11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This workshop will provide and overview of Canvas settings and the various components to create content for your class. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword search: Canvas). Login to workshop with vcu eID and password.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All faculty members are invited to an open house at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., to explore current programming and collectively envision how VCU’s teaching, research and resources can align with community-identified needs for mutual benefit. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrB3mY6n51tvDbCBsX_mICjnSuXyGlfsjFVSDtcl6IttG0dQ/viewform?usp=header.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Rams in Recovery for the first of three recovery speakers of the semester. Hear from a student and alumni speaker on their experiences in recovery. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1201, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join LEDstudio for DesignPLUS Essentials, an interactive Zoom workshop that will help you bring your Canvas courses to life. DesignPlus is a Canvas plug-in available to all VCU faculty. Follow along with live demonstrations, practice new skills in real time, and discover how to use DesignPLUS to create polished, engaging course pages. A recording will be shared with registered participants after the workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/XJTxp86JR7OKMS0aRpojPg.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Close out Snead Week with the Office of Student Engagement, School of Business Dean Brian Brown, Ph.D., staff, faculty and alumni. Breakfast pastries and custom coffee will be available. Practice your networking skills and build your connections in a comfortable, encouraging environment in the Snead Atrium, 301 W Main St.

For more information, contact Office of Student Engagement at ose@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/undergraduate-students/office-of-student-engagement/.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus will continue work on RamsLink, planning for Disability Advocacy Week, and developing new trainings and advocacy initiatives. Everyone committed to justice is welcome. To participate, email the following address. The Zoom link for the meeting is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at habibss@vcu.edu or (703) 314-2515 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89498678820.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

If you missed the SOVO fair, don't worry. The Underground at VCU is bringing back the Mix and Mingle Series. These events will provide students with the opportunity to learn about various organizations on campus, classified in different categories. The first Mix and Mingle theme is academic. If you're interested in joining an academic organization on campus, come to the event in the Underground, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for doughnuts, refreshments and connections. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Raine Harris at harrisrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1947806.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Come learn about the benefits and logistics of participating in this research dissemination event via Zoo,/

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945971.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU HR will facilitate an Effective Groups and Teams workshop for managers. The course via Zoom focuses on ground rules that lead to mutual learning and improved team performance. Register in Talent at the following URL by Monday, Sept. 7. If you are a VCU Health System employee and would like to attend this course, complete this form: https://forms.gle/wUYEuyY7GNGiknLD7

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/4drpa645.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to noon

LEDstudio presents: Explore how custom Gemini Gems can support teaching, student engagement and meaningful learning. See real-world examples of purpose-built Gems that help students apply course concepts and demonstrate their thinking and leave with ideas for your own course. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/nTgLCK3SSC-v_zFXE2p_qw.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your career path? Wondering where your major at VCU will lead you? Looking for clarity on a big decision? Join the da Vinci Center and VCU Life Design for The Game of Life Design workshop at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO2pKhn6lqTLBhJUCJ39bQsX8P1smYlHL_jgkn8deaV7ykNQ/viewform.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at noon

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 Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84263422314.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at noon

Approaching AI in Community Engaged Research: What happens when AI meets real-world community-engaged research? Join VCU’s next Community Engaged Research Series session to explore how education research-practice partnerships are navigating AI’s risks, benefits and possibilities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA1Yi5WWl0cDwH4AwpQbEDdYAV8PIBY8rYNeW_wLN_v2x7jw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about VCU's new 12-credit, online asynchronous Graduate Certificate in Applied AI at a virtual informational session. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gG2FJM49Qcty7htL6.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU for a Humanities Week keynote event with Blair LM Kelley, president and director of the National Humanities Center, in celebration of her newly published book, "Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days." The event will be held at the Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/humanities-week/black-freedom-public-celebration-and-commemoration-as-practices-of-remembrance-and-repair.html.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Effective leadership starts with focus, clarity and the ability to manage stress in a demanding environment. This online course offered by Continuing and Professional Education introduces the foundational concepts of mindfulness and how they directly support leadership growth and personal effectiveness. Participants will learn practical techniques to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress and strengthen their ability to lead with intention and resilience. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-100.

Monday, Sep. 14, 2026 at 10 a.m.

