3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an online informational session via Zoom about the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The program provides funding for up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SYGzMDYXGiWKkUks5.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All graduate, professional and MCV Campus students are invited to the MCV Campus Welcome Fair in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., to learn about opportunities for involvement in campus life through VCU's student organizations, departments and programs. Giveaways, free lunch and fun activities will highlight this year's fair. Dozens of tables will display resources on the MCV Campus. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tommy Otterbine at tmotterbine@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1633850.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Drop by the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., Friday from 11-2 p.m. or Saturday from noon-3 p.m. for light refreshments. Meet students and learn more about fall programming at Pace. The center hosts weekly meals, a 'Walk-A-Dog' program and opportunities to connect with other students.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at noon

Join the National Scholarship Office for a virtual informational session on national scholarship opportunities for graduate students. The office will provide an overview of the kinds of external funding opportunities available, how to find them and how the NSO can offer support through the application process. An identical session will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 7. Register for either session at https://forms.gle/NH8Q5RqM4tnY3wtHA.

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

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Physics for a welcome party where you can learn more about the department, meet faculty and grab some pizza. Learn more via https://chs.vcu.edu/welcome-back/

For more information, contact Jeannie L Friedrich at jlfriedrich@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/welcome-back/.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Christina Vitto, M.D., from VCU Emergency Health, and Emily Millhiser from Caritas will discuss substance abuse and homelessness at a session hosted by VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharon K. Jones-Lomotey at joneslomots@vcu.edu or (540) 729-3887 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni and Students Today Alumni Tomorrow invites students, student organizations, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to the annual Ram Spirit Walk. In this Weeks of Welcome tradition, the Class of 2026, incoming transfer students and The Peppas spirit band march from New Student Convocation through campus and back to Monroe Park for a celebratory cookout. Put on your spirit gear, make a banner and line up along the parade route to cheer on our newest Rams.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/Ram-Spirit-Walk/.

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., invites all new and returning students to visit and explore the library. Learn about library resources and services available both in the building and electronically from anywhere in the world. Stop by the table in the foyer and meet the staff, explore the facility and check out collaborative spaces.

For more information, contact Ask HSL at askHSL@vcu.edu or visit http://library.vcu.edu/hsl.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stop by the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., to learn about the library's 3D printing, laser cutting, virtual reality and other available services in the Makerspace. You can even leave with some 3D printed and laser cut giveaways.

For more information, contact Ask HSL at askHSL@vcu.edu or visit http://library.vcu.edu/hsl.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCU's Office of Student Engagement will kick off the semester with Exhale After Hours at River City Roll. Come bowl some frames with friends and fellow classmates at 939 Myers St. Underrepresented health sciences and allied health students and allies will have the opportunity to connect over entertainment and food. This is a free event for health sciences graduate students and professionals, but seating is limited. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Student Engagement at studentexp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oRGQinRQonGy8jhj8.

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you thought about starting your own podcast? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its third Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Chioke I'Anson, Ph.D., with the VPM + ICA Community Media Center and guest host Conor Lobb, host of the "Continuing Conversations" podcast, to learn how to develop skills to tell the story that only you can tell. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

University Band, which performs contemporary music, is open to all VCU students and faculty and meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. VCU Music provides instruments for students at no additional cost. If you are a bit rusty, don't worry. University Band is a safe and inclusive environment for all. Come play with us. Enroll now in APPM 357.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

The board will actively participate in topic-focused projects to gain ideas and feedback concerning various Student Financial Services processes. All currently enrolled VCU students who are familiar with or have working knowledge of Student Financial Services are encouraged to apply at the following URL by Monday, Sept. 5.

For more information, contact Elisha Winston at s2etwins@vcu.edu or visit https://sfmc.vcu.edu/sfsadvisoryboard/.

RecWell Pick Up and Play is a new program where students can stop by Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., to play their favorite activities or learn new ones. Volleyball, dodgeball and basketball will be offered on select Fridays from 4-7 p.m. Activities are monitored by RecWell staff but are not officiated, scheduled or scored. There are no standings or playoffs. Learn more at the Kickoff event on Aug. 19.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at brumana@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/pick-up--play/.

RecWell facilities will move to fall hours of operation on Monday, Aug. 22. Visit the following URL for facility hours.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

VCU's eServices will get a new look and feel for financial aid, student accounting, faculty services, student and personal information, finance, and human resources on Friday, Aug. 19. Updates will include: enhanced functionality that expands and supports VCU's Call Me By My Name initiative, including name of use on class lists for faculty; cleaner and easier navigation; and improved transparency of processes. Users may experience system downtimes between 6-7 pm on Aug. 19 as the upgrade occurs.

For more information, contact Marcus Mickle at mjmickle@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/university-resources/eservices/.

Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who vape nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effects of vaping on eating behavior. Two, three-hour laboratory visits, each with a buffet meal, are required. Compensation is provided. Principal Investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@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.