12 p.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/.

3:30 p.m.

RamBikes is hosting a group ride to help students become acquainted with the Richmond area and to introduce riding on streets in a safe way. This beginner-level ride will be led by RamBikes staff and will go to several tiny parks and gardens in the Fan area. Please bring a bike if you have one, though there may be some available to use for free through RVA Bike Share. Register at the following URL. Participants should meet at the Monroe Park RVA Bike Share Station across from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

For more information, contact Sera Erickson at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit http://bikes.vcu.edu/events.

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. This week's dance will be the Salsa Rueda. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1783367.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To build great teams, you have to meet great people. Why not take time to connect with our greatest community, ourselves? Join students, faculty and staff for a da Vinci Networking night at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to connect with other da Vinci undergraduate and graduate students. If you’re not a da Vinci student but are curious about the program, you’re welcome to join. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ShiftNetworking100622.

6 p.m.

Join the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the School of World Studies for a virtual conversation with CHS alum Victor Humberto Narro, a nationally known expert on immigrant rights and low-wage workers and project director for the UCLA Labor Center. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu or visit http://Bit.ly/NarroOct6.

6 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art, the Common Book Program and Richmond Racial Equity Essays will host a Ted-Talk style event at which speakers will talk about 12 slides in 12 minutes. The subjects will be emerging research projects and their solutions to supporting healing and health in the Richmond community. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Anne Weakley at weakleyac@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/the-2022-common-book/events/.

6:30 p.m.

Gamma Phi Beta @ VCU will hold a recruiting event in Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 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.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority will hold a Paint and Sip Night at in Room 2120, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Join the group for its final recruitment event to unwind and show your creativity. Painting supplies and mocktails will be provided.

For more information, contact Grace Johnson at recruitmentchair.phirho.vcu@gmail.com.

7:30 p.m.

Come see Oscar Wilde’s famous madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements and entangled lovers. Originally published in 1895, this wildly entertaining comedy still delights with its rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters, and the work of VCUarts Theatre's design/technical production students shines from the beautiful period costumes to art nouveau-inspired scenic design. Performances are scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 6-9, at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets $5-15 with discounts for VCU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

For more information, contact VCUarts Theatre Box Office at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6026 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Sociology Department will host an open house during Family Weekend on the second floor of Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St. Information will be shared about the department's undergraduate and graduate programs, Spring 2023 electives and plans for the future.

For more information, contact Melanie Barnes at mbbarnes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4028.

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A new crochet and knitting club is open to all levels at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Vi D. Tran at tranvd@vcu.edu or (571) 265-3650.

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Join Richmond Chi Alpha for a night of worship, prayer and community at 822 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Mike Godzwa at mikegodz@vcu.edu or visit http://rvaxa.com.

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, is currently looking for students to review works submitted to its STEM, social sciences, creative and humanities sections. The group will meet online. Click on https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882 to join the meeting.

For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS Journal at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 10 a.m.

The annual VCU Tech Fair returns to in-person, hosted by VCU Technology Services. The fair is free to students, faculty and staff. No registration is required. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from VCU Technology Services and vendors who provide services to the VCU community, a free bag lunch and giveaways, courtesy of vendor contributors. The fair will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Hope Adams at adamsh@vcu.edu or visit http://techfair.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

October is Health Literacy Month. VCU Health and Wellness Librarian Dana Ladd, MS, Ph.D., AHIP, will discuss the topic, including specific methods to help individuals make more informed decisions about their health. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9647850.

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/.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Dana Lapato, Ph.D., and Nina Exner, Ph.D., will discuss via Zoom at a data management seminar how Open Science Framework can be used to support reproducibility, data sharing and data management of non-discipline specific data. The event will be hosted by VCU Libraries and the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-mrrTkoGdSOLgghqGTRKZoWvns_wsxb

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

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU School of the Arts and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites the VCU community to a conversation and feedback session with the Community Engagement for Museum Expansion Taskforce. In this facilitated discussion, speakers will share updates about VMFA's current expansion and renovation project, and welcome feedback from participants. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vmfa-engagement/.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 02 p.m.

The annual VCU Tech Fair returns to in-person, hosted by VCU Technology Services. The fair is free to students, faculty and staff. No registration is required. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from VCU Technology Services and vendors who provide services to the VCU Community, a free bag lunch and giveaways, courtesy of vendor contributors. The fair will be in the court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.

For more information, contact Hope Adams at adamsh@vcu.edu or visit http://techfair.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.

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 at noon

Megan Hollis, director at VCU Career Services, will discuss tailoring your CV for a job application at a professional development seminar hosted by VCU's Women in Science. The in-person session will be held in Rooms 1011/1011, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St. Pizza will be available on a first come/first serve basis. The seminar will also be available via Zoom. The meeting ID is 830 5731 9970. The passcode is 193989.

For more information, contact Amy Wegener at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Leaders Unleashed, the virtual student leadership conference, seeks staff and faculty to lead breakout sessions with students to help connect their conference learning and experiences at VCU through guided questions. Those interested in assisting as a reflection facilitator should complete the Google Form at the following URL by Friday, Oct. 7. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vDJVgYBzTQ3MGi6x5.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is a selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at an informational session Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoNov10. A session will also be held Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoNov16

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at https://teachrtr.org/ or visit http://teachrtr.org.

The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. This FAFSA will consider applicants for financial aid opportunities for fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024. Complete the FAFSA early; some financial aid programs have limited opportunities. If you think you may not be considered for financial aid based upon your financial situation, you are still encouraged to apply. It's free. 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/.

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/.

RecWell offers Women+ on Weights, a small group program open to women and nonbinary individuals designed to teach participants the foundational methods of resistance training and workout design. Session Two runs Oct. 10-Nov. 14. Register by Oct. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at santosmacst@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/small-group-training/.

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.

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 Global Education Office welcomes students, faculty and staff who have families in the Richmond areas to sign up for the Friendship Family and Cultural Exchange Program to host pairs of Japanese students from Friday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 13. These students will be participating in a short-term study abroad program at VCU. Sign up at the following URL and write Japan as the country of interest.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/ffacevolunteerapp/.

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.

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.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.