Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Learn more about the Society of Clinical Research Associates' certification program for clinical research professionals, an internationally accepted standard of knowledge, education and experience by which clinical research professionals are recognized. Topics will include candidate eligibility requirements, application process, certification exam outline and current exam format options. The facilitators will be Brent Williamson, Erika Peluso and Shirley Helm. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at cctrsocra@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrduGtrD0sG9EdhwfWaetlN2C9Dp8aQbEL.

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from noon to 12:45 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 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/ugrad-aug-18.

Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The MCV Campus Welcome Fair will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Graduate and professional students can learn about opportunities for involvement in campus life through VCU's student organizations and departments. Giveaways, free food and fun activities will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tommy Otterbine at tmotterbine@vcu.edu or visit https://thecommonsvcu.com/MCVCampusFair.

Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 at 4 p.m.

The Ram Spirit Walk will take place immediately after New Student Convocation. In the Welcome Week tradition, the Class of 2025, incoming transfer students and the Peppas spirit band will march from Monroe Park to a block party. Join the procession in the park or along the route to welcome new students to VCU. Starting in Monroe Park, students will take a right on Franklin Street, a right on Belvidere Street, a right on Main Street and right on Linden Street, ending on Floyd Avenue. The Spirit Walk can also be joined remotely and viewed online. Convocation will be streamed on the VCU Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/virginiacommonwealthuniversity) and the Ram Spirit Walk will be streamed on the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vcu_stat/).

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present the Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep. Prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP exam with a practicing HR leader and SHRM-certified instructor. The course, to be held at Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., will run for 14 weeks beginning Aug. 31 and concluding Dec. 14. A registration fee of $1,600 includes all materials and online learning software.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In partnership with VCU's School of Education, the Center for Corporate Education at the School of Business is launching the "Becoming An Antiracist Leader" series for Fall 2021. This semester-long education experience for business professionals is designed for the intentional development of skills necessary to engage in business leadership that dismantles systemic racial inequity. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/becoming-an-antiracist-leader.html. Register at the following URL.

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

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 can apply at the following URL by Sept. 6.

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