4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ASPiRE, a living-learning program that is part of VCU's Division of Community Engagement, will host an open house at West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Staff and current participating students will be available.

For more information, contact Jenny R. Callear at aspire@vcu.edu or visit https://aspire.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at 5 p.m.

The Commonwealth Society, VCUarts' educational organization for adult learners, has opened registration for its fall semester. The Commonwealth Society connects community learners to the resources of VCU and the Richmond arts scene through classes and programming.

For more information, contact Angela Allen at amdallen@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7301 or visit http://arts.vcu.edu/csociety/membership.

Friday, Sep. 7, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office invites the members of the university community to the monthly Global Café in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. This student-centered program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalcafe/.

Wednesday, Sep. 5, 2018 from noon to 4 p.m.

New E.R.A., a Christian student organization, will hold a cookout, with music, in the Commons. Also on Sept. 5, the group will hold its first Bible study session at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Priscilla Nartey at narteyp@vcu.edu or (703) 623-6748.

Friday, Sep. 7, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training presents Sarah Golding, Director of Undergraduate Research for Biology, who will discuss best practices on acquiring undergraduate research experience, at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. All students are welcome.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ybqgl33r.

On Sept. 3 (Labor Day), RamRide will not be in operation. This includes shuttle service to the remote facilities as well as the Campus Connector. Due to this closure, all W Deck, K Deck, Coliseum Deck, A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot employee subscribers may park in the N Deck or Eighth Street Deck. RamRide will resume its normal schedule on Sept. 4. As a reminder, all VCU students and employees have access to GRTC bus routes at no cost.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4482 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

Registration is open for VCU Recreational Sports Fitness Small Group Training Programs beginning in September and October. Among the programs are Bootcamp, Women's Bootcamp and Women on Weights.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dales3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3441 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/small-group-training/.

The Friendship Family and Cultural Exchange Program for international students, sponsored by the VCU's Global Education Office, is seeking volunteers interested in becoming a friendship family for a VCU international student or scholar for the 2018-2019 academic year.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/FFACE/.

VCU Recreational Sports will hold family swim and family hours during the fall semester from 5-7:30 p.m. weekdays at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center. Family hours will be on Saturdays and Sundays at all facilities. Family swim hours are available only for members or guests.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 691-0132 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.