10 a.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St., will present a survey of past and newly commissioned works by Tony Cokes (b. 1956, Richmond). Curated by Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, Amber Esseiva, Cokes’ exhibition will explore questions of artistry and personhood, touching on themes such as means of artistic production, intent and the formation of personal identity. Named a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellow in 2024, Cokes’ exhibition marks the artist’s homecoming to Richmond and VCU’s School of the Arts, where he received a master of fine arts in sculpture in 1985.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/tony-cokes-solo-exhibition/.

10 a.m.

Diane Severin Nguyen: WAR SONGS duet, Friday, Sept. 18 through Feb. 21 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St.True Farr Luck Gallery 4. Diane Severin Nguyen (b. 1990, Carson City, Calif.) works across photography, video and installation, approaching the photographic moment as one of transformation. Moving beyond documentation, she engages photography as a site of tension, shaped by desire, speculation and material instability.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/dianeseverinnguyen/.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join ICA Executive Director Jessica Bell Brown and artist Cassi Namoda for a walkthrough of "Life Is the Seamstress of Dreams," offering personal insight into the exhibition’s paintings, sculptures and installation. Reflecting on memory, spirituality and storytelling, Namoda shares the stories and lived experiences that shape her artistic practice. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2823 or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89502106/cassi-namoda-artist-walkthrough-gallery-talk-richmond-institute-for-contemporary-art-at-vcu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an event in its Repair Speaker Series, featuring Lyndon Harris, forgiveness teacher and author of "Forgiveness at Ground Zero: A Journey of Service, Loss and Redemption After 9/11," in conversation with the Rev. Jim Somerville, Ph.D., senior pastor of Richmond's First Baptist Church. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qCFil37VRi-08ZhXXxiRhw#/registration.

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Always watching from the sidelines and never on the dance floor? Learn all the steps to popular line dances and groove with Lise every Friday at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St.

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

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

Menders, knitters, crocheters and beyond – join Top Stitch in the Abby Moore Café for a Mend Friend Meetup at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. This will be an unplugged creative community gathering, so bring your non-machine projects to this self-guided get-together. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://www.topstitchmending.com/classes/p/mend-friend-meetup.

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate Broad Street with the ICA, Valentine and VPM at this inaugural event exploring the corridor’s history, future and culture. Three of Richmond’s leading arts and culture institutions are joining forces for the first time to champion Broad Street and the future of downtown Richmond. See the schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/broad-new-day/.

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.

Monday, Sep. 21, 2026 at 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/.

Monday, Sep. 21, 2026 from noon 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.

Monday, Sep. 21, 2026 at noon

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.

Monday, Sep. 21, 2026 from noon 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 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.

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 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Global Education Office and the Department of Focused Inquiry in the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU will offer an opportunity to study on site in Santiago and Valparaiso, Chile, over spring break. Join program leader Hilary Levinson in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 5116c, 1015 Floyd Ave., to learn details of the trip.

For more information, contact Julia Wells at wellsj7@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11753.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Hillel at VCU will host a Shabbat dinner at 911 W. Grace St. End the week with good food, good people and good vibes. Come every Friday to unplug, share a delicious meal and enjoy a welcoming community.

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

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.

VCU RecWell is accepting registration for Intramural 5v5 Basketball from Sept. 27-Oct. 9. League play begins Oct. 20 at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Multiple divisions are available and participants of varying skill levels are welcome. Register and view league information at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU RecWell at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

Yiwen Wei, Ph.D., associate professor of art education, is seeking 30 intergenerational pairs (two family members from different generations) living in the greater Richmond area and with family backgrounds in immigration (current or ancestry) to share their family stories and create artwork together. Each participant will receive a $25 gift card. Complete the eligibility form at the following URL by Wednesday, Sept. 30. Registration will remain open until filled.

For more information, contact Yiwen Wei, Ph.D., at weiy2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/wCdyf7iiCtJEDLrG9.

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.

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.

Recruiting women between 45-55 years old for a study on whether diet education, lifestyle changes and medication can help women in perimenopause feel healthier. Qualifications and what to expect: https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/studies-currently-recruiting/ Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://mailxto.com/axs1fyrusn.