10 a.m.

AI chatbots and language models are a hot topic at the moment. This workshop will emphasize positive ways that AI might be able to be part of the writing process and highlight shortcomings and caution that students should have when exploring AI. Join us via Zoom to learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. 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.

The topic of the Hub Club's Mental Wellness Circle will be about parenting blues. Learn how to prioritize your mental health first. The session will be at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

6 p.m.

In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to establish your ideas for your introduction, abstract or proposal narrative in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience and get them excited about reading more. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU Procurement Services is moving into the next phase of the America To Go (ATG) catering implementation with upcoming virtual training sessions for campus departments and event planners. These sessions will include a live demonstration of the ATG RealSource e-catalog, ordering guidance, compliance expectations, billing workflows and a Q&A segment. Training Sessions will be Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/t8N48qy5TOmuqrPSIKF_fg; May 27, 2 p.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6YkEcwJ2R7Sx6elEhZWqsA; Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0AsjgK5MSa-eQgsS-Oml-g; Thursday, May 28, 2 p.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/eLcttmG0RI2DFRK1FsjcGg All sessions will cover the same content. Participants only need to register for one session. Following the launch of the new RealSource e-catalog on May 27, all applicable university catering orders should be placed through ATG in RealSource.

For more information, contact Justin Carrico at jcarrico@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/procurement/america-to-go-catering-training-begins-may-27/.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from noon 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.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Staff Senate invites all staff to an afternoon of food, fun, resources and prizes. Grab your coworkers and come outside to the Student Commons Plaza for VCU resource tables, Dogs on Call, chair massages, outdoor games, fitness demonstrations, contests, raffles, treats, free swag, chances to win basketball tickets, yummy snacks, photo booth, VCU Senior Leadership meet and greet and more.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at staffsenate@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1316 or visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at noon

VCU’s Continuing and Professional Education and College of Engineering will launch a new hands-on Cleanroom Training Program this summer via Zoom, designed to build essential skills for careers in semiconductors and microelectronics environments. Sessions will be offered on Thursday, May 28 at noon and 7 p.m. Participants will gain practical experience within a professional lab space. No prior experience is required for students (18+), graduates, or career changers. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d4e28e7e87514a36fb14a7eb35b99.

Monday, Jun. 1, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center will host a virtual program about exploring the tools to make meaningful relationships possible. Participants will build a framework for connection rooted in moral imagination. The event will be facilitated by interdisciplinary scholar Singith Perera. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/vcumfyc/detail/177/1780333200000.

Thursday, Jun. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU students, don’t miss out on a free day at Busch Gardens hosted by VCU's Office of Student Involvement. The first 90 students to register on RamsConnect will receive free admission and transportation to the park. What's included: Transportation and park admission. Trip Details: Check-In: 10 a.m. in The Commons Lobby. Park Departure: 5 p.m. Return to VCU: Students must return via the provided bus. Important Information: This is a package deal – students must use the provided transportation both to and from the park. Tickets are valid only on Thursday, June 4. At check-in, students will exchange their VCU ID for a park ticket on the bus. IDs will be returned after the bus returns to campus. The trip is fFirst come, first served. Secure your spot now on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa Cooper at lcooper4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945872.

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host a deep dive into the six dimensions that shape how you think, respond and show up in your community. Explore how mindfulness can strengthen your awareness and help you take intentional control of your mindset. The session will be facilitated by Singith Perera. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/vcumfyc/detail/178/1781110800000.

The westbound lane of West Grace Street between North Laurel Street and North Pine Street will be closed from Monday, May 25 through Friday, June 26 for West Grace Street Housing Project construction.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/.

The VCU Career Services office is seeking students in a variety of roles to join its team for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications will not open on Handshake until the summer, but students can complete the interest form at the following URL to learn more and apply once positions become available. It is anticipated that both Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS students will be hired.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed1HYaeEMVMXN2oY02Uigj6qHtvzvPfITVFKae9P0OIWoXtQ/viewform.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group is seeking participants ages 14-30 years to complete a research study assessing hip muscle function following ankle sprains. You may participate if you either have a first-time lateral ankle sprain or have no ankle sprain history and are healthy (control group). This study will require one in-person study visit at our research laboratory at Biotech 8, an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation, ultrasound imaging assessments of your hip at rest (lying down) and during light activity (squatting, treadmill walking) and hip muscle strength assessments. Participants with ankle sprains will also be asked to complete remote electronic surveys at three and six months after the in-person visit.

For more information, contact crystal figueroa at crystal.figueroa@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0871.

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 non-invasive 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.