dialogues Series is a regular event that bridges the divide between research, health care and the public. The events are open to all and the research is presented in lay-friendly language. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ksb0TH04Q76lgM3lKtjwQw

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 714-7551 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participate in this virtual session to learn more about the nation’s No. 1 graduate program in advertising and branding. The discussion will include Brandcenters four concentrations — Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management and Strategy — the admissions process and what life is like as a Brandcenter student. Brandcenter Associate Director Ashley Sommardahl will share advertising industry insights and results from the most recent alumni salary survey. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/info-session-jan-2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Taking care of yourself shouldn’t be complicated. TimelyCare offers VCU employees free 24/7 virtual care, coaching and support that fits – anytime, anywhere. Join VCU HR and TimelyCare for this virtual session to learn more about how helpful TimelyCare can be. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4shovdB

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Harry Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies presents "SHTTL" – a film screening in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. – as part of Richmond Yiddish Week. Shot in a single take and featuring nearly all-Yiddish dialogue, "SHTTL" captures one final day in the life of the Ukrainian shtetl before its disappearance during World War II. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/shttl-film-screening.html.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In honor of MLK Day, the Graduate School is collaborating with Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St., to serve meals to community members experiencing homelessness. VCU faculty, staff and students are invited to come out and volunteer at this event as part of the university's campus-wide MLK activities. Volunteers will welcome guests, serve meals and hand out warm winter items. Volunteers may also bring donations of gently used and new coats, hats, and scarves. Register to volunteer at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942730

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://mlkday.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at noon

If you’ve been hearing a lot about gut health lately and wondered what it means, then you are in luck. CommonHealth’s new Gut Check program has got you covered. Learn why gut health is crucial for overall well-being and how it plays an important role in managing blood sugar, preventing diseases, regulating mood and more. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/45dWucG

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

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The panel will explore the role that activists, nonprofits and community organizations have played and continue to play in shaping and sustaining the queer community. Chris Svoboda of Side by Side and Shannon McKay of He She Ze and We will be featured, along with moderator Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia. The event will be at VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy, director, Affinity Engagement and Philanthropy, at leidyjw@vcu.edu.

Starting with the first pay period in January, the value of group life insurance (provided to all eligible employees) will be included in each of your 24 pays throughout the year (instead of the whole amount appearing once at the end of the year, as has been done to date). This adjustment helps employees avoid potential tax liability at the end of the year, as taxes will be spread more evenly across all paychecks.

For more information, contact VCU Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0740.

On Jan. 30, 2026, delivery of emails addressed to former @mymail.vcu.edu addresses will end. Accounts affected have been notified directly. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/kb/mymail.

Registration is now open for The University Band (APPM 357). University Band is open to all VCU students and faculty regardless of experience. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m., performs one to two concerts each semester and is under the direction of professor Duane Coston.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#bands.

Massey offers multiple pathway programs for students interested in cancer research, from laboratory sciences, population health sciences, scientific writing and clinical trial operations. Program applications are available for high school, undergraduate, medical and pre/postdoctoral trainees. Apply by Feb. 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Blair at blaircp@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/education-and-training/.

VCU's Global Education Office has a call for proposals for the Global Impact Awards that will fund proposals from VCU academic units to develop partnership collaborations with institutions abroad or new global learning programs. At least 10 awards of up to $5,000 will be made. Submit a completed proposal by Monday, March 16, 2026 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jill Blondin at jblondin@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.

Meet hundreds of job-seeking students and recruit staff for your department at the seasonal and part-time job fair hosted by VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is discounted at $50 and includes lunch. Sign up to reserve your spot before registration closes on Thursday, Jan. 8. This fair is for student jobs off- and on-campus; a part-time job posting on Handshake is required to participate. Register at the following URL; select the nonprofit rate and the discount will be applied before invoicing.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUSPTJobFair26Emp.

Voices in Pharmacy Innovation is a monthly educational podcast hosted by Dave Dixon, Pharm.D., professor and chair at the VCU School of Pharmacy and core faculty member at the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation. The first episode will be available on Thursday, Jan. 8. Each episode will feature conversations with pharmacy professionals and health care leaders, offering insights and strategies to help translate research and policy into practice. Jeffrey Bratberg, Pharm.D., clinical professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and a leader in substance use disorder care, joins as the inaugural guest. In this episode, Dixon talks with Bratberg about how pharmacists can play a bigger role in substance use disorder care, expanding access to treatment, reducing stigma and turning policy into real-world practice. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or through the center's website at the following URL. New episodes will be released on the second Thursday of each month.

For more information, contact Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/podcast/.

Check out Redefining BMI, a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25-year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit www.RedefiningBMI.com to learn more and take a quick survey if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI study at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/about.html.