6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BAPS Campus Fellowship of VCU will present the Diwali Celebration. The Hindu festival of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The event will be held in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Dhru Patel at pateldm8@vcu.edu or visit https://fb.me/e/31SdW3YpJ.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Visiting Writers Series will host a virtual reading by Native American and nonfiction writer Elisa Washuta. This series is presented on behalf of VCU's M.F.A. in Creative Writing Program in partnership with the James Branch Cabell Library Associates and VCU Libraries. Visiting Writing Series events are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1329 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HgMbMCPCQ56xz1M6nX4NbQ#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Spit for Science invites faculty and trainees to a virtual research meeting to discuss how to collaborate using the group's datasets and services, hear guest presenters discuss their S4S projects and connect with colleagues who share similar research interests. The group's longitudinal, de-identified dataset is free to access for qualified investigators. Email the following address for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Spit 4 Science at spit4science@vcu.edu or visit http://spit4science.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Career Development Collaborative will host speaker and VCU employee Cathryn Coffee for an interactive workshop in Room 4153, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Register via Talent at the following URL.

For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/6c61679d-3815-4121-adf6-57263d7ed45e?session=078fd165-257e-4b95-a42d-991c9cd07a40.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Rec Well and take a break from the news, social media or teleworking responsibilities and find a moment of quiet reflection with meditation. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Rk29nV

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In coordination with University College, members of Chesterfield County's Mental Health Support Services are offering a workshop for faculty and staff on how adverse childhood experiences may manifest in college students and how classroom spaces can be created to support those students. The session will be held in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mark Meier at mameier@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Want to spark your inspiration, learn how to bring your best ideas to life and connect with other passionate creatives? Join the da Vinci Center at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to watch Garret Westlake, executive director, give a speech live at Adobe MAX where he'll talk about prototyping the future of higher education. Snacks and conversation will be available to all before and after the talk.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=943e74cb-d8f3-46c2-8fe3-93068337514d.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, UCS Advocacy Services and Men's Multicultural Collective will present "Crucial Conversations: Dating, Sex and Relationships for Men of Color." This is the third session of the series and will focus on healthy vs. unhealthy dating habits. The session will be held in Room 215, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register on Ramsconnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1866038.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

What is monkeypox? How is it transmitted? Who is at risk? Join experts for a panel discussion debunking popular misconceptions surrounding monkeypox. This event, hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will be held in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Pizza will be provided. Register on Ramsconnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1832718.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Learning Systems will sponsor an online workshop to help navigate the basic functions of the Canvas Gradebook. This training, which is free and has no cancellation penalty, is designed for those new to using Canvas, in need of a refresher or those who haven't used all of the available features of the Canvas Grade Center. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17948.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, will present a fall-themed salon in the Rams Lounge on the lower level of University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will watch TED and TEDx Talks, discuss their key messages and participate in fall activities. Free food and hot drinks will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/salons/.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Walgreens to get your flu shot in Room 115, HR Training Room, 922 W. Grace St. Walk-ins and appointments wil be accepted.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/flu-clinics/.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU HR and the Association of Financial Educators for an online discussion about the aspects of income planning and how tax changes will affect your retirement. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3SnxV4C

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., assistant professor, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will virtually discuss strategies for creating professional Twitter accounts. The talk will also include suggestions for curating engaging and interesting content and ultimately establishing a platform to engage stakeholders in your research. The lunch research seminar will be presented by VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: Visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocu2hrTooE9fBYgYzX_cBIgFlDRbK3TxB.

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the VCU School of Medicine is collaborating with the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success to host a Disability Employment: Equity and Awareness Learning session event to discuss disability etiquette and employment equity. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-4156 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/9265190506.

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rev. F. Todd Gray, Rudene Mercer Haynes and Robert A. Winn, M.D., will talk virtually with Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., about cardiovascular health, factors that influence risks and community engagement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharon K. Jones-Lomotey at joneslomots@vcu.edu or (540) 729-3887 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Submissions are being sought by The Anderson for a Communication Arts show in late January 2023. All forms of art will be displayed, including physical, digital, sculptural and animation. Apply by Oct. 21 at the following URL. Any grade level in communication arts can apply, up to three submissions will be allowed.

For more information, contact Julia Nauroth at naurothje@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/83vZUx3cXqZL7py59.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 at 11 a.m.

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, a review of application procedures and a student panel 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/WilderPhD.

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 8 a.m.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, announces that registration is open for its 16th Annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference. The theme, "Seizing Tomorrow, Today" challenges participants to capitalize on this time of era-defining moments and to imagine what is possible, translating their values into actions, dreams into reality, and their hopes into what can happen. The conference will be held at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is accepting applications for the 2023 cohorts of the HIGHER Ground program. Learn more about the Institute, its programs, application requirements and deadlines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/.

The Clinton Global Initiative University is looking for higher education students, undergraduate or graduate, who are addressing pressing challenges in five focus areas: education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation, and public health. The early decision for applications (which includes those seeking travel assistance to the annual meeting in Nashville) is Monday, Oct. 17. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://cgiu.startuptree.co/event/s/2sZZjry4eyPBqHRyDh3ZLD/CGI-U-2023?utm_source=CGI+U+Master+List&utm_campaign=148b5686c7-20222909CGIU_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a9011412ad-148b5686c7-259040702&mc_cid=148b5686c7&mc_eid=c129a668df.

What are the needs, challenges and opportunities you have as a first-gen LGBTQ+ student? Take the short survey at the following URL before Oct. 30 and participate in a focus group. Your participation will help us understand your concerns, strengths and opportunities stemming from intersecting first-gen and LGBTQ+ identities. Primary investigator is Yiwen Wei, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Yiwen Wei at weiy2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/mKZkmrk8ozNRBJKm6.

The Commercialization Fund is a resource dedicated to the advancement of VCU inventions. Offered in the spring and fall, the goal is to help bring projects to a more mature stage of development in order to improve their chances of being licensed and brought to market. Applications are due today, Oct. 17 no later than 4 p.m. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://innovationgateway.vcu.edu/about/commercialization-fund/.

Interested in learning more about how to get your course classified? Join Erin Webster Garrett, Ph.D., for REAL’s Classification Office Hours. Hours will be Monday, Oct. 17, 10-11 a.m. and noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 19, noon-1 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 21, noon-1 p.m. No registration is required. Contact Erin Webster Garrett via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2143587582 or email the REAL office at real@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at elwebstergarr@vcu.edu or visit https://real.vcu.edu/.