In this workshop brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, you will learn about the Roth contribution option including the overall tax strategy, how they compare to other investment options and the new catch-up rules. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4gDcgmw

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WIth the April 2027 digital accessibility compliance deadline fast approaching, this virtual training sponsored by Equity and Access Services (EAS) provides VCU faculty, staff and administrators with a practical, comprehensive introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Subpart H. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at washingtonk8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/KD5DaLa5T2e1-M_C7B2vdg.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Want to make research data more accessible and meaningful to the community? Learn about VCU’s Data Dissemination Grant, which supports creative, community-co-created approaches to sharing research data and findings with communities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Technology Services has partnered with Google to host the Google AI Educator Series. These interactive, bite-sized workshops demonstrate proven practices for leveraging Gemini to elevate teaching and enhance student outcomes in higher education. Session details: Where: James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250, 901 Park Ave. Bring your charged laptop or tablet to participate in the live exercises. Completing a session earns you an official Google AI Educator Series digital badge. Agenda: 10-10:45 a.m. | Teaching and Learning: Create process-based assessments. In this session, we will demonstrate how to use Gemini as a creative partner to generate frameworks and then create rubrics that can be used for evaluation. 11-11:45 a.m. | Accelerate Research: Planning the Inquiry. Design a course activity using Deep Research — an agentic feature in Gemini that automates comprehensive research and synthesizes complex, cited literature reviews. 1–1:45 p.m.| Teaching and Learning: Create process-based assessments. 2–2:45 p.m. | Accelerate Research: Planning the Inquiry. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Peyton Burgess at emergingtech@vcu.edu or visit https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gemini-back-to-school-faculty-training_vcu.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join ICA Executive Director Jessica Bell Brown and artist Cassi Namoda for a walkthrough of "Life Is the Seamstress of Dreams," offering personal insight into the exhibition’s paintings, sculptures and installation. Reflecting on memory, spirituality and storytelling, Namoda shares the stories and lived experiences that shape her artistic practice. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2823 or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89502106/cassi-namoda-artist-walkthrough-gallery-talk-richmond-institute-for-contemporary-art-at-vcu.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This course offered by Continuing and Professional Education builds advanced Excel skills for professionals who need to manage, analyze and report on data with greater accuracy and efficiency. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, participants will work with complex datasets, apply advanced formulas and create dynamic reports. Registration will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 21 at the following URL. The class will be held in the VCU HR Learning Center Conference Room, 922 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-148.

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration. This three-day course will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. The institute focuses on advanced supervision tools/tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The class willbe at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Victoria Carter-Johnston at carterjohnsva@vcu.edu or (434) 270-2026 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/experienced-supervisors-institute-esi/.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer for a large multijurisdictional full-scale training exercise aimed at improving the university's response to a large impact incident on the VCU campus. This exercise is beneficial for students, faculty or staff interested in homeland security and emergency preparedness, or who would like to contribute directly to improving the overall safety of the VCU community. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old, wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty with simulated makeup and be willing to be transported via ambulance to medical centers in the downtown area for simulated triage. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://veoci.com/v/p/form/ezm2jxm2gfu3.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of the University Ombudsperson will sponsor National Conflict Resolution Day, with the goal of promoting and encouraging peaceful conflict management and resolution practices throughout the three campuses. The event will feature a keynote address from Linda Brothers, Georgetown University Ombuds, and will be held at the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D, on the Monroe Park campus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AC7xDv5uAH54V7Ys5.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Are you ready to explore the possibilities of the future leader you are destined to be? If so, the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute invites you to apply to the 2027 HIGHER Ground Leadership Development Program. This immersive five-month leadership development experience is designed for current and emerging leaders who are ready to stretch beyond their comfort zones and elevate their impact as leaders. The program is designed to benefit individuals at all career levels. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Victoria Carter-Johnston at carterjohnsva@vcu.edu or (434) 270-2026 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/higher-ground-leadership-development-program/.

The updated policy on Hazing Prevention is now open for public comment through Thursday, Sept. 17. Submit your comments at https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/hazing Review the policy and share your feedback at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah LaMorey at lamoreysj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DF08383B6D9FCEF401E264FFBD18A4.

