10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shift Retail Lab at VCU is a multifunctional retail space where past and present VCU students can showcase their work to gain insights and test their products, services and ideas with real-world customers. Drop by the lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for a preview of the space before the grand opening in November. Register at the following URL.

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

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Environmental quality in different Richmond neighborhoods can be associated with health impacts and are tied to historical policies. In this session, Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D., professor in VCU Chemical and Life Science Engineering, will discuss the process, results and opportunities for engagement in studying and building environmental resiliency in Richmond. The event is sponsored by VCU Libraries. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/community-zooms.html. To receive a Zoom link, complete the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://forms.gle/rCEBtL9EDPT2rh2y8.

6:30 p.m.

V Cubed (Virtual Volunteer at VCU) will host a President's Volunteer Service Awards Interest Meeting on Zoom. The meeting will be geared for those interested in learning how to achieve a service award. Register for the event at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1163364. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93714995100.

For more information, contact Akhila Kunuthuru at kunuthurua@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/vcubed/home/.

7 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is hosting Art in the Park at Monroe Park. Painting supplies will be provided.

For more information, contact Lisa Taylor at taylorlr4@vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

Play Among Us, Sporcle and mingle with your peers at a virtual game night hosted by VCU's Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge. The winner of the most games will earn a prize. Visit the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz, Ph.D., at askinh@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.zoom.us/j/97259545025.

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Donors will receive a free T-shirt and a coupon from Dunkin'. Schedule an appointment (recommended) at the following URL and enter the sponsor code pacecenter. Questions: Email Katie Miller at katie.miller2@redcross.org or Alyna Duong at the following email address.

For more information, contact Alyna Duong at duonga2@vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

You’ve seen the posters – come find out all about Spit for Science. Hear the faculty running the project talk about opportunities to become involved and learn more about this project aimed at making your time at VCU happy and healthy. Attendance counts toward a Weeks of Welcome ticket, plus free snacks. The session will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Joanna E. Penick at penickje@vcu,edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an informational session about the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program in person at 701 W. Grace St., Room 1210, and online via Zoom. The fellowship program provides funding for up to three years of graduate study in nonmedical STEM disciplines. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gwGifXG9ZyUiamxU7.

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU RecWell will host a Sport Club Involvement Fair in courts three and four of the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Students can meet representatives from VCU’s many sport clubs and learn more about practices, game schedules and how to become involved.

For more information, contact Brett Simon at simonbj2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/sport-clubs/clubs/.

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Pre-Law Society at VCU will host its first social gathering for the Fall semester. Use the code "PRELAW" to place orders with &pizza, 308 N. Laurel St., and head over to Monroe Park to meet like-minded colleagues. There will be a speaker, giveaway and other information pertinent to the school year. All proceeds will go toward free law-school resources for members.

For more information, contact Rose Chang at changrm@vcu.edu.

Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Become a Diversity Ambassador with VCU Resident Life and Housing and be an advocate for underrepresented communities and cultures. Learn what it means to be Diversity Ambassador, how to qualify and how to apply. Questions: Email Noura Allen, allennc@vcu.edu or Nana Ferdnance. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nana Ferdnance at rlhmaga@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtduuqrj4rHdefo49ImdAxNpjrFxKbH9kS.

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.

Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present "From Burnout to Reignition" as part of its Level Up Learning series. Participants will explore strategies to cope with and work through burnout on the job. Registration is $35. 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.

“Don’t limit yourself! Go to different events, try new things, explore the city. Be kind to yourself and others. Everyone will struggle a bit at first and that’s OK! It will all come together.” – Ellen Motley, B.S. Robertson School 1986. Connect with more alumni like Ellen to get career and professional advice on VCU Link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor Smart at smartlt@vcu.edu or visit https://link.vcu.edu/.

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/.

Looking for an engaging, growth-focused work study position? Join the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., as a visitor experience associate. Associates are responsible for welcoming visitors; engaging with visitors in conversations about the exhibitions and programs; processing membership enrollment, ticketing and visitor feedback; ensuring the safety and security of both art and guests within the galleries; and fulfilling orders and sales of products. Apply at the ICA's Opportunities page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/about/opportunities/.

VCU's Health Sciences Library invites students to serve on the Health Sciences Library Student Advisory Committee. The committee promotes communication and engagement between health sciences students and VCU Libraries. All members receive a $100 service award. Apply by Sept. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Burneson at burnesonbp@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/hsl-student-advisors/join-the-committee/.

Draft policies are available for public comment until Sept. 10 at the following URL: Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Central Bank Internal Loans, Investment and Liquidity and Tax-Exempt Department Compliance.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

VCU's University Counseling Services facilitates weekly identity-based student support groups, led by a UCS counselor. Support groups are designed to serve as spaces where students can connect and build community with other students with shared identities. All groups are currently held via Zoom. Students do not need to complete an intake with UCS or be enrolled in other UCS services in order to join a support group. A full description of current groups, as well as sign-up forms, are available at the following URL.

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

Boost your fitness level or learn a new skill at one of VCU RecWell's instructional programs. Bootcamp will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., faculty and staff training will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. and women on weights sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. The deadline to register for the first session is Sept. 3.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at santosmacst@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/instructional-programs/.

Virtual auditions will be accepted for the Notochords, VCU's oldest competitive all-gender a capella group, from 7 a.m. Aug. 27 until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 3. See the group's schedule on Instagram at @Notochordsofvcu. The group will be performing from 3-6 p.m. Aug. 27 at SOVO (Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities) Fair in Monroe Park.

For more information, contact Ronson Carr at carrr2@vcu.edu or (757) 572-1527 or visit http://vcunotochords.com.

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.