12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center welcomes historian Leigh Ann Craig, Ph.D., to speak about her new book which considers how medieval texts classified the function and malfunction of consciousness as deriving either from natural causes or from the predations of demons. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4cnbRTO.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Improve your afternoon with free coffee or tea and friendly conversations with leaders in the real estate (Greater Richmond Partnership) and risk management and insurance (Hamilton) industries. The session will be in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Dine and the School of Business to celebrate the official grand opening of Saxbys in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. The ceremony will begin with speeches from leadership and the café will open at 10:45 a.m., featuring complimentary samples, games and a chance to win prizes. After the ceremony concludes, the café will be open to the VCU community. For hours of operation, please visit vcu.mydininghub.com.

For more information, contact Margaret Massie at dining@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.mydininghub.com/en.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Join the VCU Writing Center online via Zoom to learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will host the RVA Street Singers, a group that meets to build community through song. The group shares lunch and converation, rehearses and performs.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at noon

The session will focus on the services provided by the VCU Writing Center and help participants build confidence in writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hillel at VCU invites new freshmen and transfer students to get to know the Jewish community. Come to Hillel House, 918 W. Grace St., for fun trips and new friends.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://hillel-heart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1?EngagementId=a0oRP00000GUrVV&HillelName=Hillel_at_VCU&HillelId=0013u00001rsfBN.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at 7 p.m.

You are invited to Hillman Then: A Look at "A Different World" in the 1990s and Its Cultural Impacts, an evening of television, conversation, community and reflection on the lasting influence of one of the most significant representations of Black college life in popular culture. "A Different World" introduced millions of viewers to Hillman College and used the fictional HBCU as a setting to explore Black identity, relationships, education, politics, gender, race and social responsibility. Nearly four decades after the series premiered, its influence continues to shape how audiences understand and imagine the Black college experience. "A Different World" was so iconic Netflix has created a rebooted series that will air in September. The discussion will center on the guiding question: How does "A Different World" imagine Black college life, identity, community, belonging and social responsibility, and how has that culture changed between then and now? Selected episodes of "A Different World" will be screened, along with a discussion about how the series represented the cultural and political issues of its era while considering what has changed and what remains relevant for college students today. The discussion will include culture, race, gender, art, fashion, community and social responsibility. Pizza and snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the VCU Humanities Research Center and the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1105, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Brooke Taylor at taylorbl6@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at noon

Pilot awards of $25,000 are available from VCU's Clinical and Translational Science Award to support one-year, translational science projects. Join the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Research for an overview of the Translational Science Pilot Award, including eligibility criteria, the application process, funded research areas, example projects and key information for prospective applicants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yjet1DEvQ6ChwFG6DmvBDg#/registration.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the group at Hillel at VCU, 918 W. Grace St., for the first gathering in a new collaborative series from Temple Beth-El, VCU’s Department of History and Hillel. Grab a bagel, bring your curiosity and come wrestle with our first big question: Is God Real? Students, faculty, staff and friends from the wider Richmond community are all welcome. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 24 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at noon

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vuc.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83962854544.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

Welcome to The Sustainability Stage, co-hosted by the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation and VCU Sustainability. Come create and connect and find out how the Free Store and the SHIFT Retail Lab can help you launch your biggest ideas or make sustainable choices in your everyday life. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/wow/rsvp_boot?id=1946033&rel=title.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Sign up to step into strength at your own pace. This welcoming, beginner-friendly program at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., will be led by a Certified Personal Trainer who will guide participants through the essentials of resistance training and workout design. Whether you're new to the gym or looking to feel more confident on the fitness floor, this series is designed to help you grow stronger – both physically and mentally.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000026001.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Examine examples of strong, successful personal statements as well as less successful ones and learn the tools needed to write your best statement at this VCU Writing Center workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Put that brainrot to work and win bragging rights at the College of Humanities and Sciences Trivia Night. Make new friends, enjoy free pizza and prizes including gift certificates to local restaurants and VCU swag. The event will be at the STEM Building, Room 216, 817 W. Franklin St. Up to four people to a team. If you don't have a team, we will place you on one. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4x7LTvL.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In this interactive workshop from LEDstudio, participants will explore how DesignPlus can be used in Canvas to create engaging, low-stakes formative learning activities. The session will highlight practical ways faculty can use this Canvas plug-in to build interactive course content that reinforces key concepts and supports ongoing student learning. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/sCX5sDN9Q6Ke4QUCtXW1og.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Transfer Rams, the spotlight is officially yours. Whether you're making your VCU debut or taking the next step in your journey, it's time to take center stage. Join the VCU Transfer Center during Weeks of Welcome for an afternoon of fun, games, prizes, new friends and resources to help you steal the show this semester. No rehearsals required – just bring yourself and get ready for your standing ovation. Every great performance starts with one entrance ... and yours starts here. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III and IV, 900 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Transfer Center at transferinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1349 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1946093.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hillel at VCU, 918 W. Grace St., invites new freshmen and transfer students to a Make a Mezuzah event at Hillel at VCU. Make a Mezuzah or your dorm or apartment and take part in this special Jewish tradition.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://hillel-heart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1?EngagementId=a0oRP00000GO4vj&HillelName=Hillel_at_VCU&HillelId=0013u00001rsfBN.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hillel at VCU will host a weekly Shabbat dinner. Come every Friday to Hillel House, 918 W. Grace St., to unplug, share a meal and enjoy a welcoming community.

