Faculty/staff Issue for July 10, 2026

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Center for Human-Animal Interaction Adds Additional Sales Dates for 25th Anniversary Shirt

Add to calendar 10-07-2026 11:00:00 10-07-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York Center for Human-Animal Interaction Adds Additional Sales Dates for 25th Anniversary Shirt Support Dogs on Call and other CHAI programs by purchasing a 25th anniversary shirt at the box office at Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., near Subway, while supplies last. Visit the box office near the Subway entrance on the first floor of the Main Hospital to purchase a 25th Anniversary shirt or one of our previous designs. Center for Human-Animal Interaction chai@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Support Dogs on Call and other CHAI programs by purchasing a 25th anniversary shirt at the box office at Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., near Subway, while supplies last.

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

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 10-07-2026 12:00:00 10-07-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture for a virtual informatioal session exploring the school's M.S. in Mass Communications and Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how the programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. Join at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. 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 informatioal session exploring the school's M.S. in Mass Communications and Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how the programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. Join 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/.

Melanin in Motion: Line Dance Class

Add to calendar 10-07-2026 12:00:00 10-07-2026 12:45:00 America/New_York Melanin in Motion: Line Dance Class Looking for a fun Friday lunch break plan? The Black Virginia Theatre Alliance will host a summer line dancing class every Friday at noon at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. All are invited. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Looking for a fun Friday lunch break plan? The Black Virginia Theatre Alliance will host a summer line dancing class every Friday at noon at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. All are invited.

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

Coming up

Breathe and Rise

Add to calendar 13-07-2026 13:00:00 13-07-2026 14:00:00 America/New_York Breathe and Rise VCU's Health Hub holds a free weekly yoga session created just for the recovery community and allies. It is a completely zero-pressure space to connect, stretch and unwind together at 1330 N. 25th St. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 13, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Health Hub holds a free weekly yoga session created just for the recovery community and allies. It is a completely zero-pressure space to connect, stretch and unwind together at 1330 N. 25th St.

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

Managing My Money

Add to calendar 13-07-2026 12:00:00 13-07-2026 America/New_York Managing My Money In this virtual workshop brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, you will learn to identify the three core components of a sound budget and understand how to begin to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund and get control over prioritizing your debt. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4en7721 Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 13, 2026 at noon

In this virtual workshop brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, you will learn to identify the three core components of a sound budget and understand how to begin to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund and get control over prioritizing your debt. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4en7721

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Health Hub After Dark: Rollator Repair

Add to calendar 13-07-2026 17:00:00 13-07-2026 19:00:00 America/New_York Health Hub After Dark: Rollator Repair The Health Hub will host a Rollator repair clinic at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The clinic will include free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 13, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Health Hub will host a Rollator repair clinic at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The clinic will include free Rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

LegalShield and IDShield: Affordable Protection for Everyday Life

Add to calendar 16-07-2026 12:00:00 16-07-2026 America/New_York LegalShield and IDShield: Affordable Protection for Everyday Life Legal and identity theft issues can happen when you least expect them. Join a session to learn about LegalShield and IDShield, two employee discount programs designed to help you navigate legal matters and safeguard your personal information. Discover how these plans provide access to legal support, identity monitoring, fraud protection and restoration services. Whether you're planning for the future, facing a legal question or looking to strengthen your identity protection, this session will help you understand the resources available and how to enroll at a discount. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4pakl5L Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026 at noon

Legal and identity theft issues can happen when you least expect them. Join a session to learn about LegalShield and IDShield, two employee discount programs designed to help you navigate legal matters and safeguard your personal information. Discover how these plans provide access to legal support, identity monitoring, fraud protection and restoration services. Whether you're planning for the future, facing a legal question or looking to strengthen your identity protection, this session will help you understand the resources available and how to enroll at a discount. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4pakl5L

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

Help Shape Our Next Community Conversation

Add to calendar 20-07-2026 17:30:00 20-07-2026 19:30:00 America/New_York Help Shape Our Next Community Conversation You're invited to Democracy in Dialogue, a community conversation taking place at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Hosted in partnership with the Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse, this event is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free food and engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations about the issues that matter most to our community. Help to choose a topic by taking a brief poll at the following URL. The event is limited to 40 participants. VCU Health Hub VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 20, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You're invited to Democracy in Dialogue, a community conversation taking place at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Hosted in partnership with the Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse, this event is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy free food and engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations about the issues that matter most to our community. Help to choose a topic by taking a brief poll at the following URL. The event is limited to 40 participants.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxCJ3SPr7IH2F9J-jlA6rUZaAddxqTI60MLPylPFTlfufItg/viewform?usp=send_form.

Notices

Human Resources Listening Sessions

Alison Miller, VCU’s Chief Human Resources Officer, will host a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join the session to share your thoughts. Register in Talent@VCU for an upcoming virtual session on Monday, July 20 or Wednesday, July 22.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d79d4adf8-a696-43b5-b200-79ecc3d1945b.

ACGME Neurocritical Care Fellowship Application Deadline July 20

Both NCC-1 and 2 year tracks are available, allowing applicants to select the path that best aligns with their career goals. Applications are now open through SF Match. The program is grounded in exceptional training, compassionate care and innovative research. Qualified candidates are invited to help lead the future of neurocritical care. Apply by Monday, July 20 at https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/neurocritical-care-neurology-fellowship/.

Research Study: Understanding the Best Strategy for Estrogen Administration To Optimize Bone Health in Young Women With Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

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.

Risk-Taking in Eating Disorders Study

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. See the survey at the following URL.

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.

Participants Are Invited For Study Examining the Impact of Cold Water Immersion on Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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.

Participants Are Invited For Study Examining the Impact of Heat Therapy on Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have post-traumatic stress disorder (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.

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