Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), formerly Disability Support Services (DSS), holds an open house event at its office in the University Student Commons, Suite 102. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend to meet the staff, pick up some SAEO swag, learn about the new testing procedures and ask questions.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Campus Scheduling Services hosts an open house at the MCV Alumni House and Paul A. Gross Conference Center, Room 114, for attendees to check out the five event spaces and learn about the upgraded, brand new A/V technology. The house has two large meeting rooms, a parlor room and two smaller board rooms for conference-style meetings. Attendees will learn more about the opportunities departments and student organizations have to host their next event. No RSVP or reservation is required to attend.

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

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Catholic Graduate Student Organization invites all who have an interest in connecting with others of like faith to a luncheon meet and greet with free pizza and drinks in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 6-101. Attendees will learn about the group and meet with some of the leadership. RSVP to the contact below.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 11-101/102. Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief, Department of Bioethics, NIH, will present via webinar concepts of "capacity" to consent, consent understanding and strategies to improve consent understanding.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 at 8 a.m.

In recognition of National Recovery Month, the VCU Health Division of Addiction Medicine sponsors the second annual Substance Abuse Education and Recovery Resources Fair for clinicians, VCU staff, families, patients and visitors in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, Learning Center.

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Third Thursday Theology welcomes faculty, staff and students back to campus with a "Back-to-School Bash" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-067. Attendees will enjoy food, fun and fellowship as they lift each other in study, service and support of one another. Attendees will learn what all the talk is about, win prizes, grab a snack, and learn about God in an inspirational, interactive, inter-denominational atmosphere.

VCU Health sponsors the upcoming races at Richmond Raceway on Sept. 8-9. VCU and VCU Health employees and students are eligible for discounted tickets, but tickets must be purchased by Monday, Sept. 4, at 8 a.m. For details about this and other employee discounts, log in on the VCU Human Resources discount page.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/employee-discounts/employee-discount-codes/index.html.

Individual positions are currently being allocated into a new title and market range. HR is working closely with leadership to determine the appropriate allocation of positions. Employees will be notified of their position allocation in January 2018. To submit a question, use the contact information below.

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

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program offers a beach stand-up paddle boarding day trip on Saturday, Sept. 9. The cost is $22 for students and $25 for members. Participants should pack a lunch as food is not included in the cost. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center from Thursday, Aug. 24, until Tuesday, Sept. 5.

The Office of Trademarks and Licensing encourages students, faculty and staff to celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 1, by wearing VCU gear. The VCU PapaRAMzzi will be around campus giving away free tees and prizes to individuals wearing VCU gear. Follow @VCUGear on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for details and a special "Free Gear Friday" giveaway.

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program offers a weekend of sea kayaking from Sept. 9-10. The student price will be $44 and member price will be $50. The price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center from Thursday, Aug. 24, to Tuesday, Sept. 5.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=9c92d2b5-9f52-42f8-964c-743683d96a2a&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks faculty, staff and student volunteers for the 2017-18 Student Conduct Board. To learn more about the Student Code of Conduct and find the training schedule, visit the website below.

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

A revised Intellectual Property policy is now open for university comment through Friday, Sept. 29. 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 "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.