Help cultivate community as VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence hosts an open house on the second floor at 912 W. Grace St. All are welcome, including students and campus partners. Light desserts and refreshments will be available. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaYgc800HEEBYVzP3U9Hth4uPXuBBs5Xz8JfTGWuJ2xzK_gg/viewform.

Learn how to lead real change in the VCU doctor of education leadership program. The School of Education doctoral program offers engaging and collaborative learning designed for working professionals leading in a variety of organizations, including K12, higher education, nonprofit and public sectors. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/EdDFall24.

Salvatore Carbone, Ph.D., an experienced academic writer, will share practical strategies to enhance writing efficiency and overcome common challenges. Whether you're a student, fellow, researcher or faculty member, this session will equip you with tools to boost your productivity. The presentation will be in the Hess Library, fifth floor, 1200 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.Alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-yoqDojGNfiCXu99jHe21iQt9ZYPrpK.

Join Bryn Mawr assistant professor Paul Joseph López Oro for a discussion on AfroLatinidad as a cultural identity that describes people of Latin American or Latin American descent who are also of African ancestry. The talk will be in person, in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and virtual. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Anita Nadal at elcentro@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuGtrzMvHNd7kQNv3hnTY17U-JspD5W8?_x_zm_rtaid=LupcY0OYTd2o87geiFwjmg.1726245577736.d4ce7489a3e9a20f78929b3acefd2191&_x_zm_rhtaid=143#/registration.

The VCU SOM ACCESS Global Health Program and VCU School of Medicine Dean's Office will present Caring for the Richmond Refugee Population, in the learning theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. The event will include a conversation about refugee resettlement and health care occurring in the Richmond region. For more information, contact Konrad McKalip at mckalipks@vcu.edu or (571) 354-9930.

The Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics will host a presentation by Cynthia Lebron, Ph.D., MPH, assistant professor at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, and president of the American Public Health Association Latino Caucus for Public Health. Lebron will explore critical aspects of maternal and child health among Latinas. The session will be in the auditorium of the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13156669.

Join VCU's history department for the 2024 Lyons Lecture in Judaic Studies featuring Jodi Magness, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Magness will focus on the reign of Herod the Great and his reconstruction of the Second Temple and Temple Mount, as well as sites associated with Jesus’ final hours in Jerusalem. The lecture will be at Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1121 W. Franklin St. A reception will be held prior to the lecture at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required at https://forms.gle/xDBwg2UkYjGB1Liu7 For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1635 or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-lyons-lecture-in-judaic-studies-presents-herodian-jerusalem.html.

The VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Division of Research Development will host a virtual session to cover the essentials of competitive National Science Foundation proposals and provide guidance on a successful NSF resubmission strategy. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-msrDIuEtGh3iksPnEe-yxWBMwJ3MO1#/registration.

Volunteers are needed to help with Girl Scout Science Day, a time to introduce young women to the vast array of career possibilities in the sciences through a day of hands-on workshops facilitated by real scientists. The event, hosted by VCU Women in Science, will be held at Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., and Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Indicate your interest or availability at the following URL. For more information, contact Holly Byers at habyers@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tuosahfuW4bTdZL97.

Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue is back. Build your communication skills around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics. This is your chance to experience the course at a fraction of the cost of public courses. This five-part virtual workshop will meet on Monday, Oct. 21; Wednesday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 25; Monday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 31. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/DeepLink/ProcessRedirect.aspx?module=lodetails&lo=fe074423-2b11-46ae-9b53-f34df1d83589.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Maymont. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.