10 a.m.

Learn the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Juniors and seniors, don’t miss the VCU Ring Sales event. Browse the official ring collection at the Student Commons outside the P.O.D. Market, Sept. 8-10. Learn about interest-free payment plans and order in time for Grad Send Off. You can also view options and order your ring at balfour.com/vcu. For the latest updates, check RamsConnect.

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

12 p.m.

This introductory workshop is designed to guide students through the résumé writing process, from what to include and how to say it. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you feel as if you are sitting too much at work? Join the Health and Wellness Library as Certified Health Education Specialist Carrie Baines guides participants through an exercise routine you can do at work or almost anywhere. The class will be in the VCU Health Gateway Building, Ground Floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/17226585.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries for the first Humanities Week event, featuring Maria Sachiko Cecire, program officer for Higher Learning at the Mellon Foundation. The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/humanities-week/making-worlds-repairing-worlds-what-we-do-with-the-humanities.html.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Are you considering a career in advertising and branding, but not sure where to start? Join the upcoming virtual informational session to learn about VCU Brandcenter and how the program can help launch your career. The event will include a discussion about Brandcenter's graduate program and four concentrations (art direction, copywriting, creative brand management and strategy), job outcomes, the admission process and more. Register in advance at the following URL to receive the Zoom link. A Q+A will be included.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/sept2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a reception to celebrate Humanities Week. Light refreshments will be served. The event will be at the Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St. Registration required to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/humanities-week/humanities-week-reception.html.

6 p.m.

The French language faculty will host the first in a series of French Film Nights. Come to a free screening of "Deerskin"(2019) in French with English subtitles. Free pizza and drinks included. The film will be screened in Hibbs Hall, Room 405, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 at 1 a.m.

Applications are open for the Student Alumni Council's Leadership team. Supported by VCU Alumni, the Student Alumni Council (SAC) fosters stronger relations between students and alumni through professional and social experiences, bolstering VCU spirit and promoting philanthropic education and giving. Apply by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://short.do/gItu9s.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present their first lunch research seminar via Zoom with research data librarians Nina Exner, Ph.D., and Katharine Miller. NIH-funded articles must now be deposited in PMC without delay, making journal selection more important than ever. Join the session to learn the differences between public access and open access, understand the growing importance of author agreements and explore how library publisher agreements can help. Questions: Visit 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/RXwjJE61SWKfqBQ5SN5dhw.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join the VCU Robertson School for a virtual information session exploring the school's M.S. in Mass Communications, with specialized concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership, as well as our Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how the Robertson's School can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. The school is offering two identical sessions today, Wednesday, Sept. 9: the first from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and a second session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join either meeting directly at vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Browse the school's offerings at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Have questions about your career path? Wondering where your major at VCU will lead you? Looking for clarity on a big decision? Join the da Vinci Center and VCU Life Design for The Game of Life Design workshop.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO2pKhn6lqTLBhJUCJ39bQsX8P1smYlHL_jgkn8deaV7ykNQ/viewform.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Have a passion for working with youth? Want a high-impact career that changes lives? Believe in championing educational opportunity for all? Want to fuel dreams and help students reach their full potential? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is the teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the knowledge, experience, and support to teach for change – all while earning a fully funded degree. Turn your passion into purpose. Become an RTR Resident and make a difference from inside the classroom. Learn more at an informational session via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Sign up here on the right side: tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2627

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9801 or visit https://teachrtr.org/.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The Institute for Free Enterprise at the VCU School of Business will present the Free Enterprise Forum featuring author James Rhee at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. This is a complimentary event for all who register.

For more information, contact Andrew LeVasseur at alevasseur@vcu.edu or (206) 849-6103 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/centers-institutes-and-labs/institute-for-free-enterprise/.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at noon

Approaching AI in Community Engaged Research: What happens when AI meets real-world community-engaged research? Join VCU’s next Community Engaged Research Series session to explore how education research-practice partnerships are navigating AI’s risks, benefits and possibilities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA1Yi5WWl0cDwH4AwpQbEDdYAV8PIBY8rYNeW_wLN_v2x7jw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Penny Appeal will host its first general body meeting and pack-a-bag event of the semester in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2101, 1015 Floyd Ave. Members of the organization will be introduced and will decorate and pack self-care items for the local unhoused community. Keep up with activities at Ramsconnect and GroupMe.

For more information, contact Penny Appeal at VCU at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Health Professions Organization will have its first GBM in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1201, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact ariana torre at torreas@vcu.edu or (571) 365-8967.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Join the VCUarts Departments of Kinetic Imaging and Photography + Film in kicking off another academic year with their graduate students at the annual MFA Pecha Kucha/Slide Slam hosted by Studio Two Three, 109 W. 15th St. Get to know everyone through a rapid-fire slide slam showcase of their past and current projects.

