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

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

For more information, contact Brenna Denicola at denicolabr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1825060.

2 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.

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at 4 p.m.

VCU Athletics would like to extend its appreciation by inviting the VCU community to the men's basketball game against Kennesaw State at the Siegel Center. Purchase tickets at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at Frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/kennesaw-state-8wqxmop-1d1714f?fevoUri=kennesaw-state-8wqxmop-1d1714f%2F.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Women in Science Organization will host a tea party to celebrate women in STEM fields and encourage students to meet and network with professionals who have varied experiences and expertise. The event will be held in Ballroom A, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. RSVP via the following link by Friday, Nov. 25.

For more information, contact Alexandra Galina at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/SnnoxX8eEo5avSsS7.

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

The Pediatrics Interest Group at VCU's School of Medicine will host the 14th Annual Pediatrics Conference at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The keynote speaker will be Jeff Mapp, M.D., director of Extra Mile Pediatrics, a nonprofit medical mission organization. Discussion topics will include global health and workshops. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rebecca Xu at xurr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3QgiU1nVquZANQN28.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Storytelling and Healing will present “Rhyme and Recovery Night” poetry with themes revolving around healing. The evening will include reserved poetry read-alouds or performance times as well as the possibility of open-mic performances afterward. The event will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students may sign up no later than Sunday, Nov. 27 using the following URL. A dress rehearsal via Zoom will be held Friday, Dec. 2 ahead of the Dec. 6 event.

For more information, contact Sofia Barbieri at storytellingandhealing@gmail.com or (540) 429-7150 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGHevY1J7laO5eeuLCrEjvsMWe-UzaZejH08_5avWi5sUtJQ/viewform.

VCU Police is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to share a lifesaving reminder: Click It or Ticket. VCUPD officers enforce Virginia's seat belt laws and encourage everyone to stay buckled in vehicles. Drivers/passengers 16 or older in the front seat need to wear a seat belt. Any child under 18 is required to wear a safety belt (and be in a safety seat, if applicable). Back seat passengers 18 or older are encouraged to wear a seat belt.

For more information, contact VCU Police at jedejesus@vcu.edu.

VCU is hosting Hazing Prevention Training for members through Friday, 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.

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/.

AUCTUS, VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, is currently accepting student submissions for its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities, and News and Noteworthy sections. Students can submit their work to AUCTUS for publication. Students can also join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their discipline. Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu to learn more.

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

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. The pilot cohort of the ICA Student Council is looking for feedback for future programming to increase VCU student engagement within the larger ICA community. See the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emerson Tedder at etedder@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PS6AMcyqyf5ikrxc7.

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.