12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break for weekly guided meditation with Brenna suitable for all levels of practice. Register on Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brenna Denicola at denicolabr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1825056.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Come best dressed in classy cocktail evening attire for a night of elegance, fashion and entertainment to help raise funds and help children around the world through UNICEF. Food and sparkling refreshments will be served. The event, hosted by the African Student Union at VCU, will be in Richmond Salons I-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Danielle Ansong at ansongda@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Learning Systems will sponsor an online session to review best practices for managing and organizing content within Kaltura. The training, free with no cancellation penalty, is designed for intermediate users. Participants will learn how to create channels and playlists, along with adding collaborators and filters.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17951.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

IExcel Education will host a seminar led by Ashley Apple, assistant professor and Family Nurse Practitioner. The seminar via Zoom will focus on knowledge of prevailing social, economic, political and historical factors that limit the framing of disability within the realms of compliance and legal obligation in the context of higher education. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-decon-102522

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees will host a gala dinner and art auction to raise money for migrants being held at the detention center in Bowling Green. The gala, in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free to attend. Food will be catered by Noorani Kabob. A silent auction will feature pieces made by VCU Arts students. All proceeds from the event will be donated. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samiya Majid at majidsf2@vcu.edu or visit http://evite.me/eFxVcs32xs.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your ability/disability status impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? IExcel Education will host an online Rammalogues session on these topics. Rammalogues provide a safe space to have braver conversations around social identity. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-ability-102622

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

No mechanical experience is necessary for this workshop for all bicycle commuters. This introductory workshop offered by RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St., will cover parts of the bicycle and how to discuss them with your mechanic, sights and sounds that indicate a problem and routine maintenance. You'll leave knowing how to take better care of your ride. No bike is necessary, but if you have specific questions about yours, you're welcome to bring it. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sera Erickson at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit http://bikes.vcu.edu/events.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Connect: Community Engagement Conference invites community members, community organizations and faculty, staff, students and alums at VCU to come together for a day of learning, networking and skill development. This event, sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the VCU Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success, will be held in Richmond Salons I-II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/connect/.

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/.

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join alumni for a visit to the Pamunkey Indian Reservation and tour of the Pamunkey Museum and Cultural Center in King William. Brad Brown, who is Pamunkey and director of the Native Film Festival, will give a tour and talk about the tribe's history. The shuttle bus from Richmond departs at 9 a.m. from the Development and Alumni Relations Building, 111 N. Fourth St. Transportation, museum entry and box lunch options are available. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. The event is co-hosted by VCU's Humanities Research Center and VCU Alumni Relations.

For more information, contact Diane Stout-Brown at dstout@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4513 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/pamunkeytour.

Basic Life Support with First Aid Training is intended for health care providers responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in various settings. Course skills specialize in CPR/AED and first aid along with communication and adaptability, which are crucial during an emergency response. This blended learning course contains a combination of digital and in-person instruction. Participants can choose one of the in-person sessions taking place on Nov. 8, 15 or 29. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d1fbf414-f90e-49fa-8f6e-1f9c0c944d24&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

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/.

Some recent well-being sessions have been added to the Work-Life Playlists in Talent@VCU. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Information Session, Emotional Intelligence, Making meetings effective, Run, Hide, Fight: Active Shooter Protocol Training are just some of the titles that have been added. Check it out at: https://vcu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=221000415

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

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, is currently accepting student submissions for its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News & Noteworthy sections. Students can submit their work to AUCTUS for publication. Students can also join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their discipline. Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu to learn more.

For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

VCU Police will host its annual chili cook-off fundraiser to benefit FRIENDS Association for Children on Friday, Oct. 28 at noon. Chefs are needed and all chili recipes, including turkey, without beans and vegetarian are welcome. Register at the following email address. VCU/VCU Health students, faculty, staff, significant others and relatives are welcome as chefs; there is no entry fee for chefs.

For more information, contact Jennifer Brown at jmbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8387.

Registration is open for Makers' Training Workshops and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III), for VCU students who seek to use the College of Engineering Makerspaces. Students must first complete the Orientation and General Safety Training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available. Read the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identity as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu/participate/.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in live exercise sessions conducted online by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.