11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Meet VCU's Career Services team and cool off with Soul Ice, a sweet treat. The session will be at Career Services, first floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn what Career Services can do for you. Only 200 servings of Soul Ice will be available. Stop by early, because registering in advance does not guarantee a serving.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/331039/share_preview.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Each Thursday this semester, The Pace Center will serve lunch for $1 for all members of the VCU community. The meal, cooked by VCU students from their favorite family recipes, will be be served from noon to 1 p.m. The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will be open until 3 p.m. This week's chefs, Duke Arthur and Koffi Togbe, will offer West African fusion with a vegetarian option. Register at the following URL. A valid VCU ID must be presented. Volunteer opportunities are available.

For more information, contact Katie B. Gooch at kbgooch@vcu.edu or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will host the RVA Scavenger Hunt. The event will begin in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring a group of friends and explore the VCU campus and Richmond area. Prizes will be available.

For more information, contact Jakia Hamilton at hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Nerf Club will hold an interest meeting in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about the various game modes/nerf battles the group will host and available executive board offices. Free food and drinks will be available.

For more information, contact Allen Shieh at shieha@vcu.edu or (443) 301-7064.

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

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management's You First and the student organization You First at VCU present First Tuesdays With You First. Connect with other first-generation college students and celebrate the beginning of the semester at the event, in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Upcoming plans will be discussed and pizza will be served.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Catholic Graduate Student Organization will host an opening luncheon. The presentation, "Keep the Faith! Graduate School Survival 101," will be held in Room 7-102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Mario Dance, DVM, a clinical veterinarian on campus and faculty advisor for the group, will discuss surviving grad school as a person of faith. Pizza and drinks will be provided. RSVP at the following email address.

For more information, contact Mario Dance at medance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9838.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Professor Arie Dubnov, the Max Ticktin Chair of Israel Studies at George Washington University, will unravel the complexities of the upcoming Israeli elections. The discussion, hosted by VCU's School of World Studies, will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Light vegetarian refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Melina Bezirdjian at bezirdjianmc@vcu.edu or visit https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/news/dubnov-to-speak-on-upcoming-israeli-elections-.html.

Friday, Sep. 6, 2019 from 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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2019 from noon to 2 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 1075, College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St. 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-technology-showcase/.

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association will host the Graduate Student Association Picnic. Enjoy free food from the grill, games and meet GSA Executive Board representatives. The picnic will be held in Monroe Park, 914 Park Ave. A second picnic will be held at the same times on Sept. 13 at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.

For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at gsa@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/life/graduate-student-association/.

On Sept. 2, Labor Day, RamRide shuttle service will not be in operation. All Coliseum Deck, A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot employee subscribers will be permitted to park in the N Deck or Eighth Street Deck during this time. RamRide will resume normal service on Sept. 3.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program's teambuilding and leadership program is dedicated to further developing VCU groups and teams. From an hour of meet-and-greet to a full day on the challenge course, OAP offers custom programs. In August OAP will have served more than 1,200 students, faculty/staff and community partners. September and October programs are now being booked.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8473 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/teambuilding-and-challenge-course/.

VCU's Global Education Office is seeking friendship families for the 2019-2020 academic year. Friendship families will be matched with international students or scholars and are encouraged to meet at least once per month.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.