12:30 p.m.

Join Ela Mesa and Sairalina Montesino for a conversation about their journeys as immigrant, first-generation, career-focused, college graduates embracing self-love, mental wellness and navigating family acceptance as queer women. The discussion, hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will be presented in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and also virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1803593.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

First-gen student and senior Oscar Kemp will discuss how he obtained a summer fellowship and how other first-gen students can overcome the impostor phenomenon and academic fatigue to pursue fellowships and internships that will elevate post-graduation opportunities. His focus will include building confidence and leveraging resources. The session will be held in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. If you can’t join in person, register for the virtual option at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckf-6hqT4iE9T2e01RDBVoOQmKEiTCy9bx#/registration

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

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

Join VCU's Global Education Office for a special Global Café this October - a Fall Ball. Everyone is invited to participate in popular Fall traditions - including pumpkin carving, classic fall treats and more. The event will be in the kitchen area of West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. All international and domestic students, faculty and staff are invited. Register at the following URL, but walk-ins are welcome.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1835099.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Join the da Vinci Center at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for a guided meditation session. Stay after for conversation and community. The event is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff and is offered in partnership between the da Vinci Center and the School of Business Office of Student Engagement.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) will host a talk by iCubed scholar Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., associate dean of equity and community partnerships for the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and a professor in the VCU Department of Psychology. She will present on her lived experiences and how they are intertwined with her research and scholarship. The session will be at Barnes and Noble at VCU, 1111 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact iCubed at icubed@vcu.edu or visit http://icubed.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The University College Common Book Program will host a panel discussion about medical choices, including the role of health care providers and patients as well as religious, spiritual and cultural considerations. The session will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Join the School of World Studies at VCU for the Bishop Sullivan Fall Lecture featuring William Calvo-Quirós, Ph.D., assistant professor, University of Michigan. He will discuss religiosity and the transformative experiences of the Catholic Church as the result of migration between the Unites States and Latin America. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Chestnut, Ph.D. at rachesnut@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/3czv35j.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present the opening event for LGBTQIA+ History Month. Stretch and decompress with queer community. This two-part yoga series will be led by queer yogi Sam Reed. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat. The event will be held in Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP on Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at OHRN@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1815266.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at noon

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/.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at 2 p.m.

IT Learning Services Trainer Grace Cheeseman will share insight about Office 365 and how the software can allow users to work more efficiently. The session will be hosted by the VCU Health Sciences Career Community. Register to receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at healthscicc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/r/wdJaVGtT26.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at 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.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Queer Research and Advocacy Center, known as the Q Collective, will host a welcome-back reception and LGBTQ+ grants 101 workshop at Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first hour will include the workshop, open to faculty, graduate and advanced undergraduate students. The second hour will include the reception, open to everyone. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/QCollective-welcome-061022

For more information, contact Q Collective at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation with and musical performance by two local, queer Latine musicians: Reina Violeta [AKA MusiqReiV] and Alex Dimas. Hear about their personal and professional journeys, Pizza will be available. The event will be in OMSA office, Room 215B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 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. 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.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 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.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Soteria: Promoting Healthy Love will host a One Love training session open to the student body. One Love is a nonprofit organization that teaches individuals to recognize unhealthy/abusive behaviors and warning signs in relationships. The event will be in Richmond Salons I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olive Blackstone at blackstonom@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/M4cdGw6yjAgEMDsR6.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at 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/.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

RecWell’s next Key Log Rolling clinic will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Trained Aquatics staff will teach participants to stand and run on the log roller. Registration at the following URL is encouraged but not required. Wear pool-appropriate swim clothes.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/log-rolling/.

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

You First Peer Mentors Bri, Joana, Jennifer, Alicia, Izzy and Allison will host a get-together for first-generation college students who want to make new friends and make VCU start feeling like home. All are welcome at the session, which will be in Room 207, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Participation in the mentoring program is not required. Games and pizza will be available. Space is limited. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1747056

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your ability/disability status impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Join a Rammalogues session on these topics, hosted by IExcel Education. The first session will be in person on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at 912 W. Grace St., second floor. A second session will be virtual on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Rammalogues provide a safer space for the VCU community to have braver conversations around social identity. Register at https://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/

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

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The ICA at VCU will host a social meetup of museum workers who are the face of each and every local museum experience. Free food and a cash bar in the Forum of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be available. Activities will be held throughout the evening as well as short remarks by Emerson Tedder, manager of visitor engagement and student experience at the ICA. This event is intended for part-timers in the areas of visitor experience, visitor services, cafés, art handling and education. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/rva-museum-workers-social/.

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

Leaders Unleashed is back for another year of empowering VCU's student leaders. The conference will take place via Zoom. Have an idea of how to ignite student leadership at VCU? Submit a proposal at the following URL by Friday, Oct. 7.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrwXSOgo9UNYbjxL2eRtzD-rP3V6ax5Ukv2-ZZJEfW-nQcpQ/viewform.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to see if their professors have submitted a midterm grade for one or more classes. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, Oct. 28.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

This RecWell small group circuit-style class utilizes strength and cardiovascular training on specialty equipment to improve fitness level, challenge the mind and body and make fitness fun. Session Two runs through Nov. 14. Groups are limited to 12 participants. No prior experience is necessary. 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/.

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. Seminars on budget and savings will be held Oct. 6 and 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.

A draft version of the new Lactation Policy is open for public comment by following this link. The policy will remain open until Tuesday, Oct. 11.

For more information, contact Jason Block at Blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DA4E172755C9EA9BADCEB6123499B4.

VCU Police will host an annual chili cook-off fundraiser to benefit FRIENDS Association for Children on Oct. 28. Chefs are needed and all chili recipes, including turkey, bean-less and vegetarian are welcome. VCU/VCU Health students, faculty, staff, significant others and relatives are welcome as chefs; there is no entry fee for chefs.

For more information, contact Jennifer Brown at jmbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8387.

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.

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.