12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts the first of two infertility information sessions at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Nancy Durso, M.D., will speak on treatment options for infertility, such as ovulation medications, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Space is limited and registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

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

Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Technology Services hosts an Adobe/Software Forum in Cabell Library, Room B-35. An update will be provided on Adobe educational discount purchases for departmental use. Other products such as Camtasia and SnagIt purchases will be reviewed. Those who use, manage or process software license orders are encouraged to attend. To register for the session, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16060.

Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUarts presents an opening reception for the 2017 alumni summer residency exhibition, "Reach Out and Touch," at The Anderson. "Reach Out and Touch" presents six recent VCUarts alumni in a group show that includes painting, sculpture, installation, performance, photography, digital media and film. The exhibition is on view from Aug. 4 through Oct. 6. The reception will include a special, live performance by Jon Dombroski

For more information, visit http://johndombroski.net/.

Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU BEST holds a workshop featuring William King, ombudsman, presenting strategies for dealing with stress in the lab in the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 12-101/102. All are welcome to attend. No registration required. This program is part of the VCU BEST workshop series. VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences for Scientific Training) seeks to transform the culture of scientific training at VCU by providing career and professional development to complement academic training.

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

Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence hosts the 2017 Equity and Inclusion Leadership Symposium. This symposium, by and for the VCU community provides a forum to examine and engage around emerging and challenging topics in diversity, inclusion, equity and access. Connecting VCU's commitment to diversity with significant, material action, the Division for Inclusive Excellence invites the VCU community to gain substantive tools, tips and best practices to make your impact real.

For more information, visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/equity-and-inclusion-leadership-symposium/.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekends of Aug. 26-27, and Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcustudentfoodpantry.com/.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education, in partnership with the School of World Studies, holds cultural competency and language classes for VCU and VCU Health employees and family members for one academic credit, beginning in late August through early December. Intro to Conversational Spanish I and II; Intro to Conversational German I; Intermediate German II; and Intermediate Italian II are available. Tuition waivers/education assistance may be available. To determine eligibility, contact Human Resources.

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

Grading for summer 2017 has begun. Grade sheets are available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at which time grading will be turned off. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned in the Class Schedule. If you do not see one of your grade sheets, contact your department's course scheduling representative.

The 2017 Friends of VCU Libraries Book Sale, a partnership with the VCU Emerging Leaders Program, takes place Oct. 26-30, in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall. Donations of books and other materials are still needed. To set up a time to bring materials to Cabell Library, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/save-the-dates-and-donate-to-the-2017-library-book-sale.html.

A new Mother’s Room at James Branch Cabell Library is open for use by nursing mothers for feeding babies or expressing milk. A public open house, honoring the donors who made the new lactation room possible, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 4:30-7 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/wisdm-mothers-room-at-cabell-library-supports-moms-and-babies-open-house-set-for-aug-23--.html.

The School of Business presents the Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy (HFEA) which will launch its first U.S.-based workshop in Richmond, Virginia, and will join the already established global HFEA community in the Middle East and Africa. Entrepreneurs with projects and ideas are invited to this workshop, and in turn, will be provided with tangible and practical tools to develop both the idea and the entrepreneur. Local Richmond entrepreneurs in the ideation stage or in early startup development who are looking to gain the skills and competencies necessary for entrepreneurial success are invited to join this 2.5-day program. It will be held Aug. 7-9, in Snead Hall, Room B3189. Registration cost for this program is $45 and includes a workbook, breakfast, lunch and parking.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/hfeausa.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs wants to help those hosting a Latinx Heritage Month event get the word out. The event can be added to the OMSA calendar for the VCU community to see.

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