11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU Police Department will host a bike registration and U-Lock table at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. VCU students, faculty and staff can receive a free U-Lock with proof of VCU ID, and learn how to register a bicycle. A limited supply of U-Locks will be provided. Follow VCU Police on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for future U-Lock giveaway dates.

For more information, contact Officer Amy Murray at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

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

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell to take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3A7gD3K.

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

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to learn about a new graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/gchc-info-sept6.

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Collective Corazón members act as advocates for Latinx health equity. Join the meeting to discuss upcoming projects in research, service and education. The meeting will be held in Virginia Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Also, positions for co-head of advocacy and head of fundraising are open for the group's executive board. Descriptions are listed in the following URL. Applicants do not need to be Latinx or speak Spanish, Apply by Tuesday, Sept. 13.

For more information, contact Daniela Negrete at negreteda@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GsxRskYZ2SVEbxbr5.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office invites students, staff and faculty to cultural conversations between the campuses of VCU in Doha, Qatar and Richmond. The series will focus on art, the World Cup and Challenge 22. Participants can sign up for one or more sessions of the five-part series, which will meet every other Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. through Nov. 1. The Zoom link is https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCQatarFall2022. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/#:~:text=Cultural%20Conversations%20engages%20VCU%20students,%2C%20language%2C%20music%20and%20tourism.

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host an online seminar led by Tracey Gendron, chair for the VCU's Department of Gerontology and director for the Virginia Center on Aging. The seminar focuses on how we can liberate ourselves from negative cultural assumptions about aging which shape our attitudes to ourselves and others as we grow older. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-ageism-090722

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

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 at noon

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office for a virtual informational session on national scholarship opportunities for graduate students. The session will feature an overview of available external funding opportunities, how to find them and how the NSO can offer support through the application process. Register at https://forms.gle/NH8Q5RqM4tnY3wtHA.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 40th nationally by Fortune (highest amongst schools in Virginia), is now accepting applications for Fall 2023. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Register for the Zoom link at https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/#sob-events-1759437.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Honors College will host a virtual Berglund Seminar in which students can learn how disability studies push us to reconsider how we imagine bodies and open up potentials to different perspectives and ways of learning and being. Visit https://honors.vcu.edu/news/berglund-seminar-series/ for more information.

For more information, contact Nancy Vestal at vestalne@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/news/berglund-seminar-series/.

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Disability Studies pushes us to reconsider how we imagine bodies and open up potentials to different perspectives and ways of learning and being. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Nancy Vestal at vestalne@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/93648509453?pwd=THNWQUFoYTFlZEhDa2lNVzZYQktRdz09.

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A virtual workshop hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will provide space to discuss common experiences and strategies to re-engage students through learning activity and assessment design. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/e8KxDhiiw6CFMScSA.

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Women in Science will host its first general body meeting in Room 8-036, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. (MCV campus). Pizza will be available and events for the semester will be discussed. WIS welcomes women in science and also supporters of women in science.

For more information, contact Edna Santos at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host a seminar led by Archana Pathak, interim director of VCU's Q Collective. The seminar will focus on developing DEI skills to address complex, sometimes controversial conversations around social identity and issues in workplace settings. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-dd-workplace-090822.

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

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

IExcel Education will host an online seminar led by Archana Pathak, interim director of VCU's Q Collective. The seminar will focus on knowledge of who genderqueer and non-binary people are, provide a stronger grasp of terminology and definitions and increase awareness of the current social and political contexts as it applies to gender non-conforming communities. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-gender-090822.

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

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Lebanese Student Association will have a general body meeting in Salon III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Yara Andary at andaryyn@vcu.edu or (804) 614-5773.

Friday, Sep. 9, 2022 at 8 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre and local social justice theatre company The Conciliation Project will present an original devised piece titled "WHITESPLAINING," directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. The ensemble intentionally interrogates whiteness, white supremacy and white culture through the transformative power of story. Using satire, story, anecdotes, commentary, music and dance, "WHITESPLAINING" unpacks cultural “norms” and the mythology surrounding racism and white privilege. Performances will be staged in The Basement, 300 E. Broad St., Sept. 9-18.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

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.

Wendy Bottinor, M.D., assistant professor, cardiology, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceGhrDMrGd11YwbOzdj6dv7KcH9s7JES.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's International Educational Studies Center and Office of Strategic Engagement will host a series focusing on preparing U.S. university campuses and larger communities to support international students through positive interactions, meaningful engagement, anti-discrimination actions and culturally responsive resources to ensure their successes in all aspects. The cost for students is $25; the fee for faculty and staff is $250. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tessa Boutwell at boutwelltr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM-wlQRzLeizsPI2D4IXIPAy-SmgUwePm_mUqJMsoAgXCtIw/viewform.

