10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Come learn about the activities of the CHS Leadership Council. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meher Kohli, vice president of CHS Leadership Council, at mkohli2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/theleadershipcouncil/home/.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at 7 a.m.

Cleaning out your closet? Support women in STEM by donating your gently used business attire to the Society of Women Engineers at VCU.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at swevcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at noon

Find out what the VCU Campus Learning Center has to offer and ask questions about learning support and time management at an online session. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqf-mvrjgqGNNPZtvTI8yc06AvcrP77wpn.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a training session for research teams via Zoom. Neal Alen, Protocol Builder, will discuss the Protocol Builder and CITI Program Research Study Design applications and how they can be used to develop clear and compliant research protocols. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Virtual Volunteer at VCU has developed a number of virtual volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the Richmond community from the comfort of your room, RSVP to this URL: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/rsvp_boot?id=735430. Email updates and membership: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/club_signup. Questions: Akhila Kunuthuru, kunuthurua@mymail.vcu.edu; Jennifer Duong, duongjn@mymail.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Sneha Gade at gadesr2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/virtualvolunteeratvcu/home/.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Forms for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, take part in this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at 2 p.m.

If you can dream up an ideal schedule for fall, the Campus Learning Center can help you reach your dean's list goals. Bring your class schedule and some colored markers and register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtduyhqj0qHtQo5lP824tLcaWYKSnfaise.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Join the Campus Learning Center and VCU faculty members to break down the myths surrounding office hours, student hours, how to send an email and how (and when) to ask questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwufuGgrj0tHdHB80krh2RXpxtilh_QbVF6.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The nickname “Boomer Remover” for the COVID-19 pandemic highlights age discrimination in meme form. The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents this session as part of the Third Wednesdays FREE Community Series. VCU Chair and Associate Professor of Gerontology at VCU Tracey Gendron, MS, Ph.D., will explore how to foster a culture of inclusion that inhibits an “us versus them” mentality. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and because of the national coin shortage, all dining locations will be cashless. Acceptable forms of payment include swipes (as applicable), Dining Dollars, RamBucks, credit, debit and VCU cards.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available for VCU students to purchase at a reduced cost. Get the entire suite of Adobe Apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, InDesign, Acrobat) for $60 per year, $30 for six months or $15 for three months. Develop your digital literacy skills and stand out from your peers when entering the job market. To purchase a license or learn more, view the “Student Licenses and Purchasing” information on the following URL.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu.

Do you enjoy making music with friends in a supportive and friendly setting? Join the University Band and Pep Band. The two bands have over 180 members, representing all types of major fields of study including medical, education, engineering and more. Registration is open for University Band APPM 357 and students may add this course to their schedules now. The Pep Band is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://www.tinyurl.com/thepeppas.

Join VCU's Medical Journal Club and attend weekly meetings to learn about new advancements in medicine, discuss current events and their relevance in health care, meet like-minded and motivated students and learn about the opportunities available to pre-health students.

For more information, contact Samiya Majid at medicaljournalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit http://bit.ly/medicaljournalclubvcu.

The VCU Department of Surgery is inviting all volunteers willing to donate a blood sample. This is a one-time blood draw. The project involves individuals ages 18-50 years, on no medications and not currently pregnant or ill. Compensation is available. Scheduling is flexible.

For more information, contact Loren Liebrecht, M.D., at loren.liebrecht@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3753 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=A3LNR7LE3L.