12 p.m.

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 https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83919301888

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/.

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, and will be hosted by VCU Health's Kidney Awareness Risk Screening and Education.

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

7 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 20-month Executive MBA Program can elevate your career. Learn about the curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83992322237

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will offer examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones, and give you the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 from noon 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.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Do you want to become a teacher who changes lives? Are you ready to take your next step toward a teaching career? The VCU RTR Teacher Residency program is an opportunity to grow as an educator and can be your pathway to the classroom. An in-person informational session will be held at the Richmond Main Library, Gellman Room, 101 E. Franklin St. Connect with the team, meet RTR alumni and current residents and discover how you can earn your undergraduate or graduate education with full tuition coverage. The library is within walking distance of VCU — you can enjoy a short stroll to get there. If you’re driving, street parking is available around the library. Read all posted signs and follow parking rules. Questions: https://teachrtr.org/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/Jan14thInfoSession.

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

Cheer for the VCU Women's Basketball team as they play the University of Rhode Island at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your seats at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/WB25/WB07.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Come for a social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

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

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at noon

Join VCU's 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 is required – join via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87327523065

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Join online via Zoom to learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at 10 a.m.

In this virtual informational session and workshop, the discussion will include the services provided by the VCU Writing Center and help you build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore and connect with student organizations at the Spring Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentogrs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942998.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

From the Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs: This monthly forum prepares department chairs for upcoming revised promotion and tenure policies for term, tenure-eligible and tenured faculty. The session will help chairs re-think how they are supporting faculty and to develop strategies for assisting candidates through the updated review process. The session will be held virtually and an in-person session wil be held Jan. 22, 2026 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on the Monroe Park campus. Register for either at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7Ce-w7c-nalnPdjk-X2ChLYCNY4X1OjQwjcUUSMZzt4pgyw/viewform.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=84343668877

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at noon

We all make excuses for eating “junk” or “fast” food. This seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will cover realistic strategies that will allow us to eat well without breaking the bank. There are many options and knowing the truth empowers us to make the right choices for our health and even our wealth. Learn the basics of eating a healthy diet within your financial means, including when to select organic food. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4iXMbPT

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

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in the legal profession? Enroll in CPE’s Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Class begins Thursday, Feb. 5. Join the informational session via Zoom to learn how this program can equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for paralegal opportunities. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nancy Lowe at nalowe@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82667415584

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a session via Zoom about captioning and Title II. This session will present a practical guide to VCU’s main captioning tools. The focus will be on scenarios to help participants manage course videos, make smart captioning choices and know when to request professional captioning support from additional VCU resources. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZP2Tw5e0wKb1cxr8w-WjCStKzPyLHBZwBQ4qZNV21JqG8Pw/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The Institute for Transformative Leadership is calling on all VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff to level up their leadership skills by joining the Transformative Leadership Spring 2026 Cohort Program on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. This free of charge seven-week Zoom-based series offers practical leadership principles that can be applied in your work and personal lives all through a supportive community. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact ITL Help at ITL@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/itlsp2026.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

From the Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs, this interactive workshop introduces faculty to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as practice for improving teaching and student learning through inquiry. The session, at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 904 Park Ave., will explore ideas, ways of thinking and approaches to deepen your understanding of your teaching and how students learn in your classroom. The workshop will be conducted by Nancy L. Chick, Ph.D. No prior experience with SoTL is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NYFBNd2UFAj4Wbjb7.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Are you a new faculty member, just getting started with research at VCU School of Medicine or have questions about research at VCU? If so, the Research Roundtables event has been designed especially for you. Engage with research support units across the university and within the School of Medicine and have your questions answered from OVPRI, IRB, IACUC, Tech Transfer, the Wright Center, SOM research support and more. The roundtable will be in the the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 8-200A/205B, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/14616752.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

From the Office of the Provost – Faculty Affairs, this monthly forum via Zoom highlights results of the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey relevant to the work of department chairs: department culture, nature of faculty work and opportunities for professional development and growth. Understanding the experience of university faculty is critical for retention, fostering a thriving academic environment and achieving departmental, unit and institutional goals. This session shares key findings to provide actionable insights to directly inform departmental leadership goals and strategies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tYwdtdrjYc4cu8cy6.

FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records, request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected, provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

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

The last day to add or drop courses for the spring 2026 semester has been moved to Friday, Jan. 16 to better support student advising. This change applies to the spring 2026 semester only.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://registrar.vcu.edu/.

Adult Beginner lessons are designed for older teens and adults to build fundamental swimming and water safety skills. Participants should be comfortable in the water and will learn basic swimming and water safety skills including floating, breath control and basic movement. Session 1 runs Feb. 2-26. Classes are offered Tue/Thur 7-7:55 a.m. or Mon/Wed 6-6:55 p.m. Register by Jan 30, 2026 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

This class is for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to enroll, participants must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation in the review. The course will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026 at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by Friday, Jan. 23.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ef0b1e7e-d080-4a9d-bfb9-361ee9c303cc.

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.

Are you up for a challenge? Choose your area of focus from one of the eight dimensions of wellness, such as physical, emotional, financial or social. Then for four weeks you will receive an email with activities selected by VCU Employee Health and VCU Well-being. Then learn about your resources. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge.

Join Vox Concordia and find great music, friendships and fulfillment. Open to sopranos and altos of all majors. Auditions by appointment Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 12-13.

For more information, contact Lisa Fusco at fuscolc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/ensembles-auditions/.

The Office of the University Registrar is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

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

VCU's new AI policy "Acceptable Use of Generative AI Technology" was officially approved on Nov. 12, 2025. This policy aims to ensure that VCU uses GenAI tools ethically, securely and in alignment with the institution's mission to promote real-world learning, innovative research and community engagement. Technology Services encourages all members of the VCU community to review the policy carefully and consider its impacts on your use of Generative AI. Questions: Contact emergingtech@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Peyton Burgess, Ph.D., at emergingtech@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DE25FC31398F5D486E7414FA311446.