10 a.m.

This workshop provides an introductory overview of writing a curriculum vitae (CV). Register at the following URL.

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

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by the Commons Plaza to learn about mental health resources and pick up a few ways to support yourself and the people you care about.

For more information, contact Christine Strasser at cstrasser@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/appointments/.

11:30 a.m.

Come to the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for food, conversation and community resources that promote resilience, mental wellness and stronger connections for individuals and families.

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

12 p.m.

This virtual workshop is designed to help you map your research writing into a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. Register at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Jewish Life at VCU in the Sukkah for a DIY Challah Cover Workshop. Design and create your own challah cover to take home while enjoying Sukkot vibes, snacks and time with friends at Jewish VCU. The event will be at 1003 Grove Ave.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://student.chabadoncampus.org/vcu/rsvp/events/54969.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Initiatives of Change for an evening of documentary storytelling at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. A preview will be screened of "The Way Maker’s Work: Sacred Culture Keepers of Elegba Folklore Society" by Sionne Neely, Ph.D. – ahead of its Oct. 2 premiere at the ICA – alongside "The Remarkable Story of John Apostle Fields" by Morgan Avery McCoy. A Q&A with the filmmakers will follow. PM. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89526163/initiatives-of-change-iocfilm-screeningsthe-way-makers-work-teaserand-the-remarkable-story-of-john-apostle-fields-richmond-institute-for-contemporary-art-at-vcu.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

Breathe and Rise is a free weekly chair yoga class open to all ages and abilities at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. No mat, no floor work, just gentle movement and breathe to reconnect to your body and find steady ground, right where you are.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Toastmasters will host an open house at the School of Engineering, West Hall, Room 106, 601 W. Main St. (Or join virtually at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89694464100) Whether you're curious about public speaking, would like to sharpen your leadership skills or just try something new, this is your opportunity to see for yourself. All are welcome. RSVP at the following email address.

For more information, contact Charleyne Kelley at clkelley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2093 or visit https://www.vcutoastmasters.com/.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join You First for a VCU-themed trivia night packed with fun general knowledge, pop culture and VCU facts. Prizes and snacks included, so come ready to win. The event, in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1102, is open to all students. Questions? Contact youfirst@vcu.edu. to win! Open to all students.

For more information, contact Zisu Liao at liaoz@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Are you ready to build your leadership skills, solve real community challenges and make a meaningful difference in Richmond? The Mary and Frances Youth Center and the VCU Division of Community Engagement are offering up to 12 microgrants, ranging from $500 to $1,000, to turn student-led ideas into community action, working with a community partner. Interested? Attend a training session to help develop a proposal, brainstorm ideas and learn how to partner with the community. The meeting will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and will be followed by a networking reception (5:30 to 7 p.m.) with community partners to discuss individual projects. Register to attend the event at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxHlq1ZBIWNcPvxEJaBqDweG7WnWcYwgvNBV6AnvbwbfoI-g/viewform?usp=header Contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu, Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/students/microgrants/ The session is open to VCU student clubs, organizations and collaborative groups. The funding, provided by the Allstate Foundation, must be spent between January and April 2027.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/students/microgrants/.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU Career Services for a presentation for students who are starting to think about going to law school. The discussion will include majors, general application timelines and pre-law resources at VCU. All majors are welcome. The session will be held in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2117, 1015 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melinda Snyder at mwsnyder2@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/2014404/share_preview.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Jewish Life at VCU for BBQ in the Sukkah. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, great company and all the Sukkot vibes with the Jewish VCU community. The event will be at 1003 Grove Ave.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://student.chabadoncampus.org/vcu/rsvp/events/54970.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 at 6 p.m.

VCU School of Social Work will present Korea in Transition (SLWK 391/770), a three-credit summer program exploring Korean society, culture and emerging social issues. Open to all undergraduate and graduate majors. A $2,000 scholarship is included toward the program fee. The Zoom link for the informational session is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87828864871 Learn more and apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11759.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Want to learn more about TEDxVCU or become a speaker? Join the open house. Meet the TEDxVCU team, learn about the speaker selection process, discover what makes a great TEDx talk and explore ways to become involved. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948413 .

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions seeks volunteers to assist with its largest event for prospective Rams. Volunteers will welcome guests, answer questions and direct guests around campus. Sign up at the following URL or direct questions to the following email address.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFQuVCBYL19XyHSDzeyWBXVM_ZV1hDrAiIb0cOpjUb4swRVw/viewform?usp=dialog.

