1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an informational session about the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program online via Zoom and in-person in Multi-Purpose Room 1313, Engineering Research Building, 70 S. Madison St. The program provides funding for up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Register at https://forms.gle/SYGzMDYXGiWKkUks5.

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

1 p.m.

Come mix and mingle with VCU's international students and engage in cultural discussions. Join fellow students on the third floor, 912 W. Grace St., to converse with the university's international students and learn about their home countries and experiences at VCU and help them become acclimated to VCU. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1633741.

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Discuss goals for staying well this semester and pick up a Well-Being passport.

For more information, contact Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU Police Department will host a safety and bicycle U-Lock table at the Compass, 828 Park Ave. VCU students, faculty and staff can receive a free U-Lock (show valid VCU ID) and instructions on bicycle registration. 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.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Come hang out in Monroe Park and tie dye your own VCU English T-shirt. VCU Department of English, sponsor of the event, will provide all supplies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Greg Patterson at pattersongb.vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bWQEa9Lnxg4oCTtV6.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a $1 Thursday Multicultural Community Café. Highland Support Project will prepare Guatemalan food.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Gamma Phi Beta @ VCU will hold Yoga With Gamma Phi Beta at Cary St. Gym, Mind & Body Studio, 101 S. Linden St. Get to know the sisters of Gamma Phi Beta @ VCU, enjoy a yoga session and find your place in the organization. Contact vcugpb.mvp@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram @vcugammaphibeta.

For more information, contact Rowan O'Hara at oharark@vcu.edu.

Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 from 10 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Weeks of Welcome will present RecWell After Dark. Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., will be open after hours with games, activities and prizes. Play trivia pong and dodgeball for prizes, join a group exercise demo, cool off in the pool (bring a swimsuit) or simply take advantage of some late-night gym time with friends.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1631406.

Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunity Fair (SOVO Fair) is an annual fall tradition at VCU. The event promotes student engagement throughout the university and the Richmond community. Student organizations, campus partners and community organizations host tables at the fair, which will be held at Monroe Park. This Weeks of Welcome event is sponsored by The Commons.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1611723.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Pakistani Student Association at VCU will hold its first general body meeting of the year in Virginia Rooms C and D in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about the organization, events planned for the semester and meet other students. Games and ice breakers are also planned.

For more information, contact Hunniah Iqbal at Iqbalhj2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more about the more than 35 sport clubs currently sponsored by VCU RecWell at an event to be held on Courts 3 and 4, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Most clubs are scheduled to have a representative in attendance to share information about their club and how students can become involved. Students who check in at arrival will be entered for a prize.

For more information, contact Jordan Gardner at ejgardner@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/sport-clubs/.

The VCU Academic Technologies department is participating in Weeks of Welcome through Sept. 4. The department's goal is to provide information and resources for technologies that are available to VCU students. This includes software applications, learning environments and support for both online and face-to-face classes. Visit the following URL to learn more, participate in training, activities and chances to win prizes.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Tech/home/.

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.

The board will actively participate in topic-focused projects to gain ideas and feedback concerning various Student Financial Services processes. All currently enrolled VCU students familiar with or have working knowledge of Student Financial Services are encouraged to apply at the following URL by Sept. 5.

For more information, contact Elisha Winston at s2etwins@vcu.edu or visit https://sfmc.vcu.edu/sfsadvisoryboard/.

SEMSS Student Communications is seeking interns to support the division’s key goals related to enrolling and retaining an academically talented and diverse student body. Participants will work on a wide variety of projects, including creation and management of digital content and writing news and feature stories. One intern to take on photographic responsibilities is also sought. Visit Handshake for more information and to apply - Job #6744713.

For more information, contact Christal Holmes at holmescs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/login.

Are you interested in working in child care? Apply for Child Development Associate Training through the VCU Child Development Center, in collaboration with Child Savers and VA Career Works. This 12-week training is provided at no cost to participants, with all training materials provided. You must be age 18 or older and a Richmond-area resident to participate. Classes start Sept. 15. Apply at https://bit.ly/CDA-Credential.

For more information, contact Ashley Pointer at cdcsoe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://cdc.soe.vcu.edu/.

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/.

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.