12 p.m.

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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center will host the first virtual eClub meeting of the year. eClub is a student organization that provides an opportunity for collaboration, networking and feedback from student founders for student founders. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020 from 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.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Human Resources will host a webinar on "Leave Options for Working Parents." Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact HR Leave Administration at leave@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a837afdf-c65f-431c-ad32-3b6caab94a76.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020 at 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Community Engagement and Impact will host a webinar. Join the center and the Community Foundation to find volunteer opportunities and learn about Richmond’s civic infrastructure. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tito Luna at taluna@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94175240556.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Panelists will share and discuss their various successes and challenges in working, caring for family, schooling their children and maintaining balance for their personal needs all at the same time. Panelists will include employees with single-parent homes, parents working from home and from the office and parents with children of various age groups and educational needs. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact Leslee Gensinger at lrgensinger@vcu.edu or visit http://Talent@VCU.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This 45-minute online presentation will provide an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. Register at the following URL. Questions, email gsib@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-090920.html.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on inclusivity and students from the Gulf. The workshop will focus on helping participants gain a greater understanding of the unique geographic, social, economic and political contexts from which these students arrive on campus and develop strategies for making the classroom more welcoming. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Gn7WkNQMYvEtAhBu5.

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

Join TIAA and VCU Human Resources for a webinar on evaluating your savings progress. Determine how to maximize your potential growth and manage risks as well as get to know your investing personality and strategies in more detail. 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. 17, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU IT Career Community will host a virtual lunch and learn event. Eric Harvey, VCU Learning Systems senior manager, will discuss the new Canvas Learning Management System. The open dialog will include a Q&A from the IT perspective. Register in Talent@VCU at https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events. Join the event via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU IT Career Community at itcareer@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events-remote.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

Canvas training sessions for faculty have been scheduled for September and October. Virtual open house events in September are for VCU instructors to ask questions. October training sessions will cover a variety of topics, such as importing Blackboard course content into Canvas, assignments and quizzes, student enrollments and section cross listing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Harvey at teharvey@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/learn-canvas.

Learn how to help save a life. VCU Recreational Sports is offering the First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Course to VCU students and Rec Sports members. Classes are held throughout the semester, with weeknight and Saturday options.

For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/certifications/first-aid-cpr-aed/.

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/.

The VCU cross-campus shuttle will not be in operation on Sept. 7. Service will resume on Sept. 8.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

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.