Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at noon

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 an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn about programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug822

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/undergrad-info-sessions/.

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., provides a space for entrepreneurs to test their ideas through sales and customer feedback. This alternative type of retail offers a lab-type approach for creative thinkers to put their ideas into action. Learn more about SHIFT and support the current Shelfies. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shift-wow2

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from noon to 4 p.m.

Join the VCU English Department in Monroe Park for its annual tie-dye in the park party. Free T-shirts and tie-dye materials while supplies last. RSVP to the following URL.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu or (571) 263-2854 or visit https://forms.gle/kqoqAsBEViRDpyzv9.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 at noon

Join staff from the da Vinci Center to learn about VCU's Master of Product Innovation program. The cross-disciplinary master’s program focuses on the application of knowledge in advanced product innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship topics with real-life clients. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi829

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

August is National Safety Council’s Back to School Month. With students returning to campus this is a great time to review some safety tips to help keep everyone in the VCU community safe. When walking on campus always use sidewalks and walk facing traffic. Only cross streets at the crosswalk when the pedestrian signal indicates it is your turn to do so. Make sure to look both ways before proceeding. Stay alert and avoid distracted walking. If you are riding a bike, make sure to ride on the right side of the road. Always come to a complete stop at all stop signs and red lights. Avoid distracted riding. While driving around campus, make sure to obey the speed limit. Make eye contact with pedestrians when they are crossing the road. Obey all traffic signs and signals and remember to look twice before making a right turn on red. Together we can make this a safe start to the 2023 fall semester. Questions: Email occsafety@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at hammackct@vcu.edu.

RecWell’s Women+ on Weights Fall Session 1 is open to women and individuals who are non-binary and/or gender non-conforming who are looking to learn foundational methods of resistance training and workout design. A certified personal trainer will help with the use of strength machines, resistance bands, cable stacks and free weights to build skill and knowledge of proper technique and progressions, as well as confidence in the weight room. The program runs Aug. 28 to Oct. 5.

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

This class is for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to participate, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation in the review. The class runs Aug. 26-27. Register by Friday, Aug. 18.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ef0b1e7e-d080-4a9d-bfb9-361ee9c303cc&semesterId=48bee383-7e23-4792-b777-07a11f8f8b57.

On Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., all RecWell facilities will be closed for staff training. RecWell facilities will be open for normal summer hours before and after the closure times.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

RecWell’s Group Exercise Road Show is returning for Weeks of Welcome. Join RecWell instructors around VCU's campus for group exercise classes and movement experiences such as Cardio Dance in a concert hall and Yoga under the stars on a rooftop terrace from now until Sunday, Sept. 10. View the full schedule at the following URL.

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