11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come to the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St., for a rotating cast of Dogs on Call therapy dogs, great food, music and the best company around. The first 200 meals are complimentary (limit one per attendee).

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

2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center and Transfer Week present the Overcoming Impostor Phenomenon to Write With Confidence Workshop. Learn to boost 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/.

7 p.m.

Save the Children Action Network will hold its first GBM at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., Room 2119. Learn about the mission of SCAN, meet members of the executive board and make custom bookmarks to donate to a local library.

For more information, contact Lavanya Vemuri at vemuril@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025 at noon

VCU's Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost will host weekly open consultations for faculty, staff and partners to receive guidance and explore how to make the most of Collaboratory in their community-engaged work. Bring your questions or simply join the session to explore the database. Sessions will be held every Friday from noon-1 p.m. beginning Sept. 19. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81793039272?jst=2 Register

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/collaboratory/.

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025 at noon

Suzie Attiwill, Professor of Interior Design, School of Architecture and Urban Design, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia, will discuss concepts of interior and interiority in relation to contemporary conditions of living, inhabitation, subjectivity and pedagogy. The talk will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Refreshments will be served at 11:45 a.m. The event is sponsored by VCU's Department of Interior Design in the School of the Arts.

For more information, contact Roberto Ventura at rlventura@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/interior-design/.

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Join Jewish Life at VCU for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah ball soup, homemade challah and more. Enjoy lively singing and a warm, sophisticated atmosphere for an unforgettable evening. Register at the following URL.

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

Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025 at 6 p.m.

The women's volleyball team will play N.C. State in their home opener at the Siegel Center at 6 p.m.

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

Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.

The VCU men's soccer team will play Dayton at Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions.

For more information, contact Gideon Seip at seipgc@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging will present "Breathe, River," an immersive sound installation by KI faculty Sara Bouchard inside Richmond's historic Byrd Park Pump House, 1708 Pump House Drive.

For more information, contact Sara Bouchard at bouchardse@vcu.edu or visit https://www.sarabouchard.com/news/breathe-river-returns-to-the-pump-house-sept-21.

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 at noon

Join VCU Human Resources and Amanda Murray, pharmacy resident at Employee Health Monroe Park Campus, for a session exploring common supplements, their uses and the risks and benefits associated with them. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4fVrl1R

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 at 5 p.m.

This program is geared for a wide range of prospective and current educators who wish to enhance existing skills and knowledge needed for contemporary classrooms, such as restorative practices, technology integration and methods for supporting English learners and students with disabilities. The flexible, cross-disciplinary program allows prospective students to combine core curriculum and instruction courses with 12 credits of electives to build an individualized program to meet emerging needs in their specific areas of career and community development. The program is suited for those interested in curriculum design, culturally responsive teaching or cross-disciplinary emerging topics in education. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/C&IFall2025.

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU School of Business' Institute for Transformative Leadership will co-host the DisruptRVA speaker series in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The international speaker series challenges conventional thinking about work by showcasing forward-thinking ideas in a rapid-fire format (five-minute presentations with 20 auto-advancing slides). DisruptRVA inspires professionals to build a better future for work. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL. The ticket cost includes refreshments and heavy appetizers.

For more information, contact Sherrie Dabney-Washington at ITL@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ITLDisrupt2025.

Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Telecommunications Services for an informational session on OnePrint, VCU’s university-wide managed print program. The session will feature an overview of the available systems, highlight key features and answer questions. This session is geared for anyone who has questions about printing or wants to make the most of the OnePrint program. Authenticate into the Zoom meeting using your eID and password. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Warren Mays at wemays@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025 at noon

Interested in preparing for a faculty career? In this session, find out about the Preparing Future Faculty Certificate Program that offers professional development opportunities for graduate students. Learn about faculty life, different types of faculty roles, teaching in higher education, as well as trends and demands across diverse colleges and universities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/PFFFall2025.

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Red Cross Club will hold its first GBM in the Honors College Multipurpose Room (1303), 701 W. Grace St. Come for free pizza, games with prizes, merch and a raffle while learning about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, free CPR/AED training, leadership roles and how to earn official volunteer hours.

For more information, contact Aashka Patel at patelas13@vcu.edu or (757) 576-3673.

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

VCU will partner with George W. Carver Elementary School, 1110 W. Leigh St., on Friday, Sept. 26 for a Spirit Day Pep Rally (7:30–9 a.m.) 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.

Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025 at 1 p.m.

First Love Church will host a John 3:16 service at the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St., Room 1165. This will be a special salvation Sunday with singing and dance performances and an encouraging sermon. Food will be provided after service.

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

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

VCU's Office of the University Ombudsperson will sponsor the 12th annual Conflict Resolution Day event. "Navigating Difficult Situations in a Moving Landscape" is this year's national 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. This year's event will be held in 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/.

A web-based service for all employees that includes 24/7 on-demand crisis support, 12 free scheduled telehealth sessions with a mental health professional, self-care content and more.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/faculty--staff/support-for-faculty-and-staff/.

The VCU Graduate School will host this year's Three Minute Thesis Competition. The event is open to all current graduate students and asks students to share the impact of their research in three minutes using one static slide. Preliminary competitions will be held on Monday, Sept. 22 and Friday, Sept. 26. Graduate student registration is open now. Register at https://forms.gle/ncJewsX27aWKmMCv9

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

Effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, VCU customer service offices will be transitioning to fully cashless payment. All payments must be made via card - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), mobile (tap) or check.

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

Join VCU Continuing and Professional Education for an asynchronous online, noncredit Ethics of AI course designed for faculty, staff, students, researchers, ethics and compliance officers, technology professionals and anyone with an interest in AI. Learn more and register at the following URL. VCU alumni/staff/faculty discounts are available.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at baxterl@vcu.edu or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/ai.

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.

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. Take 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..

One-time survey to assess health behaviors and performance among adults enrolled in an upcoming endurance race. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke, Ph.D., at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=EE4CW7XX7F7YPW4H.

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$.