10 a.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Humanities Week event: a guided tour of the Shockoe Institute, 1500 E. Main St., led by HRC Community Fellow Gregg Kimball. 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/guided-tour-of-the-shockoe-institute.html.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a lobby chat to discuss the Virginia Capitol Semester Internship program. Stop by the Raleigh Building lobby (1001 W. Franklin St.) to learn about the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the legislative arena while taking classes as a full-time student. Can’t make it to the in-person session? Register for the virtual chat on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. posted on the following URL.

For more information, contact Adrienne K. Jones at wsinternship@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2791 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/student-support-resources/internships-and-experiential-learning-/virginia-capitol-semester/.

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/.

3 p.m.

Learn how to map your research writing in a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. Register 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.

Join the Humanities Research Center and VCU School of the Arts for a screening of "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," including a Q&A with director Sasha Waters, as part of Humanities Week. The screening will be at Grace Street Theater, 314 W. Grace St. 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/mary-oliver-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world.html.

6 p.m.

Learn the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

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

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SCAN will hold its first general body meeting of the semester in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2107, 1015 Floyd Ave. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Cupcakes will be available.

For more information, contact Save the Children Action Network at VCU at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 from noon 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.

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

Bioethics 4 Students will host its first meeting of the school year at 701 W. Grace St. in the multipurpose room (1303). Meet new people, learn about upcoming meetings and events, how to become involved and hear about membership benefits from the organization's new Kaplan partner.

For more information, contact Ria Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu.

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

Health Professions Organization will host its first GBM in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave.

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

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Hillel at VCU will host a Rosh Hashanah Shabbat dinner at 911 W. Grace St. Come and unplug, share a delicious meal and celebrate the Jewish New Year together.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Join the group at 1003 Grove Ave. for a Rosh Hashanah dinner with holiday food, meaningful traditions, great company and a community atmosphere. Come celebrate, connect and start the New Year together.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

In observance of Sept. 11 and to honor the sacrifices made by first responders and military veterans, please join the VCU Military Student Services Office for a moment of silence and laying of a wreath of remembrance at the flag on the VCU Student Commons Plaza, Monroe Park Campus. Following the event, coffee will be served in the MSS Office in Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave, third floor, Room 3122.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563.

Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Start the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah morning services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No prior experience necessary, come as you are and celebrate the New Year with us.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 at noon

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for a holiday brunch with great food, good company and a warm community atmosphere. Come hungry and celebrate the New Year with us.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Join your Jewish VCU family for Tashlich. Walk as a group to the river for this meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition, reflect on the past year and welcome the New Year with a fresh start. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Start the Jewish New Year with your Jewish VCU family. Come to 1003 Grove Ave. for meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah morning services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No prior experience necessary, come as you are and celebrate the New Year.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Hear the powerful sound of the Shofar and experience one of the most meaningful traditions of Rosh Hashanah at Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave. Join your Jewish VCU family for a brief Shofar experience. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Hear the powerful sound of the Shofar in the heart of VCU. Join your Jewish VCU family at the VCU Ram Horns for a short and meaningful Rosh Hashanah experience. Stop by, hear the Shofar and celebrate the Jewish New Year. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/roshhashana.

Monday, Sep. 14, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Fine Arts will present a visiting artist lecture by Erin Jane Nelson at the Grace Street Theater, 314 W. Grace St. Her artwork is grounded in photography sourced from her personal archive of found and original images. Nelson’s newest works have expanded to include ceramic cameras that the artist creates herself and uses to capture landscape photographs.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/erin-jane-nelson-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Monday, Sep. 14, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hillel at VCU will host a Challah Bake at the Hillel House, 911 W. Grace St. Come learn how to make this special Jewish food.

For more information, contact Kayla at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning invites VCU undergraduate students to apply for the Transformative Leadership Cohort. This eight-session, peer-facilitated and staff-supported leadership experience helps students explore care, accountability, reflection, listening, feedback and commitment as part of their leadership practice. Students may participate virtually on Mondays or in person on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Apply at the following URL through Thursday, Sept. 10.

