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/.

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.