10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Juniors and seniors can view VCU’s official class rings at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about interest-free payment plans and order in time for graduation. Those unable to attend in person can view options and order a ring at the following URL. Updates: Check RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

12 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 to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. Find out about the center's programs in product innovation, venture creation and human-centered design. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ugrad-sept-2.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow will host its first general body meeting in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about STAT and become involved in leadership opportunities. Come learn about VCU traditions, networking with alumni and philanthropy. STAT is giving away a VCU sweatshirt to one participant of the event.

For more information, contact Ashley Victor at victora@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Learn more about the Pre-Law Society at VCU and how to become involved. Meet the officers and see the events planned for the semester. The meeting will be held in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Hala Almustafa at almustafahr@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Office of Sustainability will hold a Free Store Pop-Up shopping event outside 201 N. Belvidere St. All VCU students are welcome to shop for school supplies, kitchen essentials and odds and ends for their apartments or rooms. Bring your own reusable bag.

For more information, contact Parker Long at freestore@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainability.vcu.edu/programs/free-store/.

Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's graduate programs, benefits and application procedures will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/SepWSGrad.

Friday, Sep. 3, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Honors College is seeking students for the Spring 2022 semester. Attend an interest session at 701 W. Grace St., Room 1303 to learn more about the application process and what to expect when enrolled in Honors. Questions: Email honors@vcu.edu. Register for an interest session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/admissions/continuing-students/.

Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Honors College Berglund Seminar Series will host "Intro to The Well and Recreational Sports Managing Stress and Taking Care." Join Mia Liadis, a health educator at VCU's Health Promotion and Well-Being Center, to learn more about the merger of Rec Sports and The Well to form Recreation and Well Being (RecWell). Email the following address for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/news--events/events/.

Wednesday, Sep. 8, 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/tJElcuuqqDIrGNHF6GA3NZvD-u8TdZtqIL_4.

Wednesday, Sep. 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This class requires a minimum of five participants or it will be rescheduled. Whether you're using Google Forms for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL

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

Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center in the Richmond Salons I and IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to welcome the university's transfer students to campus. Seasoned transfer students will answer questions. Please arrive early; there will be limited seating and refreshments. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Angela Aslanska at adaslanska@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1146513.

Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This inaugural, regional virtual research symposium hosted by VCU in collaboration with Eastern Virginia Medical School and Virginia State University will focus on the biology of inflammasomes and the therapeutic potential of inhibiting the inflammasome in diseases. Join a panel of experts who will present the latest investigations and discuss the future of inflammasome research. Register at the following URL for this free event.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvfuygqzMpH9OJvPpgfU6FHPszgZD6GVGz.

Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome that can be shared and verified in real-time, online. VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join VCU's Edward Howard, M.Ed., to learn more about the benefits of digital badges and how to demonstrate your skills in a new way. Register at the following URL.

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

VCU RecWell's Outdoor Adventure Program offers climbing clinics, free to VCU students and RecWell members, for all levels of experience. The clinics are held at the Cary Street Gym climbing wall, 101 S. Linden St., throughout the semester. Clinics include sport climbing, gym to crag, climbing technique and request-a-clinic.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at spohncl@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/.

This fall, VCU's Graduate School is hosting a Three Minute Thesis competition for research-based Master's and Ph.D. students. The competition challenges students to synthesize their research into an engaging three-minute presentation. The winner will take home $500 and sponsorship to travel and compete at the regional level. Register at the following URL by Sept. 3.

For more information, contact Emily Humberson at humbersone@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ZAzrHAsFT3fRJtmk8.

VCU's Diversity Ambassadors act as advocates of social justice for a marginalized community by creating a program or event on campus (one to two each semester) and assist with advertisements of the programs (social media, creation of flyers/posters, tabling). Questions: Email Nana Ferdnance at the following address or Noura Allen at allennc@vcu.edu. Apply by Sept. 5 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nana Ferdnance at rlhmaga@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/DiversityAPP2021.

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.

RecWell Intramural Sports has a full schedule of fall sports. Register by Sept. 3 for flag football, indoor volleyball and kickball at the following URL.

For more information, contact Will Adams at wpadams@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/DivisionRegistration.