Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023 at noon

Damian Pitt, Ph.D., associate professor in the Wilder School’s urban and regional studies and planning program, will discuss recent trends and emerging issues related to energy policy, climate action and equity in Virginia. This includes an overview of his work as the associate director of policy and community engagement with the new Institute of Sustainable Energy and Environment at VCU. The event will be moderated by Meghan Z. Gough, Ph.D., associate professor of urban and regional planning. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vfb0RpbIT22GJIN9w40XXw#/registration.

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This virtual 30-minute class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IHX7js

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Jun. 26, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for its next seminar via Zoom to hear from Starlin Haydon-Greatting, MS-MPH, BSPharm, CDM, FAPhA, FADCES, as she discusses the past, present and future of pharmacy practice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/.

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

Greg Staois, MSc, CCRP, professor and program coordinator, Seneca College for the Clinical Research, Toronto, Canada, will discuss via Zoom how to navigate the various stressors in clinical research, including tools to improve personal and site performance. The meeting will be hosted by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. SOCRA CE will be available for SOCRA members attending the full meeting. Registration is required. Register 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/tZAlfuuqrzMoE92BJ5dRNKpj9VGrTmbURikT.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at 7:05 p.m.

Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Nationals host VCU Day at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL and cost $40-$87 per person. The price includes a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball half-zip pullover.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, Assistant Director, Student and Alumni Programs, VCU Alumni at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/college-day-series/virginia-commonwealth-university.

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings, July 10-20, 5:30-6 p.m. at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Preschool 1, 2 and 3 are offered for evening sessions. Register for Summer Session 2 by July 7 at noon.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

Weeks of Welcome is a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative taking place in the first few weeks of the semester. Consider hosting a program or event during WoW that will be advertised to the VCU community via RAMsConnect. Complete an event submission form at the following URL by July 15.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.