1 p.m.

Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.

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

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

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell FLEX (Fitness on Demand) for a 30-minute arms and abs dance workout that will make you forget you’re exercising. You'll start with a quick warmup, an arms and abs series and a cool down. Throughout this routine, you’ll find yourself grapevining your way into some groovy dance moves. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3PnuV71.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Alumni will present a webinar on how to take control of your personal finances during uncertain economic times. Host Tiera Byrd (B.S.'12/B) is a professional money coach and the assistant director of lifelong learning programs for VCU Alumni. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-S29B1gSSZOgPEhXLAtRng#/registration.

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at noon

VCU's Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session for the Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration programs. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZHdPkFwhFOtluQojc_SJaX0r9NrQ6Dn5KNYaQOfQTekn5w/viewform.

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Google Assignments tool in the Canvas Learning Management System makes it easy to create and distribute assignments to your students. Use originality reports and rich submission feedback to prevent plagiarism and enable your students to do their best work. Simplify grading and leaving feedback through predefined rubrics and your comment bank, which carryover between courses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

VCU's Knitting and Crocheting group meets twice monthly; on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 5:15 p.m. in Room 321, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Interested knitters and crocheters are welcome to join, as well as those who do embroidery, hand sewing, tatting and other hand crafts. Bring a project and join the group. Newcomers are welcome.

For more information, contact Kathy Bradshaw at akbradshaw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1171.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will virtually present Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep. Prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP exam with a practicing HR leader and SHRM-certified instructor. This course runs for 14 weeks on Tuesdays from Aug. 30-Dec.13. The registration fee is $1,600 and includes all materials and online learning software. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/shrm-exam-prep.html.

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program pledges $1.5B for outstanding early career faculty committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Funding will be awarded to outstanding basic biomedical researchers, including physician-scientists in their efforts to create labs in which everyone can thrive. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 28.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3GKcAxp.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will host a focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8FMMYKNAEMCF8TC.

You are invited to participate in an online study if you are: age 18 or older, smoke menthol cigarettes, identify as Black/African American and willing to complete a 30-minute online survey about tobacco flavor regulations. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://www.bit.ly/rvaheat.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu.