10 a.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. 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.

Interested in a career on Capitol Hill? Join College To Congress and VCU Career Services for a virtual webinar on how to craft a Hill-style resumé and an informational session about how College to Congress can help you get on the Hill. Students from all majors and academic years are invited to attend. It is recommended (but not required) that students have at least a rough draft of a resumé with them.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1071584/share_preview.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Meet Greg Leffel, founder and president of the Virginia Blockchain Council, to learn how the group is making Virginia a leader in blockchain and Web 3 technologies. The council is a nonprofit organization focused on providing education, advocacy and community in Virginia's blockchain ecosystem. The Blockchain Club at VCU operates under the Virginia Blockchain Council as part of its in-state university program to inform VCU students and the community about the industry. The session will be held at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at bercasiof@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Interested in traveling abroad while earning volunteer and shadowing hours? Learn more about the medical and dental outreach internship opportunities via Volunteers Around the World Global Health Alliances at the group's first general body meeting of the semester.

For more information, contact Hridya Pillai at hridya.pillai02@gmail.com.

9 p.m.

Need flexible volunteering? Want to make a difference in the way medicine affects patients? Come learn more at an online meeting. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 832 4992 4424. The passcode is AdtG3i.

For more information, contact Rebecca Gunnin at gunninrl@vcu.edu or visit https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83249924424?pwd=UkxhS0lESEZod25RYkVmVG51NFMrZz09.

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 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a storytelling session in which various topics are chosen to provide students the opportunity to grasp these ideals. A homemade lunch will also be provided,

For more information, contact Elijah Bustamante at bustamantees@vcu.edu.

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

Come practice your instrument or voice or sit and create some art at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Chloe Quiambao at quiambaoc@vcu.edu.

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 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.

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Learn how to develop a clear, focused complex research question. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

VCU RecWell Aquatics will offer key log-rolling clinics at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Trained instructors will teach participants how to stand and run on the log roller. Wear pool-appropriate swimwear/clothing. Clinics are held every second Thursday 7:45-8:45 p.m. Registration closes at the time of the clinic. Register at the following URL.

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

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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022 at 4:15 p.m.

VCU Career Services will host a representative from The Keswick School for a workshop on "A Mindsight for Mental Health Work." Doing mental health work requires a specific mindset and value system. People who come into the field without this mindset can end up feeling inadequate and anxious and then they leave. This presentation will explore strategies for creating the best possible entry into the fields of mental health and therapy. The session will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register 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/1102393/share_preview.

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.

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.

VCU's Student Technology Advisory Committee seeks members for the 2022-2023 academic year. The committee collaborates to advise and assist in designing and implementing services affecting all students, offers a student perspective on relevant Technology Services issues and participates in projects or activities that promote VCU Technology Services among students. Apply by Sept. 16 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gary Garbett at garbettgl@vcu.edu or visit https://stac.vcu.edu.

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.

Are you interested in planning programs and building queer community at VCU? Apply today to join PRISM, a new, student-led group to plan and implement programs for queer students at VCU. Applications are now being accepted for the five executive board positions. PRISM is a part of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs' LGBTQIA+ Initiatives division. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/55XzJU1W6E8oKFNR7.

It's not too late to get a head start on your semester with a 30-minute tour of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Upcoming tours are set for Tuesday, Sept. 13, noon; Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. and Friday, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/tours.

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.