Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU School of Medicine holds its annual new faculty orientation on the sixth floor of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/facultyaffairs/newfaculty/.

Wednesday, Sep. 5, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Charles and Mary Beard Professor of History, Rutgers University, will discuss her book, "Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge," as part of VCU's Humanities Research Center's fall speaker series, at VCU's Institute of Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. Admission is free by ticket available at https://icavcu.org/lectures/lecture-dunbar/.

For more information, contact Michael Means at meansmm2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4729 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/.

Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Department of Internal Medicine presents the Seventh Annual Practical Frontiers in Primary Care conference at Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie Bobb at leslie.bobb@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5453 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/pfpc.

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, author and Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward will discuss "Truth, Freedom of Expression, Democracy and the Age of the American Presidency" at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., as part of the fall speaker series presented by VCU's Humanities Research Center, Office of the President and the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Michael Means at meansmm2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4729 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/.

The Undergraduate Advisory Committee at James Branch Cabell Library is accepting applications from undergraduates for the 2017-18 term. The committee promotes the value of the library on campus and advises VCU Libraries' leadership in the areas of service design, programs and student priorities. Members receive an honorarium for their service. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/cluac.

Due to the renovation of the loading dock area of East Hall for the construction of the Engineering Research Building, the sidewalk on the east side of Belvidere Street between Cary and Main streets will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Aug. 27 through mid-October. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the north side of Belvidere.

For more information, contact Margaret Kelland at mkelland@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7269.

VCU Recreational Sports is offering a free trial week, Aug. 27-30, for those interested in small group training programs.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at fitness@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3441 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/.

Thirty-minute tours of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., are available through Sept. 28. Learn how to locate materials, available services, where to ask for research help and tips for the academic year. Information will also be available about the Makerspace, advanced technologies, Comic Arts Collection and study areas. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/library-classes.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is offering a cycling trip Aug. 31-Sept. 1 from Harper's Ferry, W.Va., to Washington, D.C., and a camping/canoe trip along the Shenandoah River Sept. 1-3.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at kmschmidt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1274 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

Equality VCU is accepting nominations through Sept. 14 for the Burnside Watstein LGBTQIA+ Awards, given annually to one or more individuals who enrich the VCU community and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff and students. Nominees can be from the VCU or Richmond communities.

For more information, contact Brie Dubinsky at dubinskyb@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/diversity-awards/lgbt-burnside-watstein-award/.

VCU juniors and seniors may browse and purchase official VCU class rings at the Balfour table in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 28-30.

For more information, contact Sarah Murphy at sdmurphy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2894 or visit https://www.balfour.com/vcu.

The Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1349 or visit http://rar.vcu.edu.

FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records, request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected, provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1349 or visit http://rar.vcu.edu/registration/familyed.html.

VCU Recreational Sports Personal Training is offering 15 percent off list price of three-, six- or 12-session packages to those who have already bought one package of the same session size. Current clients receive 15 percent off list price of three-, six- or 12-session package as well. Both discounts run through Aug. 31.

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

Code of Virginia § 23.1-405(C) (known commonly as HB1) prohibits a university from disclosing a student’s email address, physical address or telephone number under the exception in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for directory information or the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (§ 2.2-3700) unless the student has approved the disclosure in writing. However, FERPA permits disclosure of student information without consent among school officials with a legitimate educational interest. Details on FERPA are at https://rar.vcu.edu/records/family-educational-rights-and-privacy-act/. Details about HB1 and its impact on VCU, as well as newly revised “Quick Tips for Fall 2018” are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/hb1.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is soliciting faculty, staff, pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral associates for speaking proposals in its "Because of You" seminar series. The series demonstrates to VCU’s research administration staff how their work impacts research across the institution.

For more information, contact Susan Robb at sarobb@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/events/because_of_you.htm.

VCUDine invites students, faculty and staff to visit any of the three on-campus Starbucks locations – Cabell Library, Cary and Belvidere or Larrick – to receive $2 off blended cold brew through Aug. 31. Also, get a free grande coffee with any purchase through Sept. 2. Available at any on-campus Starbucks with valid VCU I.D.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com .