1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Pace Center and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. Each donor will receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card. Appointments are recommended. Schedule a n appointment at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allena Flowers at flowersac@vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in letterpress printing? The Humanities Research Center will present a virtual Meet VCU Authors event with David Shields on his book, "The Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection." Shields seeks to demystify letterpress history and expand upon Kelly’s historical wood type collection, providing an overview of the stylistic development of letterpress during the 19th century. 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_UDap8WUfSB-b9dupCXAouA.

12:15 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a visiting artist lecture by Brandon Ndife at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Ndife works to unsettle the life cycles of consumer objects, using found furniture culled from the urban landscape as the basis for his sculptures. Overrun with vegetation and impending signs of both ripening and rot, the works appear like relics unearthed from a distant past.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/brandon-ndife-visiting-artist-lecture/.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Peter Arango, a music producer, creative director and audio and Web 3 consultant with a focus on artist development, will speak at a meeting of VCU Blockchain about the intersection between DAOS and the music industry. Previously creative director for BeetsDAO, he is involved in a number of communities, including Campfire, BondwithMochi, StemDAO, HifiLabs and ChillRX. The meeting will be held in Room B2121, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at bercasiof@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcublockchain.

5 p.m.

Join Men's Multicultural Collective for a panel discussion to hear from male Latine faculty/staff at VCU about their experiences as they navigated college. This is an event centered on the Latine male experience and is open to VCU community members of all genders and racial backgrounds. Tortas and pupusas will be catered from El Pope. RSVP at the following URL for an accurate head count.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1929167.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host an Open Forum to discuss next steps for the Q Collective that comprises faculty and staff. The forum will be in Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lydia Alexander at alexanderl2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/XaB4CcaQpZgW8nHa9.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

October is Health Literacy Month. In conjunction with this, VCU's Health and Wellness Library will host a virtual program to discuss the definition of health literacy, cover specific methods for helping patients make more informed decisions regarding their health and cover the barriers to effective health care. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11183847

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Have you ever noticed a loved one acting differently or not being able to carry on a conversation like they used to? As families gather for the holiday season, it's important to know what the warning signs of dementia are so helpful conversations can happen with loved ones and could lead to an early diagnosis and give the family more time to get plans in place. Join VCU HR & the Alzheimer's Association for this online session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3RD0hdy

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

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Health Science Library will host a free screening of "Breaking Loneliness," a documentary focusing on people who have worked to overcome their own loneliness and social isolation and are now helping others to battle their own. Jodi Winship, Ph.D., will discuss her research and current trends concerning loneliness and aging. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu. Register at vcu.libcal.com/event/11311124

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/real-life-film-series.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Come to the Compass to have your blood pressure measured by the Cardio-Renal Physiology Lab. Also, learn how a healthy lifestyle can benefit blood pressure.

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at 3 p.m.

The Wright Regional Center offers Certificate in Clinical Research virtual drop-in Q&A sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. through Nov. 30. The two-year, part-time 12-credit hour program is geared for individuals seeking to enter clinical research, transition career paths or obtain professional development. Attend a Q&A session via this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83135762622?pwd=SXVqMDdRWHVmWG1yRFh2Wldjc0tHdz09

For more information, contact Catherine Brown. program coordinator, at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/#degreerequirementstext.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host an informational session via Zoom about the university's Phi Beta Delta international honor society, which recognizes international service, scholarship, education and involvement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/phibetadelta.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Community Engagement in Research at Massey Cancer Center will host its monthly Cancer Champ Workshop via Zoom. David Turner, Ph.D., will discuss Advanced Glycation End (AGEs) - a research field about how diet, exercise and lifestyles impact life expectancy, chronic disease and cancer. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katelyn Schiffano at cancerchamps@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof-6qqzkpH92viKVtRG68gLfsd5OIbOcZ#/registration.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join the university-wide Möbius pilot. The pilot will be open to all faculty, staff and students and is scheduled to end June 2024. Möbius, by DigitalEd, is a cloud-based learning platform designed to create and deploy STEM course materials for all modalities. Register to attend a virtual demo at the following URL. This pilot is sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/mobius.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Jennifer Economy, VCU Wright Center, will discuss the definition of a clinical trial and the ClinicalTrials.gov registration requirements for clinical trials. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd-igrjwrG9O8cjPWTZJ2iAY4MdZaI5hE

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Bill Shaltis, DMA, will present a recital of electro-acoustic works for percussion featuring music by Steve Reich, Emma O'Halloran and Caleb Pickering at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Justin Alexander at jlalexander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1166.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

There is power behind the Roth IRA. Join Bill from Fidelity and VCU HR for this quick online session to learn more about how you can take advantage of this savings vehicle for your retirement portfolio. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/ Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/b2ddb083-d384-461c-a08b-6885dda4a9d7?session=b2c5ea0a-2748-47d9-93ac-dd6b7f2a0881.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Military Student Services will host a free wills clinic sponsored by the Greater Richmond Bar Association. Volunteer lawyers will assist with preparing power of attorney documents, medical advance directives and basic wills. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, be a Virginia resident with a current photo ID and cannot own a business. Email the following address to request the forms that are needed to register for the event. The clinic will be in Room 3122, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will present a monthly series for faculty. The October session will offer three distinct roundtable discussions that will be co-facilitated by VCU faculty and experts in these areas: building research, forging collaborations and innovative teaching. The roundtables will be in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Participants can choose any of the roundtables; indicate your preference when registering at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/yfPzUDSHc7gWDp4bA.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center will host the university's participation in the Richmond Heart Walk at Innsbrook, 4951 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen. Visit the VCU/VCU Health page at the following URL to donate, form or join a team.