For more information, contact Kayla Seabolt at kayla@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://hillel-heart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1?EngagementId=a0oRP00000GUrGz&HillelName=Hillel_at_VCU&HillelId=0013u00001rsfBN.

Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Pilot awards of $25,000 are available from VCU's Clinical and Translational Science Award to support one-year, translational science projects. Join the Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science for an overview via Zoom of the Translational Science Pilot Award, including eligibility criteria, the application process, funded research areas, example projects and key information for prospective applicants.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tI4WRLPPQh2VGRdE0_F_Qg#/registration.

Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Interested in Adult or Child Neurology residency at VCU? Join a virtual webinar to meet program directors, learn about training programs and get your questions answered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Coronda Lee at coronda.lee@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/it5YAQ2vQs6SQv6ViRx-zw#/registration.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026 at 1 p.m.

CIRCAA is a practical, case-based, interprofessional learning experience sponsored by VCU's Virginia Geriatric Education Center. The program enhances the ability of clinicians and educators to help patients, learners, care providers and interprofessional teams care for people aging with complex medical conditions. With a focus on the four M's (mentation, mobility, medication and what matters most), the goal of this program is to advance age-friendly and person-centered care. Program scholars come from many professions and work in clinical, non-clinical and academic settings. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at Ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcoa.chp.vcu.edu/vgec/circaa/.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will provide an overview of Canvas settings and the various components to create content for your class. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword search: Canvas). Log in to the workshop with your vcu eID and password.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Do you receive a Pell grant? Have you thought about studying or interning abroad? Join VCU Global Learning for the bi-annual Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop. This workshop will cover award eligibility (this award is for Pell Grant recipients only), application requirements, essay tips and tricks and study abroad options at VCU. This workshop is designed to help maximize your chances of receiving this nationally competitive scholarship. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83404195719

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945903.

Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral scholar interested in a faculty position? Come learn how you can access these resources for free and develop your faculty portfolio in this informative information session.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945966.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will provide and overview of Canvas settings and the various components to create content for your class. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword search: Canvas). Login to workshop with vcu eID and password.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All faculty members are invited to an open house at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., to explore current programming and collectively envision how VCU’s teaching, research and resources can align with community-identified needs for mutual benefit. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrB3mY6n51tvDbCBsX_mICjnSuXyGlfsjFVSDtcl6IttG0dQ/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join LEDstudio for DesignPLUS Essentials, an interactive Zoom workshop that will help you bring your Canvas courses to life. DesignPlus is a Canvas plug-in available to all VCU faculty. Follow along with live demonstrations, practice new skills in real time, and discover how to use DesignPLUS to create polished, engaging course pages. A recording will be shared with registered participants after the workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/XJTxp86JR7OKMS0aRpojPg.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Register for LEDstudio, Academic Technologies, and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence's Teaching with Technology at VCU: An Interactive Exchange and Expo in the Cabell Library, Room 303. Join faculty and university partners for a hands-on event exploring teaching, course design, instructional technology, and student engagement. Bring your laptop and an assignment, activity, or course element you'd like to rethink or redesign, and leave with practical ideas you can apply to your teaching. We'd love to see you there. Please RSVP using the form.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/M46oEs1JWXeEPBa17.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The Institute for Free Enterprise at the VCU School of Business will present a free enterprise forum. James Rhee, former CEO of Ashley Stewart and author of the national bestseller "Red Helicopter," will join Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio's"Full Disclosure," for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship and the future of business. The event is free and will be held at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew LeVasseur at alevasseur@vcu.edu or (206) 849-6103 or visit https://www.altriatheater.com/events/detail/free-enterprise-forum.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This online-synchronous course offered by Continuing and Professional Education introduces participants to the foundations of process consultation and the consultant mindset. Over six weeks, learners will explore how to respond effectively to requests for help, identify the right stakeholders, establish clear agreements and clarify roles, expectations, scope and desired outcomes at the start of a consulting engagement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://cpe.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/process-consultation.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources invites all staff managers of one or more staff members to attend a virtual town hall via Zoom. Join HR colleagues and fellow managers to discuss the 2026 Annual Staff Survey results. Register in Talent@VCU st the following URL. Qustions: Email managerdev@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/dfubredp.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The Graduate School is hosting its annual Three-Minute Thesis competition which challenges graduate students to share their complex research with a diverse audience using only one static slide. Interested faculty and staff are needed to serve as judges for the preliminary competition. Judges will be provided with a rubric to provide constructive feedback for participants. The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Interested faculty and staff can submit the inquiry form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/W4BREgzqZkS48kGc9.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU HR is offering Crucial Influence via Zoom in October. The model reveals why people do what they do and how formal and informal leaders at every level can influence behavior for lasting results. Join the interactive course and discover why lasting change takes more than willpower. Register via Talent@VCU: https://tinyurl.com/afht49bm

