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.

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 at 10 a.m.

We are all trying to save for something – an emergency, car, home or retirement. In this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, you will learn how to commit to your financial goals so you can create a plan to help you reach them. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/491TuBt

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

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/.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host the 2026 Associate Professors Forum in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-B, 907 Floyd Ave. This session is designed for associate professors seeking to maximize their effectiveness in working toward promotion to full professor. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfniH0nZ5rNGYQjkWJ_r-UIuNRvITEpSMWcB5hJ-1pKclR0SQ/viewform.

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.

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/.

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.

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.