3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join 400+ student organizations, community organizations and university departments for the annual Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities Fair in Monroe Park. The fair is VCU's largest yearly gathering of student organizations. Explore the university's student organizations and volunteer opportunities, meet new people and learn how to become involved on campus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1933170.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Snow cones, tie-dye, giveaways and games will be available at a block party on Shafer Street between Franklin and Grace streets hosted by the College of Humanities and Sciences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/welcome-back/.

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

First Love will host a game night in Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet new people, play games, enjoy free food and a free raffle prize drawing.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at 1 p.m.

First Love at VCU holds a weekly Sunday service in the first-floor Senate Chambers, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. featuring singing, dancing and an encouraging word.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The campus organization First Love is having tryouts for its dance group in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Jianna John at johnj5@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Join the College of Humanities and Sciences for "10 Things I Hate About You," the 1999 rom-com classic starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. Bring cushions, beach chairs or blankets and make yourself comfy by the Ram Horns. Free food, giveaways and raffle prizes will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/welcome-back/.

Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Meet current students as they reflect on what they wish they had known before their first semester of college. 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Society of Human Resource Management at VCU will host an online interest meeting for returning and interested members. The meeting will feature information regarding the group's E-Board, organization and semester plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1933907.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn practical tips and resources from veteran graduate students about successfully getting through the first year of graduate school. Whether you are an international student, parent or older student returning to school, this virtual session will give you tools to make you feel ready to take on graduate school head on. Register for this virtual lunch-and-learn-style workshop on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1933343.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU Academic Technologies will host two live, online, 30-minute overviews of Canvas for students during Weeks of Welcome. Students will learn how to login and navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects and more. Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 28 (2-2:30 p.m.) or Wednesday, Sept. 4 (11:30 a.m.-noon). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Tech/CanvasTraining/.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Join in learning how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in clinical and learning environments. While the training has more of a clinical focus, the skills presented are very adaptable to non-clinical settings. The session will be held in room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12375947.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 8 a.m.

VCU Pauley Heart Center will present the Richmond Heart Walk at Innsbrook North Shore Commons Lawn, 4951 Lake Brook Drive. Whether you walk for a loved one, for your own health or for the millions affected by heart disease, your steps matter. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bianca Naidoo at bianca.naidoo@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=10714&pg=entry.

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.

Sing your heart out this semester with VCU's Choral Arts and Mozart’s Requiem. No audition? No problem. Just sign up with APPM359 CRN29766 and be part of something amazing.

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/.

TEDxVCU is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 planning team. Roles include marketing, production and engagement and curation. Apply by Friday, Sept. 6 at the following URL. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.