10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program invites students, faculty and staff to a workshop about various types of meditation, belly breathing, mindful posture and special considerations for leading meditation with others. Those who complete the workshop will receive additional mindfulness resources to lead meditation in the community along with a sticker to symbolize leadership. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at robinsonsn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18194.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pups on the Plaza will be taking place today. Skip the lines at Pups on the Plaza by purchasing your meal ticket and T-shirt ahead of time. Come to the Main 1 Hospital Kiosk across from Subway today (Sept. 14) and Tuesday (Sept. 19). Meet some of the dogs at the event.

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at CHAI@VCUHealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This event will cover the Assignment Groups Weight function in Canvas and how it can be implemented in individual Gradebooks. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18218 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 1 p.m.

Leisure reading is a great way to relax and September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Stop by the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 to sign up for your free Richmond Public Library card. Learn more about programming, books, and services from the public library. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/study-well-fall-2023.html.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center's Health Humanities Speaker Series will kick off at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., with a lecture from Kirsten Ostherr, Rice University. This talk will map out the ways that critical interventions from the humanities can advance our understanding of the possibilities and limitations of AI for health. A reception and networking event will follow. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/ost0914.

6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The officers of Medical Journal Club will present an article titled "Infiltrating CD8+ T Cells Exacerbate Alzheimer's Disease Pathology in a 3D Human Neuroimmune Axis Model.” Join the meeting at the following Zoom URL if you are interested in medical research or want to learn how an article is presented through the Medical Journal Club.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at mjc.vcu@gmail.com.

6:30 p.m.

VCUarts Craft and Material Studies Department will present a free showing of the Art21 episode "Bodies of Knowledge" in support of the upcoming season of the Art in the Twenty-First Century. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21, a nonprofit global leader in art education, producing preeminent films about today’s leading visual artists and education programs that inspire creativity worldwide. The showing will be in the Second Floor Crit Room 1, Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL. Questions: Email the address below or myroncj@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Eileen Morley at morleye2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSuxcmsUMnGPfub8fuhtNUqEqpluMDsiADBOBQkviE3oPI9w/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal at VCU hosts weekly warehouse events at 1210 Bentley St. At these events, members of the group repackage/organize unused, collected medical supplies and send shipments to other countries in need. The organization hosts these student-led, volunteer warehouse events every Friday from 3-6 p.m. Rides can be provided for those who do not have transportation.

For more information, contact United2Heal at U2H.VCU@gmail.com or visit https://www.u2h.org/.

Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Developing Men of Color at the sixth annual mixer for students, faculty, staff and alumni in welcoming the incoming first-year men of color. This is an opportunity for those in attendance to network and build community and professional connections. Check-in will be at the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is not required. Business or business casual attire is recommended but not required.

For more information, contact Carlton Goode, Ed.D., at chgoode@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8648.

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute virtual class, brought to you by VCU HR and VCU Rec Well, will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3P8Mz0B

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

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In the coming weeks VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which 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. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. 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/.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

New university faculty will be welcomed at a social in Room 1075, College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St. The event will be hosted by VCU's Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, Faculty Affairs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beth Marcus at bmarcus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7235 or visit https://forms.gle/YoLu24odLv6r3Use7.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CULTURE and VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a night of painting historical and contemporary Latine figures such as Frida Kahlo, Pedro Pascal and Jenna Ortega. The event will be led by artist Diego Sanchez, a native of Bogotá, Colombia who currently teaches at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maddie Pham at phammi@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1929348.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RecWell invites students and RecWell members to test their strength in the Fall 2023 Ram Power Challenge. Certified personal trainers will help participants learn the basics of the squat, bench press and deadlift. Two chances will be given to participants to test their strength on each lift. The event will be held at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 4.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/small-group-training/.

VCU and the Institute of Data are partnering to provide programs that prepare nontraditional adult learners for careers in the tech industry. Boot camps provide practical and immersive training in 12- to 24-week sessions and include: data science and AI, cyber security and software engineering. View a course outline at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit http://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu.

VCU classified employees: Did you know that you can elect to convert your employment status to University and Academic Professional, gaining such benefits as merit-based pay and career development potential while retaining many of your classified employee perks such as prior leave accrual? To find out more, contact your HR professional.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/contact/hr-contacts-for-schools-and-units/.

VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, Auctus, is currently accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, and News and Noteworthy sections. Submit your work if you are interested in being published. Students can also join Auctus as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their field. Questions: Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu

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

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

Enhance cervical cancer prevention among Muslim American women through our PROMIS WOMAN Education Program. Customized to their cultural needs, we're amplifying awareness and strategies for a healthier future. Join us in safeguarding lives and fostering community well-being. The Inclusion criteria: female Muslim individuals above 18 years old, able to speak and understand English and physically and mentally well, able to give consent form.

For more information, contact Asmaa Namoos at Asmaa.Namoos@vcuhealth.org or (757) 768-3512.

This study is seeking young females and males (18 to 35 years) to take part in nine weeks of aerobic exercise training. The purpose of this research study is to examine sex differences in cardiovascular adaptations in response to varying aerobic exercise training regimens. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator is Ryan Garten Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up before Monday, Oct. 2.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.