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St, Suite A, in celebrating a week of wellness. From Monday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Oct. 9 the Health Hub will host daily programs to help you grow, move, find and fill yourself.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The VCU History Department will host Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Kathleen DuVal, who will discuss "Native Nations and the American Revolution" at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. This is a ticketed event, free to VCU affiliates with promo code VCUHIST26. A reception will follow the lecture. The event will be sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia in partnership with VCU History, VMHC and the Humanities Research Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/society-of-the-cincinnati-lecture-featuring-kathleen-duval-phd.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU’s da Vinci Center and VCU TechTransfer and Ventures will host a workshop on prototyping and patents. Curious about how to bring your innovation idea to life, how to protect your intellectual property or how to apply for a patent? Join the workshop to have your questions answered. This event is free and open to all VCU students, alumni, faculty and community members. It will be held at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/attend-events/.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This course offered by Continuing and Professional Education builds advanced Excel skills for professionals who need to manage, analyze and report on data with greater accuracy and efficiency. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, participants will work with complex datasets, apply advanced formulas and create dynamic reports. The course will be held at the Academic Learning Commons (ALC), Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Registration will be accepted through Monday, Oct. 5 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-149.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The VCU Real Estate Trends Conference will be hosted by the Kornblau Real Estate Program. More than 1,600 industry leaders, students, faculty staff and alumni will connect over a morning of networking and learning. Speakers will include Sean Stalzer (Dominion Energy), Beth Waller (Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC), keynote Marci Rossell (Expert Economic Forecaster) and moderator Renee Haltom (Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond). Students attend for free. The event will be held at the Henrico Sports and Events Ceneter, 1 All Star Blvd., Glen Allen. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=31d779b3-f929-4970-a270-b8f8b1b3ca21.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at noon

Join past Data Dissemination Grant recipients for a panel on innovative approaches to community-engaged data dissemination. Hear best practices, lessons learned and creative strategies for sharing research findings with communities and learn how you can apply these approaches to strengthen your own research. 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/1FAIpQLSf4ApjHSQaw9LJI-PJZfnq-m1rpGBCym-7f8qQzayU0BLWf_A/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Office of the University Ombudsperson will sponsor National Conflict Resolution Day at VCU, which promotes and encourages peaceful conflict management and resolution practices throughout the three campuses. The event will feature a keynote address from Linda Brothers, Georgetown University Ombuds. The event will be at the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AC7xDv5uAH54V7Ys5.

VCU will hold a full-scale emergency response exercise alongside state and regional partners at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members will notice a large emergency presence in and around the Siegel Center connected to the exercise. Starting at 6 a.m. on Sept. 30, the 1300 and 1200 blocks of West Marshall Street and the 600 block of North Harrison Street will be closed to accommodate emergency vehicle parking related to the exercise.

For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu.

To learn more about this genetic condition, register at the following URL for "Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease," a collaboration between VCU’s Sickle Cell Disease Program, CPE and LEDstudio. This online, asynchronous course is designed to introduce community health care workers and others in the field to sickle cell disease and review the types of disease, its complications, the pain, treatments and how patients move from pediatric to adult services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://cpe.catalog.vcu.edu/courses/introduction-to-sickle-cell-disease.

This is a juried exhibition open to artists who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, have a chronic condition or otherwise see themselves fitting within this exhibition. This show is affiliated with VCU Libraries. Participating artists will have the opportunity to receive prizes donated by community art spaces and artist resources. All applications will be due by Wednesday, Sept. 30. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Xavier McDaniel at mcdanielxl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctITA6UkrB7x-ZMGye8stNAdiZ6cPxvTiQWAcWxKwUkG0QwA/viewform.

To communicate the need for members of the VCU community to maintain awareness and safety on Richmond’s streets and sidewalks, VCU Libraries seeks visual works of art for a curated exhibit for The Cabell Screen – the big screen on the front facade of James Branch Cabell Library. Best in show honorees will receive a $500 prize. Students, staff and faculty and community members are invited to submit art. You may submit more than one piece for consideration. The art selected for “Moving With Intention” should capture, suggest or evoke feelings of alertness, vigilance, care, common sense and vulnerability in the university's urban landscape where car and foot traffic co-mingle. Works may suggest anxiety or danger but the curators are especially interested in works that articulate concepts of safety, care for others and accountability in positive, encouraging, community-building visual voices. Paintings, illustrations, comic arts, animations, short soundless films or videos, kinetic art or photographs – all visual forms – are invited.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/call-for-artists-cabell-screen-exhibit-will-communicate-safe-travels-in-the-city.html.

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 hero-study.org or (804) 827-9692 or visit http://hero-study.org.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-Based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand decision-making processes in adults with anorexia nervosa. Participants will be compensated for participating in this study.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group is seeking participants ages 14-30 years to complete a research study assessing hip muscle function following ankle sprains. You may participate if you either: have a first-time lateral ankle sprai or have no ankle sprain history and are healthy (control group). This study will require one in-person study visit at our research laboratory at Biotech 8, electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation, ultrasound imaging assessments of your hip at rest (lying down), durring light activity (squatting, treadmill walking) and hip muscle strength assessments. Participants with ankle sprains will also be asked to complete remote, electronic surveys at three and six months after the in-person visit.

For more information, contact Crystal Figueroa at crystal.figueroa@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0871.