10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ReJOYce IN JESUS Ministries invites interested students seeking a non-denominational Christian campus ministry to the organization's information table. Members of the group will table outside the P.O.D. Market convenience store, located on the first floor of The University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The group is a local nondenominational Christian church and community partner with Division of Student Affairs at VCU.

For more information, contact Stephanie Glenn at glenns@vcu.edu or (804) 601-8053 or visit https://linktr.ee/RJMRichmond?utm_source=qr_code.

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.

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 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.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

Looking for a summer or part-time job this year? VCU Career Services will host a seasonal and part-time job fair for Rams interested in student employment opportunities. Learn about available jobs, meet employers who are recruiting students and explore opportunities that can provide hands-on experience, relevant skill-building, professional connections and a paycheck while you are in school. The fair will be in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons (second floor), 907 Floyd Ave. Learn more about the fair on Handshake and which employers will be there — and register to receive reminders and tips.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/SPTJobFair26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Alpha Phi Omega will have six SpongeBob SquarePants-themed events over two weeks Thursday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 30. Questions: Follow the group's Instagram @apo_adi (linked website) and join the GroupMe linked in the bio.

For more information, contact Emerson Hernandez-Barahona at hernandezbea@vcu.edu or (703) 581-8161 or visit https://www.instagram.com/apo_adi/.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.