4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at scobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-aug1022.

Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will host a virtual focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Check eligibility and sign up 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Brianne L. Jackson, Ph.D., to explore how VCU incorporates Universal Design for Learning principles to remove barriers to learning and make it equitable and inclusive for all. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Google has added many exciting features to Meet and Chat for team collaboration. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat to make you the master of team collaboration. Part One, Getting to Know Google Meet, will be 1-2 p.m. Aug. 23. Part Two, Getting to Know Google Chat, will be 1-2 p.m. Aug. 25. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at 11:55 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees at VCU's Richmond Refugee Health Partners program is recruiting student volunteers for the fall. Those interested in advocating for refugees in health and building cross-cultural, person-centered care skills should apply by Aug. 31 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5UFh64CTSkqau7R57.

Effective Wednesday, Aug. 18, cash payment will no longer be accepted in VCU's visitor/hourly parking lots (HB, BB, JL, HH, QQ). Credit cards will be the only form of payment accepted at these locations.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

VCU's English Language Program will offer a new online-synchronous course this Fall for non-native English speakers who wish to build fluency and confidence in using English grammar rules in speaking and writing. This two-credit, eight week course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:50 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/grammar/.

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. 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.