1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The informatics team at VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research hosts open drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. (No appointment needed). Stop by with questions about cohort feasibility, TriNetX, APCD, chart reviews, privacy board applications, regulatory workflows, data requests or Honest Broker support. The Zoom link is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Georgia Boley at boleyg@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83169218841.

1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Explore with LEDstudio five practical, pedagogy-first strategies you can implement immediately using Gemini Notebook. Transform static course readings into interactive study companions and debate partners. Those who attend will see a quick live demonstration of Gemini Notebook in action and walk away with five ready-to-use prompts. Register for 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/ByGAU_w4RPqEWrrZ6vgqMA.

10 a.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Humanities Week event: a guided tour of the Shockoe Institute, 1500 E. Main St., led by HRC Community Fellow Gregg Kimball. 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/guided-tour-of-the-shockoe-institute.html.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a lobby chat to discuss the Virginia Capitol Semester Internship program. Stop by the Raleigh Building lobby (1001 W. Franklin St.) to learn about the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the legislative arena while taking classes as a full-time student. Can’t make it to the in-person session? Register for the virtual chat on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. posted on the following URL.

For more information, contact Adrienne K. Jones at wsinternship@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2791 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/student-support-resources/internships-and-experiential-learning-/virginia-capitol-semester/.

12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join the VCU Robertson School for a virtual information session exploring the school's M.S. in Mass Communications, with specialized concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership, as well as our Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how the Robertson's School can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. The school is offering two identical sessions today, Wednesday, Sept. 9: the first from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and a second session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join either meeting directly at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Browse the school's offerings at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

3 p.m.

Learn how to map your research writing in a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

5 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center and VCU School of the Arts for a screening of "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," including a Q&A with director Sasha Waters, as part of Humanities Week. The screening will be at Grace Street Theater, 314 W. Grace 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/mary-oliver-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world.html.

6 p.m.

Learn the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SCAN will hold its first general body meeting of the semester in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2107, 1015 Floyd Ave. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Cupcakes will be available.

For more information, contact Save the Children Action Network at VCU at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

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

Do you feel as if you are sitting too much at work? Join the Health and Wellness Library as Certified Health Education Specialist Carrie Baines guides participants through an exercise routine you can do at work or almost anywhere. The class will be in the VCU Health Gateway Building, Ground Floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/17226585.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at 1 p.m.

VCU Procurement Services announces that beginning Monday, Sept. 21, VCU departments will be able to purchase industrial, medical and specialty gases, laboratory and safety products, welding supplies and related items through the new Airgas eCatalog in RealSource. Airgas will offer two virtual training sessions covering catalog navigation, account selection, quotes and order placement: Date and time: When: Sept. 10, 1 p.m. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7J6zX-_USH2Br1H2VKBuBw When: Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/M2EZ7mE6QV6PGgkKMIlpTg

For more information, contact Abigail Zaremba at apzaremba@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1072 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/M2EZ7mE6QV6PGgkKMIlpTg.

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 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Science Hub will present a series of Study Buddy Socials, starting on Thursday, Sept. 10 through Thursday Sept. 17, in the STEM Building, Room 201E, 817 W. Franklin St. Are you interested in meeting students in your class? Curious about forming a study group but don't know where to start? Kick off the semester by connecting with your peers, learning study skills and forming a study group in your STEM courses. Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/ Register at the following URL for the full Study Buddy Social schedule.

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Gr8jspBrdCPw6xXM8.

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

Penny Appeal will host its first general body meeting and pack-a-bag event of the semester in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2101, 1015 Floyd Ave. Members of the organization will be introduced and will decorate and pack self-care items for the local unhoused community. Keep up with activities at Ramsconnect and GroupMe.

For more information, contact Penny Appeal at VCU at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Professions Organization will host its first GBM in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ariana Torre at torreas@vcu.edu or (571) 365-8967.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Join the group at 1003 Grove Ave. for a Rosh Hashanah dinner with holiday food, meaningful traditions, great company and a community atmosphere. Come celebrate, connect and start the New Year together.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Start the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah morning services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No prior experience necessary, come as you are and celebrate the New Year with us.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 at noon

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for a holiday brunch with great food, good company and a warm community atmosphere. Come hungry and celebrate the New Year with us.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Join your Jewish VCU family for Tashlich. Walk as a group to the river for this meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition, reflect on the past year and welcome the New Year with a fresh start. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Start the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah morning services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No prior experience necessary, come as you are and celebrate the New Year.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Hear the powerful sound of the Shofar and experience one of the most meaningful traditions of Rosh Hashanah at Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave. Join your Jewish VCU family for a brief Shofar experience. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Hear the powerful sound of the Shofar in the heart of VCU. Join your Jewish VCU family at the VCU Ram Horns for a short and meaningful Rosh Hashanah experience. Stop by, hear the Shofar and celebrate the Jewish New Year. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

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/.

Monday, Sep. 14, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Fine Arts will present a visiting artist lecture by Erin Jane Nelson at the Grace Street Theater, 314 W. Grace St. Her artwork is grounded in photography sourced from her personal archive of found and original images. Nelson’s newest works have expanded to include ceramic cameras that the artist creates herself and uses to capture landscape photographs.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/erin-jane-nelson-visiting-artist-lecture/.

