11 a.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/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

AI agents are capable of autonomously learning, making complex decisions and executing tasks, thereby simulating and enhancing human intelligence. This presentation via Zoom will introduce the fundamental concepts and key technologies that underpin AI agents and delve into successful application of AI agents in drug discovery and bioinformatics. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hillary Connolly at connollyh@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-ysrD0iGtD7VSuC6t6BnBvQr3Ymbmas#/registration.

2 p.m.

The Critical Language Scholarship and the Boren Awards, which each fund the study of a critical language abroad, are open to all undergraduates and graduate students. This session, in the National Scholarship Office Conference Room (Room 1210), 701 W. Grace St., will provide an overview of both programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0OSZkZcEXSMdHGEQcrJShS5uYBWEovPdDdy0V_SFzdz0l_Q/viewform?pli=1.

8 p.m.

Poetry Club at VCU will host its first open mic night of the semester in Virginia Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Read a piece of poetry or listen to others.

For more information, contact Catori Griffin at griffinca2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saddle up and get ready for the Transfer Student Social. It'll be a rootin' tootin' afternoon of camaraderie and fun as a touch of the Wild West comes to VCU. Whether you're new to the campus or just wrangling your way into the swing of things, today is all about forging new friendships and celebrating the spirit of the frontier. The event will be in Richmond Salons III and IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Transfer Center at transferinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1933416.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Paint tree stumps and canvases with the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega for a relaxing and creative evening. The event will be in Virginia rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jessie Tignor at tignorjl@vcu.edu or (757) 685-1350.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.

PennyAppeal will hold its first general body meeting and pack-a-bag session of the semester to make care kits for the local homeless population. The meeting will be held in Room 2108, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Can't make it? Join the group's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) to keep up to date on future events.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at pennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

College provides students with the freedom to study in whatever way they want, but not all methods are created equal. The session, hosted by VCU's Campus Learning Center's Peer Academic Coaches, will be in Room B14, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

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

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 at noon

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans honors immigrants and children of immigrants by supporting one to two years of graduate study in any field in the United States. This online informational session is geared toward juniors and seniors and early-career graduate students interested in this opportunity. Register at the following URL. A Zoom link will be emailed to those who hav registered the morning of the meeting.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D., at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3XUKrNCgQPtfA2PeQG9B08Clzq68FtrPo6Z_YvVmfLCK9Zw/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Geared for sophomores and juniors intending to pursue graduate research in the STEM fields, this session will provide information on the Goldwater Scholarship, which awards its scholars with up to $7,500 for educational expenses and a mentoring network. The session will be in the National Scholarship Office Conference Room (Room 1210), 701 W Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeknwS0CDsOZVp5UDA2NX3PclIu6QSD0_izjfw8h2Mz90MXHQ/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 at 2 p.m.

The PEO International Peace Scholarship provides up to $12,500 in support of international women pursuing graduate study in the United States or Canada. This online informational session is geared toward international women who are juniors, seniors and early-career graduate students. The Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the session to all who have registered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D., at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNOMjdiildceTOIMjw9wEytzXnL0vL8lvcx70_Mji0qV-8rg/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Pre-Health Advisers will host a pre-health overview in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. The discussion will include the class requirements for each pre-health major and the application required for each upper-level major. The event is geared for new VCU students or students new this year to these majors. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meghan Waldron at prehealthadv@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU College of Engineering will host the 2024 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Day held in Room 1313, VCU Engineering Research Building, Collaboration Hub, 401 W. Cary St. This year's theme is "Translating Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Innovations From the Bench to Communities." The event will bring together professionals, researchers, students and others interested in advancing the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Registration is free. Register at https://egr.vcu.edu/news-events/events/pharma-day/#RegForm

For more information, contact Nastassja Lewinski at nalewinski@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/news-events/events/pharma-day/.

Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you have an interest in health care? Are you someone who falls in an underrepresented minority group and you're looking to connect with other students on campus who are interested in health care but don't know where to start? Build community amongst P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) members through photo shoots, games and Q&A for the executive board. The event will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at vcuprime@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1578819.

Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register for the virtual session at the following URL. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/mpasept24.

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join the Central VA Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research via Zoom in recognizing National Sickle Cell Awareness month. Wally Smith, M.D., director of VCU's Sickle Cell Program, will present "Sickle Cell Gene Therapy: Trials and Triumphs." SOCRA CE are available for SOCRA members who attend. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu-urD4vH93pPRX6j2n_mZb0yyD0Tcp0.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., (Biomedical Engineering) and Caitlin Martin MD, MPH, (OB-GYN) will discuss the National Institutes of Health’s Loan Repayment Program, including who is eligible and how to write a competitive application for the program. The lunch research seminar, “Got Educational Debt? Learn About the NIH Loan Repayment Programs,” will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research via Zoom. Questions: Visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceCgpz8sG9YIFIODnyLQhhYaGkZNJGEO.

