12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Start your new year with a clear vision for your life. Come create vision boards and learn tips for your mental wellness in 2026 at the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The event is in collaboration with Massey Cancer Center.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 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.

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 volunteer at this event as part of VCU'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 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by Shafer Dining Hall (810 Cathedral Place) to learn about how you could study abroad with VCU this summer. Faculty leaders will be at the entrance to Shafer Dining Hall (second floor) to discuss their summer program and answer questions. Faculty-led study abroad programs and VCU's International Summer Institutes offer immersive learning with VCU faculty including hands-on experiences, cultural engagement and real-world application. Many programs welcome students from any major. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1943009.

We are a capstone team in VCU’s Ed.D. in Leadership program. In partnership with the Office of Student Advocacy, we are surveying SOE students about the Student Emergency Fund, which offers financial support during unexpected challenges. Whether or not you’ve used the fund, your feedback will help us understand student awareness, assess its impact and identify areas for improvement. The confidential survey takes 5–10 minutes and will inform efforts to strengthen student success and well-being. See the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erick Lainez-Villanueva at lainezvillane@vcu.du or visit https://forms.gle/JeZ1T9VYzGmF4Wv98.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-health care settings. The January class will be held Jan. 28. Register by Jan. 21, 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=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

Massey’s 2026 Summer Cancer Research Internship applications are open. Pathway programs are available for high school, undergraduate, medical and pre/postdoctoral trainees interested in areas of cancer research, scientific writing and clinical trial operations. Applications close in less than one month, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m. (Medical student applications close Friday, Jan. 16). Apply at the following URL.

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

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.