12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop by the University Counseling Services Prize Wheel in the lobby of the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., 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.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session geared toward current graduate students and recent graduates about the Presidential Management Fellowship, which aims to prepare future government leaders through a two-year appointment within a federal agency. Questions: Visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar or email natlscholar@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/L9ayU2ywjCiFoEKw5.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Personal stories help build community and bridge political, social and cultural divides. During this series at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., share personal stories on topics such as ancestors, recovery and grief. A homemade lunch will be served. A vegetarian option will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cherie Vendiola at vendiolacfo@vcu.edu or (571) 665-1953 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com.

3:30 p.m.

Ever wanted to animate but were intimidated by drawing hundreds of images? Come learn about a tool called EbSynth that allows users to record a video, draw over one frame and then apply that drawing to the entire video via artificial intelligence. The session is organized by the Workshop at VCU Libraries. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/wednesdays-in-the-workshop-fall-2021.html. Click on the following URL to receive a link to attend the session.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvde6trDwoGdc7oxhwQFYkrPf0s_WHzxt3.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research will host a discussion via Zoom of the resources available in the North 8 Clinical Research Unit, the voucher program, how it works and what resources are provided through the unit versus the Pauley Heart Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcu2rqz0qHtYe9vh5vsjvTH3Xde5OKqcM.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Drop by 1235 W. Broad St. for a preview of the da Vinci Center's new multifunctional retail space (where past and present VCU students can showcase their work) before the grand opening in November. Learn about undergraduate programs and have a bagel or pastry and coffee during your visit. The first 10 students will get a free Shift T-shirt.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/wow-shift-open-house.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Relay for Life at VCU, a cancer fundraising organization which sponsors virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities, will hold its first general body meeting in the Senate Chambers of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about the group's scholarship competition and upcoming events.

For more information, contact Yumna Rahman at rahmany@vcu.edu or (804) 621-3573 or visit https://linktr.ee/RelayatVCU.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ever wanted to make an impact on a global scale? Join VCU Career Services virtually to hear from panelists who are doing just that. Each panelist will share a bit about their career paths including how they found an international opportunity and the social impact work they are doing. Submit questions in advance or ask them at the vent. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rebecca McCallister at ramccallister@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/GoingGlobal21.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will present an opportunity to learn more about and discuss different fields of healthcare and available career options. The event, open to all VCU students, will be held in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sharmeen Sattar at uhcnatvcu@gmail.com.

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tiffany Williams, D.D.S., M.S.D., director for student recruitment, Department of Admissions, VCU School of Dentistry, will discuss at an online meeting of the Dental Club at VCU the requirements to apply to VCU Dental School. If you are interested, message the club on Ramsconnect at https://vcu.campusgroups.com/dentalclubatvcu/home/ or send an email to dentalclub.vcu@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Simon Petrizzi at petrizzisg@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Canvas is the learning management system used at VCU to deliver online courses. Join Canvas representatives for an informal, online Q&A session. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Katie Shedden at kshedden@vcu.edu or visit https://instructure.zoom.us/j/2423860646.

Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session via Zoom to learn about available undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Find out precisely what a certificate is and learn about the center's programs in product innovation, venture creation and human-centered design and how they fit into your academic plans. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-sept-16.

Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Join the Pre-Law Society at VCU for an admissions panel where students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the requirements to apply to law school. The event will be held in Richmond Salon 1, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kelsey Russell at russellk2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 17, 2021 from 10 a.m. to noon

Design thinking is a powerful framework for solving big problems. VCU students who have learned design thinking methods see immediate ways they can use it in their everyday lives, both in and out of the classroom. The session, hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center, will be held at 1010 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/wow-design-thinking.

Friday, Sep. 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

Demystify the college writing process by breaking it into manageable portions. The workshop, sponsored by the VCU Writing Center, will also offer brainstorming and suggestions for staying ahead of deadlines. Register for the event, to be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Interested in global health? The ACCESS (Acute Care and Systems Strengthening) Program at VCU's School of Medicine will host the third annual ACCESS Symposium, which this year aims to engage students and those eager to learn about practicing acute care specialties in global settings. This symposium will offer five specialty specific panels: surgery, anesthesiology, OB/GYN, critical care and emergency medicine. The event will be offered in a hybrid format: in-person at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nancy Valencia at nvalencia@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/access/symposium-2021/.

