1 p.m.

This session is geared for VCU graduate students in all disciplines. Learn more about external funding opportunities and how the National Scholarship Office can offer support through the application process. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ibESZ-piQvKy-wvTDdUZzg#/registration.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Looking for a part-time job this year? VCU Career Services is hosting a Part-Time Job Fair for Rams interested in student employment opportunities. Come learn about available jobs, meet off-campus employers and on-campus departments recruiting students, and explore opportunities that can provide hands-on experience, relevant skill-building, professional connections and a paycheck while you are in school. The fair will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn more about the fair (like what employers will be there) on Handshake; and register at the following URL to receive reminders and tips.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/PTJobFair25.

3 p.m.

In this online Writing Center workshop, we will help you build your writing confidence by identifying and overcoming the impostor phenomenon. 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/.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Give back while getting colorful — join Alpha Phi Omega to tie-dye children’s shirts for VCU Children’s Hospital. Service is one of APO’s core principles, and this rush event lets you experience it firsthand. The event will be in the theater of the 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.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Take a break and join the VCU Poetry Club at Monroe Park for an evening of writing, sharing and connecting. Those who attend can hear feedback on their work, hear others’ poetry or simply chill and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. The exact spot where the group will meet will be posted on Instagram (@poetryclubvcu) right before the event. Or, click on the following URL to join the Poetry Club's GroupMe for updates.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at habibss@vcu.edu or visit https://groupme.com/join_group/66838025/QCVxJ6q7.

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

STEM In Art will present Dreamscapes: Exploring Dreams Through Art. Participants will create their own dreamcatchers at an event in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mohammed Abdulhadi at abdulhadim@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025 from 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.

Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Meghan Gough, Ph.D., and Sarah Raskin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/murp0904.

Friday, Sep. 5, 2025 at 1 p.m.

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 informational session is geared toward juniors and seniors and early-career graduate students interested in this opportunity. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BrxME2dCRbuJzjbEJ_maHA#/registration.

Friday, Sep. 5, 2025 at 11 a.m.

These sessions are aimed at students interested in a career in public service. The session will cover awards, including: Public Policy and International Affairs Program, Truman Scholarship, Obama Voyager Scholarship, Rangel Summer Enrichment Program, Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships, Hunger Fellowships, Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference, Humanity in Action scholarship, and Boren Awards. The session will be held in the National Scholarship Office Conference Room within the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., and on Zoom (hybrid). Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHFR8U90AbJOPQ8GzWGvLSOLv6vJK-TXCHAoCF7sDCYOmnhA/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 5, 2025 at 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/.

Sunday, Sep. 7, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Auctus' September GBM to learn how to have your research, art and creative works published in VCU's undergraduate journal. Learn how you can join the editorial team and work with peers and faculty and about officer position openings for this year. Learn how you can be a section editor. Join RamsConnect at the following URL to receive Auctus updates. The session will be in the Honors College multipurpose room, Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/auctus/club_signup.

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/.

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

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is offering virtual information sessions for the 2026 VCU Leadership Development Program. Those interested in a program and/or have a question can hear from the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute staff. The 30-minute sessions will highlight learning objectives and program logistics. Four virtual options are available: Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAOE4fVPTpa5AJMcwigVy2hgb4vCL5CdAFp5IPwCtrkdqUXw/viewform?usp=header.

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Balfour will present the ring sales event at the University Student Commons outside the P.O.D. Market on Sept. 10–12, Wednesday-Friday. Juniors and seniors are invited to shop the official ring collection and explore interest-free payment plans and ordering options to ensure rings arrive in time for Grad Send Off and Graduation. Rings may also be ordered at balfour.com/vcu. Updates are available on RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Do you want to speak or perform at a TEDxVCU event? Attend the next speaker information session to learn more about what it’s like to be on stage. Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are welcome to attend. The session will be in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at tedx@vcu.edu.

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.

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career and professional goals. Register for the virtual session at the following URL. Questions: Email wsrecruit@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/whywildersep25.

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and the Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Bret Clayton-Brooks, CAPM, CCRP, and Urenna Orazulike, MS, will present "Designing for Impact - Integrating Smart Tools for Successful Clinical Study Execution.” 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/hAJK3ADdQrOurphVVI3Egg.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Looking for a space to connect with other rural students while also staying on top of your coursework? Rooted and Ready: Rural Rams Co-Working Hour is an opportunity to get homework done before the weekend begins, meet and network with other students who share a rural background and build community and support with peers who “get it.” The meeting will be in James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250), 901 Park Ave. All friends, allies and supporters of the rural student community are welcome.

For more information, contact Sara Rafuse at rafusese@vcu.edu.

Are you a VCU student or trainee conducting cancer research? VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center invites undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to submit an abstract to the 2025 biannual Commonwealth of Virginia Cancer Research Conference, which will be held Nov. 14-15 at the Hilton Short Pump. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Blair at blaircp@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/0382dc6b-0821-4b28-8ead-71a26e2c1de8/summary.

The VCU Student Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) is accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year. The committee advises VCU Technology Services in matters related to service design and implementation, programming and promotion of technology at VCU. Questions: Visit stac.vcu.edu, the following email address or wylieks@vcu.edu Apply at the following URL. The group's first meeting is Friday, Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Sam Kennedy and Scottie Wylie at skennedy@vcu.edu or visit https://stac.vcu.edu.

Do you want to speak or perform at a TEDxVCU event? Bring new ideas to the forefront and spark public discussion. Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited to apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tYLQQJNh7acMmG8E8.

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/.

VCU Education Abroad representatives will be on the Compass to answer questions, share updates and talk about all things study abroad once a month this fall semester. Stop by the Compass (Hibbs side) today, Monday, Oct. 6 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 6 between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn more about how you can #GoBeyondTheCompass.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/club_signup.

Personalized Exploration for College Success (PECS) is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to higher education for students in Richmond Public Schools. Established in 2017 and sponsored by the VCU Honors College, PECS partners with six local high schools to provide guidance, comprehensive resources and a peer-driven support network to help students navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes. Apply for an internship by Sunday, Sept. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adam Vo at pecsatvcu@gmail.com or (714) 878-9906 or visit https://pecsatvcu.com.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement is seeking students to join Student Council. Share your ideas, build leadership skills and help shape community engagement at VCU. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduET7JNgTyZ5nvIDOa65wfhBjj9Z_iqe4EkH10cOlDZfY5Aw/viewform by Tuesday, Sept. 30 at midnight.

For more information, contact Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/students/student-engagement-council/.

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.

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.