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Does your department or organization need VCU-branded items? Visit the Vendor Fair hosted by VCU Trademarks and Licensing in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Meet licensed vendors who can help produce VCU-branded merchandise for departmental use, student groups, giveaways or promotions. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Christy Rabil at crabil@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3615 or visit http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

Join current Peer Health Educators in the lobby of Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., to learn how to become involved in health promotion initiatives and education on campus, receive national certification and earn credit toward the Recreation and Wellness minor. Participants can also learn how to request RecWell programs and presentations for departments, organizations or residents. Questions: Email peerhealth@vcu.edu. For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

VCU's History Department and the Alexandrian society will host a talk which considers how recent fights about voting rights and elections at the federal and state levels may imperil the people’s voice in the democratic republic. The speaker will be Henry L. Chambers Jr., J.D., professor of law, University of Richmond. The talk will be in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-constitution-voting-rights-individual-rights-and-elections-do-we-the-people-matter.html.

Many first-gen college students achieve their goals of upward mobility or increasing their economic position. It’s a huge accomplishment to land that dream job and begin a path of financial comfort. So why can it feel a little scary? Join Brianne Jackson, Ph.D., associate director, VCU Online, for a discussion on managing the transition from scarcity to security. The session will be held in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. If you can’t join in person, register for the virtual option at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-CuqjwpGNGHhGlrPvLIOUZRubemxOyq#/registration. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

How does your socioeconomic status impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in this Rammalogues session about socioeconomic status. The session will be on the second floor, 912 W. Grace St. The same session will be available via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-ses-111622 For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/.

This week

Indigenous Bingo With Lunch and Prizes

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://cglink.me/2dV/r1889289 16-11-2022 13:00:00 16-11-2022 15 Indigenous Bingo With Lunch and Prizes VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a game of bingo to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month. Prizes and lunch will be included. The event will be in Suite 215, OMSA Office, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Indigenous Bingo With Lunch and Prizes Amala Thomas thomasac4@Vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a game of bingo to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month. Prizes and lunch will be included. The event will be in Suite 215, OMSA Office, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@Vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1889289.

Buttons for Well-Being

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Add to calendar http://recwell.vcu.edu 16-11-2022 11:00:00 16-11-2022 12:30:00 15 Buttons for Well-Being Join the Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to make buttons with your own positive affirmations. Join a discussion about self-image using affirmation and accountability strategies. Buttons for Well-Being Emily Tompkins peerhealth@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join the Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to make buttons with your own positive affirmations. Join a discussion about self-image using affirmation and accountability strategies. For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Add to calendar https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ 17-11-2022 10:00:00 17-11-2022 15 VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL. VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Show Me the Money: Identifying Appropriate Funding Opportunities

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://cctr.vcu.edu/ 17-11-2022 12:00:00 17-11-2022 13:00:00 15 Show Me the Money: Identifying Appropriate Funding Opportunities Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., Wright Center research liaison, will discuss strategies for identifying appropriate research funding for career and research interests. The online program, part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research, will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmhrzouEtORwjHLPXs9MyNEHH-VVoH4 Show Me the Money: Identifying Appropriate Funding Opportunities Pamela Dillon pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., Wright Center research liaison, will discuss strategies for identifying appropriate research funding for career and research interests. The online program, part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research, will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmhrzouEtORwjHLPXs9MyNEHH-VVoH4 For more information, contact Pamela Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

The Recovery of Cherokee Author John Milton Oskison (1874-1947)

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Add to calendar https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiPSu0TfNjs51A3WD8GBPCtr63EswLOzRR3uNhwdO1219_mg/viewform 17-11-2022 12:30:00 17-11-2022 13:45:00 15 The Recovery of Cherokee Author John Milton Oskison (1874-1947) Lionel Larré, president of Bordeaux Montaigne University, Pessac, France, will join the Humanities Research Center at VCU to present a cursory look at the essential work of Cherokee author John Milton Oskison, a significant figure in the movement of Native American intellectuals. The event will be in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. The Recovery of Cherokee Author John Milton Oskison (1874-1947) Rani Sisavath sisavathr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Lionel Larré, president of Bordeaux Montaigne University, Pessac, France, will join the Humanities Research Center at VCU to present a cursory look at the essential work of Cherokee author John Milton Oskison, a significant figure in the movement of Native American intellectuals. The event will be in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiPSu0TfNjs51A3WD8GBPCtr63EswLOzRR3uNhwdO1219_mg/viewform.

Queer Solstice Supper

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://cglink.me/2dV/r1894981 17-11-2022 17:30:00 17-11-2022 19:30:00 15 Queer Solstice Supper VCU's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Thanksgiving community dinner for all queer students, especially those who don't feel safe at home and/or don't have a place to go to for the holidays. There is a cap of 70 students, so register at the following URL as soon as possible. The menu will feature soul food with vegan and non-vegan options. The event will be in Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Queer Solstice Supper Office of Multicultural Student Affairs omsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Thanksgiving community dinner for all queer students, especially those who don't feel safe at home and/or don't have a place to go to for the holidays. There is a cap of 70 students, so register at the following URL as soon as possible. The menu will feature soul food with vegan and non-vegan options. The event will be in Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1894981.

