12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break for guided meditation with Brenna. The session is suitable for all levels of practice. Register at the following URL on Rams Connect.

For more information, contact Brenna Denicola at denicolabr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1825058.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Winners in the Creative Jam will be announced. Their work will be shown on the large screen in Room 303, the Lecture Hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A panel will score each team’s finished project against criteria, select winners and provide feedback to the teams. Winners will receive prizes. The event is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2022-news/adobe-jam.html.

8 a.m.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, announces that registration is open for its 16th Annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference. The theme, "Seizing Tomorrow, Today" challenges participants to capitalize on this time of era-defining moments and to imagine what is possible, translating their values into actions, dreams into reality, and their hopes into what can happen. The conference will be held at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/.

9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer for Belmont Community Resources Services. The mission is to provide a feeding and clothing ministry and empower residents to strengthen their community according to their own dreams. Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fewell at fewells@vcu.edu or visit https://bcrsrva.org/.

Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Did you know goal setting is a brain function? This session, presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will offer a look at how the brain works to create an awareness of the mental process – making it easier to create new habits in relation to goal setting. Register in Talent@VCU or at: healthyheart@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a virtual session about how its flexible, online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program can meet the requirements for a provisional license. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=4a7e319d-c17e-49c7-8b86-840c8104bc69.

Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to a special series of Cultural Conversations in person, today, Nov. 7; Wednesday, Nov. 9 and/or Monday, Nov. 14 (6-8 p.m.). Join eight Japanese students visiting from Shimane University in the kitchen at 830 W. Grace St., for cultural classes and cooking contests. Sign up to cook, judge, contribute and/or cheer for one session or more at https://tinyurl.com/ClassesCookingShimane

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School of Media and Culture will host two virtual informational sessions about its online graduate programs today, Nov. 9 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 6-6:30 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Prizewinning VCU Opera invites you to experience the secrets, dark pathos, deception and hilarity of opera scenes from "The Magic Flute," "Tartuffe," "Così fan tutte," "The Yeomen of the Guard," "The Consul," "Porgy and Bess," "The Merry Widow" and "Die Fledermaus." Productions will be fully staged and costumed at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. The gala will also be staged at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

For more information, contact Melanie Kohn Day, director, VCU Opera, at mkday@vcu.edu or visit http://arts.vcu.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RICE, the third annual Richmond Indie Comic Expo, will be held in the second-floor ballrooms of VCU's University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The student-run event will feature local artists, current and past students, guest speakers and merchandise. RICE is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Anderson Bowles at bowlesca4@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 9 a.m.

VCU's Department of Psychology will offer Service Learning Mentoring Courses in Spring 2023. Mentors will use concepts from psychology to help students from Cosby High School choose college majors and careers to align with their interests, values and skills. The program will run through the entire spring 2023 semester. Register 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/.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is accepting applications for the 2023 cohorts of the HIGHER Ground program. Learn more about the Institute, its programs, application requirements and deadlines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/.

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 due 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/.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, is seeking diverse, idea-driven talks and performances from a variety of voices in the university community. Participation is sought from students, staff, faculty and alumni as part of an in-person event to be held in the spring. Applications are being accepted through Saturday, Nov. 5 at https://forms.gle/wFYZKrJwNB4fBEnD9.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. 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.

Researchers at the Institute of Drug and Alcohol Studies are inviting volunteers aged 18-70 to participate in a study to explore different levels of alcohol drinkers as a way to better provide specialized treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. The study involves one-to-four visits to the CARI Clinic and involves interviews, tasks on a computer, a physical by a nurse and an MRI scan. Volunteers are paid for their time. Call the following telephone number to complete a 10-minute phone interview to see if you may be eligible.

For more information, contact Tiffany Pignatello at TFitz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784.