12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host an online seminar led by Ashley Apple, assistant professor and family nurse practitioner. The seminar is designed to cultivate self-awareness of implicit bias in health sciences professionals and apply it to health[care settings, including the impact of bias on patient care. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-bias-health-091322.

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

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The American Red Cross and the Pace Center will co-sponsor a blood drive to be held Monday, Sept. 12 and Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the center, 700 W. Franklin St., from 1-6 p.m. each day. Register to donate blood at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Miller at katie.miller2@redcross.org or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=vcu.

Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host an online seminar led by Serra De Arment, assistant professor of counseling and special education at VCU. The seminar will focus on knowledge of population size, appropriate terminology, personal disclosures of barriers and key accessibility issues at VCU and in the surrounding community. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-neurodiv-091422.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022 at 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Truman Scholarship, an award for juniors planning to pursue careers in public service. The scholarship provides leadership development, an internship opportunity in Washington, D.C., and up to $30,000 for graduate studies. The session will be offered in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) and on Zoom. For more information and to register or request the recording, visit https://forms.gle/qN7dJegvsCBeQVZKA.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

IExcel Education will host an online seminar led by Archana Pathak, director of VCU's Q Collective. The seminar will focus on knowledge of religion as a social identity and its role in the United States. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-religdiv-091422

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

Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Medical Journal Club will host a workshop on learning how to present an article to Medical Journal Club members and publish via the Scholar's Compass. Also, a Kaplan representative will be at the event to discuss an MCAT Kaplan scholarship worth $1,999. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or (804) 937-2584 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Sometimes debt can feel like a mountain you’ll never finish climbing. In this webinar participants will learn how to cut it down to a much more manageable molehill. Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union for this timely online session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3QD2O4e.

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

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a virtual lunch research seminar featuring Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., (Biomedical Engineering), and Caitlin Martin, M.D., (OB-GYN), who will discuss the NIH Loan Repayment Program and how it has impacted their research careers. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduivqT0qHtRSczFKwRIyz0cvOpblZmcl.

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

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries' ongoing series of multimedia workshops continues with a basic overview of Adobe Premiere, which will focus on the parts of the software that can be the most useful for creative expression. This will be in conversation with The Workshop's resource Adobe Premiere Exercises - Maya Deren Remix Series, which was designed for Art Foundation students and faculty but is open to everyone. Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9545037.

Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Performances of the VCUarts Theatre and The Conciliation Project collaborative show "Whitesplaining" will be 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 list of dates and tickets at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Wavelength, an online artist lecture series presented by the ICA at VCU, VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar, will return for the fall semester with a virtual talk featuring multimedia artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme.

For more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson5@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-ruanne-basel/.

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Richmond Public Libraries, the Common Book Program and the United Network for Organ Sharing will present Joel Newman, senior communications strategist for UNOS, who will discuss the social and medical history of transplantation and donation with a focus on medical ethics and the ongoing pursuit of equity. The event will be in Room 202, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and will also be livestreamed at the following URL.

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

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

How can schools more effectively respond to mass shootings and firearm violence? What does it take to successfully plan and implement programs to prepare and train teachers, administrators and students? Join Donna Michaelis for an online discussion on best practices to plan for and respond to emergencies in Commonwealth schools with a Virginia-based public safety model that can be adopted nationwide. Michaelis is director of the Division of Public Safety Training and Virginia Center at the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at wilderschool@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ub5Ol3oSSJyLx2FWl56Mww#/registration.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Have questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Who doesn't? This session will review the details of the plan, including qualifying repayment plans, employer certification and implications of recently passed economic policies and legislation. Through this webinar, you'll understand your options and make sure you're on track to have your student loans forgiven. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3wmW8za.

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

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Alumni and Stephen Day, Ph.D., director of the VCU Center for Economic Education, will present a webinar on how to instill money management skills into the daily lives of your elementary-age children. They constantly observe and absorb how we manage our money, whether it’s spending, saving or giving. Teaching your kids about money early can lead to them having a healthy perspective about money. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor Smart at smartlt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/84730.

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.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Health and the School of Dentistry will co-sponsor a screening of the documentary "The Color of Care" from executive producer Oprah Winfrey. The film chronicles how people of color suffer from systemically substandard health care in the United States and how COVID-19 has exposed the consequences of this inequity. Carlos Smith, D.D.S., M.Div., will lead a panel discussion; light refreshments will follow. The event, free and open to all, will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Space is limited; registration is required. 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.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:15 p.m.

VCU's School of Dentistry will host a virtual Diversity Dialogues celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with Ana Lopez-Fuentes, D.M.D., professor and former dean of the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Wallace at wallacej@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3B5kChI.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Project Manager Professional Exam Prep. This six-session program combines expert instruction with the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation training materials and meets PMI’s 35 contact hour PMP Exam requirement. The course will be held Oct. 11, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., live, online via Zoom. The registration fee is $1,950. 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/pmp-exam-prep.html.

It’s time for faculty to submit progress reports for undergraduate students who need a nudge to improve their course performance. It’s especially important for faculty to submit reports for students with attendance issues since attendance is strongly related to class grades and GPA (Credé et al., 2010). Check your VCU email for an invitation to submit or log into https://vcu.campus.eab.com to submit directly from within Navigate.

For more information, contact VCU Student Success at success@vcu.edu or visit https://semss.vcu.edu/for-faculty-and-staff/early-notification-programs/.

VCU Human Resources has arranged for Walgreens, a participating pharmacy with the COVA health plans, to conduct five flu immunization clinics. These clinics will be offered on the Monroe Park campus, the MCV campus and at the VCU Police Department building. Appointments are required. No walk-ins please. See the following URL for dates and times at each location and the link to schedule your appointment.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/flu-clinics/.

Ever wonder how fraud happens, and whether it's happened at VCU? Check out this month's Compliance Corner and Compliance Case Study blog posts at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.

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.