7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Dance will present "Dance on Camera" at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. The evening of dance-based films combines communication arts, film, choreography and a number of other art forms. It is curated by Kate Sicchio, Ph.D., VCU Assistant Professor of Dance and Media Technologies. General admission tickets are $8, $5 for students and seniors and free for VCU students with a valid ID.

For more information, contact Heidi Rechin at rechinhm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2020 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/gracestreet/event/vcuarts-dance-on-camera-film-screening/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries, the Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present “Crafting a Scientific Story to Fit your Audience.” The talk, in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., will kick off the 2019 How-to Talks by Postdocs Series with an exploration of storytelling in science.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622 or visit https://rampages.us/howtotalks.

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will be at the Compass to celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Food, games and the opportunity to register to vote will be available.

For more information, contact Hanan Kourtu at kourtuhm@vcu.edu or (703) 304-5538.

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents "LGBTQ+ Health: Information Resources for Patients and Providers." The event will be in Room G-112, Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. The event is geared for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and for health care providers caring for LGBTQ+ individuals. Register at the following URL to attend in person or online.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5771903.

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

Emily Sara will discuss the new work in her exhibition "Compression Socks" at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Sara, the 2019 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition recipient, currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art Foundation and Graphic Design departments. She draws on her own experiences with chronic illness for "Compression Socks," and addresses the challenges, issues and — ultimately — the culture of extended care within the U.S. health industry.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/programs/theanderson/.

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents the Nonprofit Careers Revealed panel discussion. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Professionals working in nonprofit roles will discuss their job experiences. This event is held in advance of the Oct. 9 Public and Social Services Career and Internship Fair.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/328913/share_preview.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU School of Medicine presents the annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program. The event will be held at Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. This program honors outstanding faculty in teaching, humanism in medicine, professional achievement of women in medicine, clinical excellence and leadership in graduate medical education. A luncheon reception will be held immediately after the program.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Peer Health Educators from VCU's Wellness Resource Center will discuss the health effects of tobacco, cigarettes and vaping. The presentation will be in the Health Hut on the Hibbs side of the Compass.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services will present Multiple Mini Interview Prep for health care. The event will be held in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Many graduate and professional health care schools are using the MMI format to interview applicants. Students will be able to practice and simulate an MMI with VCU career and academic advisors.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/308786/share_preview.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

How do African-American children develop their understanding of race identity and racism? Can this new reality influence the turn to crime? Come find out at the live taping of a new podcast hosted by the authors of "Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail," with David Coogan, Ph.D., VCU Department of English; Kelvin Belton; Terence Scruggs and Stan Craddock. This show, in Room 101, Anderson House, 913 W. Franklin St., will feature Shawn Jones, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact David Coogan at dcoogan@vcu.edu or (804) 562-5999 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/538612743611512/.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at noon

VCUHealth Palliative Care ECHO presents "All of Your Patients Are Delirious: What To Do About It," a live education session via Zoom (CME/CEU available). The Palliative Care team leads a lecture and case discussion with providers from around Virginia, discussing delirium in patients with serious illness. ECHO is a virtual network tackling the opioid crisis in the commonwealth. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Dulong-Rae at teri.dulongrae@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-0617 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=FHFXL49LKK.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at 4 p.m.

The Translational Research Initiative for Pain and Neuropathy at VCU (TRIPN) will hold its monthly research meeting. The session will be in Rooms 12-101 and 102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Research presentations will include "Methadone: Implications of Pharmacology for Its Use in Pain Treatment" by S. Stevens Negus, Ph.D., and "Clinical Case Study: Methadone and Neuropathic Pain" by Egidio Del Fabbro, M.D. Email tdulongrae@vcu.edu to be added to the mailing list.

For more information, contact Teri Dulong-Rae at teri.dulongrae@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-0617 or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/research/tripn.

Friday, Sep. 27, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Confidential Advocates with the Sexual, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking and Harassment Services through University Counseling will host an in-depth multidisciplinary case study. The intimate partner violence case will be presented by a retired Henrico County detective who worked the case in its entirety and the survivor. The case study will include sensitive information. The presentation will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Free food will be available. RSVP for at the following URL.

