10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join Technology Services for the annual VCU Tech Fair at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. The fair will feature lots of cool stuff and lots of cool tech. The free event is for all students, faculty and staff. Staff will be present to answer questions, showcase technologies and share how each department supports the VCU community. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from vendors, free bag lunches and free giveaways.

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

11 a.m.

The VCU Writing Center and Career Services will present this workshop in Room 4110, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The discussion will include types of personal statements and how to address your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

11 a.m.

Stop by the Richmond Public Library table in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to sign up for a library card and learn more about public library services. When signing up for a card, bring a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address. With your card you can access our physical and digital public library collections including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/study-well-fall-2023.html.

11 a.m.

Take a break and have some fun with Spooky SHIFT's Game Day. Spooky SHIFT is a week of Halloween-themed fun and treats at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 w. Broad St. Costume photo opportunities will be available all week long. See additional activities at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Pre-Professional Health or Pre-Health students: Connect with health care and community-based organizations offering opportunities that unite your academic goals to real-world experiences, including volunteer and service hours, to advance your career development. Explore your options for meeting your academic and professional school application requirements. Network with representatives from a variety of professional schools to learn about program offerings and admissions processes. The event will be in the Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/42047/student_preview?token=oLnqupPDZgTaRfGNvY8h-oDqCAUS4yZ6aTVDkWxAFvuUYiskJYJSxA.

12 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informative sessions for prospective students to learn more about the graduate programs on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 12-12:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ Join a session at the following URL.

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

12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Join VCU Toastmasters' Fall Open House to learn how the organization can help improve public speaking and build leadership skills. Meet with the group in person (College of Engineering West Hall, Room 106, 601 W. Main St.) or virtually (https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82921531244).

For more information, contact Charleyne Kelley at clkelley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2093 or visit https://www.vcutoastmasters.com.

2 p.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

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

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join VCU Education Abroad in the OMSA Office (Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) for a conversation with Study Abroad participants about their experiences living, studying and traveling abroad as an LGBTQIA+ student. The meeting will begin with a facilitated discussion with returning panelists, and the remainder of the event will be social. ALL students are welcome. The event is in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History month. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1929673.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Join a special virtual Halloween-themed jam session hosted by VCU Libraries, where the facilitator will compose a song from samples generated using MusicLM, Google’s AI music generator. Participants will learn the tricks and limits of music generators and how these samples can be assembled into a track using Ableton Live. Registration is required. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11142173

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11142173.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center Book Club will meet in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The club offers a safe and stress-free space to meet other students who love reading and talking about books. The group will be discussing "Eight Perfect Murders" by Peter Swanson, as well as all things books and reading.

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

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Counselor Education Program at VCU is seeking applicants for the Fall 2024 doctoral cohort. At VCU, the School of Education believes different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. Meet faculty and students. Email the following address to register for the virtual session.

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

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Calling all witches, ghouls and pumpkin lovers. The SHIFT Retail Lab is summoning the spirits and brewing up a wickedly delightful vendor market. It's time to mark your calendars and gather your fellow thrill-seekers for a Halloween shopping experience at our upcoming Feedback Friday at 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/FeedbackFriday-Oct27.

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Dance and Choreography will host Fall Salon 2023: an evening of student-choreographed works and a Q&A with the choreographers. This year’s theme is monochrome. Come in your best monochromatic outfit and support student work. Fall Salon, a free event, will be in the Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St., in room 203.

For more information, contact Yterniti Williams at williamsya2@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 4 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about Past Language - Leadership Studies Concentration. Email the following address for information.

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

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. Discuss the programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation, classes in human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug112

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Gain an understanding of how to intentionally design culture that attracts, motivates and retains team members as work settings continue to shift. The $225 cost includes all materials, parking, lunch and access to online learning software. The session, sponsored by VCU's Center for Corporate Education, will be held in Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1869.

Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual university-wide holiday open house will be hosted by President Michael and Mrs. Monica Rao as an opportunity for the university community to come together and celebrate the holidays prior to winter closing. It is an informal gathering, with food and drink provided in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU parking subscribers may receive reciprocal parking for this event. Street parking is available for non-\subscribers. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/holidayopenhouse.

VCU Medical Center School of Pharmacy along with VCU Police will hold a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kroger, 901 N. Lombardy St. The goal of the event is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

For more information, contact Ashley M. Graves at gravesam2@vcu.edu or (804) 397-8013.

Major changes and improvements are coming to the FAFSA form: stay informed and receive up-to-date notifications and information from Student Financial Services. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid will be hosting a virtual session on federal financial aid eligibility, how to create an FSA ID, key changes and how to complete the 2024-20 today, Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. A virtual demonstration on how to complete the FAFSA will be held at 2 p.m.

For more information, contact VCU Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-federal-financial-aid-virtual-bootcamp-tickets-694784287507?aff=oddtdtcreator.

The Compromiso, Valores, Servicio (CVS) Program is a pathway program in the spring and early summer offered to Spanish-speaking bilingual students ages 18 and up who are interested in serving as members of a health care team. The program gives students mentorship and experience serving as medical interpreters while exploring a career in pharmacy. Each participant will receive $500 per semester to cover any program costs. Deadline to apply for Spring 2024 is Nov. 1, 2023.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://dsei.vcu.edu/paths/programs/college/compromiso-valores-servicio-cvs/.

Undergraduate team members will assist with education and outreach and work in teams to develop research questions and analyze Spit for Science data. Undergraduates from all majors and at all class levels are welcome to apply. Enrollment will be for three credits (A-F grading system). The priority application deadline is Monday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Amy Adkins at adkinsae@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide patients with something special for themselves and their babies during the holidays as they continue their recovery journey. Visit the following URL to donate.

For more information, contact OB MOTIVATE Clinic at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/2023-motivate-clinic/c516228.

Help improve your campus dining experience by completing a quick survey for VCU Dining Services. All responses are confidential and must be completed by Friday, Nov. 3. Each participant in the survey will be able to enter into a drawing for a $150 VISA eGift card or one of three $50 VISA eGift Cards. Begin the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://aramark.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_da6aPYkkXnExzVz?Q_CHL=qr.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration is live for the Fall Cultural Achievement Ceremony. Graduates interested in participating in the combined Lavender Graduation; Donning of the Kente; Latine Achievement Ceremony; Native, Tribal and Indigenous Graduation Ceremony; Accessibility Achievement Ceremony and Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Graduation Ceremony must register at the following URL by Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact David Brown at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5zSPG5mxMrGw5Bzr9.

To help reduce voting procrastination among students, VCU Votes has generated a survey that enables students to make a plan and a pledge to vote. Fill out the survey at the following URL and enter for the chance to win one of four $25 Target gift cards.

For more information, contact Lilly Lutton at luttonl@vcu.edu or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vcuvotes2023.