10 a.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be closed Aug. 10—Sept. 11 for the installation of Commonwealth, and will open Sept. 12.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or (884) 668-9006.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 1 p.m.

The Campus Learning Center will host a session focusing on how to read a syllabus, understand Blackboard, what to expect with grades and additional suggestions. 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/tJ0kd--sqTwuHtBHFCeoI5UgrIzgbWWqBUGd.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will hold its first interest meeting via Zoom at the following URL. Learn about building stronger relationships with students, faculty and administrators as a department representative. Participants must attend an interest meeting to receive an application.

For more information, contact Ashley Nguyen at Nguyenad5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98148128684.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 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/.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Perhaps it's been a few semesters since your last math class. Join the Campus Learning Center and Math Department for some tips and tricks for math success in your first VCU math class. 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/tJcvdO-pqjMtHNGb8Rg3nnPYPiqVNq00hM7Q.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the monthly One VCU Clinical Research Teams Meeting via Zoom.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu.

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 at 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services will host a workshop dedicated to helping in preparation for virtual career fairs. The event will explore the procedure of virtual fairs at VCU and best practices students can use to make their best possible impression on the employers.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/520551.

Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Does your middle-school son or daughter stay home alone? Do they know how to be safe when watching younger siblings? The Safe Sitter Babysitting Course, offered by VCU Health, is designed to prepare students in grades six through eight to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. A three-day virtual class will be held on Aug. 17, and also Aug. 18 and 19 at 10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 and includes a student handbook. Register by emailing karen.hill@vcuhealth.org.

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

Beginning Aug. 10, users will see Google Chat replacing Google Hangouts in their web browsers. Users will be prompted to install Google Chat on their smartphones if they currently use Google Hangouts. Chat offers 1:1 direct messaging, group messaging and supports virtual rooms for team collaboration. Teams can share files from Drive and join online meetings with Meet.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/about-us/news-archive/google-chat-replacing-google-hangouts.html.

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.

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.