11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pups on the Plaza, the Dogs on Call fundraising event, will once again be held outside the McGlothlin Medical Education Building, 1201 E. Marshall St. Come for the music, visit with therapy dog teams and support Dogs on Call by purchasing T-shirts and lunch (hot dogs, chips and a drink).

For more information, contact Karl Dorn, Program Coordinator for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit http://chai.vcu.edu.

12 p.m.

Learn to map your research writing into 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/.

12 p.m.

If you are looking to kick start your entrepreneurship career, VCU Career Services invites you to learn more about the Venture For America Fellowship through the experiences of VCU Alumni. Venture For America is a two-year Fellowship program that provides recent college graduates and early career professionals with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and startup life by living and working in one of 13 cities at a company they choose. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1090574/share_preview.

12 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of application procedures and a student panel will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/WilderInfo.

2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Join VCU's Peer Health Educators in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to talk about how to get the sleep of your dreams. The event will include sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest. Questions: Email Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Since the 1970s, access to abortion has been legal in the United States. This has changed under the recent Supreme Court decision. How do we navigate difficult conversations as the political climate changes? IExcel Education will host an open dialogue on this topic. Rammalogues is a facilitated discussion series that provides a braver and safer space to talk about social identity. The session will be held at 912 W. Grace St., second floor. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-postroe-092222

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit http://iexcel.vcu.edu.

6 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sociology invites students and faculty to participate in a one-hour walking tour of historic Jackson Ward to learn about the neighborhood's past, present and future. Meet on the second floor, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St., at 6 p.m. for refreshments. Then participants can walk together or drive to Jackson Ward for the tour, which begins at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Susan Bodnar-Deren at smbodnar@vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

Student night on Thursday will feature an extended talkback with Ram Bhagat, Ph.D. Any student can purchase a ticket for $5. To get the discount, select either the "VCU Student" "College Student" or "Student (under 18)" ticket level and apply code VCUARTS at checkout. Tickets and full list of performances are available at the following URL. Performances will be at The Basement, 300 E. Broad St.

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

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 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 the da Vinci Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-sept23-22.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested in exploring the James River, but don't know where to start? The Pace Center will host a guided walk to Belle Isle. Participants will hike through Oregon Hill over the suspension bridge to Belle Isle, walk the main gravel loop around Belle Isle and walk back to Pace. The four-mile hike will last approximately two hours. Bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Jean Linell at operations@thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A new crochet and knitting club, Strings 'n Things is open to all levels. Some materials will be available for those who need them, but bringing your own materials is encouraged. The session will be held at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Grace Conklin at conklingc@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Emanata is a student-made comic anthology published annually by the Student Media Center. A release party and in-person interest event will be held in the Rams Lounge in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Expect food, free books, theme voting and a mascot reveal. The interest presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact Alexander Tyree at tyreear@vcu.edu or visit http://emanatacomics.com.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come to the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for coffee, tea and conversation to take a glimpse of the dynamic research process for the documentary "Resume at the Point of Interruption." Artist dana washington-queen will be joined by midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen, designer and musician Colin Palmer and sound artist John Dombroski for a roundtable discussion of the documentary’s research, production and themes. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/dana-washington-queen-in-conversation-resume-at-the-point-of-interruption/.

Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

The first 50 VCU staff and faculty members to arrive at the VCU-Ohio University field hockey match will receive a Sonic gift card. The match will be at Cary Street Field. Show your VCU ID to the Marketing Table upon arrival.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/calendar?id=5713.

Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Belles is having fall auditions. Prepare a verse and a chorus from a song of your choice and sing it in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The audition will also include a short warm up and a pitch-matching exercise. Sign up for a time slot at the following URL or walk in. Members for officer positions are also being recruited.

For more information, contact VCU Belles at vcubelles@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/bd699br8.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes will help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, balancing, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. RamBikes can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Sessions will be held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Friday, Sep. 30, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the 2022-2023 VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program for this year's cohort of home country presentations and learn more about public health from a global perspective. This event will be repeated from noon-1 p.m. on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and available online. Request the zoom link by emailing the following address.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8141.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn about the doctoral program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about admissions, funding and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation with and musical performance by two local, queer Latine musicians: Reina Violeta [AKA MusiqReiV] and Alex Dimas. Hear about their personal and professional journeys, Pizza will be available. The event will be in OMSA office, Room 215B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Autumn has arrived and soon it will be the gift-giving season. Join the Health and Wellness Library via Zoom at a workshop for making gift boxes. VCU Libraries Collections Care Librarian and Conservator Nora Bloch will guide the session. 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/9348576.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Did you know that the Virginia529 savings plan can be used toward continuing education – not just for degree programs? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Brittany Bullock, Virginia529 and ABLEnow, to learn how to bnefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account for you and your family. 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.

VCU is hosting Hazing Prevention Training through Oct. 14 for potential new members. This training is for students interested in joining any selective student organization at VCU. Students must complete one of these trainings to be eligible to join a selective organization. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/hazingprevention/home/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachael Tully at preventhazing@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=68862&tab=events.

VCU Police, in partnership with a team from Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, has launched Whistles Against Street Harassment. Street harassment includes catcalling, kissing noises, horn honking, staring and unwanted conversations. Whistles can be used to deter or call attention to it. Whistles are available at Rhoads Hall, Brandt Hall, Gladding Residence Center, James Branch Cabell Library, University Student Commons, Larrick Student Center, Cary Street Gym and VCU Health Sciences Library.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/whistles-against-street-harrassment/wash.

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.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is hosting a focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit 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.