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.

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

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/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you feel paralyzed by fears and anxieties? Are they keeping you from new relationships and professional opportunities? Given the right techniques and support, you can fight back and learn to control them. In this seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, learn to take those first steps. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/44toEhw

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

8:15 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff can purchase $5 tickets to VCU men's soccer home opener with the University of New Hampshire. Tickets can be purchased via the following URL or in-person at the ticket office at Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions. VCU faculty and staff must present a valid VCU ID to receive discount at the gates. The $5 discount applies to immediate family members.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at Frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/soccer-home-openers-faculty-and-staff-603c532?fevoUri=soccer-home-openers-faculty-and-staff-603c532%2F.

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., on Fridays for Walk-A-Dog. It's a great way to meet new people.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host a free, family friendly community celebration at the center. Celebrate the center's community partners, volunteers, parents and program participants. Food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. Activities to be featured will include pickleball, tennis and arts and crafts. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Faith Wilkerson at fawilker@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AwqzJ4B477x6RRPU8.

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Come meet VCU's nearly 400 student organizations at the Student Organization Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair in Monroe Park. Student organizations, community partners and departments will be represented.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928325.

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences for a takeover of Shafer Street between Franklin and Grace. Snow cones, tie-dye, games, music and more will be available.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

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/.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

This webinar will provide an overview of Kaltura, as well as the editing and publishing features in the video management system. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18197 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315

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

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host a promotion and tenure reception to celebrate newly promoted and/or tenured faculty in room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo at nyarkobrentub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bcojE6orWv1aQA4K6.

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

This workshop will provide training for using Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas LMS Classic and New Quizzes. 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 8 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences for an outdoor screening of director Jordan Peele's "Nope" in the Commons Plaza (behind the Ram Horns). Enjoy food trucks, raffles, a photo with Rodney and giveaways. Rain Location will be Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pups on the Plaza will be taking place at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Pups on the Plaza is a therapy dog event in which a rotating cast of Dogs on Call therapy dogs will be on site, ready to meet and greet passersby. Show your support for Dogs on Call teams by purchasing a $5 lunch (hot dog, chips and a drink) or a Dogs on Call T-shirt for $10. In the event of rain, everything will move indoors to the McGlothlin lobby.

For more information, contact Karl Dorn at CHAI@VCUHealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

Don’t miss VCUDine’s Weeks of Welcome events for free snacks, refreshments and giveaways. Pop-ups include Kona Ice, lemonade, a cookout, Carnival and more. For a full event list, follow @VCU_Dining or visit vcu.campusgroups.com/events?group_ids=58953.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Registration is open for the Training Workshop: 3D Printing and Laser Cutting and Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III), for VCU students, faculty and staff who seek to use College of Engineering Makerspaces. Orientation and General Safety Training, offered through the college, must be completed before registering for advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available this fall. Visit the following URL to view upcoming training and for details on discounts/financial assistance for engineering students.

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

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 with overweight or obesity. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in exercise sessions led by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.