Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Your money shouldn’t be sitting idle and at this workshop presented by VCU Human Resources and TIAA, you won’t be either. Get an idea of where you are, figure out where you want to be and how you are going to get there. 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/3zhHlVK.

Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021 from 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021 from noon 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 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in the second-floor ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Donors will receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last). Schedule an appointment at the following URL. (Enter sponsor code VCU.)

For more information, contact Chris Cogliano at coglianoc@vcu.edu or (703) 772-7821 or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present Project Management Essentials. The course, to be held from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 16, 21 and 23, is geared for participants looking for a project management overview and application. The course will be offered live online via Zoom. The registration fee is $1,620. Register at the following URL or email go.vcu.edu/corped for more information.

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.

Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Digital archiving is important to organize, manage and preserve essential digital documents, data and other information. This online session of VCU Libraries' "Advance Your Research" focuses on strategies to organize and preserve your most important research information, with a special emphasis on the thesis and dissertation process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/lose.

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 90-minute 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, for its HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program virtual open house. During this interactive event, interested participants will have the opportunity to learn about the program, application process, benefits of the program and hear firsthand experiences from alumnae. Questions: https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership-development-program/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvd-yorT0uHNUq-ijU9Ud9EKbRz_e2jflH.

VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training online via Zoom in the upcoming months. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. Register in Talent (keyword "records"). Busy but can’t make it? Try self-paced Records Management 101 training available in Canvas.

For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097.

Parent/Child and Preschool 1-3 Swim Lessons are offered this fall at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Introduce your child to the water to instill confidence as a swimmer. Classes are taught by certified water safety instructors. Participants will learn techniques in a fun and engaging manner. Session 1 registration closes Sept. 10 at noon. Classes run Saturdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

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 bi-monthly 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.