Feedback Friday at Shift

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Add to calendar https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Feedback-nov8 18-11-2022 16:00:00 18-11-2022 18:00:00 15 Feedback Friday at Shift Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and receive support during their time at VCU. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Feedback Friday at Shift Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and receive support during their time at VCU. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Feedback-nov8.

Coming up

Preventing and Treating Heart Dysfunction Related to Cancer Therapy With Wendy Bottinor

Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x564F_PDSAGNFb6F5xDTBQ 21-11-2022 12:00:00 21-11-2022 13:00:00 15 Preventing and Treating Heart Dysfunction Related to Cancer Therapy With Wendy Bottinor Join us as Georgetown-Howard University Center for Clinical and Translational Science hosts Wright Center KL2 Scholar Wendy Bottinor, M.D., MSCI, for the Visiting Scholar Series. She will present online her current research on the relationship between childhood cancer survivors and adolescent/young adult survivors and the risk factors for heart dysfunction. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Preventing and Treating Heart Dysfunction Related to Cancer Therapy With Wendy Bottinor Rob Direnzo direnzor@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join us as Georgetown-Howard University Center for Clinical and Translational Science hosts Wright Center KL2 Scholar Wendy Bottinor, M.D., MSCI, for the Visiting Scholar Series. She will present online her current research on the relationship between childhood cancer survivors and adolescent/young adult survivors and the risk factors for heart dysfunction. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x564F_PDSAGNFb6F5xDTBQ.

Holiday Open House

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Add to calendar https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwZJ7fXtDL0gfR7ddrVbmZ-Ug8JopHbB6JAR7qiMD0HsG7nA/viewform 30-11-2022 15:00:00 30-11-2022 17:00:00 15 Holiday Open House You are cordially invited to attend the Presidential Holiday Open House in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Holiday Open House University Events univevents@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

You are cordially invited to attend the Presidential Holiday Open House in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwZJ7fXtDL0gfR7ddrVbmZ-Ug8JopHbB6JAR7qiMD0HsG7nA/viewform.

Grad Bash

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Add to calendar https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/gradbash 08-12-2022 18:30:00 08-12-2022 20:00:00 15 Grad Bash It's time to celebrate the Class of 2022 at Grad Bash. Meet the Office of Alumni Relations and learn how the office can continue to offer support post-graduation. The event, in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free for graduating students and $10 for non-VCU and non-graduating guests. Grad Bash Allison Toney aktoney@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

It's time to celebrate the Class of 2022 at Grad Bash. Meet the Office of Alumni Relations and learn how the office can continue to offer support post-graduation. The event, in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free for graduating students and $10 for non-VCU and non-graduating guests. For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/gradbash.

Notices

Hazing Prevention Training for Potential New Members

VCU is hosting Hazing Prevention Training for members through Friday, Nov. 18. This training is for students who are current members of selective student organizations at VCU. Students of these organizations must complete one of these training sessions in order for their organizations to be in compliance with university expectations. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rachael Tully at preventhazing@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=68862&tab=events.

Certificate in Clinical Research Program

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research actively supports clinical research professionals entering the work force or transitioning career paths with the Certificate in Clinical Research. The program prepares students for first-time entry or transition into the field of clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Spring 2023 applications due Dec. 30 at the following URL. For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

VCUDine November Events

VCUDine offers a number of November events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. The events include: Ramsgiving/Ram Pantry Night (Nov. 16: 11 a.m.-close) and AVO Thanksgiving Specials (Nov. 16: 11 a.m.-close). Follow @VCU_Dining and @VCUDietitian on Instagram or visit vcu.campusdish.com for more events. For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Publication Opportunity: AUCTUS

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, is currently accepting student submissions for its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, and News and Noteworthy sections. Students can submit their work to AUCTUS for publication. Students can also join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their discipline. Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu to learn more. For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Free U-locks Still Available for Cyclists

Students, faculty and staff of VCU and VCU Health can pick up a free bicycle U-lock at VCU Police headquarters. VCUPD is located at 224 E. Broad St. along the GRTC Pulse route; vehicle and bike parking is available in the back of the building. Bring a valid VCU ID to receive a free U-lock while supplies last. For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

Smoking Reduction Study for African American Menthol Smokers

Adults who smoke menthol cigarettes and identify as Black/African American are invited to participate in a study that involves electronic cigarette use for six weeks to reduce their smoking. Participants must be willing to visit the study site, receive phone calls and respond to texts and surveys. Compensation is provided. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Psychology, For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit http://bit.ly/rvaflavors.

The Filipino American Heart Health Study

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy, is conducting an epidemiological study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.

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