11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Human-Animal Interaction will host a pre-sales event for Pups on the Plaza today, Monday, Sept. 21, on the first floor of Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Pups on the Plaza will be Thursday, Sept. 24, at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. The first 200 meals will be complimentary (limit one per those in attendance). Support the Dogs on Call program by purchasing a Dogs on Call T-shirt or securing a meal ticket in advance.

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

11 a.m.

Learn how to feel more comfortable when beginning a research project and develop a clear, focused, and complex research question. 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/.

12 p.m.

Join the School of Public Health for a virtual informational session for its online and residential Master of Public Health Programs. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qB5KNZj9QSyOhRjUAAp9PQ

For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu or visit https://sph.vcu.edu/programs/mph/.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Reclaim control of your time. Swing by James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to learn how you can map out your classes, job and social life without the stress. Stop procrastinating and leave with a clear plan that keeps your grades up and your weekends open. Open to all students. Questions? Contact youfirst@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Zisu Liao at liaoz@vcu.edu.

12 p.m.

VCU's School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will present “An Abundance of Giants Hiding in Plain Sight?” at the Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253, 1000 W. Cary St. Daniel McGarvey, Ph.D., will discuss secondary structure in the fish size spectrum and other fascinating patterns in aquatic ecosystems.

For more information, contact Joseph Ellis at ellisjt2@vcu.edu or visit https://slss.vcu.edu/events/events/an-abundance-of-giants-hiding-in-plain-sight-secondary-structure-in-the-fish-size-spectrum-and-other-amazing-stuff-you-should-know.html.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event featuring David Coogan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English and co-author of "After Jail, Before Freedom." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fYxfmWxReGiCCKX-ztM5g/#/registration.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 at 10 a.m.

This virtual workshop is designed to help you map your research writing into 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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The RVA Street Singers meet to build community through song. Enjoy lunch and conversation at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, while rehearsing and performing.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for food, conversation and community resources that promote resilience, mental wellness and stronger connections for individuals and families.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 at noon

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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Navigating the path to employment requires pre-planning and an understanding of the various visa types available for students interested in working in the United States, both before and after graduation. This event brings together immigration advisers from VCU's Global Education Office and local immigration attorneys to discuss the legal pathways to employment, including F-1 OPT, H-1B work visas and more. This workshop is open to F-1 students enrolled in programs in the College of Engineering. The session will be in the College of Engineering, Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St.

For more information, contact GEO Immigration Services at geois@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as assistant language teachers or coordinators for international relations. Join JET and become part of this network of like-minded international enthusiasts. Learn more from a JET coordinator at a virtual informational session cohosted by VCU GEO. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://forms.gle/kbxpntHT6xoRnqMo8.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Office of University Convergence Initiatives (VCU Convergence) will hold a Convergence Café on AI and the environment. Artificial intelligence is transforming society, but at what cost to our physical world? Join VCU scholars from engineering, policy and environmental science for a conversation on AI's massive resource demands and its potential to drive sustainable solutions. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jen Allen at jallen25@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5IBUrOZzE2QHHvOSNDwZAh6e9G2yk0V6XeJdrddiuPdxIBg/viewform?usp=header..

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Team up and take on the wall together. In this collaborative climbing event, partners must work together to ascend designated routes at the same time at the Cary Street Gym climbing wall, 101 S. Linden St. Participants must rely on communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills while tackling unique climbing challenges with a partner. Prior climbing experience is recommended. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact outdoors@vcu.edu at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=80fa3b6a-e489-440e-be9a-c49ff4b884dc.

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU School of Social Work will present a clinical skills lab on serious mental illness and person-centered care planning. The lab will be in the Academic Learning Commons (ALC), Room 3100, 1000 Floyd Ave. This workshop is open to undergraduates interested in practicing their approach to a hypothetical client with real-life issues as a clinical social worker. Food and raffle tickets will be available to participants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zay Diamond-Tapper at bsw@vcu.edu or visit https://canva.link/8z0lskkm4yq87j0.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

