1 p.m. to 4 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 Lobby Chat. The session will be held in person in the lobby of the Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. Students of all majors are encouraged to stop by for a snack and to learn about the program. Wilder School representatives will be available on the hour.

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

2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Truman Scholarship, an award geared toward juniors planning to pursue careers in public service. The scholarship provides leadership development, an internship opportunity in Washington D.C. and up to $30,000 for graduate studies. The session will be held online via Zoom and at 701 W. Grace St., Room 1210. Questions: Email natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit 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/bGoCcSBKWPL9Vkge6.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Meet other first-generation college students and learn about the events and opportunities You First at VCU has for this semester. You First Presents is a speaker series where first-gen faculty, staff and students discuss important topics. This year's theme is college's hidden curriculum. This Weeks of Welcome event will be in-person in Rooms B and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with an option to attend virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents091421.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Students Today Alumni Tomorrow will host Ramadition Tuesday. Download the Traditions Keeper app at the following URL to win prizes. Visit the STAT table in the Plaza of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to share your pictures.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/students/mobile-app/.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Master of Product Innovation at VCU is designed for creative thinkers and doers from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds who want to ideate and launch innovative products, projects and initiatives in the world’s most leading edge companies. Join the da Vinci's informational session for an overview of the program and a Q&A. Register at the following URL.

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

5:30 p.m.

The VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series launched in fall 2020 as an opportunity for faculty to share research and creative works with the wider community. This virtual crossover lecture is for the geology-philosopher or artist-in-delirium. 'Rocks are Magic' journeys through surrealistic narratives of the earth and its biggest threat, anthropocentric capitalism.

For more information, contact Kelly Kurr at artsevents@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-rocks-are-magic-deep-time-fables/.

7 p.m.

VCU's Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge will host a virtual workshop on speaking in public with confidence. Learn best practices for planning and rehearsing your presentation, as well as strategies for managing nerves. Register for the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/3naLtUh.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/the-fi-learning-lounge-fill/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mock Trial at VCU will have its first practice in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Emily Downs at downsee@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/mocktrialatvcu.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Central Virginia chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates for a virtual overview of decentralized clinical trials and the benefits of decentralization for participants and study teams. Andrew Cohen, director of Global Healthcare Partnerships at Science 37, will speak. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqcu6oqjwtHNxRZiawGzdPVTZrjSdSYGhy.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's dean of students and Career Services will host a Weeks of Welcome open house at the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Learn about MCV Campus programming, student organizations and campus partners and resources. Meet the assistant dean of students, tour the Suit Yourself Closet and win prizes. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Candyce Brown at cabrown3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0525 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1219380.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96695439439.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-091521.html.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 at noon

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.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from noon 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Honors College Berglund Seminar Series will host "Like Diamonds in the Rough: Understanding the Evolving Role of Health Equity and Cultural Competence on Preparing for Careers as Health Professionals." Join Christine Booker, Ph.D., assistant professor and program coordinator for Health Sciences in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at VCU, to learn how identity theory impacts cultural competence. Email the following address for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A résumé highlights the accomplishments of an individual, but doesn't tell the whole story. Join VCU's Campus Learning Center in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to hear from VCU alums Tony Cornelius (clinical research associate at Abbott) and De'Jah Lee (nuclear engineer for U.S. Department of Energy). Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Are you interested in (medical or dental) shadowing or volunteering opportunities abroad as well as in Richmond Communities? Volunteers Around the World Global Health Alliances is recruiting new interns for Summer 2022 medical and dental outreach trips. Fill out the form at the following URL for updates and volunteer opportunities.

For more information, contact Parisa Zalmai at zalmaip@vcu.edu or (702) 801-6245 or visit https://forms.gle/4U6441dBGy6ihwuk9.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 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.

Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021 from 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.

Friday, Sep. 17, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Information on COVID-19 seems to be changing constantly. It can be difficult to know where to look for the most updated and accurate information, so the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation will bring back its COVID-19 vaccine panel to discuss booster shots, COVID-19 variants and other FAQs. Pose questions live on Facebook or submit them in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/CPPILive.

