1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will host a free weekly yoga group designed especially for people in recovery and those who love and support them.

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

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D., re-examines the Declaration of Independence in the context of the political, cultural and social forces shaping the revolutionary moment. From the influence of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to debates over slavery, religion and relationships with Native nations, this webinar via Zoom challenges common myths and offers a deeper understanding of the document’s origins and impact. Eastman is professor in the Department of History in the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU and is a scholar of early America and the Atlantic world. Register at https://bit.ly/48LkDJJ

For more information, contact Marcus Messner at mmessner@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/events/america-at-250/.

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 at 10 a.m.

In this Zoom informational session and workshop, we will discuss the services provided by the VCU Writing Center and help you build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Start your academic writing career off right by exploring the Writing Center and finding out why you write the way you do and how to become a more confident writer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Hub Club's Mental Wellness Circle holds meetings each second and fourth Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30th: How to Take a Moment for Yourself: Learn how to put yourself and your needs first. At the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Professional communication is an integral part of our lives as students and staff. In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2026 at noon

Student loan repayment and forgiveness programs continue to evolve, making it challenging to keep up with the latest developments. Join representatives from VCU HR, SCHEV and the VCU Financial Wellness Center for a virtual update on the current student loan environment, including the latest information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), repayment options and borrower resources. Whether you're working toward loan forgiveness, exploring repayment strategies or simply trying to understand what recent changes mean for you, this session will provide practical guidance and helpful next steps to support your financial well-being. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4oI2rHy

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU HR is facilitating a workshop via Zoom about SMART Goals and You. The course clarifies the meaning of SMART goals, how to use them for performance and career development and includes practical application. Attendance is encouraged for those who wish to learn more about SMART goals for themselves and/or their team or is in a position to educate others about SMART goals. Workshops are offered throughout the year. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL. Email Beverly Walker (bwalker@vcu.edu) with questions about the workshop. Email Penny McFarline (mcfarlinep@vcu.edu) with registration questions.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/4m0vbbm.

The VCU Cashier's Office will be open on Monday, June 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Due to year-end processing, payments received after 3 p.m. on June 29 will be posted once VCU's year-end processes are complete. Departments using the dropbox on the MCV campus must ensure items are in the box by noon on June 29 for FY26 processing. On Tuesday, June 30 the Cashier's Office will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for drop-off only.

For more information, contact James E. Stables at jestables@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4365.

Researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences are looking for healthy women ages 18–50 to help advance our understanding of how exercise and noninvasive brain stimulation may affect anxiety and overall well-being. Participants will receive a personalized fitness report and will complete three study visits. The study will take place on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Edmund O. Acevedo, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Questions: contact the research team at the following email address.

For more information, contact Arzoo Qureishy at hdtdcs@vcu.edu.