1 p.m.

Students of all years and all majors who are interested in the study of critical languages are invited to attend this virtual information session. The event, hosted by the National Scholarship Office, focuses on the Critical Language Scholarship, which funds an intensive summer language study abroad in one of 15 languages. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Design thinking is all about collaboration and problem solving. This virtual workshop, hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center, is an entry-level introduction to the design-thinking process. It will focus on empathy, ideation, innovation, problem-solving and an introduction to prototyping. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Cabler at cablerka@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/design-thinking.

10 a.m.

The National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, an award for sophomores and juniors planning to pursue a career in STEM-field research. Scholars receive up to $7,500 toward their educational expenses, as well as access to mentoring and an alumni network. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. The focus of the event is to demystify the college writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks, brainstorming and how to get started to avoid procrastinating. 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 1:15 p.m.

A'Jee Delaigle will unpack professionalism through the lens of women of color. This virtual session will include the politics of hairstyles, "diverse" hiring practices and much more. All participants must register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020 at noon

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.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020 from noon 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.

For more information, contact Anna Clark at alsclark@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/c73209172914573.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020 at 7 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will hold a meeting via Zoom to introduce the officers and get to know the members of the organization. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suzannah Boaz at uhcnatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88011036004?pwd=cWtoZGhZUmhRL1drczhrSXJZNzJWdz09.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2020 at 5 p.m.

Join the Graduate Student Association Executive Committee for a fika break to connect with other graduate students. Learn more about GSA and how to become involved. Fika (fee-ka) is the Swedish cultural practice of taking a mindful pause during the day to connect with others over coffee or tea. Bring your beverage and connect via Zoom for conversation and digital trivia about VCU and RVA. Register through RamsConnect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ann Kee at keesa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gsa/rsvp_boot?id=735960.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will hold its fall 2020 Virtual Writing Retreat. Katie Linder, Ph.D., of Kansas State University Global Campus, will speak. The day will be facilitated by Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D., associate professor, Foundations Of Education, VCU. Register at the following URL. A retreat will also be held Dec. 4.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/events/writingretreat/.

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. Register at the following URL.

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.