1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Race around campus, cracking clues and gathering bragging rights as you outsmart your classmates in the ultimate test of wit. Every contestant who finishes the scavenger hunt, hosted by the College of Humanities and Sciences, will be entered into a raffle for gift cards, tickets and swag. The hunt will start in the STEM Building lobby, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/41juMJP.

12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Calling all transfer heroes. Whether you're arriving from a community college or another university galaxy, VCU Transfer Con is the ultimate welcome event at which you are the main character. Come for a jam-packed event filled with games, power-up stations (food and drink) and an opportunity to connect with fellow transfer crusaders. So gear up and get ready to unlock your full Ram potential. This is your origin story - make it legendary. The event will be in the University Student Commons Richmond Salons III and IV, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Transfer Center at transferinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1939592.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Test your knowledge in a fun round of camping-themed trivia and see if you have what it takes to be the smartest camper on the island. Come join Alpha Phi Omega brothers during rush week for a night of laughter and friendly competition. The event will be in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions? Contact Emerson Hernandez-Barahona, membership vice president. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emerson Hernandez-Barahona at hernandezbea@vcu.edu or (703) 581-8161 or visit https://forms.gle/PGPPUukNUdoFyv9x9.

7 p.m.

Jewish Life at VCU will host a Shabbat dinner at 1003 Grove Ave. Meet new friends and connect with your Jewish roots.

For more information, contact Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3637 or visit https://jewishvcu.org/.

Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Pace Center will host Connector Badge training at 700 W. Franklin St. College can feel overwhelming — new classes, new routines and trying to meet people. Over dinner at Pace, participants will learn simple and practical ways to introduce yourself, spark conversation and build genuine connections in your new VCU community. The session is open to all VCU students.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025 at noon

Juan Pablo Arab, M.D., director of the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, will present a seminar on “Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: From Bench to Public Health.” The seminar wil be in James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E Marshall St. Register at https://bit.ly/44Vckth

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at chantay.harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Sep. 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

VCU’s Office of Health Initiatives invites undergraduates interested in health sciences or health careers to join the Student Advisory Committee. The committee builds student leaders through monthly meetings on professional development, community health and social drivers of health in Richmond. Learn more at the group's virtual informational session via Zoom. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oTi8ork4jzA3JCBC6

For more information, contact Nyvia (Niv-E-Uhh) Taylor at taylornj4@vcu.edu or visit https://healthinitiatives.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Sep. 8, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a virtual informational session on the Educational Leadership M.Ed. – Higher Education Administration concentration. Discover how you can turn your passion for equity, innovation and student success into a transformative leadership career. Whether you're aiming to become a college administrator, student affairs professional or shape educational access through nonprofit work, this program equips you with the skills to lead with purpose and impact. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/HEADFall25.

On Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day, standard RamsXpress service will be unavailable. Service will return to normal on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu.

Be part of VCU's AYA Collective Research Team's ongoing study called ROOTED Endeavor. We're discussing racial socialization with romantically involved couples who are expecting (e.g., pregnant) a Black child. Explore how racial factors shape parenting through five virtual interviews every six months involving both parents and brief online questionnaires every three months. Compensation will be provided for every interview and every questionnaire. Ready to join? Complete the eligibility screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn C.T. Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@Vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k4TWXvqDDvYd9A.

Black parents, caregivers, and their children (ages 8-12) are invited to share their experiences with race, family mealtimes and health through small group conversations in the Richmond area. This feedback will inform future community programming that promotes family discussions about race, nutritious meals and more. Participating caregivers and youth will receive compensation for their time and insights. If you are still interested, please complete our study screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn C.T. Jones, Ph.D., at ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o4YLtcFE7mVnkq.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group.

For more information, contact Karen Gorgey at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted 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 The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.