11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will sponsor an open house via Zoom. Meet the center's staff of student writing consultants and start the journey to becoming a stronger, more efficient writer. The discussion will focus on the center's services and what to expect from a consultation, including Zoom sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL, hosted on the center's events page.

For more information, contact Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Student organization leaders and advisors are invited to a session to learn how to prepare organizations for success this fall and learn more about thriving in the time of COVID. Questions: studentorgs@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Donte Sharpe at dsharpe2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6504 or visit http://cglink.me/r743482.

Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual overview of the Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program. MCAP is a mentoring program that provides students the opportunity to build relationships with a student mentor and a faculty/staff mentor.

For more information, contact Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The first quarterly meeting of a group focusing on pediatric neurosciences research (from molecular to behavioral) will be held online. Share your work, learn what others are doing, find collaborators and expand your impact. Attendance counts toward membership in the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Child Health Research Institute and eligibility for grants. The institute is a new project from the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Register by joining the Zoom meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Henry Rozycki, M.D., at hrozycki@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/99180648454.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Recreational Sports Fitness and Wellness Program will hold a virtual interest meeting for VCU students who want to find out about becoming a group exercise instructor. The course will run Sept. 7-Nov. 13 and will also be held virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/become-an-instructor-or-personal-trainer/.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Experiencing the ups and downs of the market — and seeing retirement account assets react to those ups and downs — can be unsettling. Join VCU Human Resources and TIAA for a webinar to learn how to handle market turbulence. 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, Aug. 27, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute will host a VCU Leadership Development Program Virtual Open House on Zoom featuring an alumni panel. Learn about this leadership development opportunity and register at the following URL. Questions, gehli.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Elizabeth P. Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuceGhqjgtHNyBPae3pt2USE0wyDpDUlKq.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, VCUDine has added more choices, including touchless pay and two swipes per week at Chick-fil-A. Touchless payment methods include scanning your GET mobile app, tapping your VCUCard at the register, or using Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash will not be accepted. Additionally, swipe exchange can be used twice a week, Monday through Saturday, at Chick-fil-A.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

The VCU Health Hub reopened its doors to provide Richmond East End residents access to care coordination, health education and wellness education, and in-person and virtual activities needed to stay healthy. A community health worker is currently on-site and residents are being surveyed to better understand community health needs. The Health Hub is now open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Questions, email Natalie Pennywell, director, at nrpennywell@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Adam Caldwell at caldwellab@vcu.edu.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is currently offering a variety of learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. The offerings include computer skills for the workplace, customer service, event planning, paralegal studies, play therapy, podcasting, sales and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, PCAT and DAT. A FREE 3rd Wednesdays Community Series is also available.

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