12 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a virtual program offering students, staff, faculty and community members a space to process their returns to campus, current protests and feelings about the pandemic. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Transfer Center will welcome transfer students to campus with addresses by VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs Charles Klink, Ph.D. A transfer student panel will be available to answer questions. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Angela Aslanska at adaslanska@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/c73209172914573.

12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Student organization leaders and advisors are invited to a session to learn the basics of RamsConnect to ensure your organization is running smoothly. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Donte Sharpe at dsharpe2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/theundergroundthehub/rsvp_boot?id=743510.

5:30 p.m.

Through a career in sound art, electronic music and soundtrack composition, Stephen Vitiello has created works in which sound is a primary medium. In this lecture, presented by VCUArts, Vitiello discusses the interdisciplinary power and potential of audio and visual art, especially at VCUarts. Admission is free and open to the public. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JHyZ3kblSm6MPjuL2PDtTg.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at noon

VCU will conduct a full test of its emergency communications and alerting systems, including sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, desktop alerts, LiveSafe, VCU Mobile, social media and VCU website information — all part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the community. VCU Police will send out a text message to let the community know that all testing has concluded.

For more information, contact VCU Emergency Management Staff at vcualert@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual program intended to give the feel of a barbershop environment. Men of color are welcome to attend and connect. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Monquell Middleton at mamiddleton@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Do you have a pressing question? Do you want to know about your health and wellness? Check out Ask a Health Educator. Health Educators from The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center will be available to answer individual questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Keyuna Patterson at pattersonk7@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92520768553.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 7 p.m.

When Robb Crocker discovered booze as a 12-year-old, all his problems went away. He went on a bender from life. Then he decided he wanted to live. Join Crocker, a VCU alumnus from the Robertson School and a Ph.D student in MATX; Dave Coogan, Ph.D., VCU Department of English; and VCU students to discuss the ways writing changed their recovery journeys. The event is hosted by Rams in Recovery and Writing Our Way Out — The Podcast. Crocker's story, told in episode six, is available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Libsyn.

For more information, contact David Coogan at dcoogan@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/321160035754455.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 7 p.m.

The Pre-Law Society of VCU will host a virtual open house to discuss goals for the semester and share resources and study material. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matt Tessema at Tessemame@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/click?linkid=926f01a0-64b8-4d9b-8a54-17eee9b5ba9d.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Assistant Director for Strategic Partnerships and Outreach Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Rocky Carmine will discuss "VCU Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct" at a remote seminar presented by VCU's Chemical and Life Science Engineering. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Desiney Lowery at dlowery3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7789 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95707151292.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Student organization leaders and advisors are invited to a session to learn how to take RamsConnect skills to the next level and create a new level of engagement with your organization and the VCU community.

For more information, contact Donté Sharpe at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/r743522.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Media, Art and Text doctoral students will share their interdisciplinary research with the larger VCU community at the MATX Showcase. The event will feature five-minute presentations of current research being conducted by doctoral students and candidates in MATX. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Megan Ratliff at ratliffm2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gCNEYMNfSAeHQc6sHHhfFQ.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports for a class incorporating core strengthening exercises and breathing techniques for a stronger and better-functioning body. All levels are welcome. Register in Talent.

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

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

Rams in Recovery invites faculty, staff and students to a training session designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N. Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://goo.gl/2hY6KC.

Monday, Sep. 28, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education will present the Project Manager Professional Exam Prep program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to fulfill the remaining 14 education hours for the PMP or refresh before taking the PMP exam. This class will be held Sept. 28-29. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

VCU Human Resources is sponsoring a Kindness Kickoff Challenge. The challenge runs for the month of September and offers 30 ways to show kindness. Complete 21 out of 30 to be entered in a drawing to receive prizes. Register at the following URL.

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

The Simple Sunflower is a VCU community service organization seeking volunteers from all walks of life. During periodic weekend events, participants create bouquets for patients at the VCU hospital with fresh flowers from local weddings. No long-term commitment or prior experience necessary. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eleanor Love at lovee@vcu.edu or visit http://www.thesimplesunflower.com.

Alumni, families and friends are invited to join alumni authors on VCU Alumni’s social media Sept. 1-6 as they read their books to promote National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.

For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at leleavy@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/vcualumni.

Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, this group will focus on making a plan, preparing materials and narratives and navigating the promotion process from associate professor to full professor. This community will be a place to share best practices, receive feedback, share insights and take concrete steps toward promotion. The group will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpSQVWNuKyF-I032LwICI6XYaCu9BV4fS_8q1HxItUbHpFgA/viewform.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a group whose aim is to make the promotion process a little easier. The group will focus on how term faculty navigate the promotion process from associate professor to full professor, sharing best practices and insights, receiving feedback and taking concrete steps toward promotion. The group will meet from 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpSQVWNuKyF-I032LwICI6XYaCu9BV4fS_8q1HxItUbHpFgA/viewform.

A growing COVID-19 registry is now accessible to all VCU researchers. Any VCU investigator working in basic science, clinical and translational research may request access to registry samples, data or both. Download the request form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Somaya Albhaisi at Somaya.Albhaisi@vcuhealth.org or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2020/08/31/covid-19-registry/.