Friday, Sep. 17, 2021 at 8 p.m.

VCU's Department of Theatre will present filmed performances of "I and You" by Lauren Gunderson. In-person screenings will be at Grace Street Theatre, 934 W. Grace St., at 8 p.m. on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18. Masks will be required. Admission for VCU students will be $5. A virtual stream will be available Sept. 19. "I and You" is the story of a teen homebound due to chronic illness and the popular, athletic classmate who unexpectedly turns up at her house.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore, theater marketing coordinator, at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/currently-showing/.

Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Multidisciplinary designer, curator, teacher and writer Prem Krishnamurthy will speak at Wavelength, an online lecture series. The event will be presented by VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar. Each virtual program, which will take place monthly throughout the fall semester, seeks to connect artists, designers, curators and scholars with VCU communities in Richmond, Doha and beyond. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-prem-krishnamurthy/.

Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will host a series to develop skills to help dismantle systems perpetuating racial inequities. Levels 1 and 2 of the Series are being held for both Higher Ed and PK-12 audiences. The nine-part series will include a personal/professional assessment and a microcredential upon completion. All sessions will be held on Zoom. Register at the following URL by Sept. 17. Discounts will be offered to VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/becoming-an-antiracist-educator-series/.

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

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the university's Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar on Zoom. Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., (Biomedical Engineering) and Caitlin Martin, M.D., MPH, (OB-GYN) will discuss the National Institute of Health’s Loan Repayment Programs and how the programs have impacted their research careers. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuce2gpzksHdD6Jrcoy_u7PoXSfXKzkj1l.

Friday, Sep. 24, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The VCU School of Education’s Ruth Harris Endowment will present the inaugural Ruth Harris Dyslexia Symposium. The virtual keynote address will be Sept. 24. Three professional learning sessions (one for parents/families, one for professionals, one for students) will be on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium is free. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ayanna Akinkoye at akinkoyeam@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/RuthHarrisSymposium2021.

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/.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

The VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series launched in fall 2020 as an opportunity for faculty to share their research and creative works with the wider community. This lecture, at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will explore the complicated, years-long process of gaining mastery in the highly structured medium of jazz and explore ways in which jazz improvisation can lend to a broader understanding of learning, achieving mastery, and becoming an innovator.

For more information, contact Kelly Kurr at artsevents@vcu.edu.

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.

Between September 2021 and September 2022, VCU will be conducting in-person and online surveys to assess use of VCU Libraries services and resources. The university will use the data to meet federal reporting requirements and to establish funding allocations. The survey will be conducted during randomly selected two-hour periods, and will be distributed in-person at James Branch Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library and online. Responses are anonymous.

For more information, contact Teresa L. Knott at tlknott@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2021-news/survey.html.

Ram Pantry is seeking students who would like to receive free bread – including bagels, pastries and more – that would otherwise go to waste. Questions: Email rampantry@vcu.edu or complete the following form: https://forms.gle/E1tALMG8SnvVVBto8.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at rampantry@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://dos.vcu.edu/services/ram-pantry/.

Licensed users of VCU's Zoom account can have no more than 300 participants in a Zoom meeting. In most cases this would be sufficient, but several options are available to reach a larger audience. Options include live streaming, large meeting feature or webinar feature. For more information, visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/zoom/2021/08/30/a-note-about-participant-limits/.

For more information, contact David Morefield at zoom@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/video-services/video-conferencing-support/zoom-desktop-conferencing/.

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/.

VCU's Center on Transition Innovations is conducting a demonstration research project, Project Achieve, to assist female students with traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury. Participants will receive services through iPads, individualized apps and case management. Participants receive compensation upon enrollment and may keep their iPad upon study completion. Questions: https://centerontransition.org/about/projectachieve.html. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Lau at sjlau@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0753 or visit http://www.centerontransition.org/achieve.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for anyone who considers themselves as Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.