1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In partnership with VCU's Global Education Office, the university's study abroad partner, University of Nicosia, will host a virtual informational session. Students at the session can expect to learn more about what studying abroad in Cyprus is like, available courses and program costs. The Zoom link is http://bit.ly/UNIC-VCU-Info-Session Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julia Wells at wellsj7@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1940613.

2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present the Global Education Office and English Language Program Series Workshop: Paraphrasing. This interactive Zoom workshop is intended to help you feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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/.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Are you a first-generation college student majoring in pre-nursing or pre-radiation sciences? Pre-Health senior adviser Timothy Adams will share information about the nursing radiation sciences application processes as well as other opportunities for preparing to apply. Meet other first-gen students in your major. Snacks will be provided. University Academic Advising and the You First Center are partnering on this event, which will be held in Hibbs Hall, Room 303, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927.

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to make friends, share stories and enjoy a free lunch. Each week, a new storytelling theme is chosen and lunch is provided by a local congregation.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual informational session to explore two programs designed for changemakers in education and beyond: The Culturally Responsive Leadership Graduate Certificate and The Educational Leadership M.Ed. – Culturally Responsive Leadership concentration. Learn how these programs prepare you to lead with empathy, disrupt inequities and drive meaningful change in schools, higher education, nonprofits, health care and corporate settings. Questions: Visit https://soe.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CRLFall2025.

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Join us for an upcoming informational session to learn more about the Ph.D. in Education, Leadership, Policy and Justice concentration, a program designed for scholars and changemakers committed to advancing equity and transforming systems. Rooted in an urban context and grounded in social justice, this interdisciplinary program prepares leaders to critically examine the barriers to educational equity and develop innovative, research-based solutions that make a real-world impact. Questions: https://soe.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/ELPJFall2025.

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Join the Activities Programming Board for In It To Win It: Rowdy Rams Edition — a night packed with games, challenges and prizes. Bring your friends, bring the energy and get ready to compete like never before. Help celebrate VCU's birthday and let the games begin. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sensiere-Yanti Thompkins-Harris at thompkinshs@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1940263.

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Department of Biostatistics will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., professor of biostatistics, will discuss the critical roles of sampling and variability in interpreting research data. Learn how to effectively use confidence intervals to enhance the accuracy and reliability of your research findings. 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/cEv-2e50TEeT5eB4ejGJ5w.

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid education? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at our informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRSept18th.

Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.

The VCU women's soccer team will play Miami (Fla.) at the Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025 at noon

The School of Public Health will host a Master of Public Health virtual informational session. Join to learn more about the MPH program, now offered both online and in-person. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5QqUbCaQz64Hj4_qnD60w.

Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

As part of the Nuclear Frontier Bus Tour, VCU and The Nuclear Company will co-host a screening of the documentary “The Nuclear Frontier,” followed by a panel discussion featuring VCU faculty and industry leaders. The film explores nuclear energy’s role in grid resiliency, AI data center demand, national security. and global leadership. It is supported by Nucor, Cameco, Palantir and TNC. A lunch reception will be at 11:30 a.m. and film begins at 12:30 p.m. in the STEM Building, Room 216, 817 W. Franklin St. Jhansi Kandansamy, vice president of advanced nuclear and external affairs, The Nuclear Company, will moderate. Confirmed panelists include Jessika Rojas, Ph.D., professor, nuclear engineering at VCU; Stu Berg, president, QualDoc, a supplier of on-premises power for data centers; Jerry Bischof, retired senior vice president of nuclear operations and fleet performance, Dominion Energy; and Brian Smith, director of nuclear reactor development, Idaho National Labs. The event is sponsored by VCU's Office of the Vice Provost for Innovation and Strategic Design. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anita Taylor at ahtaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nuclear-frontier-virginia-commonwealth-university-tickets-1657874610589?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come to The Faculty Connect at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, to explore current programming and collectively envision how VCU’s teaching, research and resources can align with community-identified needs for mutual benefit. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGQNPpMiWa8CiCOanfeyrCR3xslc7VQOabCLoWwwItqxlxdA/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

VCU will partner with George W. Carver Elementary School, 1110 W. Leigh St., for a Spirit Day Pep Rally or sign up for a Field Day shift to help with games, activities and book giveaways. VCU students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate. Sign up to volunteer at the following URL.

For more information, contact Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AMuFSoxQknDDSG9X9.

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Join leading experts in neuroimaging, pain science and sickle cell disease for a full-day virtual event. This webinar will explore foundational brain mechanisms and hemodynamics in sickle cell disease; advances in imaging, wearable sensors and biomarkers; integrative and complementary approaches to pain management and emerging modalities, trials and future research frontiers. This is an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge science, connect with colleagues and help shape the next generation of brain and pain research in sickle cell disease. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Daniel Sop, Ph.D., at daniel.sop@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X2ade5wWQkyMwwL3Fu2iyQ#/registration.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health and the Hume-Lee Transplant Center invite all VCU/VCU Health faculty, staff and their families and friends to join the Liver Life walk. The walk will be at Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road. Register to walk with the “UnStoppable VCU Livers” and donate at the following URL. Donations will support research on liver health.

For more information, contact A.J. Hostetler at aj.hostetler@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverlifewalk.org/virginia/.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RecWell invites students and RecWell members to test their strength in the Fall 2025 Ram Power Challenge. Certified personal trainers will provide guidance on mastering the fundamentals of the squat, bench press and deadlift. Participants will have two opportunities to showcase their strength on each lift. The Ram Power Challenge will be at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by Friday, Oct. 17.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8ee0c83c-0246-469b-84fe-6e484ddb3ace.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate at the Employee Appreciation Fall Festival at the ballroom of the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Activities include a chili cook off by the VCU Police Department, Halloween costume contest, massage chair sessions, food, games, prizes and VCU department resource tables.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1316.

Embarking on a fitness journey can feel a bit overwhelming, but RecWell’s nationally accredited personal trainers are ready to make that first step exciting and achievable. Learn about the equipment at the Cary Street Gym fitness center (101 S. Linden St.), and how RecWell members work with trainers to develop programs that help them reach their fitness goals. Orientations are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. at Cary Street Gym. Open to VCU students and members. Register at the following URL. Registration is required.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d8977fb0-3866-4059-8fca-230ea0d54380.

Paid research opportunity to improve bone health among girls and women ages 14-30. This is a 12-month clinical trial in collaboration with UVA Health studying the effects of two medications in addition to estrogen and progesterone on bone health. This will require nine study visits including history and physical exams, blood draws, health questionnaires and bone density scans. Participants will be paid up to $925 and up to $25 per visit to cover travel. For more information and to become involved, please see the full study flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vEGBy9G6FO1VO0oo5s_yRlOmAgS-VE_q/view?usp=share_link

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke, Ph.D., at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org or visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uvahealth.com/clinicaltrials/romosozumab-adjunct-physiologic-estrogen-replacement-adolescents-young-adults*:*:text=434.982.0871-,Romosozumab*20as*20an*20Adjunct*20to*20Physiologic*20Estrogen*20Replacement*20in*20Adolescents,925__;I34lJSUlJSUlJSU!!JqxBPMk!lrwHlzW2FC0n7r--Xg8PwM175CXiQwvan_W5czScxOyPfk5knfqzMHNGglmBNxbzjHy9OAt_2_fWP1DpDTEcAmY$.

VCU Libraries seeks participants for brief Zoom interviews to provide feedback to improve the libraries’ web home page. If interested, fill out the Google form at the following URL to learn more and determine your eligibility and availability. If you cannot access the form, email the following address with your contact information.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/vcul-homepage.

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.

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 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.