11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a lecture featuring Samuel Myers Jr., a Roy Wilkins Professor of Human Relations and Social Justice in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Myers is a pioneer in the use of applied econometric techniques. His talk will explore his most recent publication, “Race-Neutrality: Rationalizing Remedies to Racial Inequality.” Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/2020-21-wilder-school-doctoral-lecture-series-to-kick-off-sept10-1.html.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

You First at VCU invites all new and returning first-generation college students to learn about the organization's programs and hear about upcoming events and opportunities. Meet other first-gen students and the group's officers. Learn about the You First Peer Mentoring Program and peek at the 2020-2021 speaker series. Not sure if you're first-gen? That can be discussed, too. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at youfirst@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Vice President for Research and Innovation will moderate a webinar on “Enhancing the Security and Integrity of America’s Research Enterprise” hosted by Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Kelvin Droegemeier. The event will include a Q&A session. All faculty, post-docs, staff researchers, graduate students and relevant research administrators from VCU and VCU Health are encouraged to attend and submit questions. Visit research.vcu.edu/integrity_compliance/research_security.htm for more.

For more information, contact VCU's Vice President for Research and Innovation at vpresearch@vcu.edu or visit http://research.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present a workshop, Understanding Your Writing Process, via Zoom. The link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL. The workshop will help demystify the college writing process by breaking it down into manageable chunks, including brainstorming and how to get started to avoid procrastinating until the last minute. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or (540) 598-8097 or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

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. 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.

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.

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.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Meet the brothers of gender-inclusive Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society in a speed-dating style virtual event. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Son at sonoy@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88644853795?pwd=Z3AvWmpueWtSaEh5T1lnbjNXZHQrZz09.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 at noon

On Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, VCU students can compete with their peers in a virtual Adobe Creative Jam. Adobe Creative Jams are beginner-friendly design tournaments that give students experience solving real-world challenges. Learn how to use Adobe XD software to create interactive mobile app prototypes and compete to win prizes ranging from $25 to $250 per team member in Amazon gift cards. All participants must register via the following link by 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 10.

For more information, contact Andrew Ilnicki at ilnickiap@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-commonwealth-university-adobe-creative-jam-live-registration-114554497586.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.

One in Christ Fellowship will eat dinner together via Zoom to introduce the group's members. RSVP for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Yeji Hwang at hwangy3@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/1M96iAzvD6fHoUa29.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

LinkedIn Learning will host a webinar for students to cover how LinkedIn learning can be used to develop or learn new skills and showcase them on a profile, how to build an online brand through LinkedIn, how to create a LinkedIn profile that will stand out and how to take advantage of LinkedIn Learning's alumni tool to create a strong network and help in the job search. A Q&A will be ongoing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rochelle Clarke at rclarke3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7768 or visit https://bit.ly/Student1Web.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., associate professor, Health Behavior and Policy, for an online seminar, "Treatment Experiences of Medicaid Members With Opioid Use Disorder in Virginia: Early Results from a Member Survey.” Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Questions: https://hbp.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://qrco.de/bbhKVg.

In partnership with the Robertson School of Media and Culture, the asynchronous online course Digital Crisis Communications for Global Pandemics is available in a noncredit format with Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., from Sept. 21-Oct. 31 and is open to all. VCU student, alumni, VCU and VCU Health employee, and military discounts are available. The revenue generated from this course will be dedicated to further COVID-19-related research by the school's Media+Health Lab.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/covid-19.

Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available for VCU students at a reduced cost. Get the entire suite of Adobe Apps (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). Other discounted pricing options are available. View the “Student Purchase" information on the VCU Adobe website at the following URL. Students currently paying $360 for a Creative Cloud license can cancel without incurring any fees. For assistance, contact the IT Support Center at https://ts.vcu.edu/it-support-center/.

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

Equality VCU is soliciting nominations for the 15th annual LGBTQIA Burnside Watstein Awards. The award is given annually to recognize individuals who enrich the sense of community at the university and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQ faculty, staff and students. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are all eligible. The deadline is Sept. 16. Offer a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1371 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/EqualVCU/burnside-watstein-awards/.

VCUDine’s September preview menus offer a number of special meals. They include Carnival Favorites Menu at Shafer (Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Virtual Plant Forward Friday on Instagram Live (Sept. 25 at noon, @vcudietitian); and weekly Wing Wednesdays at Jonah’s on the MCV Campus. For details follow @VCU_Dining on social media or the following URL.

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