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/.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CHAI is celebrating its 25th anniversary on the first-floor hallway of the Main Hospital at VCU Medical Center (MCV Campus). Celebrate by visiting with a whole pack of Dogs on Call therapy dogs, take part in dog-themed trivia for a chance to win CHAI swag, submit your favorite Dogs on Call stories or honor a beloved animal by submitting a photo or short message at our interactive display and support CHAI’s mission by purchasing a special 25th Anniversary T-shirt.

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at CHAI@VCUHealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. 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.

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/.

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2026 at 11 a.m.

What separates highly effective leaders from everyone else? In this virtual session from VCU HR, you'll learn how to use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively and focus on what matters most. Discover practical strategies to distinguish between urgent and important work, reduce time spent on low-value activities and create more space for strategic thinking. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3QW5nDS

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

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2026 at noon

Exercise is great for our bodies and our hearts love it too. It boosts our immune system, helps to reduce our risk for contracting many diseases and simply makes us look better. But what can it do for our mental state? Join this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, to explore how exercise contributes to a healthy brain, what actually happens to our brain when we exercise and why it is so essential to our mental health. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4aV9DdB.

FLCs (Faculty Learning Communities) are small groups of faculty members who meet regularly to explore a shared teaching and learning topic. Participants engage in collaborative discussions, share practices and reflect on their teaching in a supportive environment. Many FLCs also provide opportunities for faculty to develop practical resources and materials that can be shared with colleagues across the university. Faculty members are invited to complete the short survey at the following URL to share their interests, potential topics and feedback regarding future FLC opportunities. Information from this survey will help VCU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence plan FLCs for the 2026-2027 school year.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtisHQHusI5wFIJOMTDU3DcBgFvsB2PQpskAsVK9MfbtgZFg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102580568854293550927.

VCU and UVA seek females ages 14–30 for a research study. If you are low weight, lost significant weight or exercise heavily and have missed or irregular periods (FHA), you may qualify. FHA can harm bone health due to low estrogen. This study tests estrogen and progesterone to improve bone health. Includes four visits over 14 months (exams, questionnaires, nutrition/exercise review, bone scans) at no cost. Up to $925 compensation plus travel support. Contact: misralab@uvahealth.org

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This noninvasive study is investigating the acoustic startle reflex and acoustic startle potentiation in relationship to subsequent injury following concussion. Participants will be compensated for their time. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at oldhamjr@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YKDWLNYWDNK7M7KX.