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. 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.

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 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.

Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at 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 noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84964656731 A Q&A session will also be included. For additional questions, please email gsib@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/?post=1390.

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.

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.

Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present a Meet VCU Authors event with Jennifer Rhee, editor of "Critical AI: A Field in Formation." In this virtual talk, Rhee will provide an overview of the emerging interdisciplinary field of Critical AI, analyzing artificial intelligence and machine learning in relation to race, gender, art, poetics, pedagogy and speculative fiction. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/critical-ai-a-field-in-formation.html.

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

Are you a Pell Grant Recipient intending to study or intern abroad next year? Apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000. VCU's Education Abroad is hosting a writing workshop to help maximize your chances of receiving this nationally competitive scholarship. This workshop will be in Room 3127, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St., (between Ram City Market and Insomnia Cookies). RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1928734.

VCU Students and RecWell Members are invited to build their fundamental swimming technique in the Fall 2023 Adult Swim Program. Lessons are designed for older teens and adults, and participants should be comfortable learning basic skills in both shallow and deep water. Program dates are Sept. 11 to Oct. 4. Register by Friday, Sept. 8 at noon at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program September Day and Overnight Trips include: Paddle and Paint (Sept. 16), Blue Ridge Day Hike (Sept. 17) and Caving (Sept. 30). Registration (see the following URL) closes five days before each trip.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

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/.