12 p.m.

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.

3 p.m.

VCU's Office of First and Second Year Experiences invites you to learn about the incoming first-year class of 2026. Come hear about what the university's newest first-year students say about their start at VCU. Visit the following URL to register for a virtual session or sign up to receive a recording.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3E73td2mCANXaX6XA.

4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

VCU's Department of Political Science will hold its Fall internship informational session for students interested in pursuing an internship this semester or later this year. The event will be in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Room TBD.

For more information, contact Hollie Sue Mann at mannhs2@vcu.edu.

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/.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kick off the semester with the Office of Student Engagement at its annual block party in the courtyard of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Enjoy a petting zoo, snow cones, arts and crafts, games and opportunities to connect with the VCU Business community.

For more information, contact Shaheena Janmohammad at ose@vcu.edu.

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 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 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will host Quad Fest in the courtyard of the Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, 1000 W. Cary St. Celebrate the start of the semester with faculty, advisers, student organizations and campus partners while enjoying hands-on activities, student research and lawn games. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Joseph Ellis at ellisjt2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1562.

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.

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.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 at noon

Approaching AI in Community Engaged Research: What happens when AI meets real-world community-engaged research? Join VCU’s next Community Engaged Research Series session to explore how education research-practice partnerships are navigating AI’s risks, benefits and possibilities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA1Yi5WWl0cDwH4AwpQbEDdYAV8PIBY8rYNeW_wLN_v2x7jw/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

What skills will students need to thrive in an AI supported world? Join LEDstudio for a practical virtual workshop on making critical thinking, creativity, ethical reasoning, communication, collaboration and adaptability more explicit in learning objectives. Leave with strategies and sample language you can use right away. 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/3Eng9CerQKmW04qZ7KB48Q#/registration.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer for a large multijurisdictional full-scale training exercise aimed at improving the university's response to a large impact incident on the VCU campus. This exercise is beneficial for students, faculty or staff interested in homeland security and emergency preparedness, or who would like to contribute directly to improving the overall safety of the VCU community. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old, wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty with simulated makeup and be willing to be transported via ambulance to medical centers in the downtown area for simulated triage. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://veoci.com/v/p/form/ezm2jxm2gfu3.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at its Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional), and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness goals. Schedule your appointment up to two months in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

This online course developed by VCU's Department of Philosophy via Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) will return Tuesday, Sept. 8-Tuesday, Oct. 13. Prepare to tackle the challenges of AI within the modern workplace by exploring essential ethical considerations and challenges in privacy, accountability, transparency and fairness. VCU alumni, staff and faculty discounts are available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-LW-004.

Stay connected to the supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources), and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hr.vcu.edu.

LEDstudio and Technology Services support faculty through the Digital Accessibility website, where you'll find guidance, best practices, and resources for creating accessible course materials. The site also includes information about accessibility tools available at VCU, including TidyUP and UDOIT in Canvas. Learn more at the link below.

For more information, contact Patty Hendricks at hendricksp@vcu.edu or visit https://digitalaccessibility.vcu.edu/.

VCU faculty and research staff 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 support. Questions: Visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/cersc/ 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/.

The Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs has opened its call for faculty mentors and mentees for the upcoming academic year. Senior VCU faculty members are invited to serve as mentors to help guide and support assistant and associate professors. Apply by Tuesday, Aug. 28 directly or nominate a colleague as a mentor. Additionally, assistant or associate professors are invited to submit interest forms if they would like to be matched with a senior faculty mentor.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/professional-development/mentoring/.

To stay safe and comfortable during Richmond’s peak August heat, stay hydrated before you feel thirsty, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during midday and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. These simple precautions help reduce heat-related risks and keep you well throughout the hottest part of the season. Your Wellness Team suggests sip water consistently and enjoy water-rich produce like celery, strawberries, oranges and zucchini.

For more information, contact Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu.

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.

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.

VCU's Global Education Office is recruiting faculty and staff, families, households, single individuals, roommates and retirees from the community to participate in its Family Cultural Exchange program this fall. Volunteers are vetted and matched with VCU international students for monthly gatherings. This is an enriching, mutually-beneficial opportunity to welcome the university's international students to Richmond and create meaningful cultural exchange. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccN4OF7RvS3lljtowfIHANNV3A4sAgUE5KcXV41yhOsq9DqQ/viewform

For more information, contact Julianna Hill at hilljk5@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.

TREAT HF is a study of heart health among survivors of cancer who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40. The goal of the study is to understand which FDA-approved medications that treat heart dysfunction will be most effective in cancer survivors who are experiencing heart health issues. You are eligible for this study if you were diagnosed with cancer before age 40, received anthracycline chemotherapy, and displayed abnormal results on heart health tests. Study visits and medications are provided at no cost to you or your insurance. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $150 gift card for each cardiac MRI visit and an additional $25 gift card at study closing interview. This study will be conducted downtown at the VCU North Hospital. Principal Investigator: Wendy Bottinor, M.D.

For more information, contact Jimmy Jankowski at mcccardioonc@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0425.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is offering virtual informational sessions for the 2027 VCU Leadership Development Program. If you are interested in a program and/or have a question, we highly suggest you come to hear from the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute staff. The 30-minute sessions will highlight learning objectives and program logistics. Four virtual options are available: (you will receive a Zoom link one to three business days before the session) Tuesday, Sept. 2 at noon; Wednesday, Sept.23 at noon; Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon and Wednesday, Nov. 4 at noon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYq-1HgCcYFW_jlXqgLlmsxvGgwZtqINGLJmopCwPpvWwthg/viewform?usp=header.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a noninvasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL:

For more information, contact HERO Study at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit http://hero-study.org.

Researchers with the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health are looking for participants, 18-75, who may be experiencing sinus infection symptoms to participate in the NOSES study. The purpose of the study is to determine the best treatments for individuals with acute sinus infection symptoms and to identify which patient populations respond best to different treatments. You may be eligible to participate if you have sinus symptoms lasting for less than three weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time. What’s involved? A virtual visit with a study doctor and team member, a two-minute daily symptom survey, a free saline nasal rinse kit delivered to you plus a $20 gift card at enrollment. If symptoms last longer than nine days, randomly assigned to receive antibiotics, steroid nasal spray, both or neither, with the opportunity to receive additional compensation. To learn more, contact the NOSES study team at the following telephone number or email address.

For more information, contact Gaby Villalobos at NOSES@vcu.edu or (804) 659-1287 or visit https://nosesstudy.georgetown.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.