10 a.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/.

11 a.m.

Andrew Murphy, Ph.D., formerly of VCU's Department of Political Science, will give the 2022 Elske v.P. Smith Distinguished Lecture. The event will be in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1vqUE_h74C9lZuMOBbHtgxOFm6o5sWs1JsHSkRJ_FbdM/edit.

12 p.m. 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.

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

VCU's Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with keynote addresses from two VCU faculty members: Indira Sultanic, Ph.D., and Patricia Michelsen-King, M.A. They will address the topic of "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The event will include a Q&A. The Zoom link is https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/94731783307.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or (804) 243-2638 or visit https://intranet.vcuhealth.org/event/96375/vcu-health-hispanic-heritage-month-event.

12 p.m.

VCUarts Qatar week will present a panel discussion that will speculate on future technological advancements, but on future threats and changes, whether environmental, geographical, cultural or social. This discussion will be held in person at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., and also virtually. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0SnOPeldST6fpsRwiHvynw#/registration

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Various story topics are chosen by the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to provide students the opportunity to grasp these ideals. A homemade lunch will be provided. Sweater weather is this week's topic.

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

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Take an hour in the evening to decompress and engage in mindfulness with the added purpose of expression. The focus is to provide students with an opportunity to engage in their own creativity for therapeutic benefits. The event will be at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Melissa Drago at dragom@vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your gender impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty, and staff for this virtual Rammalogues session on gender. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

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.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCUarts Qatar Week will present an evening hosted by VCUarts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., and VCUarts Qatar Dean Amir Berbić, Ph.D., in celebration of Qatar Week 2022. The program will feature Gulf Metaverse 2.0 video screenings, curated by Róisín Tapponi, followed by a viewing of the “Relearning Imagination” installation by Arshia Sobhan. This event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The road to the 18th amendment and Prohibition was paved with good intentions, but like many public policy shifts, Prohibition brought with it some unintended consequences. What happens when a well-intentioned social movement ignites the public’s passion for a sweeping change or constitutional amendment that infringes on individual freedoms? History Professor Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D., and Associate Professor John Aughenbaugh, Ph.D., discuss the short-lived 18th amendment in the lecture hall at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.`

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/constitution-day-.html.

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR, formerly Richmond Teacher Residency, is a highly selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Register for the online session at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoSep21

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit https://teachrtr.org/.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pups on the Plaza, the Dogs on Call fundraising event, will once again be held outside the McGlothlin Medical Education Building, 1201 E. Marshall St. Come for the music, visit with therapy dog teams and support Dogs on Call by purchasing T-shirts and lunch (hot dogs, chips and a drink).

For more information, contact Karl Dorn, Program Coordinator for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit http://chai.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of application procedures and a student panel will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/WilderInfo.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Join VCU's Peer Health Educators in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to talk about how to get the sleep of your dreams. The event will include sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest. Questions: Email Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in its 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 dance will be the Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1783379.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sociology invites students and faculty to participate in a one-hour walking tour of historic Jackson Ward to learn about the neighborhood's past, present and future. Meet on the second floor, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St., at 6 p.m. for refreshments. Then participants can walk together or drive to Jackson Ward for the tour, which begins at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Susan Bodnar-Deren at smbodnar@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Student night on Thursday will feature an extended talkback with Ram Bhagat, Ph.D. Any student can purchase a ticket for $5. To get the discount, select either the "VCU Student" "College Student" or "Student (under 18)" ticket level and apply code VCUARTS at checkout. Tickets and full list of performances are available at the following URL. Performances will be at The Basement, 300 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Donating an organ or receiving an organ transplant is a complex process and can be daunting for many patients. Join VCU's Health and Wellness Library to learn about organ donation. LifeNet Health Community Education Coordinator Patricia Dean will guide participants through the organ donation process, including steps such as consent, evaluation, placement and more. This online program is free and open to all. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9345932

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, Sep. 23, 2022 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics will present its fall seminar by Yifei Sun, Ph.D., Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. The title of the online talk will be "Dynamic Risk Prediction Triggered by Intermediate Events Using Survival Tree Ensembles." The talk will be in Room 305, third floor, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=77061.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A new crochet and knitting club, Strings 'n Things is open to all levels. Some materials will be available for those who need them, but bringing your own materials is encouraged. The session will be held at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Grace Conklin at conklingc@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Belles is having fall auditions. Prepare a verse and a chorus from a song of your choice and sing it in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The audition will also include a short warm up and a pitch-matching exercise. Sign up for a time slot at the following URL or walk in. Members for officer positions are also being recruited. Questions: DM the group at vcubelles on Instagram.