This interdisciplinary one-credit course will draw on Spain’s National Strategy for Aging and its alignment with key global initiatives to support the well-being of older adults in Córdoba, Spain. The course is open to all graduate students. $2K scholarship. An evening informational session will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6-7 p.m. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Denise Burnette at jdburnette@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89544921370.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Alcohol Research Center will host the next seminar in the Foundations of Alcohol Research Seminar Series. The lecture, by Amy Lasek, Ph.D., is part of a a monthly informal series for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows and others interested in alcohol research. The stand-alone lectures focus on the human disease of alcoholism and will briefly introduce animal models. The seminar will be screened in Room 635, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer T. Wolstenholme at jwolstenholme@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84265504477?pwd=Mga1hTqNfPwrRJq1B2q1E85TH6v0ty.1.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU School of Nursing will present "Challenging Assumptions, Changing Healthcare" with "The Seated Nurse" Andrea Dalzell, MSN-ED, R.N. Dalzell is a highly active healthcare advocate and disability rights influencer. She received her degree from the City University of New York, College of Staten Island. After 76 interviews, Dalzell was finally given the opportunity to prove herself and was hired as the first registered nurse in a wheelchair in New York state. The talk will be at VCU's School of Nursing, 110 E. Leigh St., Room 1100 and virtually. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joe Schilling at soncomm@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bxbRWkEY4TL7xxHE6.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This interactive workshop is designed to support graduate students who may feel a bit rusty in transitioning back into academic life. Through guided discussion, practical strategies and peer connection, participants will explore ways to rebuild confidence, navigate imposter syndrome and successfully adjust to the expectations of graduate study. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) session will also highlight how professional and life experiences are powerful assets in the classroom, research environment and beyond. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945967.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Interdisciplinary Studies will host an informational session via Zoom for the Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn how you can build a custom masters degree tailored to your interests.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

VCU School of Social Work and VCU Office of Global Education will host an informational session about the LGBTQIA+ Intersectional Experiences of Post Colonial South Africa spring break study abroad trip, The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, (MCALC), Room 3100, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Maurice Gattis, Ph.D., at gattism@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11568.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Learn to navigate library databases and form search strategies to aid your search for credible resources. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Learn the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to connect with 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/.

Thursday, Sep. 24, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Science Hub and the Office of Undergraduate Research will present the third and final Undergraduate Research Series panel of the semester in the STEM Building, Room 112, 817 W. Franklin St. Want to become involved in research but not sure how? This panel features undergrad student researchers who share about their work, their experiences and how they connected with their faculty advisers. Register or submit questions for panelists at https://forms.gle/EvC46HzPCQbgefaHA

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

In collaboration with Pop Up Stop, The Anderson will present ReFashioned Runway, a fashion exhibition created by student designers using materials sourced from Pop Up Stop. Stop by the interest meeting on the fifth floor of the Pollack Building, 325 N. Harrison St., any time between noon and 2 p.m. to choose your fabric. This opportunity is open to all arts, costume and fashion merchandising majors.

For more information, contact Antoinette McDade at mcdadeai@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/refashioned-runway-upcoming-open-call-fall-2026/.

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.

Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Department of Communication Arts and the Communication Arts Student Advisory Board will host a Q&A panel with Teresa Sharpe, Faith Anne Butler and Kailyn Byers from Unkindness Art – Richmond’s own purveyor of high-quality, custom tattoos and fine art, apparel and merchandise. The event will be held in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Communication Arts at commarts@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/lamppost/unkindness-art-panel/.

Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU’s Public Health Student Association and Inspire Together for Richmond’s first Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Walk. The event will be at Taylor Farm Park, 301 E. Parham Road, and will feature raffles, refreshments and event T-shirts. Secure your spot at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/rpfaw2/

For more information, contact Emiolakan Oyeneyin at oyeneyine@vcu.edu or (443) 303-1514 or visit https://corefoundation.org/inspire-together/.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions seeks volunteers to assist with its largest event for prospective Rams. Volunteers will welcome guests, answer questions and direct guests around campus. Sign up at the following URL or direct questions to the following email address.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFQuVCBYL19XyHSDzeyWBXVM_ZV1hDrAiIb0cOpjUb4swRVw/viewform?usp=dialog.

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Securing external funding is a critical step in advancing graduate research and building a competitive academic career. This online session hosted by the Graduate School clarifies the grant-seeking process by comparing the narrative-driven proposals of the humanities and social sciences with the technical, data-focused requirements of the STEM/medical fields. Participants will gain practical strategies for utilizing funding databases, evaluating application readiness and effectively managing submission timelines. Ultimately, those who attend will learn how to articulate their research impact clearly and tailor proposals to meet the distinct expectations of disciplinary review panels, funding agencies and project sponsors. Leading experts in the area of research funding and grant writing from across VCU will facilitate this session. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945957.