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education will present Project Management Essentials. This four-session, half-day course is geared for participants looking for a project management overview and application. The course will be held Sept. 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. live, online via Zoom. The registration fee is $1,800. 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/project-management-essentials.html.

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Health Equity will host this inaugural symposium in the Galleria of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The symposium will offer the opportunity to examine historical and contemporary examples of interpersonal, institutional and structural racism in science and health care; gain an understanding of how their experiences today are influenced by this history and to be motivated to cultivate change on an individual and institutional level. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/historyandhealth.

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host a discussion about leave, benefits and work-life resources. The new "Adding to the Family Planning Guide" will be reviewed and help to navigate benefits and resources at VCU. Specific questions should be added to a Google form before the event. Link to the form in Talent. Register in Talent or at https://bit.ly/3ceWEIG

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

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a mixer for all Latine faculty, staff and students in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for the community and stay for the elote, chips, churros and agua fresca catered by E-Loteria. Event co-sponsors are TriO Student Support Services, You First at VCU, Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science at VCU and Latinx Student Association. RSVP by Sept. 19 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/sewzTantEA8BgF8U6.

Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022 at 8 a.m.

The VCU Alumni Riding Rams and VCU Recreation and Well-Being will host the fall VCU Alumni and Community Bike Ride. Gather for a meet-and-greet breakfast at 8 a.m. The ride begins at 9 a.m. at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. with routes to be determined later (minimum of 25 miles). The event includes SAG vehicle support, cue sheets, complimentary pre-ride bike maintenance provided by VCU RecWell and a midride rest stop. The ride is limited to cyclists 18 or older, and participants must wear a helmet.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/84743.

VCU Police will conduct extra visibility this month in all academic buildings. Officers will check in with faculty and staff to address any ongoing concerns relating to safety. This initiative will take place between Sept. 6 and Sept. 20. The department has a dedicated community policing team that can answer safety questions throughout the year by contacting the following email address.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1196 or visit http://police.vcu.edu.

VCU will conduct a full test of its emergency communications and alerting systems, including sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, desktop alerts, LiveSafe, VCU Mobile, social media and VCU website information — all part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the community. VCU Police will send out a text message to let the community know that all testing has concluded.

For more information, contact VCU Emergency Management at vcualert@vcu.edu.

VCU Technology Services has rolled out its new IT status page, which will be the primary IT alert page for central IT systems and service outage notifications. VCU faculty, staff and students can subscribe and sign up for email and text message alert notifications for the systems and IT services that are most important to them. Need help signing up? Visit https://go.vcu.edu/itstatushelp. Visit the new page at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Technology Services at itstatushelp@vcu.edu or visit http://it.vcustatus.com.

Looking for something new to learn? VCU employees now have access to the Cornerstone Learn app, which delivers learning straight to your mobile device. Complete required learning, browse courses and discover new content aligned with your interests and career, all within the app.

For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/learning-and-development/telework-learning-opportunities/.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will offer Just Write sessions on Fridays from 9 a.m.-noon from Sept. 9-Dec. 2. Drop in and write alongside a peer support community. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/events/write/.

The Honors College is requesting proposals for spring courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal by today, Sept. 20 at the following URL. Questions: Contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Nancy Vestal at vestalne@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

VCU Dining Services has a number of special activities planned for Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. They include Fall Carnival (Sept. 14: 5 p.m.-close); National Guacamole Day (Sept. 16: 11 a.m.-close); Steak Night On Us (Sept. 20: 5 p.m.-close); Chef Spotlight (Sept. 22: 11 a.m.-close); Kokonut Grill (Sept. 28: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.); and Registered Dietitian’s Apples to Apples (Sept. 29: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). See the full list of events and menus at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent aquatic emergencies and increase your critical thinking and decision-making skills. This course is offered in the Blended Learning format and will require seven to eight hours of online pre-course work. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen, valid for two years. Register by Sept. 8 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f04eb94-8b05-4785-bfc5-8f1060041199&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons will be held on Saturday mornings at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Four levels of swim lessons will be available for ages 6 months-5 years old. Register for Fall session One by Friday, Sept. 9 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

This class is open to individuals who are new to the aquatic environment and those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes are taught by trained instructors in a small group format. Session One classes will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., Monday/Wednesday, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, 6-6:55 p.m. Register at the following URL by Friday, Sept. 9.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring a graphic design and graduate assistant for the current school year. Apply by noon Sept. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/6932507.

Adults who smoke menthol cigarettes and identify as Black/African American are invited to participate in a study that involves electronic cigarette use for six weeks to reduce their smoking. Participants must be willing to visit the study site, receive phone calls and respond to texts or surveys. Compensation is provided. Questions: Contact Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Health Behavior and Policy Department, and Caroline Cobb, Psychology Department.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit http://bit.ly/rvaflavors.

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.