2 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 17th by U.S. News & World Report for student engagement, is still accepting applications for Fall 2023. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/online-mba/ Register at the following URL or just join the meeting via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86926315879

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-080723?program=OMBA&_gl=1*1jjzb90*_ga*NjYzMjc5NTI2LjE2NzA2MTI0MjQ.*_ga_WMHV0FXMBD*MTY5MTAyODE2NC42NC4xLjE2OTEwMjgxOTYuMjguM.

Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The theme of the fourth annual VCU ACCESS Symposium is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Global Era. Highlights will include keynote speakers from around the globe, poster presentations and critical care workshops. The session will be geared for nursing, dental, physical therapy and medical students, physicians and members of the public. The deadline for submitting an abstract has been extended to Monday, Aug. 7. The event will be at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Matthesen at vcu.access.symposium@gmail.com or visit https://rampages.us/access/symposium-2023/.

VCU chorus auditions will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 2-4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 23, from noon–2:40 p.m. in the Recital Hall, James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. All choral ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major. Audition information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/vocal-ensemble-audition-info/.

VCU Residential Life and Housing seeks volunteers to assist with "Move-In 2023" on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19. Volunteers will help with everything from unloading vehicles to pushing move-in carts to passing out water and treats. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ra'meer Roberts, Ed.D., at movein@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/G3mwxQNzP6yyaZM17.

The VCU Wilder School's five-day course is a valued avenue for professional development for experienced managers with a focus on bringing about positive change in yourself and others.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://pmg.vcu.edu.

VCU is working with the Richmond Clean City Commission and Department of Public Works to help decrease trash during move-in and move-out periods. If you have old items, mattresses, furniture or appliances that you don't need or want, check out https://linktr.ee/rvacleancitycommission

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

If you frequently use opioids or cocaine or do not use drugs, you may be able to participate in a research study. The goal of the study is to test an assessment battery that could be used to personalize treatment for people who use substances. If this is of interest, call the following telephone number or email the following address.

For more information, contact VCU Research IDAS at study4u@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784.

Teens between the ages of 14 to 17 are invited to participate in a study on risky decision making. The study involves two online surveys about nine months apart, each completed remotely at the teen's convenience. Teen participants are compensated for both surveys. The principal investigator is Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., VCU Department of Criminal Justice.

For more information, contact Amy Clifton-Mills at savvyteens@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/savvyparentsvcu.