1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is accepting applications for its KL2 Scholars Program, a mentored research career development program for junior faculty which provides protected research time and a research stipend for faculty who aspire to become independent, federally funded researchers. An information session will be held in the Center's first-floor conference room, 1200 E. Clay St. The session will also be broadcast via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/579129617.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education/kl2/index.html.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police will register computers and bicycles at the Compass. Free registrations are available for all students, faculty and staff and help police in the identification of stolen property.

For more information, contact Sgt. Patience Butters at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Christ Centered Fellowship will hold a welcoming event in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with food, fellowship and an introduction to CCF's vision for the upcoming school year. CCF's first Sunday worship of the semester will be at 1 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

For more information, contact Amanda Lee at leeas@vcu.edu or (804) 405-8808 or visit http://christcenteredrva.com.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at noon

The Community Health Education Center presents "Well-Being and You!" at 1200 E. Marshall St. Carrie Baines, VCU Recreational Sports Wellness Coordinator, will discuss making daily choices that energize body, mind and spirit. A light lunch will be provided. Registration is required. To register, call (804) 828-2432 or email askchec@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Dana L. Ladd at dlladd@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2429.

Friday, Sep. 7, 2018 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

VCU Equity and Access Services presents "Latest Developments in Title IX Compliance" with Stetson University law professor Peter Lake in Commonwealth Ballroom B of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is not required, but is encouraged.

For more information, contact Title IX, VCU Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1347 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRIRmdqZX_-2gSjvy6R7fwaGnxnSHK_Qo1UcwlJXqQHfoK1Q/viewform.

Friday, Sep. 7, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The VCU Faculty Club, open to all VCU faculty members, will hold an informal session to connect and network at the Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty-affairs/faculty-resources/facultyclub/.

Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the VCU Office of Faculty Affairs for the second annual VCU Academic Writing Retreat at the VCU Rice Rivers Center in Charles City County. The event, facilitated by Michelle Boyd, Ph.D., of InkWell Academic Writing Retreats, offers VCU faculty members the time to write and the opportunity to learn new strategies for writing projects. RSVP required.

For more information, contact VCU at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/2018-academic-writing-retreat.html.

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics is offering male/female only swims at the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center, 900 Turpin St. Swim times will be on alternating Friday evenings and are staffed by the same gender.

For more information, contact Jenna Bordeaux at bordeauxjk@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/special-swim-times/.

Researchers in the Department of Health Behavior Policy at VCU want to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, health and mood by assessing heart rate variability. Participants may show any intensity of anxiety from not present to severe. Those eligible to take part should be between the ages of 18-35 years and able to safely engage in physical activity but not currently taking part in an exercise program. Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit http://www.vcuanxietystudy.com.

STEM-H opportunities for Richmond youth at VCU places underprivileged students from area Title-I Priority high schools on a path to STEM-H (science, technology, engineering, math, and health science) careers through workshops and peer-to-peer mentorship. STEM-H students, those on a pre-professional health track or anyone passionate about working with and mentoring youth are requested to complete the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Devina Thapa at thapad2@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/rQI3iNmdzZqEeCNd2.

VCU's Graduate School is accepting applications to the 2018-2019 Graduate School Mentorship Program, which matches undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate student mentor applicants must be at least second-year and in good academic standing. Preference is given to undergraduate student mentee applicants going into their sophomore, junior or senior years and are expected to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Completed applications must be submitted by Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Amy Sarcinella at gsmp@vcu.edu or visit http://www.graduate.vcu.edu/development/mentorship.html.

VCU has signed a one-year agreement with the Greater Richmond Transit Company to provide free unlimited transportation access on the Pulse Bus Rapid Transit and regular fixed-route bus service for all VCU students and employees. Students and employees of VCU and VCU Health System, including Virginia Premier, must show a VCU-, VCU Health System- or Virginia Premier-issued ID card to the bus driver upon boarding.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/grtc.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is seeking submissions from community members who are interested in recording a brief, casual video discussion to showcase teaching excellence at VCU. The nomination form is at this URL: https://goo.gl/forms/iAjehyP2uq8mtIqD2

For more information, contact Caitlin Bergendahl at cbergendahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3492 or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/programs/profiles-in-teaching-excellence/.

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.

The fall group exercise schedule offered by VCU Recreational Sports begins Aug. 23. Classes, free to students and members, include total body conditioning, zumba, cardio dance and more.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 827-3441 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/group-exercise/.