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 at 11 a.m.

Learn about the services offered by the center, discuss how to address your writing needs and talk through what to expect from a consultation, including how to connect to online Zoom sessions. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The IT Career Community will present Zscaler for Technicians with Jesse Castellani. Castellani will walk through Zscaler, a cloud security company, and offer tips and guidance to assist technicians who support users with Zscaler. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events-remote

For more information, contact Sam Keeler at keelersa@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events.

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 4 p.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 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/ug824

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

Monday, Aug. 28, 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/ug828

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

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute virtual class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well. Brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/44t1ms6

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

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Learn how to use LockDown Browser with Canvas quizzes to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/535240494386989143

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 4 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is offering a virtual 30-minute informational session regarding 2024 VCUL programming. If you are interested in the program and/or have a question, we highly suggest you come to hear from the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute staff and alumni. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP4RDx_-R3kHcDAgoTJkbBgHBZlXDntlC43z9tYTpoPe9QjA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a one-day session, the UNCommon Leader, at Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Learn to become a transformative leader – one who avoids making common leadership mistakes and steps into leading with care and compassion to inspire and motivate others while holding them accountable. The $225 fee includes all materials, parking, lunch and access to online learning software. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1629.

Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Research administrators will be recognized in the auditorium of the College of Health Professions building, 900 E. Leigh St. Highlights will include faculty presentations related to social equity initiatives, research administrator presentations spotlighting noteworthy strategies, roundtables, discussions with associate deans of research, networking and an award ceremony. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf9iVXEnokVytHPB1e9GcIhaYhd1kyItzw_8UmqQVwKlS-xA/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present this established method for building creativity, constructive reflection and dialogue. Participants will learn how to foster innovation and creativity for their teams and organizations. The $225 cost includes all materials, parking, lunch and access to online learning software. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1624.

FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

VCU's Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 is National Grief Awareness Day - dedicated to the different ways individuals cope with loss while offering resources and support to those grieving. The Dept. of Patient Counseling and VCU Health Spiritual Care invite everyone to light a candle wherever you are on Aug. 30 at 7 a.m., noon or 7 p.m., or whenever most convenient. Everyone who takes part may receive a butterfly, containing seeds that will bloom in years to come. To receive a butterfly and LED candle, email spiritualcare@vcuhealth.org

For more information, contact Stephanie Hamilton at slhamilt@vcu.edu.

In a new partnership with MedCerts, VCU will offer 23 online health care and medical certification training programs. Adult learners can gain access to high-demand online career training in allied health and specialty medical occupations such as medical assistant, medical coding and billing professional, patient care technician and more. To talk to an admissions adviser, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://medcerts.ocpe.vcu.edu.

VCU and the Institute of Data are partnering to provide programs that prepare nontraditional adult learners for careers in the tech industry. Boot camps provide practical and immersive training in 12- to 24-week sessions and include: data science and AI, cyber security and software engineering. View a course outline at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit http://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu.

Be part of VCU's AYA Research Team's essential study. We're discussing race-conscious parenting with expecting Black parents and those raising Black children (ages 1-5). Explore how racial factors shape parenting through five interviews every six months, involving both parents and brief check-in questionnaires. Compensation will be provided for interviews and questionnaires. Ready to join? Complete the attached screener survey now. Share this opportunity with your network as well.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@vcu.edu or (804) 728-0010 or visit https://forms.gle/pVCKFkT6RrMMzX249.

We are inviting male and female participants with elevated blood pressure between the ages of 18-45 years to participate in a study to examine how the time of day that you eat affects your blood pressure, blood vessel function and kidney function. This study involves a screening visit to determine eligibility; two single-day interventions where you will eat a meal that we provide in the morning or late at night; and two visits to our laboratory. The study involves collection of blood and urine samples, in addition to blood pressure, blood vessel and body composition assessments. The study is conducted at VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Questions: Natalie Bohmke at the following email address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.