For more information, contact Marci Logsdon at logsdonml@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9IaJcyZYXZ5KmvpB0vHiQOjBTO_e2mI0ePlXqVub3j40qSg/viewform?usp=header.

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 welligntonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hillel at VCU welcomes you to its weekly bagel break at 911 W. Grace St. Grab a bagel to go or stick around to study.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Science Hub will present a series of Study Buddy Socials through Thursday Sept. 17, in the STEM Building, Room 201E, 817 W. Franklin St. Are you interested in meeting students in your class? Curious about forming a study group but don't know where to start? Kick off the semester by connecting with your peers, learning study skills and forming a study group in your STEM courses. Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/ Register at the following URL for the full Study Buddy Social schedule.

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Gr8jspBrdCPw6xXM8.

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

The Pauley Heart Center in partnership with VCU Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences will host a discussion on applying to graduate school, résumé development and finding/navigating mentorship in graduate school. The session will be in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., Room 600.

For more information, contact Gabrielle McInerney at Gabrielle.Maldonado1@vcuhealth.org.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Turn your personal interests into profit with VCU Financial Success Center by the Virginia Credit Union. Dive into information regarding side hustles such as freelance work, tutoring, nannying and creating your own small business. The class will be in Snead Hall, Room B2165, 301 W Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=d8d0a6d5-e6ec-4bcb-87eb-7151951da9eb&utm_source=telegram.

Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join the Student Alumni Council in celebrating VCU's 58th birthday at the Commons Plaza with games, cupcakes and more. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at sac@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948149.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Research Data Librarian Nina Exner will cover "What a Dissertation Looks Like" at noon during lunch, which is free. During this session, in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., you will also learn how to use tools to simplify formatting and ensure the published work is accessible. In this session, you will learn to find examples of dissertations from your department to understand what the expectations are, use Microsoft Word’s formatting tools to simplify the creation of tables of contents and the document-wide formatting, and understand VCU’s requirements for dissertation formatting and ADA accessibility and how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe to make your document accessible. The Writing Center will also offer consultations from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945983.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This online-synchronous course offered by Continuing and Professional Education introduces participants to the foundations of process consultation and the consultant mindset. Over six weeks, learners will explore how to respond effectively to requests for help, identify the right stakeholders, establish clear agreements and clarify roles, expectations, scope and desired outcomes at the start of a consulting engagement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://cpe.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/process-consultation.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about the research administration profession through speakers, roundtable discussions and activities. The event will be hosted by VCU OVPRI and the University Controller's Office.The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Registration, agenda and additional event details at https://controller.vcu.edu/training/events/

For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://controller.vcu.edu/training/events/.

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.

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.

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/.

Have a business idea you want to test or interested in learning how to become an entrepreneur? Join the da Vinci Center's Shelfie Program, a four-week, co-curriculuar program that uses design thinking to help you develop a product, service or business idea! This program is free to join and open to all VCU students. The next cohort begins Saturday, Sept. 26. Apply at the following URL.

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

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/.

Are you interested in research? The research lab led by Melanie Bean, Ph.D., is seeking detail-oriented, reliable research assistants to support an NIH-funded school-based research study. This role involves working directly with students, school staff and the study team to conduct study assessments during school hours (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) or performing data coding in the lab. Compensation is $20/hour; reliable personal transportation is required. To apply or learn more, contact the study team at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at hlcresearch@vcuhealth.org or (804) 527-4756 or visit https://hlc.lab.vcu.edu/.

What is Richmond (RVA) CERT? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their neighborhood and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Those who join CERT will gain practical experience with the emergency management field. RVA CERT will be hybrid for Fall 2026 which creates flexibility for those with a busy schedule. Sign up for CERT at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Murillo at murillok@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetJy8oLs8JmntqFxcjH89Pc8C-eWGFWqkrG6FAK6yxvkz9dQ/viewform.

The Highland Support Project Club partners with the Highland Support Project nonprofit to promote sustainable education and emergent strategy. The group is seeking to fill two Federal Work Study positions: Outreach Assistant and Graphic Design/Art Assistant. If you're passionate about sustainability, service and community and looking to join a team dedicated to epistemological change, take a look on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Toggia at toggiaeb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/e/382419.

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.