11 a.m.

Andrew Murphy, Ph.D., formerly of VCU's Department of Political Science, will give the 2022 Elske v.P. Smith Distinguished Lecture. The event will be in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1vqUE_h74C9lZuMOBbHtgxOFm6o5sWs1JsHSkRJ_FbdM/edit.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host a discussion about leave, benefits and work life resources. The new "Adding to the Family Planning Guide" will be reviewed and help to navigate benefits and resources at VCU. Specific questions should be added to a Google form before the event. Link to the form in Talent. Register in Talent or at https://bit.ly/3ceWEIG.

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

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with keynote addresses from two VCU faculty members: Indira Sultanic, Ph.D., and Patricia Michelsen-King, M.A. They will address the topic of "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The event will include a Q&A. The Zoom link is https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/94731783307.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or (804) 243-2638 or visit https://intranet.vcuhealth.org/event/96375/vcu-health-hispanic-heritage-month-event.

12 p.m.

VCUarts Qatar week will present a panel discussion that will speculate on future technological advancements, but on future threats and changes, whether environmental, geographical, cultural or social. This discussion will be held in person at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., and also virtually. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0SnOPeldST6fpsRwiHvynw#/registration

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCUarts Qatar Week will present an evening hosted by VCUarts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., and VCUarts Qatar Dean Amir Berbić, Ph.D., in celebration of Qatar Week 2022. The program will feature Gulf Metaverse 2.0 video screenings, curated by Róisín Tapponi, followed by a viewing of the “Relearning Imagination” installation by Arshia Sobhan. This event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The road to the 18th amendment and Prohibition was paved with good intentions, but like many public policy shifts, Prohibition brought with it some unintended consequences. What happens when a well-intentioned social movement ignites the public’s passion for a sweeping change or constitutional amendment that infringes on individual freedoms? History Professor Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D., and Associate Professor John Aughenbaugh, Ph.D., discuss the short-lived 18th amendment in the lecture hall at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.`

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

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pups on the Plaza, the Dogs on Call fundraising event, will once again be held outside the McGlothlin Medical Education Building, 1201 E. Marshall St. Come for the music, visit with therapy dog teams and support Dogs on Call by purchasing T-shirts and lunch (hot dogs, chips and a drink).

For more information, contact Karl Dorn, Program Coordinator for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit http://chai.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, 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/WilderInfo.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in its Latin Dance Nights, ¡Muevete! This five-week series will have various Latin-inspired dances each Thursday at Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St. This week's dance will be the Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1783379.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

All VCU faculty and staff and immediate family members can receive a discounted ticket rate of $3 (present a valid VCU ID at the ticket booth) at the VCU-St. Bonaventure women's soccer match at Sports Backers Stadium. Visit the concession stand for a family bundle with hot dog, chips and a soda, two for $20 and $4 for $40.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Student night on Thursday will feature an extended talkback with Ram Bhagat, Ph.D. Any student can purchase a ticket for $5. To get the discount, select either the "VCU Student" "College Student" or "Student (under 18)" ticket level and apply code VCUARTS at checkout. Tickets and full list of performances are available at the following URL. Performances will be at The Basement, 300 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Donating an organ or receiving an organ transplant is a complex process and can be daunting for many patients. Join VCU's Health and Wellness Library to learn about organ donation. LifeNet Health Community Education Coordinator Patricia Dean will guide participants through the organ donation process, including steps such as consent, evaluation, placement and more. This online program is free and open to all. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9345932

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics will present its fall seminar by Yifei Sun, Ph.D., Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. The title of the online talk will be "Dynamic Risk Prediction Triggered by Intermediate Events Using Survival Tree Ensembles." The talk will be in Room 305, third floor, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=77061.

Monday, Sep. 26, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell and take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3PM5mM1.

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

Monday, Sep. 26, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host a webinar featuring Michael Lawrence Dickinson, Ph.D., assistant professor of African American history at VCU, who will discuss his book, "Almost Dead" as part of our Meet VCU's Authors series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b3UcEO1QRt2Sr9hTkH33qQ.

Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join members of the East Marshall Street Well Project Family Representative Council and moderator Nikki Fernandes for a panel discussion about the process of and considerations taken into account when identifying the remains found in the East Marshall Street Well. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The discussion can also be livestreamed at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carley Harrison at harrisonca6@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/the-2022-common-book/events/.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Lunch Research Series seminar via Zoon featuring Roy Sabo, associate professor, Biostatistics, who will discuss the roles sampling, probability and variability play in interpreting research data. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu2pqDwrHdBnhfMMfHUZ_selxrmJwCyN

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes will help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, balancing, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. RamBikes can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Sessions will be held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

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.

The Michelson Philanthropies and Science Prize for Immunology focuses on transformative research in human immunology, with trans disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 1.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://michelson.secure-platform.com/a.

Applications are now open to be considered as speakers at TEDxVCU's event in April 2023. Sponsored by The Commons, TEDxVCU is seeking ideas worth sharing from students, staff, faculty and alumni. Those interested are encouraged to read the Speaking at TEDx page at the following URL before applying.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

Draft versions of the revised Closeout of Sponsored Awards Policy and the Post Award Financial Management Policy are available for public comment until Sept. 28. Visit the following URL and click on Policies Open for Public Comment to access the draft policies.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.public.doctract.com.

The VCU Performance Management Group invites managers and leaders to the upcoming Commonwealth Management Institute on Jan. 9-13, 2023 in Staunton. The institute is an avenue for professional development and teaches bringing about positive change - in self, in others and in your team. Apply by Sept. 30 at https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/cmi/. Questions: Call (804) 828-8845 or email pmg@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or (804) 218-2889 or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

The September edition of HR's Not (Just) the Messenger, a newsletter for VCU managers, is available at the following URL. The newsletter contains timely and relevant information, food for thought and links to resources.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://create.piktochart.com/output/59375680-vcu-ldoc-newsletter-for-managers-september-2022.

VCU Police, in partnership with a team from Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, has launched Whistles Against Street Harassment. Street harassment includes catcalling, kissing noises, horn honking, staring and unwanted conversations. Whistles can be used to deter or call attention to it. Whistles are available at Rhoads Hall, Brandt Hall, Gladding Residence Center, James Branch Cabell Library, University Student Commons, Larrick Student Center, Cary Street Gym and VCU Health Sciences Library.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/whistles-against-street-harrassment/wash.

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.

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.