12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that allows you to connect with others and nature and also improves your health? The Health Hub hosts Wednesday Walks, which provide the opportunity for a walk in Church Hill. Each walk will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, and visits different parts of the neighborhood.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The May alumni lunch hosted by VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will feature Joe Casey, Ph.D., county administrator for Chesterfield County and a leader in local government in central Virginia. Casey has held leadership roles in Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties since 1990. During this virtual conversation, Casey will discuss regional progress, the partnerships that have driven change and the quality-of-life factors that continue to shape central Virginia. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stevan Dozier at doziers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kU48jG5XRx2OJtEgNQl0Hg.

8 a.m.

Join our VCU Health Clinical Research Study today. We’re seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a first in-human clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of investigational study drug. This clinical trial study will last 28 Days. PI: Alpha A. Fowler, M.D. Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be 18-65 years old, in good general health with no clinically significant medical conditions. Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria apply; contact the study team below for more information. Compensation offered after completion. Help advance medical research. Limited spots available.

For more information, contact Lacey Harris at Lacey.Harris@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-0404.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Those with early-stage memory loss can connect in a social space 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 vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nuha Farhat, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mathematics and Economics, Virginia State University, will discuss interpreting research results and producing outputs that can be used in academic papers, reports and teaching materials. In this hands-on, virtual workshop, participants will generate summary statistics, explore relationships in data and create publication-ready visualizations using ggplot2. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/UIEFd2tnRDmZIyGUJI8jxg.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture for a virtual informational session exploring its M.S. in Mass Communications, which feature specialized concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership, as well as its Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how these programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. Questions: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Join the meeting directly at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the final installment of its Research Impact Series: "Evaluating Your Research Impact" with Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., and Maria Thomson, Ph.D. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/X2X_gtXNRfuX-gGEifl_HA#/registration.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

In this liver institute research webinar, Josepmaria Agremi, M.D., Ph.D., will talk about "Fibroblast-driven stromal barrier define resistance to selective internal radiation therapy plus Nivolumab in hepatocellular carcinoma." The session will be in James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC 6), 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at https://bit.ly/43jiPnO

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration required – join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81355243459.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus, or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89092339053.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St., will be closed May 23–29. While the ICA's galleries are undergoing installation, the Abby Moore Café team is taking a short seasonal break and will reopen Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Come to the ICA that evening at 7 p.m. for a special video screening and the Bubbles Con 2026 closing party. Galleries will remain closed for installation until Friday, June 5.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/.

The Institute for Transformative Leadership (ITL) is calling on all VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff to level up their leadership skills by joining the Transformative Leadership Fall 2026 Cohort Program starting Sept. 15/16. This free seven-week Zoom-based series offers practical leadership principles that can be applied in your work and personal lives all through a supportive community. Register at https://forms.gle/CRHkcZWmQTtX4Am5A

For more information, contact Jen Bredehoft at bredehoftj@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/centers-institutes-and-labs/institute-for-transformative-leadership/.

We all struggle with sleepless nights now and then, but if you’re often feeling tired, foggy, or worn down during the day-it could be a sign that your sleep needs a little extra care. May offers a great moment to pause and take stock of your sleep. Better Sleep Month isn’t just a wellness slogan – it’s a reminder that the way you sleep is often the quiet foundation of how you feel, think and function throughout the day. Use the following links to schedule a wellness visit with VCU Employee Health for an in person visit or Log onto Timely Care to find online resources to help improve your sleep: http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness, https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login, https://www.ncoa.org/article/may-you-sleep-better-for-health-and-longevity/

For more information, contact Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu.

If you have a research project involving materials in VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives, act quickly. The department – on both campuses – will close temporarily beginning June 1 due to a complex series of packing, moving and building projects. While the department will be closed until expanded space is completed on the fourth floor of James Branch Cabell Library, digital collections of archival materials remain available around the clock. Need help or have questions? Contact libsca@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1108.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/sca-closed-june-1-2026.html.

Applications are being accepted for VCU's English Language Program part-time evening courses for the Summer II session, which will run June 15-Aug. 7. Four courses are available and will be held in person and online from 5-6:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays at $502 per course. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

Integrating a Produce Prescription Program within a Diabetes Prevention Program at VCU School of Nursing is enrolling adults with prediabetes or elevated blood sugar for a 12‑month research study. If you are 18 or older, have a BMI of 25 or higher, speak English and have a U.S. phone number, you may qualify. What to expect: a brief screening to check eligibility; if eligible, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of two program tracks; and check‑ins over one year. Your participation may help researchers learn how to better support adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participation is voluntary. Learn more or begin screening at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu or (804) 505-4391 or visit https://dpp-richmond.weebly.com.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.