6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pre-Nursing Rams at VCU will hold an informational meeting in Virginia Rooms C-D of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for students in pre-nursing or interested in a nursing career.

For more information, contact Marc Kenny at kennyma2@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.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Anointed to Dance of VCU, a praise dance and mime group, will have an informational meeting at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St. Officers of the group will meet at the Pizza Hut in the Commons to walk to the church.

For more information, contact Tia Fields at fieldstn@vcu.edu.

Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rams in Recovery presents a hands-on training session, “Revive! Reversing an Opioid Overdose with Naloxone,” in Room 1004A, VCU's ASPiRE, 835 W. Grace St. Naloxone has no potential for abuse and will be distributed at no cost to each attendee at the end of the program by the Virginia Department of Health.

For more information, contact Denise M. Carl at dcarl2@vcu.edu or (804) 347-2994.

Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

"The Future of LGBTQ Studies at VCU: Spotlight on Faculty Research," will be held in the Lecture Hall (Room 303), James Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Co-sponsors are the Office of the President, Division for Inclusive Excellence, LGBTQIA+ Hub Action Committee, College of Humanities and Sciences, VCU Libraries and Equality VCU.

For more information, contact Florence M. Johnson at inclusive@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu.

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.

Monday, Sep. 10, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, VCU's School of Nursing will hold a blood donation and bone marrow registration drive at 1100 E. Leigh St. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “Nursing125” to schedule an appointment to donate blood. Refreshments will be provided.

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

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.

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. The program provides protected research time and a research stipend for faculty who aspire to become independent, federally funded researchers.

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

Registration is open for "Investigation NOW," VCU Art Education's after-school program for middle and high school students interested in contemporary art. An upcoming session will explore "Alternate Realities" through printmaking, installation and video game design. Sessions are held on Fridays from 5-8 p.m.

For more information, contact Patrick Carter at carterpl@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/arteducation/community/investigation-now/.

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.

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/.

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 Recreational Sports offers swim lessons for adults of all fitness abilities. Classes taught by certified instructors will be held at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center and MCV Campus Aquatic Center. Fees are $40 for students, $50 for members and $90 for nonmembers.

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