10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on Avaya Workplace app. The Avaya Workplace app is geared for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Student Success Technologies and Records and Registration will co-host a session for all VCU students on using the Student Educational Planner feature in DegreeWorks. DegreeWorks is VCU's official degree-tracking software in which students count down remaining classes until graduation. The feature can also be used to create an individual plan. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87453366259. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katina Velentzas at kvelentzas@vcu.edu or visit https://academicadvising.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All graduate, professional and MCV Campus students are invited to the MCV Campus Welcome Fair in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., to learn about opportunities for involvement in campus life through VCU's student organizations, departments and programs. Giveaways, free lunch and fun activities will highlight this year's fair. Dozens of tables will display resources on the MCV Campus. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tommy Otterbine at tmotterbine@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1633850.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Christina Vitto, M.D., from VCU Emergency Health, and Emily Millhiser from Caritas will discuss substance abuse and homelessness at a session hosted by VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharon K. Jones-Lomotey at joneslomots@vcu.edu or (540) 729-3887 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Social Work's Fall Convocation will feature keynote remarks by Kryss Shane, Ph.D., LSW, LMSW, a national leader in diversity, equity and inclusion. Shane is also a consultant, speaker and trainer on LGBT+ topics; an author and a cast member on TLC's "I Am Jazz." RSVP at https://vcussw.info/3A7SYBO for in-person attendance (Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.) or register for Zoom at https://vcussw.info/3vNYc33.

For more information, contact Geoff LoCicero at locicerog2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1030 or visit https://socialwork.vcu.edu/.

Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for its outdoor welcome back-celebration at Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St. This social connecting event will bring together VCU students from all over campus for cookout-style food, games, photo ops, giveaways, a DJ and more. Register via RamsConnect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1628865.

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter together with the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host its August meeting virtually. Bret Brooks, CRC, VCU School of Nursing, will discuss strategies to maintain study data in an audit-ready state and transformation of abstract regulations into specific SOPs and best practices. Register for the Zoom link 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/tZ0sdeivqTwvHdfOHhVh8WH9kgo7KW2b42im.

VCU's Athletics Department is looking for students to assist with weekly game day and facility operations. The Student Facilities Assistant will gain facility and event management knowledge while experiencing the excitement of NCAA Division l athletics. This position will assist during athletic and non-athletic events at the university's various sporting facilities (Stuart Siegel Center, Cary Street Field and Sports Backers Stadium).

For more information, contact Taylor Carlson at tjcarlson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2227?c=vcu.

University Band, which performs contemporary music, is open to all VCU students and faculty and meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. VCU Music provides instruments for students at no additional cost. If you are a bit rusty, don't worry. University Band is a safe and inclusive environment for all. Come play with us. Enroll now in APPM 357.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

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.