2 p.m.

VCU’s National Scholarship Office will present a virtual informational session for undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Learn about the Boren Awards, a fully funded opportunity to study abroad in a non-Western, non-English speaking country while studying a critical language, and how the NSO can offer support for applicants. Register to attend or request the recording at: https://forms.gle/mpoLVPaBYgPy3L8a6

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

3:30 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer a general informational session geared to undergraduates who are new to VCU this fall – first-year and transfer students – but all are welcome. Learn about the NSO, the (inter)nationally competitive awards the office advises for and how to position yourself as a candidate. Register to attend in person (Room 1210, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.), virtually or request the recording at: https://forms.gle/XSbw39MJbpbqwYzQ9.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

5 p.m.

Are you interested in participating in research? Hear from undergraduates about the research they are conducting on campus and how they connected with faculty researchers. This session will include a discussion about how to present research. Attend in person (Room 2123, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.) or via Zoom. Register at https://forms.gle/krk5AvBsn8aTER147.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit http://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Interested in censorship? Comic Arts? This online, interactive session taught by The Workshop at Cabell Library is designed for beginner-level comic creators, both artists and non-artists. Participants will make their own simple comic layouts using Adobe Express with stock images or simple drawings. This workshop is in partnership with the 2023 Jurgen Comics Contest at VCU Libraries and part of this week's Adobe Creative Jam. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2022-news/comic-arts-contest-invites-students-to-explore-codes-censorship-and-conflict.html.

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

This month the Global Education Office's Global Café will celebrate Diwali. Enjoy Indian food, music and make your own Rangoli designs. The café will be in the kitchen area of West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register ahead of time at the following URL, but drop-ins are welcome.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1838683.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams in Recovery welcomes Kamal Bherwani to speak about his family's lived experience with the ongoing nationwide overdose crisis. Bherwani’s talk will be in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. He is the CEO of GCOM, a data/analytics company that works with local, state and federal agencies. The talk will also be available virtually at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82072477560

For more information, contact John Freyer at jdfreyer@vcu.edu or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office for an informational session about the Point Flagship Scholarship, which empowers LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students to access and succeed in their education. Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. Register to attend in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) or via Zoom or request the recording at: https://forms.gle/ZtUepTmyUCbuLMff7.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega at VCU will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All donors will receive a free Red Cross T-shirt and an e-gift card valued at $10. Appointments are recommended to save your spot, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up at the following URL and enter sponsor code: vcu to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Kami Gupta at guptakr@vcu.edu or (571) 414-8238 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VCU.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Paul Andrews, a recent University of Virginia graduate, will lead a discussion on religion and queerness hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Food will be provided. The session will be held in Suite 215, OMSA, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@Vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1872651.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To build great teams, you have to meet great people. So, why not take time to connect with our greatest community, ourselves? Join students, faculty and staff at this month's da Vinci Networking nights to connect with other da Vinci undergraduate and graduate students. The event will be at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 Broad St.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/110322ShiftNetworking.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Common Book program and VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for Part Two of the Black Body Politics series. The discussion will include black bodies, health care and black trauma and will be in Suite 215, OMSA, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Weakley at weakleyac@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ink Magazine will present its fall issue, Freaks!, at a release party in the lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. The event will feature free print issues, popcorn, cotton candy, glitter tattoos and tote bags.

For more information, contact Hope Ollivant at ollivanth@vcu.edu or inkmagazine.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://inkmagazinevcu.com/.

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at 7 p.m.

First Love at VCU will present Virginia's Boogie King, a dance competition with teams from Richmond, Norfolk and Northern Virginia. Different styles of dance will be showcased. The event will be held in Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginias-boogie-king-tickets-441410579927?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb.

Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, all students interested in purchasing an MCV Campus commuter permit can log in to apps.parking.vcu.edu/mcvwebsales and select their parking preferences for the spring semester. The lottery will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/mcv-campus-sale/.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Phi Delta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will host the inaugural Phi Delta Dodgeball Tournament in Cary Street Gym Indoor Soccer Field. All fraternities, sororities, clubs and students are invited.

For more information, contact Lawrence Claiborne at claibornelg2@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCU's Bangladesh Student Association will host a Henna fundraising effort at SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The price range will be $5-$20.

For more information, contact Lamia Haque at haquelt@vcu.edu or (804) 998-8769.

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/.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Presidential Holiday Open House will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The annual university-wide open house will be hosted by President Michael and Mrs. Monica Rao as an opportunity for the university community to come together and celebrate the holidays prior to winter closing. It is an informal gathering, with food and drink provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwZJ7fXtDL0gfR7ddrVbmZ-Ug8JopHbB6JAR7qiMD0HsG7nA/viewform.

VCU is hosting hazing prevention training for members through Nov. 18. This training is for students who are current members of selective student organizations at VCU. Students of these organizations must complete one of these training sessions in order for their organizations to be in compliance with university expectations. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachael Tully at preventhazing@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/feeds?type=club&type_id=68862&tab=events.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research actively supports clinical research professionals entering the work force or transitioning career paths with the Certificate in Clinical Research. The program prepares students for first-time entry or transition into the field of clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Spring 2023 applications due Dec. 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

Register for a Winter Sessions class today. Follow the instructions at https://intersession.vcu.edu/registration/. Courses begin Dec. 27 and run for 11 days (Intersession) or three weeks (J-Term). They are listed in the spring schedule of classes. For information about class times, modality and prerequisites, visit VCU's Schedule of Classes at https://rar.vcu.edu/academic-schedules/schedule-of-classes/.

For more information, contact Mallory Mackie at mackiem2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4586 or visit http://intersession.vcu.edu.

The Global Education Office at VCU is seeking two families who are willing to host two Japanese students from Friday, Nov.11-Sunday, Nov. 13. These students are visiting VCU for five weeks and this will be their only opportunity to stay in an American home with an American family.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/ffacevolunteerapp/.

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, is currently accepting student submissions for its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, and News and 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.

Adults who smoke menthol cigarettes and identify as Black/African American are invited to participate in a study that involves electronic cigarette use for six weeks to reduce their smoking. Participants must be willing to visit the study site, receive phone calls and respond to texts/surveys. Compensation is provided. Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Health Behavior and Policy Department and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Psychology Department.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit http://bit.ly/rvaflavors.