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. 11, the fair will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

11 a.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators in the lobby of Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., to discuss introducing physical activity and nutrition into daily college life. Students will create wellness plans and brainstorm creative meal and snack choices.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

5 p.m.

The VCU History Department will present a webinar, "The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean." Tracing the lives, labor and mobilities of Caymanian turtle fishers from the 1880s to the 1970s, Sharika Crawford, Ph.D., will discuss the entangled demise of sea turtle populations and Caymanian turtle fishermen in the Caribbean. This online event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Harold and Laura Greer. Registration is required.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-greer-lecture-in-latin-american-history-series-presents-the-last-turtlemen-of-the-caribbean.html.

6 p.m.

Are you interested in pharmacy school but aren't sure where to start? VCU School of Pharmacy's admissions team is hosting this webinar-style event to tell you exactly what you need to know when applying to pharmacy school. Join to learn what makes a compelling applicant, how to ask for quality reference letters and what experiences can set your application apart. Visit the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8436142934?pwd=MWpoUkx1Q1QrNVdXTnBMZHI5dmFrdz09.

6 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host a special session of Cultural Conversations From Around the Globe to learn about traditional Mexican music and culture through a choir performance combined with visuals and dance. Connect with students and faculty from Universidad La Salle in a post-concert discussion and explore possibilities for further engagement with our partner institution in southern Mexico. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/#:~:text=Cultural%20Conversations%20engages%20VCU%20students,%2C%20language%2C%20music%20and%20tourism.

6:30 p.m.

Gamma Phi Beta @ VCU will hold a recruiting event at Grace E. Harris Hall. Room 2129, 1015 Floyd Ave. Get to know the sisters of Gamma Phi Beta and find your place in the sisterhood.

For more information, contact Rowan O'Hara at oharark@vcu.edu.

6:30 p.m.

Come meet a variety of alumni and enjoy some great food while learning how to do interviews, perfect your résumé and learn proper etiquette. This event, in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be hosted by the VCU Foundation.

For more information, contact Jill Fortney at fortneyj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8eIz00zS89BufNnMVhK6Ah6ZVG-wzdOxF_LAhXyG-u2bWIQ/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from noon 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the da Vinci Center at an immersive virtual workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/dt-10-12.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Hear about all the things that happen on a path to success that don't make it to a résumé. This session will feature Nyssa Cornelius-Einarsson (VCU, 2017), data scientist at McKesson, and Tiffany Rolle, Ph.D., (VCU, 2012), inclusive science initiative coordinator at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This event will be offered virtually. To join by Zoom, register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-uprDwiHNDrzxdEqiDOGC3q-4LwJ_Un

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

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

October is Health Literacy Month. Health and Wellness Librarian Dana Ladd, MS, Ph.D., AHIP, will discuss how to find and evaluate reliable resources that consumers can use to understand their condition and make more informed health decisions. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9648128

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/.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's School of Social Work, with support from the C. Bernard Scotch Fund, will present a panel of social workers and policy experts who will virtually discuss current events, key issues and elections through a social work lens. Social work plays a key role in the political process, promoting voter participation and meaningful engagement to advocate for and with populations facing challenges to their wellbeing. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcussw.info/SWPP

For more information, contact James Romanik at romanikjv@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3631 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/social-work/2022/09/23/join-us-a-social-work-lens-on-the-political-landscape-of-election-season/.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Navigating the REAL classification process can seem overwhelming the first time through. To assist those who have questions or need technical support, Erin Webster Garrett, Ph.D., AVP for REAL (Relevant, Experiential and Applied Learning), will hold virtual office hours on the following dates and times: 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. All sessions will be held via Zoom and no registration is required.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3421 or visit http://real.vcu.edu/apply.

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 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in Latin Dance Nights, ¡Muevete! This five-week series will have various Latin-inspired dances each Thursday at Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1783411.

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.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 at noon

VCU's Global Education Office will be offering upcoming virtual information sessions for students to learn more about the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program. Peace Corps Prep is a program designed to provide students with cultural agility skills and prepare them for future Peace Corps service or other internationally focused careers. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuqgpz0sH9RFXsGdubW1J6vatJFMcSau?_x_zm_rtaid=J0EfkSTGQJiTbWooJbyxwQ.1665167030230.cd77bd874c9db7fc524ccd69a5b96fa8&_x_zm_rhtaid=692#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning will host a conversation about Civil Rights Movement leader Bayard Rustin. In celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month, Assistant Director for Student Leadership Jonathan Fuller will facilitate conversation about how we can celebrate and emulate Rustin's life and leadership. The session will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VCUPeer/rsvp_boot?id=1828416.

