10 a.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

3 p.m.

This general information session is geared toward all undergraduates who are new to VCU this fall – first-year and transfer students – but all are welcome. Learn about the NSO, the (inter)nationally competitive awards the organization advises for and how to make yourself a great candidate. The session will be held in Room 1210, 701 E. Grace St. or online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGRfGJQ8mI3C6A4B0_ISf7retLl1lbEaqWqtfg3f92EWK23g/viewform.

5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Biomedical Engineering will host an informational and Q&A session for those interested in obtaining a minor in biomedical engineering. RSVP to the following email address or URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., at rlheise@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SeSYfuvPsgEJ3qPB6.

7 p.m.

VCUarts and the International Game Developers Association will host a game-design conversation with industry veteran Geoffrey Zatkin and local developers. Zatkin is a game designer, industry executive and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry. One of the original designers of EverQuest, co-founder of game data giant EEDAR and game development studio Experiment 7, Zatkin is also Extra Credits studio director and game designer in residence. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jason Bennett at jebennett@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Sarah Birckhead from the Virginia Department of Health will discuss the health effects of tobacco products and strategies to help you quit. The session will be held in the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11127869.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

Neta Bomani will present work as part of the Department of Graphic Design’s Objects + Methods Lecture Series. Bomani is a learner and educator interested in understanding the practice of reading and parsing information as a collaborative process between human and non-human computers. Bomani's work combines social practices, archives, oral histories, computation and publishing to create artifacts that engage abolitionist, black feminist and DIY philosophies. The presentation will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Shields at dwshields@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 2 p.m.

The Pace Center holds entertainment hour at 700 W. Franklin St. Discussions involve favorite forms of entertainment such as music, movies or games. This week's topic will be anime.

For more information, contact The Pace Center at community@thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 2 p.m.

The Point Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students to access and succeed in their education at accredited four-year institutions in the United States. Flagship scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. The session will be in Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St., and online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgaCN8IqLZp-16jzaXZoqqFTX2UrZ7wY_8OceOafl7khygOQ/viewform.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching: Elementary Education prepares students to become teachers in high-needs/hard-to-staff elementary schools. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of science, social studies and mathematics pedagogy and content. The program provides field experiences during a one-year residency to expose students to classroom teaching and classroom management.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound 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/.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host an annual gathering of community members, community organizations, VCU faculty, staff, students, alums and other stakeholders for a day of learning, networking and skill development. The event will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: https://community.vcu.edu/events/connect-conference/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rFtoWPPYpZJfrCER9.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 from noon to 3 p.m.

Join You First mentors Hannah, Claire and Nicole on this hike to nearby Belle Isle. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. This is a great way to decompress during a busy time in the semester, especially during the peak of fall foliage. You do not need to be part of the mentoring program to attend. This event is for all first-gen students. Meet at the Monroe Park gazebo at noon. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930458.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's will be taking place at Libbie Mill Midtown. Rams4Memory will provide rides from the Commons Loop from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Contact the following email address or Rams4memory on Groupme or Instagram if you would like a ride on Saturday. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Krishal Somasundaram at Rams4mem.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2023/VA-GreaterRichmond?pg=entry&fr_id=16825.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU men's basketball will host their first game of the 2023-24 season against McNeese State in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. VCU faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets for this game at the following URL. Fans who arrive early will receive a VCU jersey rally towel.

For more information, contact Kylie Flickinger at flickingerka@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/mcneese-state-9tgxarr-2e5facc?fevoUri=mcneese-state-9tgxarr-2e5facc%2F.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 is National First-Generation College Celebration Day. Representatives from VCU's offices and campus resources will be at the Commons Plaza to showcase their support for first-gen students. Gather information and enjoy free hot chocolate with flavor and topping options. First-gen students can pick up a free copy of Alejandra Campoverdi's book "First Gen: A Memoir" when you sign up for the spring book club (limited supplies).

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/first-gen-week/.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Population Health for a virtual open house to learn more about the Master of Public Health and Ph.D. in Epidemiology graduate programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-CqqjsqHtJDojFuZbfJ4XxHOjg0Tc7J.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Pre-Health Advisors will host a Clinical Radiation Sciences Application Workshop via Zoom. The entire application will be covered and any questions will be answered. RSVP for the Zoom link at https://forms.gle/LNcdz28YYx6QpA1H7

For more information, contact Tim Adams at tmadams@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services and Survivor Support Services will sponsor an interactive roundtable discussion about online dating. It focuses on safety, setting expectations and asking the right questions when meeting people online. Food will be available at this event, which will be held in Suite 238, University Counseling Services, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deanie Barrion at barrionk@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930678.

Check out the latest updates in your VCU Google Workspace account, which includes new features for Google Chat, Google Meet and Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/10/23/google-updates-recap-for-august-october-15-2023/.

Applications are now available for 2024 cohorts of the Minority Political Leadership and HIGHER Ground programs in The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at gehli@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit http://gehli.vcu.edu.

Key log rolling clinics are now open to VCU students and RecWell members looking to improve their balance, compete against friends and complete a medium-intensity workout in a unique way. Beginners are welcome. The last clinic of the semester will be held Thursday, Nov. 9 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Registration closes at the time of the clinic.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/log-rolling/.

Table massage promotes a healthy and active life, relieves stress and muscle tension and assists in rehabilitating an injury. RecWell’s licensed massage therapists will discuss any client needs and will implement a customized treatment. Open to VCU students, RecWell members and faculty/staff nonmembers. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Norman at massage@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will begin another live-online cohort of the VCU Paralegal Certificate Program on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. This six-month noncredit program prepares professionals to enter Virginia’s growing legal job market. Reach out to our student adviser at ocpe@vcu.edu, and learn about prerequisites, available discounts and the benefits of exploring paralegal education.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.

RVA Views (a VCU research group) is conducting a survey to understand the evolving thoughts and behaviors of people, especially post the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your insights will play a pivotal role in enhancing our understanding of its societal impacts. Participants can choose to be entered into a drawing to win one of six $50 gift cards. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jodie Ferguson at rvaviews@vcu.edu or visit https://vcubusiness.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xR57Xw1B6uq4Ga.

To mark the opening of its new Reflection Room, VCU Libraries seeks visual works of art for a curated exhibit for the large screen on the front facade of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Works for “Reflections” should capture, suggest or evoke feelings of reflection – meditation, inner peace, reverence, silence, contemplation, deliberation, calm or beauty. Faculty, staff, students, alumni or local artists are invited to participate.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/librarystories/2023/10/30/submit-artwork-to-reflections-exhibit/.

The second annual report by Equity and Access Services includes a year in review summary of significant EAS milestones and updates from ADA and Accessibility Services, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Protection of Minors and Title IX offices for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. View the annual report at https://bit.ly/EASEOY23

For more information, contact Cleopatra Magwaro at magwaroc@vcu.edu or visit http://equity.vcu.edu.