For more information, contact Lena Anderson at andersonl20@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/f4cdb7d6-a880-40a1-939e-65931f292f12?session=8c36b6a3-bd62-4ffe-968d-d097f1c3bfab.

Registration is underway for The University Band (APPM 357), which is open to all VCU students and faculty regardless of experience. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. and performs one to two concerts each semester. Questions: Contact band director Duane Coston at the following email address.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#bands.

Looking to make your Canvas course more accessible? LEDstudio's Digital Accessibility for VCU Faculty self-paced Canvas course provides practical guidance, best practices and tips to help you create more accessible learning experiences for your students. Explore the course at the link below.

For more information, contact Patty Hendricks at hendricksp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/browse/microcourses/courses/ledstudio-digital-accessibility-for-vcu-faculty.

VCU tenure-track faculty are invited to join an in-person community of scholars focused on strengthening community-engaged research through peer exchange, shared learning and connections to funding pathways and institutional supports. Apply by Monday, Sept. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mitsuko Cedras at cedrasmd@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/cersc/.

RecWell’s Group Exercise classes are free to all VCU students and RecWell members. Join to learn more about the fundamentals of exercise and move your body with your peers. All skills and fitness levels are welcome. Classes will be at the at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=9cae168f-1f3a-4f14-a777-ce5844c767e0.

The VCU Gold program facilitates timely access to VCU Health specialty care for VCU and VCU Health team members, dependents and family members within 30 business days of calling the VCU Gold helpline at (804) 828-2778 (VCU-APPT). The helpline operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Suzi Weaver at smweaver@vcu.edu or visit https://healthsafety.vcu.edu/employee-health/.

Registration is now open for The University Band (APPM 357). University Band is open to all VCU students and faculty. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. The band performs one concert per semester.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

The new policy on Course Evaluations is open for public comment through Friday, Sept. 4. Review the policy at: https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DEFD2E8588A1179EF9FEC4D1AE6E4E Submit your comments at: https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/Course-evaluation

For more information, contact Sarah LaMorey at lamoreysj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DEFD2E8588A1179EF9FEC4D1AE6E4E.

Are you ready to reimagine how students learn and thrive in your classroom? Join a community of passionate educators exploring innovative, hands-on-strategies that spark curiosity and deepen engagement across disciplines and beyond traditional boundaries. Service-Learning at VCU invites faculty from all disciplines to apply to participate in 2026-2027 Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focused on “Reimagining the Classroom With Service-Learning.”

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CGjDF5RCqNAfMtSZ7.

You may be eligible if you are between 18 and 65 years old and available for weekly study visits for up to six weeks. Compensation is provided for participation. If you are interested, email the following address (preferred) or call our study team at study4u@vcu.edu or the following telephone number to complete a prescreening.

For more information, contact James Bacon at baconj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784.

A study at VCU is recruiting participants to investigate the effects of alcohol use and reaction time within friendships. You may be randomly assigned to consume alcohol; you must be at least 21 years of age to participate. The in-person portion of this study will not take longer than two hours to complete. You may earn either SONA credit or $20 USD. Your eligibility is determined by a screening survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wyatt Brown at brownw8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8icpTWvtLFvjbo2.