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/.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This workshop will provide an overview on the various assignment configurations as well as the two quiz engines in Canvas. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18212 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.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by the You First at VCU information table on the Shafer side of the Compass. Find out about the different opportunities VCU has for first-generation college students, meet some of the You First peer mentors and student organization officers, and pick up your You First decal to display (faculty and staff, too).

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kick off the new school year with some fun and join Weeks of Welcome for this year's signature event for transfer students. Get to know your fellow transfer students while enjoying games, activities, music, food and refreshments. Giveaways will be available. The event will be in Richmond Salons III and IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP in RamsConnect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Transfer Center at transferinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928808.

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute session, brought to you by VCU HR and VCU RecWell, will feature a variety of strengthening exercises using your own body. Designed to provide you with a total body workout hitting every major muscle group as you build muscular strength and endurance. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3YOseAN

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

4 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is offering a 30-minute informational session regarding 2024 MPLI 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. 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. 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Payroll Services celebrates National Payroll Week and recognizes VCU's Timekeepers. Stop by the Payroll office at 104 N. Belvidere St. (Second Floor Suite) on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 10-11 a.m. for a Meet-and-Greet. A Munch-and-Learn will be held from 11 a.m.-noon. All timekeepers and managers are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU Safety and Risk management and VCU Human Resources for an introduction to ergonomics in the workplace. This virtual training will introduce the concept of ergonomics, walk through a work station set-up and outline resources available to VCU employees. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3EaFpTk

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

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023 at 3 p.m.

President Michael Rao invites the VCU community to the 41st annual Faculty Convocation at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Faculty members will be welcomed and this year’s distinguished faculty award recipients will be honored.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/vcuconvocationguests.

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to midnight

This workshop will cover the functions in Canvas gradebook. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18213 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.

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Medical Journal Club will meet via Zoom for an article presentation workshop. Learn how to make an article presentation that can be published online. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Medical Journal Club at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023 at 05 p.m.

"Paul Chan: Breathers" is the first major U.S.-based museum exhibition in 15 years of works by artist, writer and publisher Paul Chan, born in Hong Kong in 1973. Chan, who was recently awarded the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship, came to prominence in the early 2000s with moving image works that touched on aspects of war, religion, pleasure and politics. The exhibit will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., through Jan. 7.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/paul-chan-breathers/.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Public Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center will present an event highlighting the work of the Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory, which seeks to restore the commemorative functions of historic African American cemeteries and to recognize the stories of the people buried therein. The event will be in the second-floor conference room, Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will present the first institutional exhibition by comedic performer Morgan Bassichis through Jan. 7, 2024. The artist brings together performance, video and text-based works created both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic that mark time, loss, desire, disappointment and joy through playful musical gestures.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/morgan-bassichis-more-little-ditties/.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a workshop (16 contact hours) on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at ChildSavers, 200 N. 22nd St. This noncredit workshop is for licensed mental health professionals seeking the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or School-Based Registered Play Therapist (SB-RPT). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at coateske@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1187 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/playtherapy.

Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Auctus, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, will have a general body meeting in-person (Honors College Multipurpose Room - Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St.) as well as via Zoom (https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85251251267). Those interested in reviewing student works in your field (STEM, Humanities, or Social Sciences), are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversions as ongoing meetings. Understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management. Explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice conversations about career development. Sign up using the Talent@VCU link. Various upcoming virtual sessions are available.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program will host in-person/online training on the new procedures and processes for IRB submissions following the release of the HRPP Tool Kit by the VCU HRPP. The session will be online and live (Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christine Davison at cmdaviso@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3QP17Uq.

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, Sep. 27, 2023 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Massey Cancer Center will host a conversation about readers' experiences with the VCU Common Book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.” The event will be moderated by Tremayne D. Robertson, director for diversity, equity and inclusion, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Light refreshments and raffle giveaways will be available. The book is included with free registration but does not need to be finished to participate. The event will be held at the Goodwin Research Laboratory - Thalhimer Conference Room, 401 College St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/9OnAgA.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.

VCU's Massey Cancer Center will host a conversation about readers' experiences with the VCU Common Book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.” The event will be moderated by Tremayne D. Robertson, director for diversity, equity and inclusion, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Light refreshments and raffle giveaways will be available. The book is included with free registration but does not need to be finished to participate. The event will be held at the Goodwin Research Laboratory - Thalhimer Conference Room, 401 College St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/9OnAgA.

After weeks of test driving the beta version of vcu.edu, VCU will launch its redesign Wednesday, Sept. 6. Redirects will be in place but remember to update your bookmarks and links to the new site. Send any questions or comments about the new site to the Enterprise Marketing and Communications team at the following email address.

For more information, contact Elinor Frisa at homepage@vcu.edu.

This class will prepare participants to prevent, recognize, respond to and care for aquatic and breathing/cardiac emergencies. Participants will also learn critical thinking and communication skills that are crucial to effective emergency response. This course meets the requirements for lifeguard employment at many pool facilities but may not meet requirements for waterfront, water park or specialty facilities. The class runs Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 17. Register by noon, Sept. 8 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f04eb94-8b05-4785-bfc5-8f1060041199&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

RecWell will host its first Intramural Badminton Tournament of the fall on Monday, Sept. 25 from 6-11 p.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration runs through Thursday, Sept. 21. Participants must purchase a $10 season pass that allows access to register for all Intramural Sports activities throughout the semester.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

Table massage is an excellent way to promote a healthy and active life, relieve stress and muscle tension and assist in rehabilitating an injury. RecWell’s licensed massage therapists will discuss any client needs and will implement a customized treatment. Open to VCU S\students, RecWell members and Faculty/Staff non-members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Norman at massage@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

VCU's Events Council will host the 2023 forum on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The council will be composed of event planners and event site managers from across both campuses and provide members with the tools, resources, guidelines and information to plan and produce events that consistently meet VCU standards. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events Team at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://universityevents.vcu.edu/university-events-council/.

VCU Academic Technologies recently launched new websites for centrally managed classrooms and student technology support and resources. Visit go.vcu.edu/classroomsupport and go.vcu.edu/student-tech. In addition, Video Production Services and Zoom resources have been migrated from the TS askIT knowledge base to the Academic Technologies website. Visit go.vcu.edu/videoproduction and go.vcu.edu/zoom

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu.

VCUDine has a number of special events in September at Shafer Court Dining Center. Included are International Chocolate Day (Sept. 13: 11 a.m.-close); Guest Restaurant (Sept. 14: 11 a.m.-close); National Cheeseburger Day (Sept. 18: 11 a.m.-close); Fall Faves Produce Stand (Sept. 20: noon-3 p.m.); Seafood Showdown (Sept. 21: 11 a.m.-close); BBQ (Sept. 26: 11 a.m.-close); Movie Night (Sept. 28: 5-10 p.m.). For more information and pop-ups, follow @VCU_Dining.

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

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. For more information: Contact Natalie Bohmke at the following email address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu.

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

Be part of VCU's AYA Research Team's ongoing 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 ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/pVCKFkT6RrMMzX249.