For more information, contact VCU Trebelles at vcubelles@gmail.com or (703) 546-6778 or visit https://tinyurl.com/bd699br8.

Monday, Sep. 26, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host a webinar featuring Michael Lawrence Dickinson, Ph.D., assistant professor of African American history at VCU, who will discuss his book, "Almost Dead" as part of our Meet VCU's Authors series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b3UcEO1QRt2Sr9hTkH33qQ.

Monday, Sep. 26, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Society of Physics Students will hold its first general body meeting of the semester in Room 2141, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Pizza and refreshments will be available. The agenda will include a membership review, discussion of upcoming events and planning for PhysCon.

For more information, contact Linda Beyer at beyerlt@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services will host the Diversity Career and Internship Fair in the Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This career fair will enable students to connect with recruiters and hiring managers from organizations committed to building a diverse workforce. These organizations are seeking students and alumni for internship and full-time opportunities. This event represents an inclusive environment where all are welcome, respected and supported as they contribute their unique and important ideas, skills, and perspectives. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/33471.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join members of the East Marshall Street Well Project Family Representative Council and moderator Nikki Fernandes for a panel discussion about the process of and considerations taken into account when identifying the remains found in the East Marshall Street Well. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The discussion can 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. 28, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Are you wondering what Richmond has to offer after graduation? Not sure where to start looking for jobs or internships? Find a unique experience featuring entertainment, activities and career connections at the RVA College Jam. Whether you're actively hunting for next summer's internship or looking to network, this event is about exploring and experiencing what it's like to live and work in Richmond. The event, to be held at the Foundry at Historic Tredegar, 470 Tredegar St., is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a valid student ID.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/college-jam-2022-tickets-394331254397.

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 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 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The VA Omega Rho Chapter of Pi Lambda Phi will present "Judas and The Black Messiah." The free showing for all students will be in Richmond Salon III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Attendance is limited to 80 students.

For more information, contact David Robbins at robbinsd2@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1807456.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host the fall Study Abroad Fair at the University Commons Plaza. Students can meet with representatives from key VCU resource offices, affiliate program providers and partner institutions, as well as connect with Education Abroad staff and returning students.

For more information, contact Alexandra Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794.

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/.

Applications are now open to be considered as speakers at TEDxVCU's event in April 2023. Sponsored by The Commons, TEDxVCU is seeking ideas worth sharing from students, staff, faculty and alumni. Those interested are encouraged to read the Speaking at TEDx page at the following URL before applying.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

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/k4gNTb3feu4aGMeL8.

Draft versions of the revised Closeout of Sponsored Awards Policy and the Post Award Financial Management Policy are available for public comment until Sept. 28. Visit the following URL and click on Policies Open for Public Comment to access the draft policies.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.public.doctract.com.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will host focus groups on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Virtual sessions will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21; Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit 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.

Federal regulation 34 CFR 600.9(c)(2) requires that all institutions (including VCU) make a determination of the state or other place where students are physically located. This fall semester, students will be prompted via email to confirm where they are currently physically located. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete. For more information, please review the FAQ or email location@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact VCU Online at location@vcu.edu.

VCU Police, in partnership with a team from Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, has launched Whistles Against Street Harassment. Street harassment includes catcalling, kissing noises, horn honking, staring and unwanted conversations. Whistles can be used to deter or call attention to it. Whistles are available at Rhoads Hall, Brandt Hall, Gladding Residence Center, James Branch Cabell Library, University Student Commons, Larrick Student Center, Cary Street Gym and VCU Health Sciences Library.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/whistles-against-street-harrassment/wash.

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.

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.