1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by the table at the Compass (in front of Hibbs) to learn about Food Recovery Network at VCU, play some games and take home some prizes. Prizes are guaranteed for everyone (while supplies last) and include beeswax wraps, exclusive art prints and gift certificates to local restaurants.

For more information, contact Reva Bansal at bansalrr@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators in the Cary Street Gym lobby, 101 S. Linden St., to learn about programs, facilities and services offered to VCU students through RecWell. Questions: Email Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

5 p.m.

Learn the tools to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline in this virtual workshop. Register at the following URL.

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

5 p.m.

Are you interested in participating in research? Come hear directly from undergraduates about the research they are conducting on campus and how they connected with faculty researchers. This session will include a discussion about getting started. Attend the session in person in Room 2123, Grace E. Harris Hall – South, 1015 Floyd Ave. To join by Zoom, click on the link to register, https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqgpzguHdR77vfyIAWiTCd5OBBhP42B.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

5:30 p.m.

Join the English Club for its first book swap. Bring a book to gift to someone else and pick up a new one to read for free. Games and free snacks will be available. The event will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. RSVP on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VCUEC/rsvp_boot?id=1824234.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Transform is holding a virtual open house to recruit students for the 2023-2024 VCU Transform Living-Learning Program. Students who are interested in developing their leadership potential and learning how to become changemakers in their communities are welcome to attend. Applications open Oct. 10. Join the open house by zoom at: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88267727050

For more information, contact Rebecca Halligan at rshalligan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4569 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/transform.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Come hear about all the things that happen on the path to success that don't make it to a résumé. This session will feature Aaron Moody, Assistant Vice President at the Federal Reserve of Richmond, and Meg Thornton, Postdoctoral Materials Scientist at Altria. This event will be offered virtually. To join by Zoom, click on the link to register, https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-uprDwiHNDrzxdEqiDOGC3q-4LwJ_Un

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

A brief morning prayer will be held weekly on Wednesdays at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. The service will include a celebration of the sacrament of communion. A light breakfast/coffee will be offered afterward for students, faculty and staff. No registration is necessary.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 at 10 a.m.

VCU Belles Acapella strives to be a safe space which allows participants to wind down with singing. Submit a recording of the verse and chorus of any song of your choice at the following email address.

For more information, contact Saved By The Belles at vcubelles@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Lunch Research Series seminar via Zoon featuring Roy Sabo, associate professor, Biostatistics, who will discuss the roles sampling, probability and variability play in interpreting research data. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu2pqDwrHdBnhfMMfHUZ_selxrmJwCyN

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

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services and VCU English will present a workshop on how to build an early foundation for a successful career path. This workshop will address résumé building, gaining professional experiences and networking. A Q&A session will also be held. The session, to be held in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., will be led by Silvana D'Ettorre, VCU Career Services Career Counselor for Media and Communications. The session is open to English majors, minors and creatives. Register via Handshake. Walk-ins are welcome.

For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or (716) 352-2738.

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/.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in Latin Dance Nights, ¡Muevete! This five-week series will have various Latin-inspired dances each Thursday at Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St. This week's dances will be the Salsa and Cha-cha. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1783378.

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.

Friday, Sep. 30, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and get support during their time at VCU. Bring your curiosity and questions, snacks and beverages will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/feedback-sept30.

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon

Heart to Soul in Action at VCU is hosting a volunteering event at The Doorways, 612 E. Marshall St., to make and service meals to the residents. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mannat Narang at narangm@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/HSAvcu.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't miss the annual VCU Tech Fair. Join VCU Technology Services for demonstrations, Q&A and more. Talk with university tech staff about the technologies and services they provide (Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, classroom technologies). VCU's vendors, whose contributions help make the Tech Fair possible, will also be on hand and will provide free bag lunches (while they last) and giveaways. The fair will be at University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and virtually.

For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.

The VCU History Department will present a webinar, "The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean." Tracing the lives, labor and mobilities of Caymanian turtle fishers from the 1880s to the 1970s, Sharika Crawford, Ph.D., will discuss the entangled demise of sea turtle populations and Caymanian turtle fishermen in the Caribbean. This online event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Harold and Laura Greer. Registration is required.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-greer-lecture-in-latin-american-history-series-presents-the-last-turtlemen-of-the-caribbean.html.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. This hybrid five-day workshop will allow participants to pursue a project that could benefit from Lean Six Sigma operational analysis and methodology. The course will be held in person Oct. 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and online Nov 2, 9 and 16 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $2,695. 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/lean-six-sigma-green-belt.html.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Leaders Unleashed is back for another year of empowering VCU's student leaders. This year's conference will take place on Zoom. Have an idea of how to ignite student leadership at VCU? Submit a proposal by Oct. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrwXSOgo9UNYbjxL2eRtzD-rP3V6ax5Ukv2-ZZJEfW-nQcpQ/viewform.

VCU is hosting having 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.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Entries are currently being received for the 2023 award and readers are needed to begin reviewing submissions - this is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the judging process.

For more information, contact Brenna Camping at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

A draft version of the new Lactation Policy is open for public comment by following this link. The policy will remain open until Tuesday, Oct. 11.

For more information, contact Jason Block at Blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DA4E172755C9EA9BADCEB6123499B4.

VCU Libraries invites students from across the university to enter the Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest, in which graduate and undergraduate students will create and submit comics for judging to win a $1,000 grand prize. The contest theme is censorship. Enter by Feb. 9, 2023 at go.vcu.edu/JurgenContest

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://jamesbranchcabell.library.vcu.edu/cabell-at-vcu/jurgen-comics-contest/.

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/ surveys. Compensation is provided. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Psychology.

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

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. Check your eligibility and to 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.