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.

Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 at 8 a.m.

VCU Emergency Management will host two separate Stop the Bleed Courses on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The classes will be in Room 403, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Each course is two hours long and aimed at teaching community members how to render aid in a bleeding emergency. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the CTCCE Training Calendar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal2a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=82&wp=408&tz=&ms=9&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=CTCCE&rf=&pn=.

Monday, Sep. 23, 2024 at 11 a.m.

VCU's Graduate School will sponsor the 2024 Three-Minute Thesis competition. This fast-paced, communication competition brings together graduate students from various majors to discuss their research. They have three minutes and one static slide. Students who are interested can attend informational sessions sponsored by the Graduate School. Apply by Thursday, Sept. 19 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/P6BeMHcPnsk2ZAaq7.

Monday, Sep. 23, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the VCU History Department for a lecture by Friederike Baer, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. She will discuss the history and experiences of the Hessian soldiers hired by Great Britain to fight in its war against the American rebels. The lecture is sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia. The talk will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A reception will follow. Registration is required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1635 or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/incomprehensible-friends-and-rebellious-enemies-german-soldiers-in-the-american-revolutionary-war.html.

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2024 at noon

VCU School of Medicine invites the SOM community to attend the 26th Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program and Lunch, to be held in person on the MCV campus and virtually via livestream. This program honors outstanding faculty in the areas of teaching, humanism in medicine, professional achievement of women in medicine, clinical excellence and leadership in graduate medical education. The event will be in Room 3-200, the Learning Theater, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11901429.

Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Black Alumni Council will host the second annual Sankofa Pinning Ceremony, a free event open to all new and current students (undergraduate, transfer and graduate/professional) as well as VCU alumni. This event, in the Richmond Rooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., draws inspiration from the African Diaspora and was created to foster a sense of belonging and community​ at VCU.​ A reception will follow. Register at RamsConnect or the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Chisley at chisleyrl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/blackstudentunion/rsvp_boot?id=1934115.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

The 2024 History and Health annual symposium will explore the history of reproductive health care and policies, the social determinants of health driving the current Black maternal health crisis and strategies to ameliorate the health and health care disparities. The program will include a keynote lecture by Monica McLemore, Ph.D., MPH, RN; lunch; panel presentations and open discussions. The event will be at the Library of Virginia, 8008 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://healthequity.vcu.edu/history-and-health-program/annual-symposium/.

This intensive training is the foundation of the Outdoor Adventure Program trips program and is designed to provide opportunities for skill development, personal growth and leadership experience for potential OAP student leaders. Using the outdoors as a classroom, participants will also gain a connection to the natural world and consider how to provide similar experiences on OAP trips. Informational sessions will be held at the Outing Rental Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 9.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vbJYigqaMNQLv9NL6.

VCU's Internal Funding Board is seeking help in deciding how to appropriate funding for student organizations. Questions: https://sga.vcu.edu/ To participate, apply by Friday, Sept. 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa Cooper at sgafunding@vcu.edu. or visit https://forms.gle/4qg7JdJyxyMH2FCv6.

A VCU ring sales event for juniors and seniors will be held at the Student Commons outside the P.O.D. Market from Sept. 3-5 (Tuesday through Thursday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse the official ring collection, learn about interest-free payment plans and ensure your ring arrives in time for the ring ceremony and graduation. You can also view options and order your ring at the following URL. For the latest updates, check RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Breydon Horton at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

Are you a freshman at VCU age 18+? If so, you are eligible to take part in Spit for Science: The VCU Student Survey. This research project looks at how environmental and genetic factors contribute to emotional health along with alcohol and substance use habits. Freshmen ages 18 and older have been sent an email invitation to the survey, so be sure to check your inbox. Twenty dollars cash is available for completion and an additional $20 for providing DNA (optional).

For more information, contact Emily Lilley at spit4science@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

TEDxVCU is still accepting applications to join the 2024-2025 planning team. Roles include marketing, production and engagement, and curation. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the role in which they are most interested, especially marketing and production and engagement teams. Apply by Friday, Sept. 6 at the following URL. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact Ally Awtry at awtrya@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.

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 Tijana Simovic at theviplab@vcu.edu or (804) 396-4498.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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

Do you identify as transgender or genderqueer? Do you want to contribute to research on LGBTQ+ health? Dental students at the VCU School of Dentistry are conducting a survey to understand individuals' dental care experiences. This study seeks to assess LGBTQ+ health at a population level and aims to improve health outcomes for the community. Click on the following link to access the survey.

For more information, contact Shalin Kapil at kapilsg@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=EPE83NWKMTH7P4KE.