Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., is a an inclusive, multicultural VCU community and ministry of the United Methodist Church. The center will host "Pace 101 – Learn About Pace." There are many ways to become involved in the life of Pace. Learn about them at this informational session. Snacks will be provided,

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

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.

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.

VCU's Global Education Office's English Language Program offers evening part-time courses online and in person in the following subjects: Pronouncing American English (online), Test Preparation (in person) and English Grammar (in person) and Learning English through AI Tools. The spring session courses will be held Jan. 12-March 6, 5-6:50 p.m. and will meet Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

I am reaching out on behalf of the research team of Waganesh Zeleke, Ph.D., who is part of the HEARTFUL Lab. Our study focuses on understanding and supporting students who experience self-doubt or “Imposter Phenomenon.” Participants will take part in a six-week mindfulness-based group program designed to enhance self-compassion, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. The study includes weekly group sessions, peer mentorship meetings and a brief daily practice app. Students may review eligibility and sign up at the following URL. If you have any questions or would like additional details, contact Principal Investigator Waganesh Zeleke at zelekew@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Alanna King at kingak@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnPgI1EGaZdKGFi20cuyl7Uj6aU7zaiztSIQkCSe-rsh2Dug/viewform?usp=header.

Researchers at the VCU School of Public Health are testing a new research study program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adult women. You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2. Visit www.RedefiningBMI.com to learn more and take a quick survey if you may be eligible.

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

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.