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.

1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Red Cross will hold a Red Cross blood drive at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Appointments can be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact Red Cross at VCU at redcrossatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=pacecenter.

12:30 p.m.

The Honors College is hosting virtual interest sessions throughout the fall semester for current VCU students to apply. Attendance at an interest session is required to be considered for admission. A session will also be held at 4 p.m. Sept. 4. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUHonorsInterest.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP will host a course on how lessons from past crises (such as 9/11) can help in preparation for the post COVID-19 world. 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/.

Tuesday, Sep. 8, 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 meeting via Zoom of the One VCU Clinical Research Teams. Recruitment Specialist Katie Schifano, MS, will give a presentation on online recruitment through the Wright Center. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceCvrzouHNdI97ycNOAjbG2ksldvWPWr.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The workplace has become increasingly diverse, and the journey is made easier when you can see yourself reflected in the faces of people who have gone before you. Join VCU Career Services to connect with and hear from a panel of diverse professionals in the "Working While Black" panel. The panel will offer a critical examination of how being Black/African American impacts the workplace experience across many different industries. Students, faculty and staff are invited. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-mgqTssE9RepaZHOTmg6o9g4NIDk4cD.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will host the group's first general body meeting of the semester via Zoom. A representative of Kaplan, Inc. will speak. Kaplan offers test prep, license and certification exam prep, degree programs, English learning and pathway programs. The speaker will outline a Kaplan program which includes the chance to receive a scholarship valued at $2,499 if the club reaches 300 sign-ups for the campaign by Nov. 13. See the rules at kaptest.com/free-events/vcuhosa. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94822000356.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Richmond-based writer and retired law professor Larry I. Palmer will discuss his new book, "Scholarship Boy: Meditations on Family and Race," with VCU alumnus, novelist and Emmy Award–winning television director Jeffrey Blount. This event is sponsored by VCU Libraries. Register at go.vcu.edu/scholarshipboy.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/scholarship-boy.html.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 at 10 a.m.

The Center for Community Engagement and Impact sponsors a 9/11 Day of Service event at the VCU Health Hub at 25th Street. Socially distanced volunteers will rip and cut fabric/elastic and prepare kits for those in the community who sew. Shifts are from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Employees may use service leave to participate. Sign up at https://www.handsonrva.org/opportunity/a0C1J00000K6Ov8UAF.

For more information, contact Tito Luna at taluna@vcu.edu or visit http://community.vcu.edu/outreach/employee-service.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research offers consulting hours with experts on hand to answer clinical and translational research questions. Topics include the Institutional Review Board, research navigation, informatics, library, grants and contracts, community engagement and recruitment. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=73989.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on the platform Perusall. Participants will be introduced to the platform, consider why it might be a valuable tool for a flipped or online class and get a glimpse of the analytics provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience the platform from the student perspective. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SjNsnRnpPbuuD2o36.

VCU has installed tents with more than 100 seats and dedicated some classroom space in Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., for students, faculty and staff to use for eating and studying. Individuals should clean up after themselves, disinfect shared surfaces before and after use and not move the furniture that has been positioned to maintain physical distancing. Locations and hours of operation are posted on the Students and Faculty/staff pages at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Case at together@vcu.edu or visit https://together.vcu.edu/.

Faculty, staff and students at VCU are invited to participate as volunteer readers in the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award, coordinated by VCU's English Department and the James Branch Cabell Library, honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. The Cabell Committee is now receiving entries for the 2021 award and readers are needed to begin reviewing submissions. Details, email cabellfn@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Michelle Goshen at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

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.

Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for faculty and staff are available for $190 per year. These licenses are assigned to an individual and may be used on multiple computers (maximum of two at the same time). Other discounted pricing options are available for Acrobat Pro DC and departmental licenses. Refer to the “Faculty and Staff" portion of the following URL. Faculty and staff currently paying $360 for a Creative Cloud license can contact the IT Support Center to cancel without incurring a fee.

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

Due to new federal regulations related to international travel, VCU's Export Compliance Program is updating its RAMS ECO system. Once travel resumes, RAMS ECO will automatically request more information from travelers on the data and technology they plan to carry with them on official VCU business abroad. Respond to these prompts thoroughly when you receive them, and reach out directly to the Export Compliance Program at exportctrl@vcu.edu with questions.

For more information, contact Peter Landsman at exportctrl@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/export_control/index.htm.

VCU students who have experienced a hardship related to the disruption of VCU on-campus operations due to COVID-19 that resulted in reduced income or extra expenses are asked to submit emergency funding applications for consideration by Sept. 4. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Strategic Enrollment Management at semcares@vcu.edu or visit https://finaid.vcu.edu/manage/covid19funding/.

VCU Recreational Sports now offers FLEX by Fitness on Demand access to students. FLEX is a virtual fitness program featuring fitness videos, available to stream anywhere, anytime from phone or computer. To request access to FLEX, fill out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at normanj3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTVV2c3Ikdm6f8-xuR1a6CAnIhX8im_h6l_CB2NaA0NTfVCg/viewform.