For more information, contact VCUarts Photography+Film at photofilm@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/pecha-kucha-slide-slam/.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Effective leadership starts with focus, clarity and the ability to manage stress in a demanding environment. This online course offered by Continuing and Professional Education introduces the foundational concepts of mindfulness and how they directly support leadership growth and personal effectiveness. Participants will learn practical techniques to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress and strengthen their ability to lead with intention and resilience. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-100.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This Zoom session, facilitated by VCU Career Services, guides graduate students through a reflective process to recognize and articulate their existing professional value. Participants will learn how to strategically align their academic skills with in-demand career competencies, ensuring they can confidently promote their strengths for future opportunities, whether in academia or industry. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945955.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 at noon

Do you aspire to a leadership role in a health care organization? Join VCU's Department of Health Administration for a virtual informational session to learn about graduate program offerings in Health Administration (MHA and MSHA). RSVP at the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RjGRd6GJavjWCeWu8.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 at noon

VCU's Department of Epidemiology will host the Fall 2026 Epi Forum Seminar Series. This year's theme highlights epidemiology as an interdisciplinary field, showcasing the breadth of our faculty’s innovative research. This week's speaker is Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor and dean of the VCU School of Public Health. The session will be at One Capitol Square, Room 644, 830 E. Main St. Refreshments will be provided. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://epidemiology.vcu.edu/seminar/.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Want to make research data more accessible and meaningful to the community? Learn about VCU’s Data Dissemination Grant, which supports creative, community-co-created approaches to sharing research data and findings with communities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you ready to build your leadership skills, solve real community challenges and make a meaningful difference in Richmond? The Mary and Frances Youth Center (MFYC) and the VCU Division of Community Engagement (DCE) are offering up to 12 microgrants, ranging from $500 to $1,000, to turn student-led ideas into beneficial community action. Interested? An informational session will be held via Zoom. Questions? Contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or Shari Garmise at the following email address or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/students/microgrants/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj8ijJ4V6kh_JqT9GJ9glH0JWTsFXJBboX_nIKPJ3ijuWePQ/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present Facts & Faith Fridays via Zoom. Bloodlines of Hope brings together the clarity of medical science and the compassion of community advocacy. In this session, Ruchi Desai. M.D. – a hematologist dedicated to advancing diagnosis, treatment and research for patients with complex blood disorders, will guide participants through the evolving landscape of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and aplastic anemia. This conversation invites communities to understand the challenges patients face, recognize the importance of early diagnosis and consider how advocacy, education, and compassion can strengthen the path toward healing. Together, we’ll explore what it means to stand with individuals and families navigating hematologic disorders and how knowledge becomes a form of care. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration

For more information, contact the Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Come to Feedback Friday at the da Vinci Center's Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to hear our Shelfies present their ideas and give feedback to help them grow. This event is free and open to all community members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/attend-events/.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This course offered by Continuing and Professional Education builds advanced Excel skills for professionals who need to manage, analyze and report on data with greater accuracy and efficiency. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, participants will work with complex datasets, apply advanced formulas and create dynamic reports. Registrations will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 21 at the following URL. The class will be held in the VCU HR Learning Center Conference Room, 922 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-148.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Whether you're looking to understand machine learning or figure out how to integrate AI into your workflow ethically, the Graduate School has you covered. Join a two-part online learning series designed to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Foundations of AI from 9-10:3 a.m. and Applications of AI Tools from 11 a.m.-noon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1946011.

Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

VCUarts will host an interactive reading session with everyone’s favorite Ram. The event will include a read-aloud session, free snacks, guided craft, coloring sheets and a themed photo booth. All VCU alums, students, friends and families are welcome to join in the festivities. The event will be at the VCU da Vinci Center, Classrooms 1231/1232, 1229 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Campbell at campbelleg@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/reading-with-rodney-vcuarts-edition?a=13758011.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" is an exploration of identity, archetype and the navigation of internal desire in relation to the external expression of the self. In this production, the timeless tale and classic text are approached from a collective of unique perspectives that confront both the structure of the story and the framing of it. The production will be at W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at theatre@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/give/mainstage-theatre/#upcoming-theatre-events.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Student Health Services will offer free flu shots and VCU swag in the University Student Commons, Rooms A and B, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Latisha Smith at smithls@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0562 or visit https://health.students.vcu.edu/.

