12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Global Education Office hosts the monthly Global Café. Get to know students from around the world and learn about VCU's rich cultural diversity. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served. All are welcome at the event, in the kitchen at West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalcafe/.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A short film by musician Solange Knowles will have its big-screen Virginia premiere. The film, inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Knowles' hometown of Houston, will be presented at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The screening will be followed by a Style & Spirits Black, White & Shine-themed afterparty with DJ Nobe. Also, grab some ICA swag and get creative at the Studio Two Three To-Go Art Truck. Free refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1088 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/first-friday0906/.

Saturday, Sep. 7, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saved by the Belles, an all-female a cappella group, is seeking singers for all voice parts and a beatboxer. Participants should prepare a verse and chorus. Auditions, in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will also be held at the same times on Sept. 8.

For more information, contact Emma Farmer at farmereb@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Sep. 7, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon

Shannon Duvall will discuss effective networking at an organizational meeting of Beta Alpha Psi. The session will be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Each month the organization invites speakers from the Richmond area to discuss current trends and best practices in accounting.

For more information, contact Caroline Clary at clarycr2@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Sep. 8, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Auctus: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship will hold a working meeting. The session will be held in Virginia Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Participants will learn how to evaluate, critique and correct undergraduate research to be published in the Journal. Bring a laptop to begin the process of reviewing submissions for acceptance.

For more information, contact Caroline Clary at clarycr2@vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 9, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Collaboration Services presents Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud. Keep all your work in one secure place with online file storage in Google Drive. Learn how to share with others and access on any computer, smartphone or tablet. The class will be held in Room B1-020 Computer Classroom, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17272.

Monday, Sep. 9, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center invites faculty, staff, students, patients and families to attend a Discovery Dialogues presentation, "Using DNA/RNA as Drugs: From Discovery to Development." The session will be led by Guizhi (Julian) Zhu, Ph.D., Clinical Research KL2 Scholar at the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The lecture will be held in the Learning Center, VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=70716.

Monday, Sep. 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Black Women in STEM will hold its first general body meeting of the semester. The session will be in Room 1004A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Meet members of the group and learn about belonging to a collaborative community of women who aspire to be in scientific fields.

For more information, contact Crissy Brown at Browncj9@vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 9, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The goal of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students at VCU is to to provide resources, opportunities and connections to students who are underrepresented in the health care field. The group will hold its first general body meeting in Room 1112, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Angela Simpson at Simpsona3@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host "Drug Jeopardy" on the Hibbs side of the Compass. Learn about common substances and how to reduce their risks.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Occupation Students of America at VCU is open to all pre-health students, offering research, career and community service opportunities. The group will have an event at Kokonut Grill, 1201 W. Main St., to raise funds for a national competition. Show the Kokonut Grill flyer (@hosaatvcu on Instagram) for credit.

For more information, contact Natali Gonzalez at gonzalezna2@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Association of Black Social Worker Members will hold its first general body meeting. The session will be held in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Upcoming activities, including new service plans, will be discussed.

For more information, contact Trista Monroe at monroets2@vcu.edu or (804) 252-2774.

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

At the first general body meeting of HOSA, Herb Hill, director of Undergraduate Research at VCU, will discuss research opportunities. The meeting will be held in Room 1030 G/H (Globe), West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Applications for the group's e-board are being accepted at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14.

For more information, contact Natali Gonzalez at gonzalezna2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/QKvHYXQ6vozzNVAd7.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Virginia Leadership Academy is a one-day conference hosted by University Student Commons and Activities for Weeks of Welcome. This year, the focus is on self-awareness, social justice and leadership development. Student leaders are encouraged to attend the event to be held in the Virginia Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Special workshops are designed to empower students to make waves in their communities. The event will feature skill building, raffle prizes, food and giveaways.

For more information, contact VLA Planning Team at vla@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1244 or visit http://vla.vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Growing Within Your Job." On average, people will hold around 10 different jobs in their lifetime, but the majority of employees consider themselves "not engaged" with their work. In this session, discover how to strike a balance between a structured job role and maximizing skills and passions to stay engaged in a position and career. The session will be held in Room B3189, Center for Corporate Education, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1595 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education.

Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. The session will be held in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu (keyword "Safe Zone").

For more information, contact Camille Rudney, LCSW at safezone@vcu.edu or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/safe-zone/.

VCU's Recreational Sports' Outdoor Adventure Program will sponsor a backpacking trip to Mount Rogers. During the weekend trip, participants will experience scenic views, explore Grayson Highlands State Park and perhaps see wild ponies. The trip is geared to first-time backpackers or seasoned adventurers looking to pick up new skills.

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

On Sept. 20, VCU Parking and Transportation will host a limited number of parking spaces for university departments to participate in Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day is an international event in which parking spaces are transformed into miniature parks for the day. This event is designed to promote sustainability and green space within communities. If your department is interested in participating, email the following address no later than Sept. 13.

For more information, contact Kendra Norrell at norrellkh@vcu.edu.

Take the Fight at VCU is a chapter of a nonprofit organization which supports patients with cancer as well as the medical staff. The group seeks to facilitate the exchange of medical information and increase the patient’s ability to follow their treatment plan. Volunteers take leading roles in community outreach, fundraising and campus engagement. Students from all majors are welcome.

For more information, contact Zuhayr Shaikh at shaikhz2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://takethefight.formstack.com/forms/takethefight.