VCU faculty and research staff are invited to join an in-person community of scholars focused on strengthening community-engaged research through peer exchange, shared learning and connections to funding pathways and institutional support. Questions: Visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/cersc/ Apply by Monday, Sept. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mitsuko Cedras at cedrasmd@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9dCpFqCnE9bCBrNv7.

Join the TEDxVCU planning team and help share ideas. More information about each position and the application can be found here: Team Lead Application (https://forms.gle/6eUqcynY7ta1QhEW8) by Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Planning Team Application (https://forms.gle/R5UiPTeuuoyyTP2X9) by Tuesday, Sept. 15.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu.

The VCU School of Medicine invites the VCU community to attend the IAMSE Fall Webinar Series. Register at the following URL. Sessions will take place from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The series will begin Thursday, Sept. 3 and continue each Thursday through Oct. 1. Register once to receive the Zoom link that can be used for each session. Questions: Contact Jody Hedstrom at the following email address.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at jody.hedstrom@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/17537488.

The Department of Neurology offers neuroultrasound courses with transcranial Doppler and carotid ultrasound applications in various settings. Build confidence in interpreting point-of-care ultrasound through this interactive, case-based master class. Participants will work through real-world critical care scenarios to learn how to evaluate image quality, identify clinically significant findings, distinguish artifact from pathology and integrate ultrasound results into bedside decision-making. No Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be offered for this course. Format: Live virtual course. Questions: Visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://payit.vcu.edu/C20245_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=22&CATID=35.

To communicate the need for members of the VCU community to maintain awareness and safety on Richmond’s streets and sidewalks, VCU Libraries seeks visual works of art for a curated exhibit for The Cabell Screen. Best in show honorees will receive $500. The art selected for “Moving With Intention” should capture, suggest or evoke feelings of alertness, vigilance, care, common sense and vulnerability in our urban landscape. Subject matter may find inspiration in all methods of moving through the city. The exhibit is organized by VCU Police, VCU Student Media Center, Arts in Healthcare – a project of VCU Medical Center and student government alongside VCU Libraries. The deadline for submissions at the following URL is Wednesday, Sept. 30 at midnight.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/moving-with-intention.html.

Please be advised of the following traffic and pedestrian impacts, caused by the utility work associated with the West Grace Street Housing Project, that will take place from Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Oct. 2 surrounding the 200 and 300 block of North Laurel Street. All traffic lanes on North Laurel Street between West Broad Street and West Grace Street will be closed. The alley next to &pizza will be closed to vehicular traffic. The shared Chipotle, Panera and CAVA parking lot will remain open and accessible via West Grace Street. While the sidewalk on North Laurel Street between West Grace Street and the alley next to &pizza will be closed, the sidewalk on North Laurel Street between West Broad Street and &pizza will remain open and accessible on both sides of North Laurel Street. The alley behind the VCU Facilities Administration Building and Technology Operations Building will remain partially open for parking lot access, with the North Laurel Street entrance to the alley closed. To access the parking areas behind these buildings, turn right from North Belvidere Street into the ICA alley and continue across Pine Street to the alley.

For more information, contact Britt Dixon at Dixonbd@vcu.edu or visit https://masterplan.vcu.edu/implementation/current-projects/west-grace-street-housing-project/.

Recruiting women between 45-55 years old for a study on whether diet education, lifestyle changes and medication can help women in perimenopause feel healthier. Qualifications and what to expect: https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/studies-currently-recruiting/ Sign up at the following URL

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://mailxto.com/axs1fyrusn.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 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.

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.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting female participants (aged 12 to 20 years) for a brain imaging study to understand the development of learning and decision-making among people with body image concerns, overeating, purging, restrictive eating, and/or maladaptive exercise. The TREAT Lab is also recruiting individuals without a psychological disorder for this study. There will be compensation for participation. For more information, contact the TREAT Lab at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or follow this link: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JD4YKAEPKPPWAYXR

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JD4YKAEPKPPWAYXR.

A study at VCU is recruiting participants to investigate the effects of alcohol use and reaction time within friendships. You may be randomly assigned to consume alcohol; you must be at least 21 years of age to participate. The in-person portion of this study will not take longer than two hours to complete. You may earn either SONA credit or $20 USD. Your eligibility is determined by a screening survey and will include a subsequent screening survey for your friend. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wyatt Brown at brownw8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8rf7Q9immr4FgtU.