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/.

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

Pop into VCU Career Services (first floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) to explore the services, discover opportunities and resources and meet the team. This Weeks of Welcome event is a chance to get to know your go-to resource on campus for all things in career development. Learn what the office can do for you each year of your VCU journey. King of Pops will be in attendance with 200 servings; pops will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1323204/share_preview.

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/.

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Looking to find queer community at VCU? Stop by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) and learn about P.R.I.S.M.'s upcoming events, from a queer haircuts event in September to a big Halloween celebration in October. Tour the OMSA office and meet the staff. Formerly known as "Queer Initiatives," P.R.I.S.M. (Programs That Reimagine Identity, Sexuality and Membership) is OMSA's division for queer programming. The OMSA Office is at 907 Floyd Ave, Suite 15, in the University Student Commons.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928569.

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.

VCU Technology Services' Student Technology Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year. The committee is intended to form cooperation between VCU technology services and the academic and social life of students at VCU. The committee advises VCU technology services in matters related to technology at VCU from new services in development to feedback on technology issues that students encounter in their day-to-day life at VCU. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Sept. 8.

For more information, contact Sam Kennedy at stac@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0522 or visit http://stac.vcu.edu.

Are you passionate about facilitating DEI dialogue and building community? Apply to be a Diversity Ambassador. Participants will gain experience in leadership, communication and dialogue facilitation. Apply at the following URL by Thursday, Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Nicole Damanda at rlhmaga@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Ba344RUh9C7TdmX19.

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.