For more information, contact Confidential Advocates at UCS at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://tinyurl.com/IPVCaseStudy.

Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 at 6 p.m.

VCU's National Honor Society Chapter will host its first general body meeting of the semester in Room 1030C, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Scholarships, internships and advancements will be discussed, along with social events and opportunities to volunteer.

For more information, contact Elyjah Foster at fostereo@mymail.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Ayn Welleford, Ph.D., chair of VCU's Gerontology Program, will share ways of developing and maintaining functional ability during aging. The session will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL (keyword "healthy").

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17340.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Minority Association of Pre-Health Students at VCU seeks to provide opportunities for undergraduate students working toward careers in health care. MAPS will host a social event for students to mix and mingle with their peers and find support systems with students who share similar interests. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Davidyne Reeves at reevesda2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Queen in You at VCU will present an evening of education on professional behavior, including etiquette in different environments. The session will be in Room 1030C, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. A networking session will also be offered. Business attire is required. Follow vcu_queeninyou on social or contact holmesja4@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Akua Edusei at eduseiab@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Academic Technologies, VCU Libraries and ALT Lab/Online@VCU will offer a Teaching with Technology Showcase. The event will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. VCU experts will have tables set up to present tools, strategies and services to enhance teaching with technology.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/event/teaching_with_tech_mpc_19/.

Leave carryover and payout maximums go into effect in January 2020 for university and academic professionals. Leave balances exceeding the maximum will be forfeited starting Jan. 9. The maximum leave payout will be applied to employees separating from the university starting Jan. 10. Review your leave balance in VCU eServices and work with your manager to use your leave. Managers are encouraged to be as flexible as possible with employee leave requests.

For more information, contact VCU HR at leave@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/leave/university-and-academic-professionals/.

VCU Recreational Sports will hold group exercise classes for faculty and staff only. The classes will be held three days a week at the Marshall Street Studio, VCU Basketball Development Center, 1300 W. Marshall St. Classes will include power yoga, barre, zumba and vinyasa yoga. Registration opens for all classes 24 hours in advance.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit https://bit.ly/2HvKFUC.

VCU's Transforming Accessibility Initiative seeks nominations for the 2019 Champions of Accessibility Awards. The awards honor contributions to VCU's pursuits to provide access for all. Innovative projects and/or individual efforts are recognized that go beyond established requirements to enhance accessibility, independence and inclusion for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. Nominations may be made by Oct. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kristian Carden at kcarden@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2253 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel8SkUsIkt6-DAyBFTOU_BE71D9zG4yPeJuT0SExsGHafAYg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

The VCU Mail Services quarterly newsletter is now available digitally at the following URL. Click to view information about discarding old mail meter cards, how to save money on mailings and more. The newsletter will no longer be distributed via printed mail; visit bsv.vcu.edu/mailservices/newsletter for new issues going forward and to learn about the range of on-campus printing and mailing offered by VCU Mail Services.

For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3868 or visit http://bit.ly/VCUMailNewsletterQ1FY20.

VCU Libraries reminds faculty that Sept. 30 is the deadline to apply for $1,000-$3,000 grants in support of open and affordable course materials. These grants from the Virtual Library of Virginia are designed to empower Virginia faculty with the resources and time they need to redesign courses by swapping textbooks and other expensive course materials for open, no cost, or library options. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2019/faculty-apply-by-sept-30-for-state-grants-to-switch-to-open-or-no-cost-course-materials.html.

University faculty and staff who work 20 or more hours per week, as well as VRS and ORP retirees under age 75, are eligible to apply through Oct. 11 for Genworth long-term care insurance for coverage effective Dec. 1. Coverage for eligible family members is also available. Register for on-campus information sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/long-term-care-insurance/.

Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old and interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. What? New, innovative and fun virtual reality games are designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves 24 one-hour appointments scheduled over a 57-week period. Who? The VIGOR Study team consists of professionals in the field who have been selectively chosen and extensively trained. Interested? Contact the team at the following URL. You may be compensated for your time.

For more information, contact Tiffany Amos at mcl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4766 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.