Monday, Sep. 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Join Devin Miller, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at VCU Massey Cancer Center, as she discusses live on Facebook how improvements in clinical research and care have increased available screening options and created more targeted treatment options against these cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 110,000 women were diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in the United States in 2019, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=76229.

Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU Career Services for some big questions as you consider your decision about grad school. Find out about typical timelines and resources. Register on Handshake for Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com.

Thursday, Sep. 23, 2021 from noon to 12:30 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 Virtual Chat. Students of all majors are encouraged to join to learn about the program. Questions: https://wilder.vcu.edu/students/student-success/virginia-capitol-semester/. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Ashley Harrison at harrisona2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcOypqDwoHtVH4NeUYTFacKmX-EXNTF3S.

Friday, Sep. 24, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The first VCU Math Department colloquium of the year will feature internationally renowned mathematician Professor Carolina Araujo from the Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), Brazil. Araujo will deliver a colloquium online on "Symmetries in Algebraic Geometry." Visit the following URL for Zoom credentials.

For more information, contact Allison Moore at moorea14@vcu.edu or (512) 913-2114 or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/math-colloquium.

Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Votes Student Coalition, the Commons and Campus Votes Project will host a statewide Virginia Student Democracy Summit in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., and also virtually. The summit will include a celebration of the anniversary of the 26th Amendment, a chance to learn about student voter mobilization strategies and an exploration of redistricting through a mapping activity. The event is open to all VCU students and staff. Space for the in-person event is limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/civicengagement/democracy-summit/.

Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement and International Educational Studies Center will host a series to prepare U.S. university campuses and their larger communities to support international students to ensure their success academically and socially. This nine-part series will be held on Zoom. Register at the following URL by Sept. 24, Discounts will be available for VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/globalization-in-higher-education-series/.

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.

Thursday, Sep. 30, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present "Refreshing Your Résumé" as part of the Level Up Learning series. This online workshop will allow participants to explore strategies on how to refresh and renew your résumé for your next career goal. The registration fee will be $40. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Pediatrics Interest Group at VCU's School of Medicine will host the 13th Annual Pediatrics Conference on the MCV campus. The keynote speaker will be Danny Avula, M.D., MPH, director of the Richmond and Henrico County Health Departments. Discussion topics will include the development of clinical skills in suturing, airway management and childbirth. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to network with clinicians, residents and students. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Questions: Email vcusompig@gmail.com. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sneha Krish at krishs2@vcu.edu or visit http://shorturl.at/jlJY6.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join a fishbowl-style discussion via Zoom where environmental scientists and activists and social workers will demonstrate how each field would approach a relevant case involving climate change and its effects on vulnerable communities. This event is in conjunction with the VCU Common Book, "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore" by Elizabeth Rush, and is sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work's C. Bernard Scotch Fund. The fund honors emeritus faculty member Charles Bernard “Bernie” Scotch, Ph.D. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Givens at sswconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGveEw5hTHK7TQyaHK4XZQ.

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 being accepted for the Virginia Capitol Semester Internship, a program sponsored by VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The spring semester program allows student interns to work in the office of a Virginia delegate or senator during the General Assembly. Apply by Oct. 1 at the following URL.

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

The board will actively participate in topic-focused projects to gain ideas and feedback concerning various Student Financial Services processes. All currently enrolled VCU students familiar with or have working knowledge of Student Financial Services are encouraged to apply by Sept. 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elisha Winston at s2etwins@vcu.edu or visit https://sfs.vcu.edu/money-management/student-advisory-board/.

Are you a health-care clinician or student who practices or trains in Virginia? If so, then you are likely eligible to participate in a survey study conducted by faculty at VCU. We are interested in how health-care professionals have learned behavioral health counseling, specifically motivational interviewing. Those who complete the 20-minute survey will be entered into a bimonthly gift-card drawing. Click on the following link to participate. For more information, contact Rashelle Hayes, Ph.D., at rashelle.hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-6752 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.

For more information, contact Rashelle Hayes, Ph.D., at rashelle.hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-3695 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.