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/.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center holds "Survivor Solidarity Hour," a space where survivors of violence and their allies can come together and be in community, in The Well's Recovery Clubhouse. Students can hang out in bean bag chairs, enjoy pizza and coffee thanks to Rams in Recovery, bring homework, play games, and practice and share self-care. "Survivor Solidarity Hour" takes place every Tuesday.

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

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.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) invites students to anonymously submit questions about safe sex and sexual health and have the questions answered in a group discussion in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon I.

7 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association presents pool at Break Point in the University Student Commons. This event is part of Welcome Week by MSA, and it is to primarily give new and old members a chance to socialize and regroup. This event is also open to the public.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board holds interest meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons, for those interested in volunteering and becoming an Event Squad Member for the 2017-18 year. Attending an interest meeting is required to become a member.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at 8 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents "Virtual RAMality" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Participants will experience different virtual realities through the future of gaming. Free food will be provided.

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.

Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

United2Heal holds its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees will learn more about the organization and upcoming plans for the year.

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/.

VCU Technology Services offers Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive to VCU students at no charge. Students are able to download the Microsoft Office 365 applications on up to five operating systems per student, as well as up to five mobile devices. For download instructions, visit the website below.

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

Welcome Week thanks all members of the VCU community for their participation in the 2017 events. For a list of Welcome Week Raffle prize winners, visit welcomeweek.vcu.edu

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

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.

During the month of September, VCU Rec Sports offers Intramural Sports leagues of 6v6 volleyball and 7v7 outdoor soccer. Registration for these leagues will end on Sunday, Sept. 3. Tournaments will also be offered, including kickball and a Field Day event. Registration for these events will end on Monday, Sept. 18.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/.

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.