8:30 a.m.

The VCU Military Student Services Office will hold a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the VCU Student Commons Plaza. A wreath will be laid and taps will be played as a moment is taken to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Following the ceremony there will be an opportunity to socialize and "hike the plaza" in honor of the fallen.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 878-3469.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Alexander Alekseyenko, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, will give a talk titled "Tools and Methods for Study of the Microbiome Associated With COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing" in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu.

3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session geared toward current graduate students and recent graduate alumni about the Presidential Management Fellowship, which aims to prepare future government leaders through a two-year appointment within a federal agency. Register at https://forms.gle/q7rPvmU1uLSS4ywc9.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Shelfies at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help. They could be working on a product or service that is already developed or starting at the beginning, with just an idea. During their time on the shelves they will collaborate on a group pop-up market. Join students and alumni at this market to purchase products and/or give invaluable insight that will help take their idea to the next level.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shelfie1.

Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022 from noon to 7 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is sponsoring Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for their bake sale in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All proceeds made from the cookies will be matched by OXO and donated to the nonprofit organization. Donations may also be made directly at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caleb Yi at Yic6@vcu.edu or (571) 326-4141 or visit https://my.beagoodcookie.org/apovcu.

Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Pianist George Li will perform as part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jessica Casey at caseyjr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0528 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/george-li/.

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host a webinar featuring welcomes Kai Bosworth, Ph.D., assistant professor of international studies in the School of World Studies at VCU, who will discuss his book, "Pipeline Populism" as part of the university's Meet VCU's Authors series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K4rQsviATCOHyJ6O2lSVag.

Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on alternative grading. The discussion will include ungrading, specs grading, contract grading and will focus on how such measures can increase equity and student intrinsic motivation. Register at he following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7LkXa7c8iGt4JxzV9.

Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for a slower practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3AGGRvL.

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

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 at 8 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre and The Conciliation Project will present "Whitesplaining," an original devised piece. Performances are now scheduled for Sept. 15 (preview night) through Sept. 24 at The Basement, 300 E. Broad St. The ensemble intentionally interrogates whiteness, white supremacy and white culture through the transformative power of story using satire, story, anecdotes, commentary, music and dance. View a complete list of dates and tickets at vcutheatre.showclix.com. (No performances this weekend.)

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of African American Studies and the Common Book Program will host a teach-in at the Commons Plaza. The event will feature speakers who will discuss Richmond’s history and give an honest accounting of the steps Richmonders are taking to disrupt systemic local racial and health inequities. Student organizations will also table to provide additional information about how to become involved.

For more information, contact Carley Harrison at harrisonca6@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/the-2022-common-book/events/.

Monday, Sep. 19, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for a 30-minute class that will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3PDb6aZ.

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

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.

The Michelson Philanthropies and Science Prize for Immunology focuses on transformative research in human immunology, with trans disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 1.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://michelson.secure-platform.com/a.

The Alan T. Waterman Award is the U.S. National Science Foundation’s highest honor. The award recognizes an outstanding early career researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the NSF. In addition to a medal, the recipient of the award will receive a grant of $1,000,000 to use over a five-year period. Nominations will be accepted to Sept. 16. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or visit https://beta.nsf.gov/od/honorary-awards/waterman?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.

RecWell offers massage therapy services at Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Rec Center. Services are available to VCU students, RecWell members and nonmember faculty and staff. Single sessions and packages are available.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at normanj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

Draft versions of the revised Investment and Liquidity Policy and the University Trademark and Licensing Policy are available for public comment until Friday, Sept. 23. The policy texts are available by going to the following URL and clicking on Policies Open for Public Comment.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com.

Faculty is invited to participate in a research study on individual perceptions regarding the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Even if you've not participated in SoTL, your perspective is important. Results will be used to develop initiatives to promote SoTL work, both at VCU and within higher education generally. The survey should take no more than 10-20 minutes. An information sheet about participants' rights is available at the start of the survey. Visit the following URL to participate.

For more information, contact Jared Keeley at jwkeeley@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUbHLUKCx6yQhV4.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

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 identity 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 or visit https://progress.vcu.edu.