12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more 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 https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-111422.html. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82103475767

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-111422.html.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Soteria will host a coffee and doughnut sale at the Compass to raise money for Safe Harbor, an organization that supports survivors of domestic/sexual violence and human trafficking.

For more information, contact Olive Blackstone at blackstonom@vcu.edu or (202) 677-2952.

12 p.m.

Join the National Scholarship Office and the Global Education Office to learn more about the Philanthropic Educational Organization International Peace Scholarship. The International Peace Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Register to attend via Zoom or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Klotz at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tD9XB9hj7b7ag39d6.

12 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host Rocío Gomez, Ph.D., assistant professor in Latin American History at VCU, to discuss her recent book, "Silver Veins, Dusty Lungs" as part of the 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_mEnp9Xf5RIqDcb64TKLQsw#/.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Black Muslim Collective will host a potluck friendsgiving-style event in the game room at the Ascend Apartment complex, 1600 W. Broad St. Connect with the BMC community as participants reflect on what it means to show gratitude within Islam.

For more information, contact Nafisa Hafidh at hafidhni@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Dietitian Allie Farley will discuss healthy meal planning and shopping by reviewing tips and tricks for success. This educational webinar brought to you by VCU Human Resources, will also offer some recipe sharing and helpful resources. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3DMXZl7

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

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

IExcel Education will host a seminar led by Archana A. Pathak, director of VCU's Q Collective. The seminar will focus on developing DEI skills to address complex, sometimes controversial conversations around social identity and issues in workplace settings. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/seminar-dd-workplace-111522

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

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU's Department of Political Science for a discussion on climate change and local activism. This event will feature Andrea Simonelli, Ph.D., Political Science; Beth Kreydatus, Ph.D., Focused Inquiry; Bill Muth, Ph.D., VCU School of Education; Laura Thomas, Richmond Office of Sustainability and Elle De La Cancela, Chesapeake Climate Action Network. The event will be in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at moserm4@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Join VCU's Model United Nations and the VCU Department of Political Science for a virtual discussion about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The session will focus on various aspects of the current situation in Ukraine and the implications that the war has for international and domestic politics, the United States, Europe and global security. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at moserm4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfu6rpzwjHNybqk7PeS-QZ_OzxwkDg38A?_x_zm_rtaid=uxW00n4dSEqBNpXsYZsR_Q.1668020722189.78abc4497e0c93acef4516de37e8d2fc&_x_zm_rhtaid=324#/.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries and VCU Life Sciences, Esri (a supplier of geographic information system software), VCU Urban and Regional Planning, VCU Sustainability and VCU Facilities will present Geographic Information Systems 2022. GIS Day is an event for community members to come together and learn about the power of spatial thinking and the value of thinking about “the where.” The event is free and open to all and will be held in person and live-streamed via Zoom. Register at the following URL to attend in person (Lecture Hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) or online.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/gis-day-2022.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Engineering graduate programs will host a joint virtual informational session for 2023 fall graduate admissions. Undergraduate students interested in either (or both) programs can register via the following URL. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

For more information, contact Laura Georgiadis at lsgeorgiadis@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6102 or visit https://forms.gle/SYf5GfXPLqxBD3Et7.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn about the doctoral program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about admissions, funding and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Medical Journal Club will host a student article presentation on Zoom, discussing noninvasive treatment for end-stage recurrent glioblastoma. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session for the Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration programs. Register to attend at https://forms.gle/1J3CQVm2srbEAd638.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 40th nationally by Fortune (highest among schools in Virginia), is now accepting applications for Fall 2023. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent Click on https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/#sob-events-1759437 to register for this 45-minute online session.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Colloquium will present Swatee Naik and Christopher Stark from the National Science Foundation. This talk will offer basic concepts from geometry and topology through diagrams and informal explanations, and mention some applications. The talk should be accessible to undergraduate students who have studied calculus. The second half of the talk will include an overview of NSF opportunities for students. The talk will be in person (Room 4145, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.) and virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1301 or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-department-of-mathematics-and-applied-mathematics-colloquium-presents-swatee-naik-and-christopher-stark-from-the-national-science-foundation.html.

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rev. F. Todd Gray, Rudene Mercer Haynes and Robert A. Winn, M.D., will host a trio of guests for Facts and Faith Fridays to discuss food insecurity, food deserts and how the issue can be addressed as a community. Guest speakers will be Allison Hallberg and Tim Bothe from Feed More and Anika Hines, Ph.D., from VCU. 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.

No experience is needed. All singers are welcome. Be a part of an uplifting group of singers and let your voice be heard. Register at the following URL and join a VCU choir.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., assistant director of choral activities, at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/.

VCU's second annual Giving Day will be held May 3 and planning is underway. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has published a web page with resources to begin preparation. The site, at the following URL, provides information about best practices, the Community Funded platform and giving challenges. If your unit would like to promote a cause or causes within the Giving Day platform, submit an application at bit.ly/GivingDayStories by Jan. 18. A member of the development team will contact you to discuss next steps.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at brownck6@vcu.edu or visit http://support.vcu.edu/giving-day.

VCU's December Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Faculty members who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/decfaculty2022.

During the next several weeks, the Human Research Protection Program will be undergoing additional changes in personnel that may impact HRPP/Institutional Review Board services and timelines. Additional details and instructions are available on the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Human Subject Research Protection blog at https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/. Questions: Contact the HRPP directly at orsp@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0868.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/human-research/hrppirb/.

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join a free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program welcomes those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed.

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

Interested in enhancing the co-curricular experiences for VCU students by serving as an adviser to a student organization? This is a meaningful opportunity to support the university's students in their endeavors and the impact they make on the campus and surrounding community. Advisers help student organizations achieve their goals and objectives and follow VCU policies and procedures. The time commitment to the organization varies by each relationship. Some student organizations need occasional assistance, while other advisers regularly attend meetings and events. If paired with a student organization, advisers enjoy a meaningful and rewarding experience and are supported by training and resources from The Underground and The Commons staff. Advisers are required for all VCU registered student organizations as of Spring Semester 2023. If you are interested, complete the form at the following URL and we will reach out.

For more information, contact Laura O'Brien at lbobrien@vcu.edu or visit http://thecommonsvcu.com/AdvisorInterestForm.

Individuals who dip/use smokeless tobacco 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 (802) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.