1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosts the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society's magnetics seminar. The address, "Getting the Most out of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technology," will be delivered by Angel Peterchev, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, in Room E3229, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Ravi Hadimani at rhadimani@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3679 or visit https://biomag.lab.vcu.edu.

1 p.m.

The Science Hub presents "Understanding and Applying Metacognition in Your STEM Classroom." The session will be held in Room 2122, Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St. This interactive session will provide tangible takeaways for using the science of learning and metacognition - awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes - to help students approach learning with self-awareness and enthusiasm. The Science Hub is a STEM community building group supported by VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence and the Campus Learning Center.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services presents "The Power of Your Story," with motivational speaker, author, podcaster and TRIO SSS alum Richard Taylor Jr. His conversation will highlight the importance of everyone’s story and experience and how we play a part in making one another better. The event will be in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP to the following email address.

For more information, contact Amanda Wontz at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517.

8 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center and Activities Programming Board will host a free screening of the romantic comedy "What Men Want." The film will be shown in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The host groups will be tabling in the Commons lobby before the movie is shown. This event is Weeks of Welcome prize eligible.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold an online open house via Zoom for all the school's graduate programs, both online and in-person. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2k01kqP.

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

VCU Human Resources and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will host a discussion about what happens when someone experiences a stroke and what occurs on the way to and at the hospital. The session will be held at the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5765293.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students at VCU will host a summer experience panel for students of all pre-professional backgrounds. The session will be held in Room 1004A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Students will have the opportunity to share summer experiences and opportunities with other students in their desired field.

For more information, contact Davidyne Reeves at reevesda2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bMwe7WzTK3WH_8j_hvxVYydUSgeIiY7bvM0i2eEKO9Q/prefill.

Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Martin Safo, Ph.D., and Montserrat Samso, Ph.D., will host Thermo Fisher Scientific for an informational seminar, Cryo-EM. This seminar will be held in Room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Information about different Cryo-EM microscopes, their capabilities, costs and financing will be presented.

For more information, contact Sharon O. Earley at soearley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7575.

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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports and the Wellness Resource Center will host lawn games in Monroe Park. Music, giant jenga, slack lining, can jam, corn hole and more will be offered. This is a Weeks of Welcome prize eligible event.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6919 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 20, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

At the September Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates chapter meeting, MaryAnne Harmon and Carolyn Frey will discuss collaboration with clinical teams for research regulatory compliance. The meeting 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://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=70720.

Friday, Sep. 20, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities will host a talk by VCU iCubed Visiting Arts Fellow Paul Rucker. Lunch will be provided during the presentation, based on the artist's experience addressing issues which disproportionately affect urban communities. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alisa Brewer at alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2075 or visit https://forms.gle/S5jamS7JE4pPmot19.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI) will host an Open House each Friday during Weeks of Welcome. The events will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. through Sept. 27th at SCAI, second floor, 809 W. Broad St. The office is not accessible; call to make any necessary alternate arrangements. Space is limited. Those who attend will learn about the VCU Honor System, the Student Code of Conduct, volunteer opportunities and tips and resources to foster academic success at VCU.

For more information, contact Karen Belanger at stuconduct@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

Recreational Sports' Outdoor Adventure Program will host a trip to one of the most famous climbing areas in North America, the New River Gorge region. Participants will be taught equipment usage and basic climbing and belaying techniques in a trusting environment. This rock climbing and camping adventure is designed for climbers of all abilities. Register at the following URL by Sept. 24.

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/.

Sept. 16 is the election deadline for voluntary contributions to become effective in October for Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan participants. Voluntary contributions can be changed once per calendar quarter. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4 percent of their creditable salary and receive up to a 2.5 percent employer match.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://www.varetirement.org/hybrid.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host 'Wellness Week" Sept. 16-20. Events at various campus locations will touch on different aspects of wellness, including environmental, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical.

For more information, contact Keyuna Patterson at pattersonk7@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/.