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/.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Looking to make LGBTQIA+ friends? Join OMSA's P.R.I.S.M. for its first queer social gathering of the current school year. Chat up new potential friends for five minutes each while snacking on sweet treats. Arrive by 3:40 p.m. to participate in the friendship speed dating. The event, in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928558.

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.

Monday, Sep. 4, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. Discuss the programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation, classes in human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug94

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

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/.

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.

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.

The OAP offers Student Outdoor Leadership Experiences (SOLE). This intensive training is the foundation of the OAP trips program and is designed to provide opportunities for skill development, personal growth and leadership experience for potential OAP student leaders, using the outdoors as the classroom. The program runs from Sept. 28 to Dec. 7. Information sessions will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 and Wednesday, Sept. 13. Register by Friday, Sept. 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/leadership-programs/student-outdoor-leadership-experience/.

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.

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 today, Thursday, Aug. 31.

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

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.

Are you a college/university student who has experienced an eviction or termination of room and board while enrolled in classes? In this study, you will be asked to participate in a survey about housing instability and supports, academic and mental health outcomes and resiliency. The survey will take approximately one hour.

For more information, contact Chelsie Dunn, Ph.D., VCU Research Institute for Social Equity, at dunnce@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1892 or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC86dhZzC0mT16m.