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

John Aughenbaugh, Ph.D., will speak at a lunch and learn Zoom session hosted by VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. RaJade M. Berry-James, Ph.D., senior associate dean of faculty and academic affairs, will serve as the session moderator and Dean Susan Gooden, Ph.D., will provide opening remarks. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_88CAKmwIS_qdgHh09bvxBQ#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. This hybrid five-day workshop will allow participants to pursue a project that could benefit from Lean Six Sigma operational analysis and methodology. The course will be held in person Oct. 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and online Nov 2, 9 and 16 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $2,695. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/lean-six-sigma-green-belt.html.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hosted by VCU Online, this hybrid event will help faculty examine online and hybrid coursework implemented as a result of emergency remote teaching (ERT) during the pandemic and rethink what worked and what didn’t. Participants will get peer feedback and support to develop online and hybrid courses that are manageable for faculty and meaningful for students. The event will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to those who attend in person. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Online at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/event/done-with-ert-so-are-we.

Students and parents are invited to attend financial health online sessions hosted by JPMorgan Chase Bank. These two-part sessions are offered on Zoom by JPMorgan Chase Bank. A seminar on budget and savings will be held Nov. 1. Seminars on credit will be held Oct. 13 and Nov. 8. All workshops will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Zoom webinar ID is 929 6163 1318. The pass code is 632518. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Denise Laussade at laussaded@vcu.edu or visit https://jpmc.surveymonkey.com/r/Fall22Student.

Graduates, have a professional head shot or graduation photo taken at Grad Fair. Photographers from Grad Images will be available at Barnes & Noble @ VCU at Medical Center Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and at Barnes & Noble @ VCU at MPC Oct. 12-14 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. No appointment or purchase is necessary. Photos are available to purchase.

For more information, contact Allison Tony at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Entries are currently being received for the 2023 award and readers are needed to begin reviewing submissions - this is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the judging process.

For more information, contact Brenna Camping at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

VCUdine has a number of special events at in Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. Among them are a Seafood Bash (Oct. 11: 11 a.m.-close); Shafer Smokehouse (Oct. 13: 11 a.m.-close); AVO Smokehouse (Oct. 14: 11 a.m.-close); Elephant Thai (Oct. 19: 11 a.m.-close); Ruby Scoops (Oct. 20: 11 a.m.-close); National Pumpkin Day (Oct. 26: 5 p.m.-close); Halloween Glow Sticks and Chicks (Oct. 27: 5 p.m.-close); Sushi Extravaganza (Oct. 28: 11 a.m.-close). See a full list of events and menus at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

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 Homecoming is returning to the spring during the week of Feb. 12-18, 2023. VCU Homecoming will feature Ram Jam, Reign of the Rams, Ram Rally and a tailgate. The week will culminate with a celebration at the VCU men's basketball game as the Rams take on Fordham on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Siegel Center. Homecoming is supported by The Commons, a student-led Homecoming Committee, VCU Athletics, the Office of Alumni Relations, and a team of campus partners.

For more information, contact Laura O'Brien at thecommons@vcu.edu or visit http://homecoming.vcu.edu.

Virginians who are ineligible to file the FAFSA and want to be considered for state financial aid should complete the 2023-2024 Virginia Alternative State Aid Application (VASA). The VASA application is now open. Need help? If you have questions about applying for financial aid or paying for college, visit VCU's Student Financial Management Center in Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://sfs.vcu.edu/.

Are you interested in volunteering next semester during Spring Break? Apply to Alternative Break, an opportunity that focuses on volunteering, encourages self-growth and develops student leaders through a week-long service trip. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 17.

For more information, contact Quayle Agurs at altbreaks@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s78785.

Are you interested in leading your peers and volunteering next semester during Spring Break? Apply to serve as an Alternative Break site leader. Alternative Break is an opportunity that focuses on volunteering, encourages self-growth and develops student leaders through a week-long service trip. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 17.

For more information, contact Quayle Agurs at altbreaks@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s78792.

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 https://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 will be provided. Register at the following URL. Principal investigators are 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.