10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Members of VCU's Writing Center will introduce the center's services, discuss individual writing needs and address the nuts and bolts of a consultation. The event will be in Room 4203 Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. 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.

Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Graduate students are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session hosted by the National Scholarship Office. Learn more about the NSO, how the organization can support students in applying for external funding opportunities and what kinds of opportunities are available. Questions: Email natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vYV5xgCiKokSjfuu8.

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Non-music major horns and rhythm players are encouraged to audition for the VCU big bands and/or combos for credit. Visit the following URL for online signup and preparation.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/jazz/jazz-ensemble-audition-info/.

Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to the upcoming Experienced Supervisors Institute on Sept. 21-23 at Maymont. The focus of this professional development course is to help build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor to becoming an influential leader. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8845 or visit http://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

VCU's Child Development Center is offering $700 monthly to student parents eligible for federal Pell Grants. In an effort to support VCU student needs and full-time enrollment toward graduation, the university's Child Development Center has been awarded the CCAMPIS Project grant to provide child care tuition support to Pell Grant eligible student parents of children ages 16 months-Kindergarten. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Pointer at pointeran@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://cdc.soe.vcu.edu/.

VCU's Office of Student Experience is recruiting for its SCIE (Student Council for an Inclusive Environment) Ambassador cohort. The SCIE Ambassador Program is an inter-professional leadership opportunity for medical graduate students who are interested in and have a passion for cultivating diversity and inclusion across the medical campus. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to make suggestions and recommendations to improve the climate for all students on the MCV campus. Apply by Aug. 31 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU's Office of Student Experience at studentexp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/pXgYhc6w2eLLQcQy5.

Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) is the new provider of emergency evacuation and travel assistance services for VCU and the VCU Health System. Employees and other authorized business travelers are automatically covered while on VCU sponsored travel abroad but are encouraged to register their international itinerary on the CISI business traveler website at https://www.culturalinsurance.com/vcu-bt/. These travelers may also consider the optional travel health insurance coverage offered by CISI for an additional cost. For questions regarding the travel insurance and services offered by CISI, email srm@vcu.edu. Students participating in most education abroad programs administered by the VCU Global Education Office will be automatically enrolled by GEO in the CISI plan. All other student travelers will be prompted to self-enroll in the plan upon registration with GEO. Students should visit the Education Abroad Travel website at https://vcu.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=332F89F1-5056-BA1F-73259D4A84050F4E&Link_ID=337EB06F-5056-BA1F-732A6FE87A32DC10 for more information regarding enrollment or email abroad@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Steven Kessinger at sbkessinger@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4989 or visit https://together.vcu.edu/public-health-measures/.

Do you have an interest in supporting a more inclusive VCU? ACE-IT is an inclusive postsecondary education program at VCU that supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the classroom and at work.

For more information, contact Hannah Ramsey at ramseyhe@vcu.edu or (757) 287-9573 or visit https://aceitincollege.org/.

The Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee is accepting applications from undergraduates for 2021-22. The committee discusses library issues, gives feedback on library services and facilities, meets with library administrators and promotes the value of Cabell Library in the academic and social life of undergraduates. Members receive an honorarium for service. Questions: Visit go.vcu.edu/cluac. Apply at the following URL by noon Aug. 26.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/committees/cluac/.

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.