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 welligntonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 at noon

Great communication starts with you and this class, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, which will equip you with the tools and skills to be a great communicator. This is a step-by-step class for making your communication with others easy and effective so you can be at your best at work and in everyday life. Remember, success in life all starts with you and how effectively you communicate with others, Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/46a1G1D

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

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Health and the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for a town hall via Zoom featuring Shirley Helm, M.S., C.C.R.P., Wright Center Senior Administrator for Network Capacity and Workforce Strategies. The town hall will cover the scope of Clinical Research Professional roles (coordinators, managers and regulatory staff), VCU's standardized onboarding and training, and pathways for career advancement and certification. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris, Ed.D. at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DpfU897GTtWc0eKSpsHBBg#/registration.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pauley Heart Center in partnership with VCU Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences will host a discussion on applying to graduate school, résumé development and finding/navigating mentorship in graduate school. The session will be in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., Room 600.

For more information, contact Gabrielle McInerney at Gabrielle.Maldonado1@vcuhealth.org.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Research Data Librarian Nina Exner will cover "What a Dissertation Looks Like" at noon during lunch, which is free. During this session, in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., you will also learn how to use tools to simplify formatting and ensure the published work is accessible. In this session, you will learn to find examples of dissertations from your department to understand what the expectations are, use Microsoft Word’s formatting tools to simplify the creation of tables of contents and the document-wide formatting, and understand VCU’s requirements for dissertation formatting and ADA accessibility and how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe to make your document accessible. The Writing Center will also offer consultations from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945983.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The Stravitz‑Sanyal Liver Institute at VCU will host Grace L. Su, M.D., the H. Marvin Pollard Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology III and professor of medicine and surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. She directs the Morphomics Analysis Group, a multidisciplinary collaboration of physicians, biostatisticians and engineers, developing methods for analyzing medical imaging. That work has evolved into analytic morphomics, an innovative, high-throughput, highly automated, anatomically indexed platform that measures body composition and organ condition. Her talk will be on “Leveraging imaging data to improve liver disease phenotyping.” The event will be the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 5-101, 1201 E. Marshall St., or https://bit.ly/4wDW8aX

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at chantay.harris@vcuhealth.org.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This online-synchronous course offered by Continuing and Professional Education introduces participants to the foundations of process consultation and the consultant mindset. Over six weeks, learners will explore how to respond effectively to requests for help, identify the right stakeholders, establish clear agreements and clarify roles, expectations, scope and desired outcomes at the start of a consulting engagement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://cpe.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/process-consultation.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about the research administration profession through speakers, roundtable discussions and activities. The event will be hosted by VCU OVPRI and the University Controller's Office.The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Registration, agenda and additional event details at https://controller.vcu.edu/training/events/

For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://controller.vcu.edu/training/events/.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

What skills will students need to thrive in an AI supported world? Join LEDstudio for a practical virtual workshop on making critical thinking, creativity, ethical reasoning, communication, collaboration and adaptability more explicit in learning objectives. Leave with strategies and sample language you can use right away. Register for 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/3Eng9CerQKmW04qZ7KB48Q#/registration.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Whether you're looking to understand machine learning or figure out how to integrate AI into your workflow ethically, the Graduate School has you covered. Join a two-part online learning series designed to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Foundations of AI from 9-10:3 a.m. and Applications of AI Tools from 11 a.m.-noon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1946011.

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.

Stay connected to the many supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share important reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources), and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at its Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional) and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness Schedule your appointment up to two weeks in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

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.

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. Live virtual course, no CME. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

Have a business idea you want to test or interested in learning how to become an entrepreneur? Join the da Vinci Center's Shelfie Program, a four-week, co-curriculuar program that uses design thinking to help you develop a product, service or business idea! This program is free to join and open to all VCU students. The next cohort begins Saturday, Sept. 26. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/programming/shelfie-program/.

The VCU Graduate School is hosting the annual Three Minute Thesis Competition. This competition is open to all graduate students from any discipline. The in-person competition challenges students to share their research in three minutes using one static slide. This year’s competitors will be provided with resources and support from the Office of Professional Development and Writing Center. The deadline to submit is Friday, Sept. 18. Preliminary heats will be held in-person on Friday, Oct. 2 and the final competition will be held Friday, Oct. 9. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/professional-development/3mt-competition/.

Are you interested in research? The research lab led by Melanie Bean, Ph.D., is seeking detail-oriented, reliable research assistants to support an NIH-funded school-based research study. This role involves working directly with students, school staff and the study team to conduct study assessments during school hours (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) or performing data coding in the lab. Compensation is $20/hour; reliable personal transportation is required. To apply or learn more, contact the study team at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at hlcresearch@vcuhealth.org or (804) 527-4756 or visit https://hlc.lab.vcu.edu/.

What is Richmond (RVA) CERT? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their neighborhood and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Those who join CERT will gain practical experience with the emergency management field. RVA CERT will be hybrid for Fall 2026 which creates flexibility for those with a busy schedule. Sign up for CERT at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Murillo at murillok@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetJy8oLs8JmntqFxcjH89Pc8C-eWGFWqkrG6FAK6yxvkz9dQ/viewform.

The Highland Support Project Club partners with the Highland Support Project nonprofit to promote sustainable education and emergent strategy. The group is seeking to fill two Federal Work Study positions: Outreach Assistant and Graphic Design/Art Assistant. If you're passionate about sustainability, service and community and looking to join a team dedicated to epistemological change, take a look on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Toggia at toggiaeb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/e/382419.

A service of the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Research Design Studio provides tailored feedback at no cost from a panel of experts across biostatistics, informatics, community engagement, clinical research and scientific disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to request a Design Studio approximately four to six months prior to grant submission to allow sufficient time to incorporate feedback. Learn more and request a studio at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rose Williams at williamsrm4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5853 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/consultation/research-design-studio/.