Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center hosts a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Support Group every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. beginning Aug. 29. Students who identify in the TGNC community (including, but not limited to: trans, non-binary, gender fluid, genderqueer, agender, bigender) are welcome to attend this confidential space. To register, use the email address below.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Sessions are led by Georgianne Ginder, Department of Arts in Healthcare. Participants can relax, focus and reduce stress with this healthy practice. Space is limited. RSVP and note which session you plan to attend by using the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence holds a welcome back gathering in Cabell Library, Room 303. Kevin W. Allison, Ph.D., interim vice president; Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Ph.D., associate vice president for inclusive excellence; and Jan Altman, Ph.D., coordinator for cultural competence and education, will share information and conversation. RSVP by using the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://inclusive.vcu.edu.

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 28, the MCV Campus parking office, located at 659 N. Eighth St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The customer service call center will continue to provide service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

2017 marks the 46th annual service awards celebration for VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff with five to 55 years of service. The ceremony/reception will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 3-5 p.m. in the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Invitations will be emailed in late Aug. To see this year's list, visit the website below. Questions, changes or corrections can be submitted to the contact below (for the university) or HR4U@vcuhealth.org (for VCU Health).

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/annual-service-awards/.

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program offers day hikes through the Blue Ridge Mountains on Sunday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 24. The cost is $15 for students and $20 for faculty/staff. Food is not included in this price, so participants should pack a lunch. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center from Thursday, Aug. 24 through Tuesday, Sept. 5.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=85248a6d-0fcc-430f-b4d3-542aacc6212d&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has relocated to 809 W. Broad St., Second Floor. Note: one must navigate steps to enter the building and to get to the second floor. If concerned that you, or someone accompanying you, will be unable to access the office, call the number below ahead of time so that the necessary accommodations can be made.

For more information, visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

The Friendship Family and Cultural Exchange Program for international students, sponsored by the Global Education Office, seeks volunteers interested in becoming a friendship family for a VCU international student or scholar. The program matches VCU students and scholars with local Richmond families for cultural exchange and friendship. The FFACE program stimulates curiosity, increases cultural understanding and provides insight into a world beyond individual perspectives.

For more information, visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/FFACE/.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks faculty and student volunteers for the 2017-19 Honor Council. To learn more about the VCU Honor System and find the training schedule, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) holds a variety of online strategy workshops, on-campus information sessions, and test prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Live-online options are also available. Use promo code VCU50 to save $50.

For more information, visit http://www.ocpe.vcu.edu/vcutestprep/.

A draft "University-Related Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)" policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Aug. 31. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

A revised Intellectual Property policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Aug. 31. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

Do you smoke cigarettes? Are you interested in reducing? You may be eligible to participate in a research study if you are a current smoker interested in reducing and between the ages of 21-65 years. Compensation is provided. For more information call 804-628-7550, email vcucstp@gmail.com or visit www.cstp.vcu.edu/rct Principal Investigator: Thomas Eissenberg, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, visit http://www.cstp.vcu.edu/rct.

A revised "Conflicts of Interest in Research" policy is now open for university comment through Wednesday, Sept. 6. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.