11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This webinar will provide an overview of Canvas, including course settings and configuring your course for the best instructor/student experience. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315 Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18198

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

12 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Medical Journal Club will host its first general body meeting of the semester via Zoom. Through Medical Journal Club, you can make article presentations on your favorite medical research topics and get them published via the VCU Scholars Compass. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Friday, Sep. 1, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Intervaristy Christian Fellowship will host an evening of community and worship at Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Ice cream will be provided afterward in Triangle Park.

For more information, contact Peyton Davidson at davidsonpc@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will provide an overview on the various assignment configurations as well as the two quiz engines in Canvas. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315 Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 from 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. Register 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.

Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 from noon 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/.

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 noon

This workshop will cover the functions in Canvas gradebook. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315 Register at the following URL.

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

Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Come audition for The Ramifications, an award-winning all-gender competitive A Capella group on campus. Register at the following URL. Follow on Instagram @ ramificationsvcu

For more information, contact Nellie Edwards at vcuramifications@gmail.com or visit https://www.vcuramifications.com/.

Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In this session by Fidelity and VCU HR, you will learn steps to enroll in your retirement, see if you’re saving enough and learn ways to save more. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45mrxBb

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations invites you to compete with alumni from colleges and universities across the country to see which school can donate the most canned goods to Feed More. This year's goal of 200,000 pounds of food donated would take the university to 1 million pounds of food raised since the event began 11 years ago. The event is free and no registration required. You can also donate directly at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stefani Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://give.feedmore.org/team/518680.

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.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Anne Fadiman offers insights about culture and health literacy, presenting an empathic understanding of the Hmong people while also holding a revealing mirror up to Western culture and medicine. Join the Health and Wellness Library in the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., for an in-person discussion on this work of nonfiction. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11029671

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

For students, the start of a new school year brings excitement, hope – and, often, a little anxiety. Help make the school year easier by supporting giving opportunities that help VCU students thrive, including the Student Emergency Fund, the Student Life and Learning Fund and VCU Libraries Open and Affordable Course Content Initiative.

For more information, contact Jenna Hart at jbhart@vcu.edu or visit https://give.communityfunded.com/o/virginia-commonwealth-university/i/weeks-of-welcome.

This course will prepare participants to plan and teach courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Courses include preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim, and safety training for swim coaches. The program runs Sept. 26-Nov. 16 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Register by Friday, Sept. 15.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c7e6f354-bd63-40e1-a2fd-6d4563decb00&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

Visit the Richmond Public Library table at the Health and Wellness Library on Friday, Sept. 1 or Thursday, Sept. 7 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and sign up for an RPL library card. The Health and Wellness Library is located in the Gateway Building of the Medical Center, 1200 E. Marshall St., Room G-112.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432.

First Love Church will host a weekly Sunday service through Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. in the Senate Chambers Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with singing, dancing, rap performances and a sermon.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

VCU's Peer Leadership Initiative is looking for interested faculty, staff and students to join the Supervisors and Assessment Task Groups. The groups will meet monthly to develop and implement assessment efforts to understand how VCU's Peer Leaders feel supported and document what Peer Leaders are learning in their roles. No matter your background or experience with assessment, this professional development opportunity is for you. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JxzdkFeHZxYDaWKNA.

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.

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.

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.