Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kick off the semester at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with live student music performances, prizes, giveaways, activities and food. Explore the resources, programs and services available to make your college life easier and more exciting.

For more information, contact Jesse Scott at scottje4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/wow/rsvp_boot?id=1933171.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The ACCESS Program at the VCU School of Medicine will host the sixth annual ACCESS (Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low Resource Settings) Global Health Symposium. The event, to be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., will include lectures, interactive workshops, research presentations and networking opportunities. The theme will be "Advancing Global Health Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact ACCESS Program at accessprogram@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/PL5TR.

Join the UNStoppable VCU Liver Team at the Liver Life Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Richmond's William Byrd Park. 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. This American Liver Foundation event provides participants an opportunity to come together and raise awareness and funds in support of the liver community. Registration is free through Wednesday, Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, a $20 fee will be implemented for walkers 18+ and up. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.McCall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverlifewalk.org/virginia/.

Love Mozart? Join VCU's Choral Arts and be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Mozart’s Requiem this semester. No audition is required — just bring your passion for music. Register now under APPM359 CRN29766.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., director of choral activities, at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/.

VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence is accepting applications for the Inclusive Excellence Student Fellows program. This program aims to empower students to actively contribute to campus-wide inclusion initiatives, enhance their leadership skills and promote inclusive excellence throughout the university and the broader Richmond community. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Aug. 30.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RHjUPUqH7oMCDDKr6.

RecWell will hold a Lifeguarding Recertification Course for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to participate, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation. Program dates are 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Register at the following URL by noon on Friday, Aug. 16.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is hiring a part-time research assistant for a study on immigration. Dedicated, organized and detail-oriented graduate students are invited to apply for this two-year position. The pay is $18-23 per hour. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Saltanat Liebert at sliebert@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5991?c=vcu.

T-shirts featuring the student illustration from the 2024 Friends of the Library design contest are available to order online. Designed by student Tess Versprille, the shirts will be sold for a limited time during August, so order early. Proceeds will benefit VCU Libraries.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vculdesign2024.ccbrands.com/.