10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hosted by VCU Technology Services, the fair is free to students, faculty and staff. VCU Technology Services staff will be available to answer questions and showcase technologies. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations and Q&A from university vendors who provide services to the VCU community, free bag lunches (while they last) and giveaways. Today, Oct. 12, the fair will be at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.

For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will sponsor a virtual keynote address by Brenci Patiño, Ph.D., professor of Spanish language and culture and Latin American and Latinx Studies at Mary Baldwin University. A discussion will follow the talk. Visit the Zoom link at https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/91599499135

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Can't make it to Tech Fair in-person? A virtual Tech Fair event will be held for remote workers and learners. No registration is required. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83977616614 or learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Common Book program will host its flagship event of the fall semester with 2022 Common Book author Chip Jones. His keynote address will explore the issues raised in his 2020 book, "The Organ Thieves." The event, at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., is free and open to the public, with a virtual option for attendance.

For more information, contact Anne Weakley at weakleyac@vcu.edu or visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

The Richmond Triangle Players, a nonprofit professional theater company, has made an indelible mark on Richmond’s cultural landscape with hundreds of plays over three decades. The theater’s programming probes LGBTQ+ experiences and supports queer artistry. In celebration of its 30th season, VCU Libraries will host Executive Director Philip Crosby, who will discuss the theater's evolution, its groundbreaking past and its future. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.

The Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group has collaborated with the Center for Human Animal Interaction to raise awareness for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Members of the group will be at the Compass with the Dogs on Campus to raise awareness and provide insight on resources available within VCU.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at cappucciok@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/national-disability-employment-awareness-month/.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from noon to 12:45 a.m.

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/.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

RamBikes offers a class for every bicycle rider of any skill level. Come get your hands dirty at its fix-a-flat class, 1106 W. Broad St., where all participants will have the experience of swapping out and patching a tube. 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.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Collective Corazón will host a presentation and Q&A-style discussion in Room 2135, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Charlie Cole of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and Valerie Murphy from Crossover Healthcare Ministry, will lead the event.

For more information, contact Sanya Surya at collectivecorazon@gmail.com or (971) 777-9357 or visit https://collectivecorazon.wixsite.com/collectivecorazon.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Join the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the 2022 cohort of the VCU Leadership Development Program for their final team project presentations. Each year, participants work together to address an issue of importance to the university. The presentations, in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., are scheduled to allow guests to come and go as needed. A detailed schedule is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development-program/team-projects/.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

As part of the Healthy Communities for Youth grant, leaders from VCU Health’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program will be sharing insights into hospital-based programs to prevent injury and violence among youth and adults. A 30-minute online Q&A will follow to answer questions about each of the programs. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Salpi Kevorkian at kevorkianss@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOmqqTgrHNThLEmX5Se20JE9goOJYlK1.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host a seminar via Zoom led by Archana Pathak, director of VCU's Q Collective. The seminar is designed to increase understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity concepts and the practices that sustain them. Participants will explore power dynamics in the workplace, set inclusion-related goals and begin developing practices toward creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Register for the Zoom link at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-inclwp-101722

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

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/.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-101922.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host a seminar via Zoom led by Serra De Arment, assistant professor of Counseling and Special Education at VCU. The seminar will focus on knowledge of population size, appropriate terminology, personal disclosures of barriers and key accessibility issues at VCU and in the surrounding community. Register for the Zoom link at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-neurodiv-101922

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

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Did you know that the Virginia529 savings plan can be used toward continuing education – not just for degree programs? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Brittany Bullock, Virginia529 and ABLEnow, to learn how to bnefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account for you and your family. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The 1994 film version of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" stars Kenneth Branaugh, Helena Bonham Carter and Robert De Niro. It tells the well-known story of Victor Frankenstein, a doctor obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. The discussion after the film will be led by Focused Inquiry professor Carver Weakley and Public Affairs Research Librarian Nia Rodgers. The screening will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/common-book-discussion-series-.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for an online informational session on how the Ph.D. in Education, Research, Assessment and Evaluation program prepares future leaders, researchers and administrators who care deeply about driving meaningful, data-driven change in their organizations and communities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=e957f85b-1cfd-4e4b-a7a6-a11737d592e6.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for an online informational session about a program that works toward identifying and analyzing those injustices, and imagining, researching and creating more equitable, inclusive schools and societies through leadership and policy. The dissertation is a rigorous culminating tool for research, advocacy and change within educational organizations and endeavors. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=b7887f8a-136b-47e7-985f-998de4c01be0.

Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Olympic Weightlifting 101: Clean and Snatch will review the principles of overhead ballistic lifts focusing on the snatch. Driving weight overhead challenges your kinetic chains and metabolic conditioning. This one-day event teaches the basics of these exercises and how to perform them safely. This small group environment provides personalized attention and time for questions. The class will be at the MCV Campus Recreation Center FIT Room.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0cc8e365-a129-4eef-8a73-254487f8fe14&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

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

Join this Wright SKolar CommuniTy seminar for an online discussion with VCU’s Shari Barkin, M.D., and Fadi Salloum, Ph.D., who will share their rules and insider tricks for success as a physician-scientist or basic/clinical scientist. Barkin will discuss common problems/challenges faced by the physician-scientist. Salloum will share the unique approaches he takes that contribute to his success. This seminar is a hybrid presentation/panel discussion with time reserved for questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-utrjItGdcy_WxHY0iWvqDJ7e1B39lv.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at 9 a.m.

VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training online via Zoom in the upcoming months. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. Register in Talent (keyword "records"). Busy but can’t make it? Try self-paced Records Management 101 training available in Canvas.

For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

IExcel Education, in partnership with VCU College of Health Professions, will host a Rammalogues session on "The Organ Thieves." Rammalogues provide a safe space for braver conversations around social identity. The event will be in Room 1075, College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-chp-cb-221027

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

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Journalist, author, editor and educator Linda Villarosa will be the inaugural speaker in a new VCU Libraries lecture series. The focus of her work is on disparities in health care. Her lecture will be on her 2022 book "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation." The talk is free and open to all in-person (Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) and on Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/2022-social-justice-lecture-.html.

VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education will host its inaugural regional conference on Universal Design for Learning at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St. The event will kick off with a pre-conference event on Monday, June 19, 2023, followed by the conference, Tuesday-Thursday, June 20-22, 2023. Join both higher education and P-12 faculty and staff colleagues to explore the intersection of UDL with the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion. Submissions to present are invited through Oct. 21, 2022.

For more information, contact Brianne L. Jackson, Ph.D., at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/udl.

Faculty, University and Academic Professionals and classified employees have a special enrollment opportunity for optional life insurance through Nov. 30. Those who don’t already participate can obtain guaranteed coverage with no medical underwriting. Those who participate can increase coverage with no medical underwriting. See details at https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/. Questions? contact Securian at the following telephone number or request HR support at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (800) 441-2258 or visit https://mailchi.mp/varetire/september-2022-member-news#article3.

Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. The blended learning format combines digital and in-person instruction. Online content must be completed prior to participating in the in-person skills sessions. Only one in-person skills session is required, choose from Oct. 1, 5, 22 or 26. 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=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

Enjoy a beautiful weekend climbing rocky crags away from the city in one of the most famous climbing areas in North America. Outdoor Adventure Program trip leaders will teach basic climbing techniques, equipment usage and belaying techniques in a safe and trusting environment. This rock climbing and camping adventure is designed for climbers of all abilities. Price includes food, transportation, camping, equipment and guides. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bd3579fa-042f-456a-bc9e-2e0d8363d129&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of your wellness program. Refocus on your health with support from our partner, WeightWatchers. Join WW by Oct. 31 and get a free WW Mystery Box with your membership. All benefits-eligible employees, spouses and adult dependents will receive a discount of 50 percent off the retail price and can join now for as low as $8.48 per month. Sign up at WW.com/us/CommonHealth. Get your WW Mystery Box at WW.com/mysterybox.

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

The English Language Program is offering a free, in-person course from Oct. 18-Dec. 16 for asylum seekers and refugees who are interested in attending university in the United States. Students will develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening and learn about American culture. The course will meet Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6:50 p.m. Registration is required as seats are limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2551 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgcjvIxHXqyqHAyUyjHiElnvOTahQ1ZgDPx0dIsKzsIJU3TQ/viewform.

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/.

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. 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.