10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Learn more about a study abroad opportunity to Ghana, West Africa in Summer 2023 at an informational session hosted by VCU's School of Social Work. The trip will include walking tours, visits to historic sites, cultural shows, lectures and discussions. The informational session will be held in Room 4100, fourth floor, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Corley at NCorley@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PjZbCtSnRedF8qwF8.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators in the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., to learn how gratitude can improve well-being. Kick off the season of giving by making your own gratitude card for yourself, your professors, coworkers or loved ones. A masseuse from RecWell will also offer chair massages on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Purchase a 2023 Dogs on Call calendar and support the therapy dog teams who visit patients and staff at VCU Health, and students at VCU. The calendars are $12 (cash or credit) when purchased in-person. They will be available at the MCV Campus, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., First Floor, kiosk. Sales will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (while supplies last). Online orders are $14 and can be placed at: https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/CHAI_Calendar

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at CHAI@VCUHealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

VCU's English Department will host a ProcrastiNight study session in Rooms 330 and 331, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhIKtVOMkA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the da Vinci Center at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to celebrate the launch of the inaugural Shift Retail Lab Magazine, created by students in the Shift Innovation 591 class. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/k6V56BZIjd9Pl3cLAr01K.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Soteria: Supporting Women and Families will host a Paint 'n' Sip event to celebrate the end of the semester. Capri Sun and supplies will be provided. The event will be in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Olive Blackstone at blackstonom@vcu.edu.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at 7 p.m.

As part of Test Pattern, multi-disciplinary artist Dorian Wood will present "Mares Ocultos," a new composition that centers on themes of erasure, anxiety and transgression. The event will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/tp06-dorian-wood/.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

VCU's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department will host the Tripti B. Jena Lecture. The talk by Anupam Jena, Ph.D., M.D., will explore how our lives are filled with "accidental" experiments that teach us about what does and does not work in health care, how bias sways doctors and the hidden forces that shape our health. Join via the following URL. The Teams Meeting ID is 254 136 260 552 and the passcode: hytshg

For more information, contact Ana Mills at ana.mills@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting.

Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Eddie Chae, Ph.D., assistant professor, Microbiology and Immunology, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItd-uopzspE9cwlwjj-0oNiy86Bzyjod86

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

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., senior instructional designer, VCU School of Medicine, will discuss programs to track your scientific progress, find information about your contributions to science and display your work for grant reviewers. The Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and School of Medicine. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-igrj4qG9UqdPYxyj_ZD6739UkPKUTS

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

As part of the Banner Cloud Migration Project that began Dec. 2, the Operational Data Store and VCU Reporting Center will remain unavailable until approximately 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9.

For more information, contact Marcus Mickle at mjmickle@vcu.edu or visit https://administrativesystems.ts.vcu.edu/banner-cloud-migration-project/.

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 are due by Friday, 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/.

This class teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent aquatic emergencies and increase critical thinking and decision-making skills. This course is offered in the Blended Learning format and will require 7-8 hours of online pre-course work. Upon successful completion, participants will receive American Red Cross certification and will be eligible to apply for employment with RecWell. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f04eb94-8b05-4785-bfc5-8f1060041199&semesterId=2f8f6931-1ad3-43a8-9195-82092dccbc58.

Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide holiday gifts for the mothers and their babies. Donations may be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact the Clinical Coordinator of OB MOTIVATE at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/motivate-clinic-2022/c417408.

The Furthering Our Understanding Of Diet study invites Black students to participate in one of two online surveys that seek to understand factors influencing their food choices. Students may participate in either of the two surveys. Study 1 takes 20-25 minutes to complete and Study 2 takes 30-35 minutes to complete. Students who complete the study will have a 33 percent chance of winning 1 of 66 Amazon e-gift cards for $15. To participate: visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/23ayd8fd.

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. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary. Email the following address to participate.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu.

Do you feel as if things keep getting in the way of your goals for a healthier lifestyle? You’re not alone. Many young women find it challenging to be active and maintain a balanced diet. If you’re interested in support for meeting your goals for weight loss and healthy living, check out Ready SET Health — a free program designed especially for young women by researchers at the VCU School of Medicine.

For more information, contact Morgan Meyer at morgan.meyer@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.readysethealthvcu.com.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up before Feb. 1, 2023.‬‬

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or (804) 215-6196 or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.