VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking will host a lecture by visiting artist Sam Vernon at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Vernon is a visual artist who earned her MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University. Her installations combine Xeroxed drawings, photographs, paintings and sculptural components in an exploration of personal narrative and identity. For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/sam-vernon-visiting-artist-lecture/.

This workshop will cover components of Canvas useful for the mid to end of semester, such as assignment and grading configuration. Register on training.vcu.edu by searching keyword "Canvas." Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86514801655 For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Enjoy cupcakes and stay for an educational demonstration of MedlinePlus.gov from Health and Wellness Library staff as we celebrate 25 years of reliable consumer health information from MedlinePlus. The event will be in the Health and Wellness Library in the Gateway Building, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/13096409.

Discover the latest technology tips and tricks while filling your bag with treats. Join the university's Technology Services for the annual VCU Tech Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 30 (Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and Thursday, Oct. 31 (Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.). This free event is open to all students, faculty and staff. No registration is required. Pick up tech tips, tricks and treats from university IT staff. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the VCU tech community and enjoy some Halloween fun. For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu/.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's daVinci Center. The session will also include the center's programs in product innovation and venture creation, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Questions: Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or the following email address. For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Info Session at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Info-Oct-30.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a virtual informational session via Zoom for its Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program. An overview by the program director and a review of application procedures will be presented. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/wilderphd1030.

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative and VCU Health System Project Empower will host a conversation via Zoom about domestic violence within the queer community. The event, held during LGBTQ+ History Month, is open to all. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13337548.

Naomi Hodge-Muse, working with Christopher A. Brooks, Ph.D., recounts stories from her family history, starting with her great-great-grandmother, Amy, through her extended family and their rural life. This family story represents a microcosm of the African American experience in southern Virginia from the mid-19th century to the present. The event will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1102, 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Christopher A. Brooks at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PXpnc9AiR9AP3mkK8.

Join the Humanities Research Center's Migration Studies Lab for a screening of the award-winning ethnographic film "A Thousand Pines," followed by a virtual Q&A with director and anthropologist Noam Osband. "A Thousand Pines" shows the lives of migrants who depend on the controversial guest worker visa program and follows a crew of workers from Oaxaca, Mexico over the course of a season planting trees throughout the United States. The film will be shown in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/a-thousand-pines-film-screening-and-director-qa.html.

For the second consecutive year, DisruptRVA will be held at VCU Business. With the Institute for Transformative Leadership as the host, we will have a broad group of presenters doing concise five-minute talks on "Transforming Work to be Part of a Life Well-Lived." Open to students, faculty and staff of all levels. The event will be in the School of Business Atrium, 301 W. Main St. Click on the following URL by ticket information. For more information, contact Chris Reina at itl@vcu.edu or visit https://disrupthr.co/city/richmond/.

In order to ensure that faculty members have an additional opportunity to provide input and insights on the Assessing Teaching Effectiveness Committee Report, a second forum (virtual) will be hosted by the Office of the Provost. Access to the report and optional feedback forms are available on the Faculty Affairs website. Those who wish to participate will receive a Zoom link immediately after registering. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/o17JQq4VwnoJYBTk7.

Join the School of Medicine for the VCU Integrated Neurosciences Symposium, which is designed to connect investigators across the institution with funding program officers from NIH, PCORI, DOD and others. The idea is to build an infrastructure around VCU neuroscience researchers to support complex research interactions and high-impact funding applications. A highlight will be a panel featuring program officers from various federal funding agencies - titled “Priorities in Neuroscience Research 2025 and Beyond.” Each program officer will discuss their respective agency’s agenda for Neurosciences and the funding mechanisms available to support them. The event will be in Rooms 5-200A–5-205B, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St. For more information, contact Kim.Crump at Kim.Crump@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-3931 or visit https://neurosurgery.vcu.edu/symposium/.

Join community members, organizations and VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni for a day of learning, networking and skill-building. Connect 2024 offers insights into community engagement approaches to health equity and features interactive design activities to inspire future collaborations that address community needs. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/E1kHN95pQLmDoevv6.

VCU Parking and Transportation will host its virtual fall semester forum to discuss parking and transportation updates and address customer concerns and questions. Register and submit your questions for the event at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIld-6pqD0tHN1LTyGciQ2o7r7DLyCvtmkx.

Looking for opportunities to connect with your community and peers? Join VCU’s Anthropology Club for a Community Paint Night. Choose from a variety of pre-sketched canvases or paint whatever you wish. The evening will include raffles, music, karaoke and refreshments. The event will be at Wine & Design, 1311 E. Main St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Kharyn Carrasco at carrascok@vcu.edu or (804) 304-6722 or visit https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/richmond-va/event/vcu-anthropology-club-night.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Pride Employee Resource Group will host a viewing and discussion of the film "Paris Is Burning" in the lounge of the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. The purpose of the day is to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and draw attention to the continued violence endured by transgender people. The event will be facilitated by Julian Kevon Kamilah Glover, MPA, Ph.D., and Nina Lanvin, local ball icon. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Courtney Rose at masseypride@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/eTFxzRwnXuE4xWCE9.

Come to Belle Isle for a family-friendly 5K run/walk on Belle Isle to support youth programming at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at https://givepul.se/7vf7tm Anyone interested in volunteering should register at https://forms.gle/ZbLqvzMD3KF2mpDN8 For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu.