Faculty/staff Issue for June 26, 2026
Today
Blood Drive at the VCU Health Hub
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join the blood drive at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each donor will receive a $15 e-gift card. Sign up for a slot at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=tlod.
Melanin in Motion: Line Dance Class
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Join the Black Virginia Theatre Alliance at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St, Suite A., for a line dancing class. Classes will be held every Friday at noon. All are welcome.
For more information, contact qq3 at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.
Coming up
Breathe and Rise
Monday, Jun. 29, 2026 from 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.
Upcoming Utility Work Associated With the West Grace Street Housing Project
Monday, Jun. 29, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Upcoming utility work associated with the West Grace Street Housing Project will impact the intersection of West Grace and North Belvidere streets. Beginning Monday, June 29 until Friday, Aug. 7 work will take place overnight. At least one lane of traffic in both directions on North Belvidere Street will be maintained.
For more information, contact Britt Dixon at dixonbd@vcu.edu.
Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates. Register for a session at the following URL.
For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.
Notices
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.
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.
Cashier Office Closing for Physical Year-End Processing
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.
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.
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.
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