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

Panelists at a Richmond Geometry meeting will give speeches on various aspects of developing a career in either industry or academia after obtaining a Ph.D. in mathematics. The event will feature speeches by Scott Baldridge (Louisiana State University), Evangelia Gazaki (University of Virginia), Nika Lazarian (Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond), Andre Perunicic (Google) and Boya Wen (University of Richmond). The event will be in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/rgm/.

Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Weeks of Welcome will present Love 'n' Liquor in the auditorium of Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., with sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This event is geared for first-year students living in VCU residence halls and will offer an interactive exploration of sexual health and substance use. The session will encourage students to question common perceptions about college life and provide guidance on making informed choices for a successful year.

For more information, contact Jesse Scott at scottje4@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the Bioinformatics Core at Massey Cancer Center and C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for a hands-on Ingenuity Pathway Analysis training session. Learn to perform pathway analysis on omics and user-provided data, compare different groups and generate networks. Explore IPA's database to make discoveries, leveraging and modifying public data for in-depth analysis. Bring a laptop to follow along. The session will be held in Court End A, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hillary Connolly at connollyh@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm6qX3xzhlV7EJvUmzFOtFJfUjC3DWLDzgS5z1ok-TFEsk0g/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No.1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Join us for a virtual informational session — like a Brandcenter 101 — to learn about how we develop the most prominent thinkers and creatives in the industry. We’ll chat about our program, our five concentrations (Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management, Experience Design and Strategy), the admission process and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandcenter at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/VirtualInfoSessionAug?utm_source=TelegRam.

Friday, Sep. 27, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host the Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D., Research Retreat at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event will feature Pulitzer Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee as well as scientific presentations from faculty and students and a research poster session. The event honors Walter Lawrence Jr., Massey's director emeritus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/6bc3a054-8f1c-44b3-8347-cac1e431b7a6/summary.

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/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, Aug. 13 at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Students interested in law enforcement are invited to speak with VCU Police. Take courses in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a competitive salary and benefits as an officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th Academy starts in fall 2024. Applicants who are made a conditional offer may qualify for the department’s Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

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’s Weightlifting 101 is a beginner-friendly class for individuals looking to build strength and confidence in the gym. Experienced and welcoming instructors will teach the fundamentals of weightlifting, including proper form, technique and safety measures to ensure a fun and injury-free workout. Dates are Tuesday, Aug. 27-Oct. 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration closes Friday, Aug. 23.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ee81b025-a172-4470-b8c9-199992eca3cf.

Jasmohan Bajaj, M.D., is conducting a research study for males and females that is breaking barriers to access to dental care and identifying if dental disease worsens in patients with liver disease. The study entails a free dental exam, cleaning and questionnaires - nothing more. You do not have to have health insurance to participate. Those who are qualified and enrolled will be compensated for their time.

For more information, contact Jennifer Montano at jennifer.montano1@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3051.

Do you vape? We are seeking participants between 18 to 29 years old who regularly vape to participate in a study investigating the effects of e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health. We are also seeking non-users. Compensation is included.

For more information, contact Vascular and Integrative Physiology (VIP) Laboratory at theviplab@vcu.edu or (804) 396-4498.