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.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement to bring the VCU community together with community partners for the annual Fall VCU Day of Service. The event brings together faculty, staff, students and community partners for meaningful service across the greater Richmond region. Volunteers will work alongside community organizations that are already making an impact, helping to strengthen partnerships, learn from one another and support thriving communities. Multiple service opportunities and shifts will be available throughout the day. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/events/dayofservice/.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Want to learn more about TEDxVCU or become a speaker? Join the open house. Meet the TEDxVCU team, learn about the speaker selection process, discover what makes a great TEDx talk and explore ways to become involved. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

The course is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The free course will be at Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Registration code needed: Rams1

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0082-0003-841a3b1b6d514b5c8b9d63014f88d6a1.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Join the National Organization for Women at VCU for a screening of "Human Shield," a documentary on the work of clinic escorts amidst a dangerous political climate for people seeking abortions, health care providers and activists. After screening the documentary, viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions of the director and abortion activists on a panel. The location of the screening will be provided upon registration at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rebecca Weil at weilrd@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948436.

This position offers an opportunity for students in psychology, biology, kinesiology and health sciences, pre-med and statistics to gain hands-on research experience that complements coursework and future career goals. Why apply? Interdisciplinary collaboration: You will work with researchers across epidemiology, public health and medicine, giving you a broad perspective on how large-scale studies are run. Real-world research experience: Gain hands-on experience in data collection, laboratory procedures and research operations. Earn graduation credit: You can graduate with a formal Level 3 or Level 4 "Research Experience" acknowledgement. Hybrid flexibility: Some work-from-home flexibility will be available, but the role is primarily on-site/in-person. The position is officially open on Handshake. Log into your VCU Handshake account. Search for Position #11139414 or "FWS Undergraduate Research Assistant- HERO Study." Submit your application directly through the port.

For more information, contact Muna Ali at alim28@vcu.edu or visit http://hero-study.org.

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/.

VCU's Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, has a number of special events for September. They include National Dumpling Day (9/21: 11 a.m.-close); A Night in Paris (9/23: 5 p.m.-close); Bingo Night (9/24: 5:30-7 p.m.); National Quesadilla Day (9/25: 11 a.m.-close); Oktoberfest (9/28-10/2: 11 a.m.-close); National Coffee Day Pop-Up (9/29: noon-2 p.m.) and Wing Wednesday (9/30: 11 a.m.-close). For more information, follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram or visit vcu.mydininghub.com

For more information, contact Margaret Massie at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.mydininghub.com/en.

Want to see your day at VCU at a glance, reserve space, track your meal plan, see your employee paystub, join a group and receive related notifications and more? Download the VCU Mobile app for all things VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://mobile.vcu.edu/.

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.

This study is seeking individuals who identify as Black or African American and are currently serving in the U.S. military or have previously served in the U.S. military (including active duty, Reserves, National Guard or veterans). The purpose of this study is to examine how Black individuals understand and experience their military and racial identity. Participation involves completing a survey asking for personal and military specific demographic information, as well as questions about your racial and military identity and psychological well-being. We expect that you will be in this research study for about 15 minutes. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Jayda Bryant at bryantj8@vcu.edu.

The NERDD Lab (Novel Environments for Reducing Disability and Dysfunction) is currently recruiting participants for a virtual reality motor learning study. This research is being done to investigate how you adapt movements. You will be asked to complete a reaching game in a 3D virtual reality environment. You must be right-handed and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. Compensation is available for your participation.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group at VCU is seeking children, adolescents and adults (ages 5-70) for participation in a research study to assess movement patterns during walking, running, and sport-related tasks among healthy and injured patients. This study will require one initial study visit at the RAMHS Laboratory lasting about two hours. an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation and movement assessment while you are walking, running and sport-related tasks (jumping, cutting) with and without responding to thinking tasks. Up to five total visits within about one year of the initial visit, completing the same. activities. Parking will be validated for your study visit(s). If you are interested, please complete the study screening form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Asal Aflatounian at Fatemeh.Aflatounian@vcuhealth.org or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YTTMY9KNH9Y3MCT4.