8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the VCU School of Nursing in giving back to the community as part of its 125th anniversary activities at the School of Nursing, 1100 E. Leigh St. Give blood and/or join the bone marrow registry. A nurse from the VCU Health Bone Marrow Transplant Unit will give a talk at noon. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “Nursing125” to schedule an appointment to donate blood at this event. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson, DNP at emcqueengibso@vcu.ed or (804) 828-9291.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations invites students to say thank you to generous university donors by writing notes, making posters, posing for photos or filming short video messages at the Compass. Free cookies and lemonade while supplies last. A similar Oct. 8 event location is TBA.

For more information, contact Jenn Papenfuse at jbpapenfuse@vcu.edu.

10 a.m.

VCU Women in Science is holding an in-kind donation drive through Sept. 27 supporting the YWCA. Boxes will be in Sanger, Wood and Lyons buildings. The most requested items are dishwashing liquid, full-sheet sets, pillows, towels and washcloths. For more, email vcu.wis@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Erin Mooney at ecmooney@vcu.edu or (814) 777-5626.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Joanna Jacob, post-doctoral fellow, will present "Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Do About It?" at the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research's Discovery Dialogues seminar, the Learning Center, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 714-7551 or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Black Women in STEM at VCU will hold its first meeting of the semester in Ballroom A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A prize drawing will be held.

For more information, contact Ashley Greenlee at greenleean@mymail.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Work with a money coach from the Money Spot to create a spending plan for the semester at this workshop in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A spending plan template will be provided. Attendees should bring a laptop. Money Mondays is sponsored by VCU TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU and the Virginia Credit Union.

For more information, contact TRIO Student Support Services at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517 or visit http://www.trio.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents "Resume Express with Cintas" as a part of its employer-in-residence series in the VCU Career Services office, Room 143, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A Cintas recruiter will provide resume feedback to students. Also, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the same office, "Getting to Know: Cintas" will be presented.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yackzpf7.

Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's graduate program Richmond Teacher Residency will hold an open house with pizza in Room 3108, Oliver Hall, School of Education, 1015 W. Main St., and at the same times on Sept. 12 in Room 3108.

For more information, contact Ann Cherry at teachrtr@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0102.

Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The first COBE Connect Lunch of the year will be in the Forum Room/SGA Senate Chambers in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Opportunities for faculty, staff and students to collaborate with both the College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute and the Spit for Science team will be discussed. Lunch is provided; free.

For more information, contact Marcie J. Walsh at walshmj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0546 or visit http://cobe.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU will hold its first general body meeting in Commonwealth Ballroom A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All students are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Malena Llanos at llanosmk@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 12, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Animation and the process used to make anything look like it's moving is the topic of Wednesday in the Workshop, presented by VCU Libraries Innovative Media department Workshop in the lower level of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/wednesday-workshops-2018-19.html.

Wednesday, Sep. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Global Medical Training at VCU, part of an international humanitarian organization that provides free medical and dental services to medically deprived communities outside the United States, will hold its first general body meeting at Richmond Salon IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Parsa Mahmoudi at mahmoudip@vcu.edu or (703) 303-7229.

Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Center on Health Disparities hosts "Stress Management" presented by representatives from VCU's Wellness Resource Center at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alisa Brewer at alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org or visit https://goo.gl/forms/GgRbewR6hDGiOYHA3.

Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training presents "Making Your Experiences R.E.A.L." in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU’s Relevant Experiential and Applied Learning initiative provides career-building experiences through undergraduate research, study abroad, internships and service learning.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ybofqsfk.

Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 at 7 a.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program and the VCU Rice Rivers Center are hosting Pedal and Paddle, a Sept. 21 and 22 bike ride along the Capital Trail to an overnight stay at the Inger Rice Lodge at the Rice Center outside Charles City, a canoe trip on Kimages Creek and a return bike trip to Richmond. Registration ends Sept. 18.

For more information, contact Katie Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8826 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/rice-rivers-center/.

Monday, Sep. 24, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Equity and Access Services presents a review of VCU's Sexual Misconduct/Violence and Sex/Gender Discrimination Policy in Room 311, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The session is open to all, but space is limited to 20 attendees.

For more information, contact Tammi Slovinsky at tslovinsky@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1963.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Swimmers of all ages and levels are invited to participate in "Swim Across America," a benefit to raise money for VCU Massey Cancer Center, at Upper James River American Legion Post 354, 4800 Welby Turn, Midlothian. Swimmers are expected to raise a minimum amount of money based on age and participation in events.

For more information, contact Julie I Dillon at jdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 628-1917 or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/15754.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education hosts "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers" in Room B3189 of Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The one-day workshop is designed for managers, supervisors and leaders to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. Participants will learn a structured approach to coaching applicable to common workplace situations.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education/coaching-skills-for-leaders-and-managers/.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will hold the Bioinformatics 101 Seminar Series Seminars on Wednesdays from 11-11:50 a.m. Sept. 12-Oct. 31 in Lecture Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library, 509 N. 12th St. This series introduces genomic bioinformatics concepts and applications, including the technology behind genomic high-throughput data and high-throughput sequencing analyses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Olex at alolex@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2MoVFaA.

VCU's Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Division is seeking faculty, staff and students to volunteer to serve on the Student Conduct Board.

For more information, contact Karen Belanger at stuconduct@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

Safety and Risk Management ask all at VCU who purchase or use a resirator to first review the VCU Respiratory Protection Program (see the following URL) before purchase or use of a respirator. The use of respirators, including disposable dust masks, that are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health require compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations' Respiratory Protection Program - 29 CFR 1910.134. Respirator use of any type used by faculty, staff, researchers and students must be approved by Environmental Health and Safety - Safety and Risk Management.

For more information, contact Valerie Pegues at vspegues@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2953 or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/media/safety-amp-risk-management/assets/industrial-hygiene/VCU%20Respiratory%20Protection%20Program.pdf.

Researchers in VCU's Department of Health Behavior Policy want to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, health and mood. Participants in this research study must be between the ages of 18-35 and able to safely participate in physical activity but not currently in an exercise program. Participants will be compensated.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (301) 219-1847 or visit http://www.vcuanxietystudy.com.

VCU's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is seeking young adults ages 18-35 with high blood pressure to participate in a study examining the impact of hypertension on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. This study will be conducted at the 500 Academic Centre, 1020 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

The McGuire Hall stop will be closed due to street closures after 7 p.m. Sept. 10 and reopen at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 11. The McGuire stop will also be closed after 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and reopen at 5:30 a.m. Sept. 12. The I Lot shuttle will utilize the Sanger Hall stop during these times. Additionally, the I Lot shuttle will be rerouted to bypass the closure.

For more information, contact Daniel Pesaturo at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4482 or visit http://vcu.transloc.com.

VCU's New Student and Family Programs is accepting submissions for departments, organizations and clubs who would like to host an event during VCU's Nov. 2-4 Family Weekend. Register by Oct. 1.

For more information, contact Lynanne Yndestad at ljyndestad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1025 or visit https://goo.gl/forms/d96OD626wKuZWeOJ3.