VCU Emergency Management will conduct a full test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at noon. This test includes activation of outdoor sirens on both Monroe Park and MCV campuses, and Alertus boxes and signage across both campuses. VCU Alert subscribers will receive a text message and email 10 minutes before, at the beginning of and the conclusion of these tests. For more information, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Tara Thomas at EmergencyMGMT@vcu.edu or visit https://alert.vcu.edu/.

University Advising Technologies (UAT) runs undergraduate progress reports every fall and spring semester. We want every student to be successful in class, which is why over the next two weeks faculty will submit progress reports to update undergraduate students and their academic adviser on the students' academic performance. If a student receives a progress report email, there’s plenty of time, people and resources available for support. A student should first speak with their professor, then check out https://keeplearning.vcu.edu/stay/ for tips, and finally make an academic advising appointment via Navigate at https://go.vcu.edu/nav Got more questions? Email success@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Alison Steigerwald at steigerwaldar@vcu.edu.

Join the TEDxVCU planning team and help share ideas. More information about each position and the application can be found here: Team Lead Application (https://forms.gle/6eUqcynY7ta1QhEW8) by Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Planning Team Application (https://forms.gle/R5UiPTeuuoyyTP2X9) by Tuesday, Sept. 15.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu.

This study is recruiting females aged 12 to 21 who have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and healthy controls. The purpose of this study is to examine how different types of blood vessels work in those with and without POTS. Participants will be compensated for their time. Use the following URL to fill out an interest screening. Study visits will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Gisela Chelimsky, M.D., Children's Hospital of Richmond

For more information, contact Ivan Tavinogradov at Ivan.Tavinogradov@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5269 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=RA9ELALW3LYCDPAJ.

Explore Korean society, culture and emerging social issues with the VCU School of Social Work’s summer program, SLWK 391/770: Korea in Transition (3 credits). Open to all undergraduate and graduate majors. Experience an immersive journey featuring cultural visits, hands-on learning and expert lectures. Funding: $2,000, scholarships are available. Virtual informational sessions via Zoom will be Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.; and Thursday, ay, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11759.

Build confidence in interpreting point-of-care ultrasound through this interactive, case-based master class. Participants will work through real-world critical care scenarios to learn how to evaluate image quality, identify clinically significant findings, distinguish artifact from pathology and integrate ultrasound results into bedside decision-making. Live virtual course, no CME. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This noninvasive study is investigating the acoustic startle reflex and acoustic startle potentiation in relationship to subsequent injury following concussion. Participants will be compensated for their time. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at oldhamjr@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YKDWLNYWDNK7M7KX.

The VCU Graduate School is hosting the annual Three Minute Thesis Competition. This competition is open to all graduate students from any discipline. The in-person competition challenges students to share their research in three minutes using one static slide. This year’s competitors will be provided with resources and support from the Office of Professional Development and Writing Center. The deadline to submit is Friday, Sept. 18. Preliminary heats will be held in-person on Friday, Oct. 2 and the final competition will be held Friday, Oct. 9. Learn more at the following URL.

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

PECS (Personalized Exploration for College Success) is a VCU Honors College-sponsored, student-led nonprofit organization expanding access to higher education for high school students across the greater Richmond srea. The organization is looking for interested students to join as interns. All interns will be encouraged to voice their thoughts and suggestions fully, regardless of their role, and will also be preferred for upcoming board applications. Many opportunities are available across the group's five committees. Specific role descriptions can be found at https://forms.gle/6Bvo2v65BimvYmWc9 Apply by Friday, Sept. 18. Learn more about each committee at the group's website, https://pecsatvcu.wordpress.com/.

For more information, contact Alekhya Kotha at pecsatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://pecsatvcu.wordpress.com/.

Build confidence and achieve your academic and professional goals through focused English language training. GEO's English Language Program offers part-time community courses available online and in person on a rotating basis. Those interested can take courses that will help with areas such as English pronunciation, grammar for basic communication, English for professional communication, advanced reading and writing skills and more. Now accepting registration for the Fall II session starting Monday, Oct. 12, and the Spring I session starting Friday, Jan. 19. Questions: Email geo-elp@vcu.edu. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at geo-elp@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2551 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

To learn more about this genetic condition, register at the following URL for "Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease," a collaboration between VCU’s Sickle Cell Disease Program, CPE and LEDstudio. This online, asynchronous course is designed to introduce community health care workers and others in the field to sickle cell disease and review the types of disease, its complications, the pain, treatments and how patients move from pediatric to adult services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://cpe.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/introduction-to-sickle-cell-disease.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a noninvasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL:

For more information, contact HERO Study at hero-study.org or (804) 827-9692 or visit http://hero-study.org.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-Based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand decision-making processes in adults with anorexia nervosa. Participants will be compensated for participating in this study.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 with poor sleep. Compensation is up to $50. 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 Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.