The Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and co-sponsors will present the Matilde Moros Annual Lecture in Room 110 of the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. This year's lecture will feature the Beehive Collective, an activist arts group, discussing a display of Mesoamérica Resiste — a massive illustration depicting stories of resistance and solidarity from Mexico to Colombia. A reception with light refreshments will follow the presentation. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Emily Humberson at humbersone@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/matimoros.

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/.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpaoct24.

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.

The Honey Club is the first-ever black and queer student organization at VCU. The group's general body meeting will be in rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP for food via RamsConnect at the following URL. For more information, contact Ian Dayalsingh (President) at dayalsinghin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935629.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for a discussion about humor in the classroom. This session will explore the role of humor in fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment and provide practical strategies for integrating it in respectful and inclusive ways. Discover practical approaches to create a more connected classroom experience. The session will be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dmRCZTwX4vwkwTde6.

The VCU Department of Music will present a faculty recital by flute professor Tabatha Easley in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Additional performers will include Magdalena Adamek and Daniel Stipe on piano, as well as oboe faculty Alyssa McKeithen, saxophone faculty Sheri Oyan and harpist Karlee Lanum. Tickets are $5 for students and $12 general admission. For more information, contact Tabatha Easley at tapeters@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/flute-friends-faculty-recital/.

VCU HR is sponsoring a Leadership in Action workshop via Zoom for managers on integrity and compliance. Join the conversation to learn how managers can lead in creating a healthy workplace culture by understanding and applying relevant policy and by building psychological safety within teams. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL by Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/883c932c-ebd2-4a13-ba0e-08ab57ccd140.

VCU's Department of Graphic Design will welcome zoë pulley to present as part of the department's Objects and Methods Lecture Series. zoë pulley is a designer and maker who utilizes materials to surface the seemingly ordinary stories of Black folks through mixed media, typography and audio. The event will be in the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Doors will open at noon. A Q&A will follow. For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu or visit http://objectsandmethods.net.

Celebrate the innovative entrepreneurs participating in the Shelfie Program at the SHIFT Retail Lab Open House, 1235 W. Broad St. Explore the current Shelfies on display, offer support, share feedback and chat with the entrepreneurs themselves. Connect, relax and enjoy light refreshments in a creative environment. Register at the following URL. Questions: Email Alicia Edgerton at pennixar@vcu.edu. For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.

Queer and Latine students are invited to an evening of bachata and salsa led by Latinx Student Association e-board member Samantha Mendoza-Hernandez. Bring a dance partner to this event or find a dance partner there. Mendoza-Hernandez will teach one salsa and one bachata routine. The event, beginner-friendly and queer Latine celebration, will be co-hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Latinx Student Association. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935546.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425 For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Join VCU's Office of Student Advocacy for an evening of celebration and togetherness. Whether it's your roommate, classmate or mentor, bring those you call family to this event, which will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will be filled with food, entertainment and fun. Register via RamsConnect at the following URL. For more information, contact Ra'meer Roberts at rroberts3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/vcuadvocacy/rsvp_boot?id=1935630.

VCU's School of Public Health will host a virtual open house with the Master of Public Health program. Learn about the program and meet with faculty and current students. Register for the Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdu6hqDsoG9xrtYG1vZXxdxTDABju0Cjf For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu or visit https://sph.vcu.edu/education/mph/.

TEDxVCU is holding its first salon of the year, "Unmasking Fear," which will be held in Room 1303, Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St. TEDxVCU salons are small-group events in which participants watch previous TED and TEDx Talks and have the opportunity to discuss the topics seen during the event. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935552.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will offer a workshop via Zoom for managers. Register in Talent@VCU at https://shorturl.at/9docj Managers must first complete the Leading with Emotional Intelligence eLearning before attending the workshop, available at the following URL. For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/JZrjD.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Division of Research Development will host a virtual session to cover a key element in National Science Foundation proposals – the broader impacts of your research. Managing grants consultant Melissa Cornish will discuss what the NSF is looking for, how to align your broader impacts with your overall project, assessing your impact and helpful resources and tools. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfumprTgjE9SDn88716f92Y1HX1k1hF_A#/registration.