12 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required; join at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84779000335.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU-Rehabilitation Research and Training Center's webinar and gain insights from Tribal speakers on valued cultural practices and traditions. Learn about the important roles of families in planning, decision-making and sustaining engagement and participation in communities and educational and support agencies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurrtc.org/training/webcasts/webcastDetails.cfm/1690.

3 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

6 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Those interested in joining the organization are invited to attend the induction ceremony via Zoom. Pledges have the opportunity to attend various service events, socials and retreats within the brotherhood. Upon successful completion of all requirements, pledges are initiated brothers of APO. Email the address below for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Annie Lebow, membership vice president, at lebowas@vcu.edu.

7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Interested in learning about the multitude of careers within the Health care profession and building a community with those with the same interest? Come to the group's first general body meeting to learn how you can become involved. The meeting will be held in Virginia Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register via Ramsconnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1934863.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Study abroad in Shanghai, China this winter break with VCU's School of Education. Join Laura Domalik and Misti Mueller, Ed.D., for the elective TEDU 400 OR 594 course. This class is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. Register for the virtual informational session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://forms.gle/pNh6K2x8mhDH56X8A.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Campus Learning Center's Peer Academic Coaches for a roundtable discussion with college students to talk about all the things you can do to set yourself up for success in the semester ahead. The session will be in Room B14, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Bridget Prince at bprince@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Michael Paarlberg, Ph.D., and Experiential Learning Coordinator Hollie Sue Mann, Ph.D., will field questions and discuss details of the Jan. 3-10, 2025 trip to Cuba with interested students. The Q&A session will be in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hollie Sue Mann at mannhs2@vcu.edu or (919) 357-8942 or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11653.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Study abroad in India this winter break with VCU’s School of Social Work and Global Education Office. Join Denise Burnette, Ph.D., and Stephanie Odera, Ed.D., M.S.W., for the elective SLWK 391 in Kerala, India from Dec. 27, 2024–Jan. 11, 2025. Open to undergraduate students of all majors. Register for this virtual informational session and learn more at the following URL: The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8537362976. Questions? Contact jdburnette@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Denise Burnette at jdburnette@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/478PM7J.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024 at 5 p.m.

The National Pan Hellenic Council at VCU will present its annual step competition, Fall Block a cinematic experience, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Purchase tickets at the following URL. For Greek tickets, visit the Fraternity and Sorority Life office in the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Madison Traylor at traylorm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/events/FBSS.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. Virtual training will be offered at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, and 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. This interactive program typically takes around three hours.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit https://conduct.students.vcu.edu//.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Looking for a ride? Rambikes, 1006 W. Broad St., will host a commuter basics workshop and tiny parks tour for students and staff. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rambikes at rambikes@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Pf-LobARYwQQt_CMYfwlzjq_NgSeJZOzwsCLyw6FtZnR2Q/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TEDxVCU is hosting a speaker interest meeting in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This will be a hybrid event. Register on RamsConnect and drop by to learn more about how to be a speaker at TEDxVCU; all VCU affiliates are welcome. For more information, contact tedx@vcu.edu or visit the RamsConnect event page at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1934984 Use this link to join virtually: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88460594575

For more information, contact Ally Awtry at awtrya@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The 66th governor of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder, will discuss the critical importance of leadership in strengthening people-first democracy. Joining him as panelists will be Virginia’s leading political analysts, Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., managing partner of the consulting firm DecideSmart; Larry Sabato, Ph.D., director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics; Susan Gooden, Ph.D., dean of the Wilder School; and Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., associate dean of research and outreach at the Wilder School. The symposium will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or (480) 686-6606 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/2024Symposium.

Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Join Equality VCU to welcome back LGBTQ+ faculty and staff for the fall semester. A gathering will be held at the Grace Street Green Space from 1:45-2:45 p.m. with the Pink Lady of Ruby Scoops. Ruby Scoops is a Black-, queer-, women- and VCU alumni-owned business which uses ingredients from local farms for its ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and baked goods that are friendly to all dietary restrictions. Those who attend will receive a free scoop of ice cream.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 at noon

Knowing the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies for lifelong financial security are presented by TIAA and VCU HR in this virtual session. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4cLIOGV

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

Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

With eviction rates soaring across Virginia, could you or someone you know be at risk of losing their home? And what can be done to stop it? Join an in-depth exploration of the eviction crisis in Virginia hosted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. In this virtual Lunch and Learn, Ben Teresa, Ph.D., director of Wilder’s RVA Eviction Lab, will focus on rising eviction rates across the state and analyze eviction filings and judgment trends. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or (480) 686-6606 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SfZe3vkoSQWSCJDsRv1DLQ.

Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All are welcome to come to the launch of El Centro and learn about the organization's work to empower the VCU community, foster understanding and support interactions between VCU-affiliated individuals who identify as Latino/e. The group seeks to conduct research in the community through enhancing scholarship and cultural and social experience on campus. The meeting will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: Email Oswaldo Moreno oamoreno@vcu.edu or Anita Nadal at the following email address.

For more information, contact Anita Nadal at nadalaa@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 20, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the College of Engineering to celebrate the establishment of the Joseph and Leona Feher Endowed Scholarship for Distinction in Biomedical Engineering. Reconnect with your engineering family, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres and meet the first recipient of the distinguished scholarship. The event will be at the VCU Engineering Research Building, Collaboration Hub, 401 W. Cary St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Abbey Stanzione, alumni engagement officer, at stanzionea@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Sep. 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Mentoring Circle program will host its inaugural Black Leadership Summit this fall in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The afternoon will feature a series of panels, learning sessions and a resource fair designed to help students navigate college life at VCU and beyond. Those who attend will also have opportunities to learn from and connect with Black alumni and leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharron McDaniel, mentoring coordinator, at mcdanielst@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1934957.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's doctoral program in Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet with program faculty and learn about admissions and funding. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/FJPPUcSo1QzpLQag7.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Research Administrators in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to celebrate the Research Admin profession with a full day of informative presentations, activities, awards and networking opportunities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/47lTXgE.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of the University Ombudsperson will sponsor the 11th annual National Conflict Resolution Day event. "Roadmap to Peace" is this year's national theme. The purpose of National Conflict Resolution Day at VCU is to promote and encourage peaceful conflict management and resolution practices throughout the three campuses. The event will feature a keynote address from nationally known conflict resolution practitioners, strategies for managing conflict and an interactive dialogue with those in attendance. This year's event will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tq5ccHJYhHy6cDHY6BezOSPPN0Whp3jQ3sS1fGAgO78/prefill.

It’s time to submit progress reports for undergraduate students who need a nudge to improve their performance. It’s especially important for faculty to submit reports for students with attendance issues since attendance is strongly related to class grades and GPA (Credé et al., 2010). Check your VCU email for instructions on how to submit your progress reports with just a few clicks, as well as tips on best practices.

For more information, contact VCU Student Success at success@vcu.edu or visit https://semss.vcu.edu/for-faculty-and-staff/early-notification-programs/.

Save the date for the 2024 Richmond Heart Walk, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 19. Join VCU and VCU Health to help raise funds to eliminate heart disease and stroke. Sign up at https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=465836&fr_id=10714&pg=company or view the flyer at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/resources/physical/.

VCU Human Resources has published the results of the 2024 Annual Staff Survey. The surveys help HR understand how staff members are feeling about their work experience at VCU. In this way programs and services can be shaped in alignment with staff needs. Major Budgeting Unit (MBU) leaders and Human Resources Professionals (HRPs) received their MBU-level results via email and have been encouraged to discuss them with their managers and teams. University-level results have been published to the web.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/survey-results-and-staff-events/.

El Centro at VCU, within the Division of Inclusive Excellence, is accepting applications for a program center specialist to assist in various activities, support events and contribute to the mission of fostering Latino/e-focused scholarship, personal growth and professional development within an environment that values diversity and inclusivity. Questions? Email Anita Nadal at nadalaa@vcu.edu or the following email address. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oswaldo Moreno at oamoreno@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com.

TriNetX is a global health research network that provides access to a large-scale, real-time database of de-identified patient health records from health care systems, including hospitals, clinics and academic medical centers. Webinars will be scheduled to instruct in the use of the TriNetX platform to conduct research utilizing real-world data.

For more information, contact Tamas S. Gal at tamas.gal@vcuhealth.org or (443) 527-6064 or visit https://www2.trinetx.com/webmail/882543/781758309/aac5bf68f9c9ca83768396208dc4054646db8d7cab5801c6541962da8d1bae3b.

TEDxVCU is accepting applications from potential speakers and performers for its 2025 live event. The talks and performances will run roughly two hours. Apply to at the following URL by Friday, Sept. 20.

For more information, contact Ally Awtry at awtrya@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

Monday, Sept. 16 by 4 p.m. is the quarterly deadline for participants in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan to elect voluntary contributions to become effective in October. Employees in this plan can elect to voluntarily contribute up to four percent (4%) of their creditable salary to receive up to a 2.5 percent employer match. Questions: Visit http:www.varetirement.org/hybrid or request VCU HR support from https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport

For more information, contact Kelvin T. Allen at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0059 or visit https://www.varetirement.org/hybrid/plan-info/voluntary-contributions.html.