10:30 a.m.

Join VCU's Department of Political Science for an in-depth discussion on foreign affairs, life inside the State Department and what it takes to work there. Panelists will include Ambassador Nina Hachigian (Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy) and Danny Ricchetti (State Department Director of Intergovernmental Affairs). Bill Newmann, Ph.D., VCU Department of Political Science, will moderate. The session will be in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jason Arnold at jrarnold@vcu.edu.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU Police for their Fall Safety Fair on the Student Commons Plaza. Take a drive in the DriveSmart crash simulator, learn how to use a fire extinguisher or repair your bike with RamBikes mobile repair cart. Safety information topics include distracted driving, bike safety, automobile theft, alcohol education and bystander intervention. Free food and giveaways will be available while supplies last.

For more information, contact Officer Amy Murray at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Common Book program for a screening of the documentary "Until the Well Runs Dry" with Shawn Utsey, Ph.D., in the auditorium of the Egyptian Building, 1223 E. Marshall St. A Q&A and discussion will follow.

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

4 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? IExcel Education will host an online Rammalogues session on these topics. Rammalogues provide a safe space to have braver conversations around social identity. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-ability-102622

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

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

There are many ways to be active and make change within the community. This presentation will cover civic engagement, mobilizing, organizing and advocacy. Major similarities and differences of these mechanisms will be explored. A Q&A will follow. The event will be in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nancy Vestal at vestalne@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebrate the release of 'Gideon Appah: Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes,' a companion publication to the artist’s exhibition at the ICA last spring. The event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Appah, a Ghanaian artist known for paintings of nightlife scenes that are rich with references to archival newspaper clippings, films and event posters. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary "Talking About Trees" by Sudanese director Suhaib Gasmelbari.

For more information, contact Yomna Osman at osmany@vcu.edu.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Walgreens to get your flu shot in Room 129, School of Pharmacy Building, 410 N. 12th St. Walk-ins and appointments are accepted.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/flu-clinics/.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Common Book program and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for the first part of the Black Body Politics series. "Get Out," a film directed by Jordan Peele, will be screened and a discussion will follow. The screening will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. The online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83962838927 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-102722.html.

Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Richmond Chi Alpha will host its annual Halloween Party at 822 W. Franklin St. Make fun memories with friends and make new friends. The party will include snacks, fall punch, line dancing, group games with glow-in-the-dark elements and a costume contest.

For more information, contact Marcus Floyd at 1marcalex1@gmail.com or visit https://www.rvaxa.com/.

Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Dance and Choreography will host a salon featuring student choreography by dance majors and a Q&A. The free event will be at the Depot Annex Building, 801 W. Marshall St. The senior class will hold a bake sale at 7 p.m. The theme is western; participants are invited to wear hats and boots and bring a notepad and money for donations.

For more information, contact Imani Abney at abneyim@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Shift Retail Lab at VCU is a multifunctional retail space where past and present VCU students can showcase their work to gain insights and test their products, services and ideas with real-world customers. Our Shelfies have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help. Join students and alumni at the market, 1235 W. Broad St., to purchase their products and/or give them insight that will help take their idea to the next level. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/PopUpFall22-3.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will host its third annual health care mixer in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Graduate school representatives from all health care tracks, minority and pre-health student organizations and campus resources will be available. The guest speaker will be Ryan Gray, M.D., Medical School Headquarters. The dress code will be business casual for this professional event. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Keerthana Merugu at merugukb@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1091982?ref=events-search.

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at noon

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a lecture by artist Kon Trubkovich in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck, 609 Bowe St. Trubkovich was born in Moscow and lives and works in New York. Collections include the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; and Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Solo exhibitions include No Country for Old Men, MoMA PS1, New York (2006); and Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE (2015).

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/kon-trubkovich-visiting-artist-lecture/.

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/.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present a guide to understanding the National Institute of Health's structure, the review process and how to strategize for success at the agency. Learn which NIH officials can be most helpful and the importance of your specific study group and NIH institute or center. John Ryan, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research Development, will lead this talk. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-6trDosHtX429iwPPV-dPlS5z-F1WSD.

VCU's Winter Session courses begin Dec. 27 and run for 11 days (Intersession) or three weeks (J-Term). For information about class times, modality and prerequisites, visit VCU's Schedule of Classes. For course descriptions, see the VCU Bulletin. Online registration for Winter Sessions follows the spring 2023 advance registration dates. If you wish to register before your assigned spring registration date, follow the instructions at https://intersession.vcu.edu/registration/

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

Basic Life Support with First Aid Training is intended for health care providers responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in various settings. Course skills specialize in CPR/AED and first aid along with communication and adaptability, which are crucial during an emergency response. This blended learning course contains a combination of digital and in-person instruction. Participants can choose one of the in-person sessions taking place on Nov. 8, 15 or 29. 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=d1fbf414-f90e-49fa-8f6e-1f9c0c944d24&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

This class is for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. Participants must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation in the review. Successful completion of this class will provide students with an American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen. 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=ef0b1e7e-d080-4a9d-bfb9-361ee9c303cc&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

VCU's RecWell Outdoor Adventure Program offers a variety of climbing clinics throughout the semester at the Cary Street Gym climbing wall. Belay Clinics are held every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Other clinics include Sport Climbing, Climbing Technique and Gym to Crag. These clinics are open to VCU students and RecWell members.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education will host its inaugural regional conference on Universal Design for Learning at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St. The event will kick off with a pre-conference event on Monday, June 19, 2023, followed by the conference, Tuesday-Thursday, June 20-22, 2023. Join higher education and P-12 faculty and staff to explore the intersection of UDL with the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion. Registration is open at the following URL; submissions to present are invited.

For more information, contact VCU Online at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/udl.

VCU HR and the VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the Career Development Conference for VCU and VCU Health System staff members on March 7-9, 2023. VCU speakers and facilitators are sought to share their knowledge and skills in an interactive and creative format. Submit a proposal at the following URL.

For more information, contact Career Development Conference Planning Committee at ssconference@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenateconference.vcu.edu.

VCU's Department of Psychology will offer Service Learning Mentoring Courses in Spring 2023. Mentors will use concepts from psychology to help high school students choose college majors and careers to align with their interests, values and skills. Apply to become a mentor at the following URL.

For more information, contact Seth L. Leibowitz at slleibowitz@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1761 or visit https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/health-sciences-academy-hsa-mentorship/hsa-mentorship-at-cosby/.

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.