For more information, contact Michelle Gossip at michelle.gossip@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=416106&fr_id=9033&pg=company.

Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Bangladesh Student Organization will hold a Fall Mela in the ballroom of the University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave., with cultural food, music, games and performances. Dress code is cultural attire or semiformal.

For more information, contact Lamia Haque at haquelt@vcu.edu or (804) 998-8769.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Global Education Office will present the Global Initiatives Master Class Series. Brad Farnsworth of Fox Hollow Advisory will conduct the workshop, "Is China Still an Essential Partner for American Universities?" This workshop series is offered to VCU deans, associate deans, faculty and staff to provide support, recommendations and data-informed approaches to increasing international student enrollment and partnership development. The session will be in the Compass Room, Shafer Dining Hall. Register until Friday, Sept. 29 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://forms.gle/aWm6oHxUAe2tJX9s5.

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. This four-day workshop will allow participants to pursue a project that could benefit from Lean Six Sigma operational analysis and methodology. The course will run in person Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. The $2,695 registration fee includes all materials, parking, lunch and access to online learning software. 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=1445.

As a convenience to university faculty and staff working on campus, VCU Human Resources has arranged for Walgreens, a participating pharmacy with the COVA health plans, to conduct four flu immunization clinics during September and October on both campuses. Appointments are preferred, however, walk-ins will be accepted. Visit the following URL for dates, times, locations and to make an appointment.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/flu-clinics/.

VCU Students and RecWell Members are invited to build their fundamental swimming technique in the Fall 2023 Adult Swim Program. Lessons are designed for older teens and adults, and participants should be comfortable learning basic skills in both shallow and deep water. Program Dates are Oct. 16-Nov. 8. Register by noon Oct. 13 at the following URL.

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

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU Students and RecWell Members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training. Class dates are Oct. 11, Oct. 14 and Oct. 18. View registration deadlines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education is currently enrolling for the VCU Paralegal Certificate Program. The next cohort begins on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. This six-month noncredit program is fully online and prepares students to enter the legal job market. Reach out to the program's student adviser at the following email address to learn about prerequisites, available payment plans and the benefits of exploring paralegal education.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.

Natural beauty abounds at Rice Rivers Center, VCU’s campus in Charles City. But it’s more than just a pretty space – it’s a site for critical earth science research. During Earth Science Week, you can support Rice Rivers Center and cutting-edge science that leads to a more sustainable planet. Your gift means more VCU students can train at the river campus in wildlife conservation, wetlands restoration, climate science and more. You help today's students become tomorrow's innovators.

For more information, contact Jenna Hart at jbhart@vcu.edu or visit https://igniter.vcu.edu/o/virginia-commonwealth-university/i/central-igniter/s/rice.

VCU's Global Education Office recently announced a $2.5 million anonymous donation in support of study abroad among students with financial need: the L & L Friendship Fund. The inaugural L & L scholarship application is now open to students planning a credit-bearing study abroad experience during winter break 2024, spring 2024, spring break 2024 or summer 2024. The fall application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10 and students can apply on the Rams Scholarship Hub.

For more information, contact Julia Wells at wellsj7@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.academicworks.com/.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. In-person training will be offered at 809 W. Broad St., second floor, on the following dates and times: today, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m.; and Thursday, Oct. 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Virtual training sessions will be offered on the following dates and times: Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. This interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours.

For more information, contact Rocky Carmine at carminero@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit https://conduct.students.vcu.edu//.

VIVA, the academic library consortium of Virginia, has negotiated a two-year agreement (Jan. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2025) with Springer-Nature Group for statewide access to Springer journals. This action eliminates the immediate need for any Springer journal cancellations by VCU Libraries. As part of the agreement, the article processing charge of $3,544 per open access article will be covered for authors at Virginia institutions.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2023-news/springer-contract.html.

We are inviting male and female participants with elevated blood pressure between the ages of 18-45 years to participate in a study to examine how the time of day that you eat affects your blood pressure, blood vessel function and kidney function. This study involves a screening visit to determine eligibility; two single day interventions where you will eat a meal that we provide in the morning or late at night; and two visits to our laboratory. The study involves collection of blood, saliva and urine samples, in addition to blood pressure, blood vessel and body composition assessments. The study is conducted at VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study. Questions: Email Natalie Bohmke at the following email address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.

Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six to 12 months? The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab invites you to participate in a study aimed at creating a tailored program to reduce stress and improve blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=M3CCHYWRR9PNJXDL.

For more information, contact Anika L. Hines at EqCHOLab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. The signup deadline has been extended to Sunday, Oct. 15.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.