Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. to walk to and attend a local Christian worship service. The group will attend services of churches that are in walking distance of campus and are affirming of LGBTQ people.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

Come to the lawn of the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for a free carnival. Games will include giant Jenga, water balloon toss and face painting. Come inside for a sweet treat - ice cream and cotton candy.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The virtual session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Academic Technologies will host a live, virtual overview of Canvas, VCU's web-based learning management system. Students will learn how to navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects and more. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928590

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/students/.

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/.

Friday, Aug. 25, 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 the following URL.

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

RecWell facilities fall hours begin Tuesday, Aug. 22, running through Thursday, Dec. 14. Details can be found on the following URL.

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

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's 17th Annual Higher Ground Women's Leadership Conference will present "Overcoming Grief, Grudges and Guilt With GRACE" with keynote speaker Debbie Johnston. Register at gehli.vcu.edu/conference/ or email the following address to learn more about the conference. Visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/2023-sponsorship-opportunities/ for sponsorship opportunities.

For more information, contact Viviana Pham at gehli@vcu.edu or visit http://gehli.vcu.edu.