8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

An RVA First Friday solo musical performance will feature composer, vocalist and sitarist Ami Dang. The performance will be in the forum of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The concert will feature a combination of South Asian music with experimental use of the sitar, lighting design, synthesizers and MIDI controllers.

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

Saturday, Oct. 8, 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. Shelfies have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help. Join students and alumni at this market, 1235 W. Broad St., to purchase their products and/or give them invaluable insight that will help take their idea to the next level.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shelfiefall22-2.

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the importance of having a plan and staying the course, investing best practices and common pitfalls to avoid during volatile markets. This session will be presented by VCU HR and Fidelity. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3ChYF0S

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

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., associate professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology at VCU, to discuss her recent book, "Ageism Unmasked" as part of the Meet VCU's Authors series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Agd8AZ5TRtubnh5Y5aMp_g.

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is currently recruiting for its 2023 programs. Join the institute for an in-person open house at the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Refreshments, door prizes and networking will be available. Register at https://forms.gle/Rxr53i72X6icLiMZ6

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

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a guided discussion with American writer and artist JP Brammer. Brammer is most known for his queer advice column “¡Hola Papi!”, originally published in Grindr's magazine Into and subsequently via Substack. He is the author of the memoir: “¡Hola Papi! How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons.” The discussion will include topics and themes from his book and will be at Grace Street Theatre, 934 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/OMSA/rsvp_boot?id=1818863.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't miss the annual VCU Tech Fair on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12. Join VCU Technology Services for demonstrations, Q&A and more. Talk with university tech staff about the technologies and services they provide (Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, classroom technologies). VCU's vendors, whose contributions help make the Tech Fair possible, will also be on hand and will provide free bag lunches (while they last) and giveaways. The fair will be at University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and virtually.

For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This presentation brought to you by VCU HR and CommonHealth includes information on good vision that is often underappreciated and taken for granted – until it changes. The discussion will include proactive steps that individuals can take to preserve vision. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3SGj1q4

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

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

Join VCU HR and RecWell for this interactive session that will guide you through various exercises and stretches to help you maintain good posture, strengthen weak muscles and lengthen tight muscles. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3SGUOje

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

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon

Through a REAL challenge grant in coordination with the Mary and Frances Center for Youth, University College is making possible workshops on social emotional learning for faculty, especially those interested in potentially engaging with community partners. Sessions will be held at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Questions: https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/toolbox/ Complete the form at the following URL to reserve a spot for the first or future workshops this semester.

For more information, contact Mark Meier at mameier@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ4vTj8_t51xbKl05IwKTSPstz5yiZNsyMO0ubnWU7Rm8g0g/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

RamBikes offers a class for every bicycle rider of any skill level. Come get your hands dirty at its fix-a-flat class, 1106 W. Broad St., where all participants will have the experience of swapping out and patching a tube. Register at the following URL.

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

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center at VCU in exploring the intersections of Black and Indigenous sounds and music in the early Atlantic world. The event will feature short presentations from leading scholars, Q&A sessions and a performance by the Charlottesville-based band Lua, known for an innovative blend of Latin-American and Appalachian tradition. This hybrid event will be held online via Zoom and in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/intersections-black-and-indigenous-sound-in-the-early-atlantic-world.html.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

The Health Sciences Career Community is seeking volunteers to help support the community through the Feed More Community Kitchen, 1415 Rhoadmiller St., on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. Slots are limited. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katy Walker at Katherine.Walker@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/xjs2ZLyGfs.

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 8 a.m.

VCU's 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 at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Advocates Richmond Youth, with support from the VCU School of Social Work, will present their research on how system involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice system, public housing, or foster care impacts the ability of youth and young adults to find and maintain stable housing. The event will be held in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., and virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenee Lee at leej101@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DyEd6uu2Nrz4eNMf7.

The 2022 campaign season has begun and is celebrating 25 years of giving and volunteerism. CVC is the only annual workplace giving program for the Commonwealth’s workforce and offers employees approximately 700-plus screened charities to support. All monetary donations donated through the CVC are 100 percent tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Learn more about CVC at the following URL.

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

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of your wellness program. Refocus on your health with support from our partner, WeightWatchers. Join WW by Oct. 31 and get a free WW Mystery Box with your membership. All benefits-eligible employees, spouses and adult dependents will receive a discount of 50 percent off the retail price and can join now for as low as $8.48 per month. Sign up at WW.com/us/CommonHealth. Get your WW Mystery Box at WW.com/mysterybox.

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

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.