1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

ToGather is hosting a Pause and Reflect event at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to process recent occurrences in Afghanistan. As the U.S. military withdraws and conflict ensues, VCU students are processing what is happening to their loved ones in Afghanistan. How have the last two weeks changed you? Join The Pace Center and ToGather as we reflect on events in Afghanistan as a community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jean Linnell at operations@thepacecenter.com or (804) 677-3820 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pacecenter/rsvp_boot?id=1197522.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop by the University Counseling Services Prize Wheel in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to meet counseling staff and peer health educators. Learn about suicide prevention, how to support a friend in distress and get information about helpful resources within UCS and across campus. Prizes and giveaways for all participants.

For more information, contact Caroline Coffill at cscoffill@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit http://counseling.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Commons Civic Engagement and Leadership Team and V-Cubed will co-sponsor a Volunteer Fair in the Virginia Rooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet representatives from more than 15 local nonprofits who are seeking volunteers. Advance registration is not required, but those who pre-register at the following URL will receive a reminder email.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at orsinin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1192608.

Thursday, Sep. 2, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute routine will feature fast-moving, challenging cardio and core exercises in an interval format. No equipment is required, although a yoga mat is recommended. This class is hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3Def84I.

Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 at 9 a.m.

Attend via Zoom the Fall 2021 Biostatistics Student Research Symposium (Day II) hosted by VCU's Department of Biostatistics. Students enrolled in the Biostatistics graduate program will present their research conducted during Summer 2021. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/95733658725?pwd=OFBRaUdJd2RwdU9QUWNPY0RWRmxUdz09. The meeting ID is 957 3365 8725. The passcode is 373907.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://biostatistics.vcu.edu/news/student-research-symposium-2021/.

Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School School of Government and Public Affairs Office of Student Success will host the Virginia Capitol Semester Internship Program Lobby Chat. The session will be held in person in the lobby of the Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. Students of all majors are encouraged to stop by for a snack and to learn about the program. Wilder School representatives will be available on the hour.

For more information, contact Ashley Harrison at harrisona2@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/students/student-success/virginia-capitol-semester/.

Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Google Meet provides the faculty host attendance reports and a recording automatically, and the use of a chat room for class collaboration is easy to set up. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat for online learning enhancement. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

As you take care of a loved one, the last thing you want to worry about is money. Still, it is important to be in control of your finances. Join VirginiaNavigator and the VCU Health and Wellness library via Zoom as Bonnie Scimone (VirginiaNavigator’s lead community specialist and marketing assistant) and a representative from Truist Bank share budgeting tips and resources. Questions: https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8097842.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Jan Williamson, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, to learn about the therapeutic power of play and how it is used. VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. An overview will be included and information will be shared about the VCU Play Therapy Training Program. VCU is an approved continuing education provider by the Association for Play Therapy. Register at the following URL.

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/community.

Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present a workshop at Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. The registration fee is $395. Questions: Email corp-ed@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Coaching_Fall_2021.

Applications are now available for the 2022 cohorts of the VCU Leadership, HIGHER Ground, and Minority Political Leadership Institute programs in the VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/.

Applications are open for the Faculty Fellow for Faculty Affairs. This Fellow will be an integral part of the team working on faculty recruitment projects and initiatives, including the Strategic Recruitment Plan, Dual Career Program, Recruitment Inclusive Champions and more. Faculty members with a passion for inclusive recruitment are encouraged to apply before 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/faculty-resources/fellows/.

VCU's Health Sciences Library will host webinars on PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and more to help students, faculty and staff with research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Burneson at burnesonbp@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/healthwebinars.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for this fall’s No Fuss Book Club. Why “no fuss”? Because this is a book club where you aren’t allowed to stress. You're welcome and encouraged to attend even if you haven't been able to do all the reading. Participants will help fill each other in and highlight the key takeaways. The book for discussion will be James M. Lang's "Small Teaching" (2016) (1st ed.). The group meets virtually the following Thursdays from noon-1 p.m.: Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18. Sign up at the following URL.

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

Equality VCU is soliciting nominations for the 2021 LGBTQ Burnside Watstein Award, awarded annually to recognize individuals who enrich the sense of community at VCU and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQ faculty, staff and students. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are eligible for nomination. Submit nominations by Sept. 24 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Afi8gHfAzaXkEJk57.

VCU Libraries and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will offer a new online genomic databases course. "The Introduction to the Genomic Databases" asynchronous course is open for Fall 2021. Enroll and learn how to use National Center for Biotechnology Information databases like BLAST, GEO and GDC. This self-paced, six-module course will allow you to build your bioinformatic skills and obtain an official certificate of completion. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://virginiacommonwealth.instructure.com/enroll/9LX44P.

Looking for ways to restore the calm? Join RecWell each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and Wednesday at 2 p.m. for a virtual, 20-minute group guided meditation. Meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. The Tuesday Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93553842102. The Wednesday Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99912588557.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6919 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.