1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Student Virginia Education Association will host a meet and greet event with Kelli Feldman, Ph.D., the new School of Education dean. Feldman will be available to answer questions and share ideas. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1939632.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This course will cover the various assignments configurable in Canvas, as well as an overview of the Canvas quiz engine. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18532. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=84963408042

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

11 a.m.

Intended for sophomores and juniors who wish to pursue graduate research in the STEM fields, this session will provide information on the Goldwater Scholarship, which awards its scholars up to $7,500 for educational expenses and a mentoring network. The in-person option will be held in the NSO Conference Room (Room 1210) on the first floor of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the morning of the session.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDR89LUAlPkM6k9nJsLlWl_mMqZEaqxRiuTS3_npUkcKEN1Q/viewform.

2 p.m.

This informational session is intended for seniors, recent graduates intending to apply to graduate school and first-year graduate students in the STEM fields. Learn more about the Graduate Research Fellowship, which funds up to three years of graduate study in the STEM (non-medical) fields and how the National Scholarship uffice can support you in applying. The in person option will be held in the NSO conference room (Room 1210) on the first floor of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the morning of the session.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Z3y0aBGBnsJRif3tCfBgFLxB8VQBYTmXFVqOALiK-oK9HQ/viewform.

3:30 p.m.

This informational session is open to women international students in all disciplines who are planning on attending graduate school in the United States or Canada or who are currently graduate students at VCU. The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. Apply at the following URL. Zoom links will be sent to participants the morning of the session.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D., at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYrMHXQwWPNl_6rMy5KkEQDyvxxEt8cY6CZcYIXwzm3h4Ytw/viewform.

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The VCU Division of Community Engagement will host a networking social at Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St. Join colleagues for an evening of networking, refreshments and conversation. Be prepared to purchase your own food and drinks.

For more information, contact Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu.

6 p.m.

Learn the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. 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/.

Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The seventh annual ACCESS Global Health Symposium will be hosted by Edgar Rodas, M.D., and the Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low Resource Settings Program (ACCESS) at the VCU School of Medicine. The event will take place in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. ACCESS is a program aimed to prepare medical students to become leaders in global health care delivery and systems strengthening in low resource settings. Register for the symposium at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Baig at baigsa@vcu.edu or visit https://www.tixtree.com/e/7th-access-global-health-symposium-f030c2aac765.

Sunday, Sep. 7, 2025 at 1 p.m.

First Love Church hosts a weekly Sunday service in the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St., Room 1165 with singing, dancing and an encouraging word.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/FirstLoveChurchVirginia?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ea27b3b2-f54f-4a70-bd33-05ece0890d16.

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the various configurations of Canvas Gradebook, as well as how to use Speedgrader within Canvas. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18533 Authenticate into workshop with eID and password. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=81069266326 Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual information session via Zoom for VCU employees. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of the employee tuition benefit and an alumni panel will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/ws4vcufall25.

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Interested in becoming involved in the largest events on campus? Come to the Activities Programming Board Event Squad Informational Session to learn how you can be involved in large event programming at VCU and join the community. The session will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87158594230 Questions: Visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/apb/events/

For more information, contact Sensiere-Yanti Thompkins-Harris at thompkinshs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/apb/club_signup.

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will provide an overview of how to create, edit and manage Kaltura media inside and outside a Canvas course. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18536. Authenticate into meeting using your eID and password. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=89975807619

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Looking to improve how your students give and receive feedback? In this interactive workshop, hosted by LEDstudio, you'll explore Peerceptiv, a peer review platform that helps students submit work and provide meaningful, actionable feedback to one another using a rubric. You’ll participate in a hands-on demo and leave with practical ideas to integrate Peerceptiv into your teaching to boost engagement, reflection and learning. Bring a how-to written paper containing 2-3 paragraphs using one of the following prompts: 1. How to bake cookies; 2. How to conduct meaningful classroom discussions; or 3. How to study for an important test. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/NyAE0TQQTF-2qpmpfa5VAw.

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the various configurations of Canvas Gradebook, as well as how to use Speedgrader within Canvas. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18534 Authenticate into workshop with eID and password. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=89479731516 Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present their first lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., Research Data Librarian, will discuss the updated NIH Public Access Policy and how it may affect your NIH-funded research. Questions: https://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/CUtQifBvRaafN7hjc_P0IQ.

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025 at noon

Join Kathy Tossas, Ph.D., M.S., for a session hosted by the Division of Community Engagement on the Chickahominy Truth Project to learn how to align research priorities with community identified needs. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85203819986 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5OVygtbRsfd2U4AlCRpVFFmHJyd1MxihJrOYV0ZhbevE6bA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111537260593173046274.

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025 at noon

Taking care of yourself shouldn’t be complicated. TimelyCare offers VCU employees free 24/7 virtual care, coaching and support that fits – anytime, anywhere. Join HR to learn more about TimelyCare. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3JyvUmH

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, will host a monthly session via Zoom for faculty, "Mentoring and Working With Graduate Students." This event is co-sponsored with the Graduate School. It features a conversation on developing and fostering effective mentoring and working relationships with graduate students and will include a discussion of the "Compact" being developed by the Graduate School. Register at the folowing URL.

For more information, contact Archana Pathak at aapathak@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qdkvnTSRsuWVa8Qv7.

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Human-Animal Interaction invites you to attend Pups on the Plaza. A rotating cast of Dogs on Call therapy dogs will be at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St., ready to meet and greet passersby.

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Office of the University Ombudsperson will sponsor the 12th annual National Conflict Resolution Day event. "Navigating Difficult Situations in a Moving Landscape" is this year's theme. 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. The event will be in the Virginia Rooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://ombudsperson.vcu.edu/events/national-conflict-resolution-day/.

RecWell offers private group exercise classes for VCU student organizations as well as university departments. Classes are led by RecWell’s team of group exercise instructors. Classes can be held in one of RecWell’s spaces or instructors can come to the client’s location, either in-person or virtually.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHzbjVQuWiMz8jWN_9ezmON2Ooj98JkvvVofyeoPQPNqpRGg/viewform.

Applications are now being accepted by the Fall 2025 Grant Academy of the Division of Research Development of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI). This professional development program assists faculty investigators in crafting successful funding proposals. It is available to faculty from all disciplines with concrete project ideas who have identified an opportunity within 12 months. The deadline for applications is Monday, Sept. 15. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at strawdermamm@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/training/grant-academy/.

Are you looking for a way to make a larger impact on the Richmond community? Rams Aging and Engaging is a student chapter that advocates for and supports the nonprofit Richmond Aging and Engaging, an organization that aims to bring community engagement and revive the aspects of everyday life to low-income communities of elderly individuals. The VCU undergraduate and graduate chapter is recruiting several officers; if interested, contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Rhea Chatterjee at chatterjeer2@vcu.edu or visit https://agingandengaging.org/about-us/.

Graduate students of all levels are encouraged to participate in the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition sponsored by the Graduate School. This competition asks students to share the impact of their research in three minutes using only one slide. Graduate students from all disciplines are eligible to participate. Students must register and submit their slides no later than Friday, Sept. 19. Preliminary rounds will take place on Monroe Park Campus the week of Sept. 22 and the finals will be held on Friday, Oct. 3 in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: Email gradprofdev@vcu.edu. Register at https://forms.gle/ALEZa4Baf2HXX96T8

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/professional-development/3mt-competition/.

Check out the September issue of the Division of Community Engagement monthly newsletter for the latest updates and upcoming events. See the newsletter at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://mailchi.mp/vcu/division-of-community-engagement-february-2025-newsletter-12896769.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

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 the following email address.

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

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.