1:15 p.m.

VCU's Muslim Students Association will hold Jummah (Friday) prayer in the Virginia Rooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. First Khutbah will be held at 1:15 p.m.; the second khutbah will be at 2:15 p.m. Masks will be required.

For more information, contact Muslim Students Association at vcumsa@gmail.com.

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.

9 a.m.

Attend via Zoom the Fall 2021 Biostatistics Student Research Symposium (Day I), hosted by VCU's Department of Biostatistics. Students enrolled in the Biostatistics graduate program will present their research conducted during Summer 2021. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/95733658725?pwd=OFBRaUdJd2RwdU9QUWNPY0RWRmxUdz09. The meeting ID is 957 3365 8725. The passcode is 373907.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://biostatistics.vcu.edu/news/student-research-symposium-2021/.

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 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This workshop is geared for those new to using Canvas or haven`t used all of the available features of the Canvas Grade Center. A VCU Learning Systems analyst will help participants navigate and use the basic functions of the Canvas Gradebook. Register at the following URL (keyword: Canvas).

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu.

Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Honors College is seeking students for the Spring 2022 semester. Attend an online interest session to learn more about the application process and what to expect when enrolled in Honors. Questions: Email honors@vcu.edu. Register for an interest session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/admissions/continuing-students/.

Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, Bitcoin and NFTs? The VCU Blockchain Club is open to all. There is no required knowledge, just an open mind and genuine curiosity. The club will be in Virginia Room D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Connor Riely at rielyc2@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This two-hour online workshop will explore unconscious bias – social stereotypes about groups of people that form outside of our own conscious awareness. Participants will examine the origins of unconscious bias, its impact on individuals, organizations and societies and introductory tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes. Apply at the following URL for this interactive, instructor-led session.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d2c820efa-f877-490a-95bf-9f4d16dae890.

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.

Thursday, Sep. 2, 2021 at noon

Join VCU Human Resources, VCUHS HR and Fidelity to learn how consolidating your retirement accounts could simplify your financial life. 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/3msVbkF.

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.

Want to know more about evidence-based teaching practice? VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a virtual learning community to explore peer-reviewed research on teaching and learning in higher education. The group will likely explore research on inclusive teaching and effective approaches to increase student engagement. The group will meet on the following Tuesdays from 1-2 pm: Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and Oct. 26. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/initiatives/communities/.

We are inviting male and female patients with diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation into the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on pain perception. This study involves transcranial magnetic stimulation, which is a noninvasive and widely used brain stimulation technique. It also involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. You are only required to come once for the study and it will take approximately two to two-and-a-half hours to complete the study. The study is conducted within the VCU Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Lab at 737 N. Fifth St. Recruitment is ongoing. Questions: Bhushan Thakkar or Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.