9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program at the VCU Health Hub with warm beverages and social time followed by a mindfulness and stress management activity. Come on the second Friday of each month to 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for a conversation led by Leslie Stelljes Nanson, co-founder and clinical psychologist from Aspen Grove Wellness. The program is centered on the importance of social well-being and the relationships in our lives. Explore how connection supports mental health, resilience and our sense of belonging.

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

Monday, May 18, 2026 at noon

You’re invited to VCU Alumni Career Week, May 18-23, a series of virtual and in-person events designed to support professional growth at every stage. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience to the table, this week delivers practical skills, meaningful connections and a fresh perspective on what’s next. Sharpen your negotiation game, expand your network, explore a career pivot or get ahead of the AI curve. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/enews/2026/04/21/your-next-career-move-starts-here/.

Monday, May 18, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come learn, move and engage with the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A during summer evenings with extended hours and programs. Join a financial wellness chat led by Ish'Maelle Reinhardt, a financial empowerment coach with People's Advantage Helping Hands. This session will explore the underlying assumptions about financial health and offer participants tools to becoming financially healthy.

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

Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care is a focused course exploring the practical application of neuro-ultrasound in contemporary stroke management. The virtual course equips learners to assess cerebrovascular pathology at the bedside, track disease progression over time and integrate ultrasound findings into timely, evidence-based decisions across the full continuum of stroke care. The course is free, no CME. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WtQrjg2QhKbs1btFbCZCg

For more information, contact Aarti Sarwal, M.D., at aarti.sarwal@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation remind the VCU community that upcoming high school graduations will create parking disruptions from May 18-22 (Monday-Friday) and May 26-29 (Tuesday-Friday). Additionally, traffic surrounding the Siegel Center is expected to be heavier than normal. West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to alternate facilities and a dedicated shuttle service will be provided. Reciprocal parking will be disabled at West Broad St. Deck from May 18-22 and May 26-29.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/.

VCU faculty and staff traveling to Universal Orlando can take advantage of a special group rate of $379 plus tax at the Hard Rock Hotel, located within walking distance of the parks, helping to save hundreds compared to standard rates. The stay also includes complimentary Universal Express Unlimited, allowing you to skip regular lines at participating attractions throughout your visit. Questions: Visit NAFA@vcu.edu Reserve by Monday, May 18 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sisane at jsisane@vcu.edu or visit https://nafa.vcu.edu/ce/universalorlandoresort/accommodations/.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group is seeking participants ages 14-30 years to complete a research study assessing hip muscle function following ankle sprains. You may participate if you either have a first-time lateral ankle sprain or have no ankle sprain history and are healthy (control group). This study will require one in-person study visit at our research laboratory at Biotech 8, an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation, ultrasound imaging assessments of your hip at rest (lying down) and during light activity (squatting, treadmill walking) and hip muscle strength assessments. Participants with ankle sprains will also be asked to complete remote electronic surveys at three and six months after the in-person visit.

For more information, contact Crystal Figueroa at crystal.figueroa@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0871.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescent girls and young adult women (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.