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

Take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation. Meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. Register for the Zoom link at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1721821.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. 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.

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, and 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.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Poetry Club will hold a workshop for those with unfinished work or a rough draft for critique by peers. The meeting will be in Virginia Room B., University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by the table at the Compass (in front of Hibbs) to learn about Food Recovery Network at VCU, play some games and take home some prizes. Prizes are guaranteed for everyone (while supplies last) and include beeswax wraps, exclusive art prints and gift certificates to local restaurants.

For more information, contact Reva Bansal at bansalrr@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators in the Cary Street Gym lobby, 101 S. Linden St., to learn about programs, facilities and services offered to VCU students through RecWell. Questions: Email Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 at 5 p.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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Are you interested in participating in research? Come hear directly from undergraduates about the research they are conducting on campus and how they connected with faculty researchers. This session will include a discussion about getting started. Attend the session in person in Room 2123, Grace E. Harris Hall – South, 1015 Floyd Ave. To join by Zoom, click on the link to register, https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqgpzguHdR77vfyIAWiTCd5OBBhP42B.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This single session-event will teach the basics of fundamental exercises including the squat, deadlift and bench press and how to program them into a workout. Led by certified personal trainers, participants will learn principles of weight training in a small group environment. The session will be held at the Cary Street Gym FIT Zone, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/small-group-training/.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Join the English Club for its first book swap. Bring a book to gift to someone else and pick up a new one to read for free. Games and free snacks will be available. The event will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. RSVP on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VCUEC/rsvp_boot?id=1824234.

Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the VA Omega Rho Chapter of Pi Lambda Phi to create fall-themed paper bag puppets for the children and families at the Richmond Ronald McDonald House. The event will be in Room 215B, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Robbins at robbinsd2@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1807435.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Join the Common Book Program for the discussion, "Community Driven Research and the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains: Sampling the Ancestral Remains from the East Marshall Street Well Project." The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A livestream is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carver Weakley at weakleyac@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.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Food Recovery Network at VCU will hold its first general body meeting of the semester in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn more about the organization and how individuals can help address food waste on campus and food insecurity in the community.

For more information, contact Reva Bansal at bansalrr@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 at 7 p.m.

The Medical Journal Club will host an article presentation on small-cell lung cancer research at the group's next meeting, which will be held online. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In celebration of Yoga Month, the VCU RecWell Group Exercise Team is hosting a full day of special group exercise classes at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., to celebrate the physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga. Classes will include an exploration of movement, meditation and educational content that embodies unity of mind and body in an inviting environment.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at madisonns@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise/.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-sep29-22.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:15 p.m.

VCU's School of Dentistry will host a virtual Diversity Dialogues celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with Ana Lopez-Fuentes, D.M.D., professor and former dean of the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Wallace at wallacej@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3B5kChI.

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 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Lebanese Student Association will host a neon-themed game night in Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Lebanese Student Assocation at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

Friday, Sep. 30, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The VCU Department of English and VCU Libraries will host Levis Reading Prize Night featuring Devon Walker-Figueroa, 2022 winner of the prize, who will read from "Philomath." The in-person event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. and livestreamed on Zoom.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1329 or visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/vcu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b75d1f0f2287f5b11d660706&id=be06867c8d&e=de224086c6__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!ssz_MhWwB2FmIRkXN8bfG1pEs_4y6odaKb3sb4jH9xJy2gpzxyseAA2W6xQ9hJMxdWXlCBd-cvSwA6FaG_QshA$.

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 at 1 p.m.

First Love at VCU will present a concert in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon

Heart to Soul in Action at VCU is hosting a volunteering event at The Doorways, 612 E. Marshall St., to make and service meals to the residents. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mannat Narang at narangm@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/HSAvcu.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will present the Becoming an Antiracist Educator series for the third year. Participate in an interactive and reflective virtual space to deepen your understanding of race, racism and systemic inequities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYRr7TOthf5I5Ga0jzvRTzrDWPTMT76IUfzUn1yBMMTKdxUA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This presentation will examine recent projects that address different definitions of community, including “Tania Bruguera: The Francis Effect.” This book is about the noted Cuban artist/activist’s project in which Bruguera requests that the pope grant Vatican City citizenship to all immigrants and refugees. The icon of Bruguera’s project was the Pangea, a symbol of the world that becomes one land mass where the borders between nation states are blurred. This event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., and virtually. Register at the following URL for the online link.

For more information, contact VCUarts at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-explorations-of-local-and-global-notions-of-community/.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Do you like puzzles and enjoy solving problems? If so, grab your friends and join VCU's Fundamentals of Computing Program for Puzzle Day 2022. Computing isn’t just about programming but about problem-solving. None of the puzzles require programming experience, or even a computer, just logic and your brain. Teams of two to four students will work together to solve a packet of puzzles. The event will be in the Collaborative Hub of the Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Debra Duke at s2dmduke@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CSxLW9VCvpR7KGS2A.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU Wind Ensemble will present its first concert of the fall semester on stage at the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The band will be performing "Suite in F" by Holst, "Fields of Gold" by Giroux, "Smetana Fanfare" by Husa, "Letters for Home" by Meechan and "Until the Scars" by Mackey.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate the release of ICA’s new exhibition catalog for "Gideon Appah: Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes." The book launch at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be accompanied by a special screening guest-curated by Egyptian New York-based film scholar Alia Ayman. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/fresh-to-death-gideon-appah-book-launch/.

There's a new tip option for LiveSafe app users, “Safety Concern.” VCU Police will use tips submitted in this category to crowd source locations where community members may feel less safe on VCU's campuses. VCUPD can move resources to these locations in real time. Anyone can download the LiveSafe app, or use LiveSafe in the VCU Mobile app, to send in tips, photos, audio files, videos and screenshots. VCUPD dispatchers monitor tips 24/7.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu.

Students and parents are invited to attend financial health online sessions hosted by JPMorgan Chase Bank. These two-part sessions are offered on Zoom by JPMorgan Chase Bank. Seminars on budget and savings will be held Oct. 6 and Nov. 1. Seminars on credit will be held Sept. 28, Oct. 13 and Nov. 8. All workshops will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Zoom webinar ID is 929 6163 1318. The pass code is 632518. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Denise Laussade at laussaded@vcu.edu or visit https://jpmc.surveymonkey.com/r/Fall22Student.

University Student Health Services offers free flu vaccines to all students on both campuses. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and does not cause the flu. All students are encouraged to get the flu vaccine, especially those at high-risk for flu complications (people with asthma, diabetes or heart disease. The flu vaccine is available by appointment only. Schedule an appointment via Web Portal or by phone: Monroe Park Campus at (804) 827-8047 or MCV at (804) 828-9220. University Student Health Services is on both campuses: Monroe Park Campus at 1300 W. Broad St., Suite 2200, and MCV campus at 1000 E. Marshall St., Room 305.

For more information, contact University Student Health Services at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047.

Amendment Literary and Art Journal is seeking art and literature of any medium for its 2022 publication. This publication is themed around joy, resistance and dreams of a better world. Works should touch on topics of race, class, gender, disability, justice or other social issues. Selected pieces will be published in print and on the journal's website. Cash prizes will be available. Submit work at the following URL by Oct. 7.

For more information, contact Syd Lewin at lewinse@vcu.edu or visit http://amendmentvcu.com.

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.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is hosting a focus group on the stress, vulnerability, and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Check your eligibility and to sign up at 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.