1 p.m.

VCU Parking and Transportation will host its virtual fall semester forum to discuss parking and transportation updates and address customer concerns and questions. Register and submit your questions for the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://forms.gle/mg9ArSTLan1weJRi9.

12 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

12 p.m. 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.

12 p.m.

This week's theme at Stories and Lunch at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will be Cheffin' It Up. Various topics are chosen for the event each week.

For more information, contact Y. Hay at hayy@vcu.edu.

6 p.m.

Come hear about all the things that happen on the path to success that don't make it to a résumé. This session will feature VCU alum Fred Williams, engineer at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Attend the session in person in Room 220, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. (with free pizza) or via Zoom. Register at https://forms.gle/ThgWY4AeNz2N9J6i7

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy apple cider, sweet treats and pizza while painting an image inspired by the Rappahannock tribe's culture and history. Devon Borkowski is an artist and member of the Rappahannock tribe. The event, hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, will be in Suite 215, OMSA offices, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1896500.

7 p.m.

John Wilson, M.D., will discuss his career path from medicine to research at a virtual meeting of the Medical Journal Club. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join current Peer Health Educators online via Zoom to ask questions and learn how to become involved in health promotion initiatives and education on campus, receive national certification and earn credit toward the Recreation and Wellness minor. Participants can also learn how to request RecWell programs and presentations for departments, organizations or residents. The same 30-minute session will also be offered via Zoom at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 10. Questions: Email peerhealth@vcu.edu.

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

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the School of Education for an online informational session about VCU's TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program, which offers options from certificates to master's degrees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=e4cc95de-807b-4767-924d-0eeb63b0ac44.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn about the Udall Scholarship. Aimed at sophomores and juniors interested in tribal policy, the environment, or Native American health care, the Udall Scholarship provides its scholars with up to $7,000 and leadership development training. Register to attend in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) or via Zoom or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Klotz at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/D6HkggZfRP8QFX3v7.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Understand the educational issues impacting trans youth, hear from directly impacted youth and families, learn about the policy climate in Virginia and the work being done to support trans students. IDEC is the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee in the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences. The session will be held in person (Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., and via Zoom (join at the following URL).

For more information, contact Eli Coston at ecoston@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89477159793.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Anderson will present "BOG PILGRIM" by Elise Wojtowicz (Photo + Film BFA 2022) as part of its Open Call exhibition programming. The exhibition will be on view in the fourth floor Hidden Galleries from Nov. 10-Dec. 3 with an opening reception on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5-8 p.m. "BOG PILGRIM" is a multi-disciplinary project which explores peat bogs as a potential site for spiritual time travel, preservation and a feminine immortality.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/elise-wotjowicz-bog-pilgrim/.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Sisters and Stethoscopes will host a professional health care panel to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to learn more about their specific field of interest from current medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy and physical therapy students. The session will be in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sisters and Stethoscopes at sasatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/sasatvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1901143.

Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Anderson and VCUarts announce the 2022 VCUarts Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Wednesday, Nov. 11–Friday, Dec. 9, juried by Lauren Haynes (Queens Museum, Queens, N.Y.). The exhibition is open to undergraduate students from all VCUarts Departments, working in any media or discipline – or combination thereof. This year’s exhibition will feature the artworks of 36 students.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/2022-vcuarts-undergraduate-juried-exhibition-opening-reception/.

Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Health Department of Arts in Healthcare will sponsor the sale, which will be held on the first floors of Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., and the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Buy unique holiday gifts and support talented team members.

For more information, contact Philip Muzi Branch at philip.branch@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-4706.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, will host its next GBM online for reviewers and section editors. To become involved as a student reviewer in any one of the journal’s STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, or News and Noteworthy sections, click on the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882

For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Does your department or organization need VCU-branded items? Visit the Vendor Fair hosted by VCU Trademarks and Licensing in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Meet licensed vendors who can help produce VCU-branded merchandise for departmental use, student groups, giveaways or promotions. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christy Rabil at crabil@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3615 or visit http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU's History Department and the Alexandrian society will host a talk which considers how recent fights about voting rights and elections at the federal and state levels may imperil the people’s voice in the democratic republic. The speaker will be Henry L. Chambers Jr., J.D., professor of law, University of Richmond. The talk will be in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-constitution-voting-rights-individual-rights-and-elections-do-we-the-people-matter.html.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your socioeconomic status impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in this Rammalogues session about socioeconomic status. The session will be on the second floor, 912 W. Grace St. The same session will be available via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-ses-111622

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

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a game of bingo to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month. Prizes and lunch will be included. The event will be in Suite 215, OMSA Office, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@Vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1889289.

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., Wright Center research liaison, will discuss strategies for identifying appropriate research funding for career and research interests. The online program, part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research, will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOmhrzouEtORwjHLPXs9MyNEHH-VVoH4

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

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Thanksgiving community dinner for all queer students, especially those who don't feel safe at home and/or don't have a place to go to for the holidays. There is a cap of 70 students, so register at the following URL as soon as possible. The menu will feature soul food with vegan and non-vegan options. The event will be in Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1894981.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU SOM Pediatrics Interest Group will present the 14th Annual VCU School of Medicine Pediatrics Conference in-person at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The theme of this year's conference is global health. The scheduled keynote speaker is Jeffrey Mapp, M.D. A series of workshops and talks will be conducted by VCU physicians. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pediatrics Interest Group at vcusompig@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/NzUpLMNu6xcGkCcEA.

Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. The blended learning format combines digital and in-person instruction. Online content must be completed prior to participating in the in-person skills sessions. Only one In-person skills session is required, choose from Nov. 9, Nov. 30 or Dec. 3. 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=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981&semesterId=1eee6566-50d9-4ef5-9ee4-c182bdd914b9.

RecWell facilities will have special hours of operation Friday, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov. 23. All facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 26, and will reopen for normal fall hours on Sunday, Nov. 27. Hours for each facility can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

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/.

Ready to put your musicianship skills to the test? Diversify your choral repertoire with a variety styles, continue to develop your voice and enhance your performance abilities. Come audition for a vocal ensemble to join VCU’s best and brightest singers.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/.

Undergraduate team members will assist with project recruitment, education and outreach and work in teams to develop research questions and analyze Spit for Science data. Students from all majors and at all class levels are welcome to apply. Enrollment will be for three credits (A-F grading system). Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.

For more information, contact Amy Adkins, Ph.D., at adkinsae@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/45691o93oKkw7ZoQA.

Registration must be completed by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 for VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Cultural Achievement Ceremony for Donning of the Kente / Latine Achievement Ceremony / Lavender Graduation / Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Graduation combined ceremony. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Gabriel Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may 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.