8:30 a.m.

The VCU Military Student Services Office will hold a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the VCU Student Commons Plaza. A wreath will be laid and taps will be played as a moment is taken to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Following the ceremony there will be an opportunity to socialize and "hike the plaza" in honor of the fallen.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 878-3469.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., hosts a social event in which students and community members join together to walk dogs around VCU's campus and engage with others. Participants may bring a dog or walk one of the center's. The event will be held at 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

For more information, contact Jada at jonesjd12@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Alexander Alekseyenko, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, will give a talk titled "Tools and Methods for Study of the Microbiome Associated With COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing" in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu.

2 p.m.

Learn to map your research writing into a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. Register at the following URL.

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

3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session geared toward current graduate students and recent graduate alumni about the Presidential Management Fellowship, which aims to prepare future government leaders through a two-year appointment within a federal agency. Register at https://forms.gle/q7rPvmU1uLSS4ywc9.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

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 gain support during their time at VCU. Bring your curiosity and questions. Snacks and beverages will be provided. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/feedback-sept9.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU's Activities Programming Board and The Commons will host a free screening of the movie “Lightyear” in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1753830.

Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Shelfies at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help. They could be working on a product or service that is already developed or starting at the beginning, with just an idea. During their time on the shelves they will collaborate on a group pop-up market. Join students and alumni at this market to purchase products and/or give invaluable insight that will help take their idea to the next level.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shelfie1.

Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022 from noon to 7 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is sponsoring Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for their bake sale in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All proceeds made from the cookies will be matched by OXO and donated to the nonprofit organization. Donations may also be made directly at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caleb Yi at Yic6@vcu.edu or (571) 326-4141 or visit https://my.beagoodcookie.org/apovcu.

Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All students are invited to sign up for APB's Paint ’n Sip Picnic with Mocktails in the Ram Horns Plaza at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This is a paint project class with a professional host with a picnic and mocktails. All supplies will be provided. This free event will be hosted by the student-run Activities Programming Board and The Commons. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL. Space is limited.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1758979.

Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Pianist George Li will perform as part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jessica Casey at caseyjr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0528 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/george-li/.

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with paraphrasing in academic writing. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host a webinar featuring welcomes Kai Bosworth, Ph.D., assistant professor of international studies in the School of World Studies at VCU, who will discuss his book, "Pipeline Populism" as part of the university's 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_K4rQsviATCOHyJ6O2lSVag.

Monday, Sep. 12, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Poetry Club will hold its first event of the semester in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come and recite poetry or listen to your peers. This event is open to everyone at all skill levels. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Souad Shaia at vcupoetryclub@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 at 8 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre and The Conciliation Project will present "Whitesplaining," an original devised piece. Performances are now scheduled for Sept. 15 (preview night) through Sept. 24 at The Basement, 300 E. Broad St. The ensemble intentionally interrogates whiteness, white supremacy and white culture through the transformative power of story using satire, story, anecdotes, commentary, music and dance. View a complete list of dates and tickets at vcutheatre.showclix.com. (No performances this weekend.)

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

Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of African American Studies and the Common Book Program will host a teach-in at the Commons Plaza. The event will feature speakers who will discuss Richmond’s history and give an honest accounting of the steps Richmonders are taking to disrupt systemic local racial and health inequities. Student organizations will also table to provide additional information about how to become involved.

For more information, contact Carley Harrison at harrisonca6@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/the-2022-common-book/events/.

If eligible, you will complete three surveys over the course of 10 months. Each survey consists of a series of measures, including those that are designed to assess your attitudes and beliefs, past experiences and future intentions, and demographic information and takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. For each survey you complete, you will be compensated financially for your time.

For more information, contact ACT-VA Research Team at actva@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/59zrbbap.

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/.

Adobe will host a Creative Jam event for VCU students Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Participants will learn specific Adobe applications from an Adobe expert, then work in teams to complete a "creative" challenge. Each team will create a solution and present its work to a jury of industry experts and peers for a chance to win prizes from Adobe. Details are being finalized and will be posted soon.

For more information, contact Andrew Ilnicki at ilnickiap@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu/learn/student-learning-hub/.

Draft versions of the revised Investment and Liquidity Policy and the University Trademark and Licensing Policy are available for public comment until Friday, Sept. 23. The policy texts are available by going to the following URL and clicking on Policies Open for Public Comment.

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

The Institute for Contemporary Art is seeking students from VCU regardless of major, year of study or class ranking to apply. The ICA's desired outcome for this student-led initiative is increased engagement with the student body and skill development for interested students so the institute can serve as a greater resource for on-campus communities. Students interested in leadership, community engagement, creative design and museum practices are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/about/opportunities/.

The Furthering Our Understanding Of Diet (F.O.O.D.) Study invites Black students to participate in one of two online surveys that seek to understand factors that influence food choices. Students may participate in either of the two surveys. Study 1 takes 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Study 2 takes 30 to 35 minutes to complete. Students who complete the study will have a 33 percent chance of winning one of 66 $15 Amazon e-gift cards. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/23ayd8fd.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. 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.