11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU and the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates will host the SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional certification exam on Oct. 18. The exam application and supporting documents must be submitted to SOCRA no later than Sept. 6. The informational session will be held in Rooms 11-101/102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2942 or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2019/06/20/socra-certified-clinical-research-professional-ccrp-certification-exam/.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Get to know James Branch Cabell Library and its resources during the annual Library Fest, a key event of VCU's Weeks of Welcome. The annual open house and tabling event features food, handouts, giveaways and more. Register your laptop, tour the library, 901 Park Ave., meet key staff and enter to win prizes. The event is free and open to all VCU students.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/library-fest-2019.html.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies, Adobe Creative Cloud licenses may be purchased by VCU faculty, staff and students at a discounted rate. Details can be found at the following URL. Adobe representatives will be on campus Aug. 19 for demonstrations, games and prizes. Visit them on the Compass outside James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon and inside Cabell from 1-3 p.m.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at adobe.vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

Come to the Compass, 900 Park Ave., and learn about VCU faculty programs abroad, International Summer Institute and Semester Programs. Talk with faculty, returning students and Education Abroad staff. All majors are welcome.

For more information, contact Simone Biasuzzi at sabiasuzzi@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4561 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/446754339494136/.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at 5 p.m.

In a Welcome Week tradition, the freshman class and The Peppas spirit band will march from Convocation to a block party on Floyd Avenue. Join the VCU Office of Alumni Relations with spirit gear and banners to welcome the Class of 2023 and incoming transfer students. Alumni, faculty, staff and current students are encouraged to line Harrison Street to cheer students as they parade from the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/18240.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to an open house to celebrate the grand opening of VCU's Free Store. The open house will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 19-23. The Free Store, 201 N. Belvidere St., is an on-campus resource where VCU students, faculty and staff with a valid VCU ID can take new and used goods for free. Donations will be accepted. Starting the week of Aug. 26 the Free Store will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays.

For more information, contact Parker Long at longpj@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/freestore.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Internet is a big part of life, but using it can be risky. Get the tools needed to protect your personal information and learn what to avoid online. Join VCU Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union for tips and resources to protect yourself, your family and your devices. The class will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at Talent@VCU or the following URL. Have a colleague register and come with you and you will both receive a sweet prize.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.

The Black Awakening Choir at VCU will hold an open rehearsal for interested students. No auditions are required. The rehearsal will be held in the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. A second rehearsal will be held at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in Richmond Salons III and IV, University Student Commons.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Blake at blakegn@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries will host viewings of informational webinars about the VIVA Course Redesign Grants. These $1,000 to $30,000 grants give faculty the resources and time they need to redesign courses by swapping out textbooks and other expensive course materials for open, no cost, or library options. This session will provide a general introduction to the grants, the application process and a Q&A, with time for local discussion. The session will be held at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu 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.

VCU Recreational Sports will be undergoing staff training on Aug. 16. All facilities will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Facilities will be on their normal summer schedule outside of those hours.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

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) 628-2902 or visit http://www.movr.vcu.edu.