12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Health Science Club at VCU hosts a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Parish Hall, 800 S. Cathedral Place. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit the website below, type in 23220, and choose the date and time.

For more information, visit http://www.redcross.org/.

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.

Friday, Sep. 1, 2017 at 2 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents Elizabeth Long, CCTR Ph.D. candidate in the psychiatric, behavioral, and statistical genetics concentration (PBSG), defending her thesis in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room.

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams in Recovery presents the "You Did What?! Recovery Speaker Series," which pairs a current student with an alum to share recovery journeys, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107.

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/events--meetings/.

Saturday, Sep. 9, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekend of Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below.

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

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute holds the 11th Annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference on Friday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. This one-day event will explore the ways to envision, create and sustain personal and professional growth through the stories we tell and receive with others. To be transformational leaders, leaders must stay grounded in who they are as individuals while working to weave a collective narrative that honors the experiences of everyone.

For more information, visit http://gehli.vcu.edu/conference.

Researchers in the OPT for health lab at VCU want to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, health, and mood. You may be eligible to participate in this research study if you: - Are between the ages of 18-35 and - Are able to safely participate in physical activity and - Experience symptoms of anxiety Participants in this research study will be compensated for their time. Visit www.optforhealth.org/research/studies to learn more and see if you are eligible.

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

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 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.