10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join the da Vinci Center at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for a guided meditation session. Stay after for conversation and community. The event is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff and is offered in partnership between the da Vinci Center and the School of Business Office of Student Engagement.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Communications Career Community (C3) will present the 2022 VCU Communications Great Ideas Fair. Keynote addresses will be made by Grant Heston on university's rebranding and Kristen Caldwell on the new VCU Magazine. Visit and learn from presentations about VCU's most exciting and effective communications strategies, tactics and projects. Meet and mingle with communications pros and peers. Refreshments will be available. Eligible for credit in Talent@VCU.The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Greg Weatherford at goweatherfor@vcu.edu or (804) 937-4722.

11 a.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.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Police Department will host a bike registration and U-Lock table in front of James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall 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.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, which provides up to $7,500 in funds for sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing careers in STEM-field research. 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/1XndUwDP5ucKezeb7.

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

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Remember those who have been lost to fatal overdoses. An event will be held in Monroe Park Pavilion, sponsored by VCU Rams in Recovery and Health Brigade Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program. Information on HIV and Hep C testing will be available, along with coffee and snacks.

For more information, contact John Freyer at jdfreyer@vcu.edu or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/.

6:30 p.m.

Come learn what the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science at VCU has to offer and ways to become more involved. The group is committed to achieving true diversity in STEM. The session will be held in Room 215, Office of Student Multicultural Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kimberly Siles at silesk2@vcu.edu or (571) 297-5761.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega will co-sponsor a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the Ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Caleb Yi at Yic6@vcu.edu or (571) 326-4141.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The Office of the Provost invites all faculty to a VCU Faculty Club meeting at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Meet friends and colleagues in an informal environment and spend time with Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos and other senior leaders. An optional roundtable discussion on research funding related to substance use disorders will also be held.

For more information, contact Pam Hendrix at pahendrix@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/facultyclub.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kick off the new school year with some fun at this year's signature Weeks of Welcome event for transfer students. Get to know fellow transfer students and enjoy games, activities, music, food and refreshments. Giveaways are also planned. The event will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register in RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Transfer Center at transferinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1626330.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

The VCU History Department will present a screening of Ridley Scott’s 2021 film "The Last Duel" at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. VCU history associate professor Leigh Ann Craig, Ph.D., will offer an introduction and discussion about historical facts and the adaptation and use of history in modern media. The screening is open to the public; tickets are $10.12 each. The event is free for all VCU students: use promo code VCUHISTORY. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leigh Ann Craig at lacraig@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/history-at-the-movies-the-last-duel.html.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to cultural conversations with peers from Kien Giang University in Vietnam. This fall 2022 series, “What’s Your Point of View,” will focus on social issues starting with social media. The seven-part series will be held every Thursday morning, 8-9 a.m. from Sept. 1-Oct..13. Register at https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCVietnamFall2022. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84273447208.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.

Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services will host a job fair for students interested in part-time employment opportunities around Richmond. All students are encouraged to participate to explore what's available and to experience a career fair. Chat and network with local employers in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to learn about their organizations and opportunities. Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their class schedule and a resume. Learn more and register on Handshake.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/33475.

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

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) hosts My Life, My Scholarship with iCubed scholar Dwayne Ray Cormier, Ph.D. Cormier will present on his lived experiences and how they are intertwined with his research and scholarship. The session will be at 1111 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact iCubed at icubed@vcu.edu or visit http://icubed.vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the next Clinical Research Skills Series (CReSS) workshop, which will be held virtually. Katie Rea, clinical research manager, UVA, and Shirley Helm, Wright Center senior administrator, will facilitate the interactive workshop. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-6uqzsvE9T0URd46hjK0f4xD-ONozeJ.

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.

Are you exploring majors or considering a minor? Or just wanting to learn more about the major you have chosen? Check out the annual Majors Fair, hosted by VCU's Discovery Advising team. Connect with all the majors the university has to offer and learn more about various campus resources. Majors Fair will be held in the second-floor Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Gregory Miller at millerg6@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invite new(ish) faculty to attend the first session of its New Faculty Engagement Series: "Meeting Students Where They Are." This session will focus on student case studies and discuss possible ways to meet students where they are. In our responses to student needs, the most supportive approaches are rarely "one size fits all" and invite attention to contextual nuances and equity concerns. The session will be online via Zoom and in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EmWcY2GWAiuqA3ht5.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Health and Wellness Library for a virtual book discussion of Mary Elizabeth William's memoir, "A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles." Share your thoughts during a talk about Williams' inspiring story of living with a deadly form of cancer and surviving by taking part in a clinical trial. The first 18 registrants will be eligible to pick up a free hardback copy of the book from the Health and Wellness Library. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9347899.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Join The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the 2022 cohort of the VCU Leadership Development Program for their final team project presentations. Each year, participants work together to address an issue of importance to the university. The presentations, in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., are scheduled to allow guests to come and go as needed. A detailed schedule is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development-program/team-projects/.

The Alan T. Waterman Award is the U.S. National Science Foundation’s highest honor. The award recognizes an outstanding early career researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the NSF. In addition to a medal, the recipient of the award will receive a grant of $1,000,000 to use over a five-year period. Nominations will be accepted to Sept. 16. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or visit https://beta.nsf.gov/od/honorary-awards/waterman?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.

You can now access many on-demand recorded well-being sessions as well as online classes that address work-life topics such as financial wellness, how to be the best you in your work, how to live your best life, being well emotionally, staying mindful and covering your bases and having a plan. Find all the playlists in Talent@VCU (https://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=221000415.

RecWell offers massage therapy services at Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Rec Center. Services are available to VCU students, RecWell members and nonmember faculty and staff. Single sessions and packages are available.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at normanj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

VCU's Global Education Office is looking for people interested in participating in its Global Buddies Program, which matches native English-speakers with international students. Participation provides international and domestic students the opportunity to make friends and connect with people from around the world. Register at the following URL by Wednesday, Sept. 7.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalbuddies/.

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 volunteers are sought to start reading and reviewing submissions. This is a unique opportunity to evaluate new and exciting work and to make a contribution to the judging process.

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

The Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://rar.vcu.edu/.

FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://rar.vcu.edu/.

Creativity is not limited to the arts, but is a diverse, spontaneous fundamental life skill that sparks the imagination. It allows us to see connections, opportunities and gives us the flexibility to find solutions. Get started with Adobe Creative Cloud and become a creative thinker and innovator for the future. See the timeline of VCU’s journey to becoming a “Creative Campus” and making Adobe Creative Cloud available to faculty, staff and students at https://adobe.vcu.edu/news/.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/adobe.

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/.

Young adults (up to age 25) and parents of children/teens are invited to join efforts with the VCU School of Nursing in a nationwide NIH-funded study. If you or a loved one has had a COVID infection, you might be able to help us understand more about it and how to treat it. Even if you have not had COVID, you might be able to help. Compensation will be provided.

For more information, contact Lindsey Stevenson, Clinical Research Coordinator, at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or (804) 664-6487 or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.