The Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science will host two webinars to discuss the center's Translational Science Pilot Grant funding mechanism. Faculty researchers may apply for up to $25,000 to fund their translational science projects. Applications are due by Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Register for one of the two seminars by using these links: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfu-upjosEtVmvGaaPV0dci1F3k8MBn7I or Wednesday, OCt. 9 at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduqrpj8vHNzT2_UZdc-cHBglh5ClMTXI For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/funding/translational-science-pilot-grants/.

Join RVA's own Gamelan Raga Kusuma with special guest vocalist Peni Candra Rini for an evening of Balinese and Javanese gamelan music. The event will be in the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922, Park Ave. Those who attend will be invited on stage following the concert to try out the instruments. For more information, contact Justin Alexander at jlalexander@vcu.edu or (501) 358-8083.

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.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present an M-Power Community Workshop alongside M-Power Richmond at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St. M-Power is dedicated to changing the course of myeloma in the African-American community. Register for this free workshop at the following URL. For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.myeloma.org/events/m-power-richmond-community-workshop-2024?utm_source=print&utm_medium=postcard&utm_campaign=24mpowerrichmond.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Students Affairs on National Coming Out Day for an inclusive event filled with food, community engagement and the celebration of diversity and inclusion. PRIDE T-Shirts will be given out (while supplies last) at the event featuring Progress Pride Flag colors, symbolizing support for all queer people. The event will be on the plaza of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935351.

Join the UNStoppable VCU Liver Team at the Liver Life Walk in Richmond's Byrd Park, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. This American Liver Foundation event provides participants an opportunity to come together and raise awareness and funds in support of the liver community. Register at the following URL and select the VCU team to walk together. For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.McCall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverlifewalk.org/virginia/.

Learn more about the purpose and value of VCU career communities, which are inclusive opportunities to enhance staff career development. Several open positions available. An in-person session will be held Oct. 15 (HR Training Room, 922 W. Grace St.) and virtual session (Wednesday, Oct. 23). Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Beverly Walker at bwalker@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/career-development/career-communities/.

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.

This full body circuit virtual training, brought to you by VCU HR and VCU RecWell, takes the basics of martial arts and adds the fun. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio and walk away ready to tackle your day. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4gNozvQ For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Multiple class sessions: Oct. 15 (Tuesday), 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday). This workshop considers common misconceptions around DEI work and ways to approach it with more vigor and authenticity. Participants will come away with strategies for making their DEI work more clear and compelling for a wider group of participants. Choose a date and register at the following URL. For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqd-yorjIvE9ZaxNirLuVObT0JM-zsmKR3#/registration.

VCU Common Book Program and VCU’s Project Gabriel will host a panel discussion to explore the intersection of DEI and reparative justice. This event, to be held in Room 202, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., will examine how efforts to address racial injustice have impacted historically marginalized communities, both within academia and beyond. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Stephanie Rizzi at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RQ6WRaiBKaKAAArWA.

How does budgeting fit into your monthly spending plan? Finding the balance between your budget and savings can help give you control over spending while preparing your finances for the unexpected. Led by Monica Van Arsdale from Virginia Credit Union, this program is designed specifically to educate participants on the core financial wellness topics. Participants will engage in the four main topics of financial wellness; saving, credit, debt and budgeting for the future. The event will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Regoster at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/156/1729087200000.

Top Hat is offering a virtual training session via Zoom for VCU instructional faculty to explore Top Hat, the university's student engagement platform. Whether you are new to Top Hat or looking to enhance your use of the platform, this session will provide insights to help you create dynamic learning experiences. Learn about integration between Top Hat and Canvas. Top Hat is free for ALL VCU students and faculty. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18402 For more information, contact Instructional Computing Services at tophat@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/tophat.