1:30 p.m.

Men's Multicultural Collective and YouFirst are collaborating to create a space designed for Asian American Pacific Islander males to come together, destress and make zen gardens. The event will be in the Virginia Rooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Register on Ramsconnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928758.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Author Tess Gunty will read from her debut novel, "The Rabbit Hutch," winner of the 2023 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Panel discussion with editor and agent will follow. The event will take place in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The VCU Cabell First Novelist Award is presented on behalf of VCU’s M.F.A. in Creative Writing program. Sponsors include: the James Branch Cabell Library Associates, VCU Libraries, the Friends of VCU Libraries, the VCU Department of English and the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/VCUFN2023.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. for the remainder of the fall semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The lecture will be given by Wilder School alumnus Ekrem Mus (‘10 PPAD, ‘06 CJ), Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar, University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies. He will speak in Room 0001, Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St., and explore human rights, criminal justice and public policy implications in Turkey. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/2023-doctoral-lecture.html.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 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, Nov. 14, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program/Institutional Review Board online training for submitting reportable information to the IRB using the HRPP Tool Kit will be held via Zoom. The training includes a panel discussion about reporting requirements to outside agencies and other offices across VCU and VCUHS. This training is relevant to those within the VCU research community who conduct human subjects research, with particular relevance to those conducting clinical trials. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrce-urz4jGNBgCgRMyRRHpTy3lDpfqKFe.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Cedric Campbell, M.D., will discuss his experiences as an anesthesiologist at the annual HealthCare Summit hosted by the United Healthcare Network. The event will be in the theater at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register via the link in the organization's Instagram bio at @uhcnatvcu.

For more information, contact Namitha Kapa at kapann@vcu.edu or (571) 919-9470.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In celebration of the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps and their ability to connect people, regions and systems, VCU Libraries joins with hundreds of organizations around the world to mark GIS Day at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/gis-day-2023.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office is celebrating International Education Week and invites all to attend the ELP Tea Time in the West Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St., third-floor lounge. Enjoy coffee, tea, snacks and meet old and new friends. Rodney the Ram is scheduled to make a special appearance to celebrate the international students.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at noon

Consuming too much added sugar can lead to serious health problems. This session brought to you by VCU HR and CommonHealth will help you avoid this by exploring how to cut back yet still thrive. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45E3jBO

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

As International Education Week is celebrated Nov. 13-17, VCU's Global Education Office will hold a reception to announce the L&L Friendship Fund, established to help students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad. Returning study abroad students will discuss the impact of their experiences and Global Learning staff will explain how qualified students can access the fund. Light refreshments will be served. The fund was established this year through a gift of approximately $2.5 million from an anonymous VCU alumnus and family. The reception will be held in Salons II and III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://forms.gle/i8et7eRk4ENRn4MM9.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual Lunch and Learn session that will illuminate upcoming directions in government. Political scientist Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., will analyze the 2023 Virginia elections and examine implications for the state. The session will be moderated by Robyn Diehl McDougle, Ph.D. (M.S.’00, Ph.D.’03), Wilder School associate dean of research and outreach and associate professor. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UGBu6-RmSX6ZhvJeP5h4ag#/registration.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will present a series for faculty. The November virtual session will focus on building relationships that are inclusive and respectful by examining ways to navigate relationships across multiple roles, best practices in both formal and informal settings and understanding the notion of ‘speaking up’ and/or disagreements. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VuF8GrpSvjumXisr7.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Police Department is currently recruiting for its 49th Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Once recruits complete the academy and field training, they are certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. VCU or VCU Health students or employees who complete this training receive a $5,000 hiring bonus. Officers will meet with any VCU or VCU Health community member seeking additional information about the department, application process and benefits. No preregistration is required and all are welcome. The session will be held in Virginia Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact VCUPD Recruiter Conrad Simms at csimms2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4371?c=vcu.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Central Va. Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter together with the Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science will host a meeting via Zoom. Nicole Cobb, Ph.D., senior adviser for strategic initiatives, Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, and others will discuss current single Institutional Review Board processes and responsibilities. SOCRA continuing education will be available for SOCRA members attending the meeting. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcO6gqz4sGd2r-IMSYnr9BuQw_XP3zIH2.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The VCU Bands will perform at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free to all students and faculty with a valid VCU ID. The concert will feature hip-hop artists, soloists, film scores and more. The program will conclude with the full Symphony Band performing themes from the film "Ben-Hur" as well as selections from "Princess Mononoke."

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announces a pilot funding opportunity for translational science projects, defined as work that proposes to address a barrier in the research process. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2024. To help researchers learn more about translational science and this funding mechanism, the Wright Center will host a webinar via Zoom. Questions: Visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpfu2srzksGNa1yC9Kg_Jsx9YC4kzcFH0y.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club to hear from Amy Lasek, Ph.D., as she talks about her career at a virtual session. A Q&A session will be held. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Guadalupe Ramírez, the owner of AlterNatives Boutiques, will talk about how her personal value and culture motivated her to create an Indigenous owned boutique store. Food will be provided. The session will be held in VCU's office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930639.

Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

RecWell will host its late fall Intramural Badminton Tournament at Cary Street Gym., 101 S. Linden St. Registration runs through Thursday, Nov. 16. Participants must purchase a $10 season pass that allows access to register for all Intramural Sports activities throughout the semester. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will present the inaugural Conference for Associate Professors: Strategies for Breaking Through the “Concrete Ceiling.” Sessions will focus on associates shaping their career trajectory and safeguarding space and time. This is an opportunity to listen and learn from each other and enhance the culture of care for faculty. The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Registration is now open to all associate professors, term, and tenured at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/conferences/associate-professor-conference/.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Learn about the Ph.D. program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session hosted by the university's Department of Health Administration. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about faculty, funding and more for Fall 2024 admission. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

CVC is the only annual workplace giving program for the Commonwealth’s workforce and provides employees with a selection of approximately 700-plus screened charities you can support. All monetary donations donated through the CVC are 100 tax-deductible percent to the extent allowed by law. Give by credit card or payroll deduction.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign.

Azeddine Atfi, Ph.D.; Larisa Litovchick, M.D., Ph.D.; and Gordon Ginder, M.D., offer a reminder about the open call for Massey’s newest NCI-funded Integrative Training in Cancer Biology (ITCB) T32 fellowship. This fellowship provides training for predoctoral students and postdoctoral trainees for two years, offering a comprehensive educational experience that prepares fellows for successful, independent research careers in the broad area of cancer biology. Apply by Friday, Nov. 17 at the following URL. The tentative start for fall applicants is January 2024 and July 2024 for spring applicants (anticipated application deadline of May 15, 2024).

For more information, contact Shania Smaw at MCCCRTEC@vcu.edu. or (804) 873-1016 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/education-and-training/postdoctoral-fellowship-programs/itcb.

Bernard Fuemmeler, M.D., M.P.H., and Oxana Palesh, M.D., M.P.H., offer a reminder about the open call for Massey’s NCI-funded Cancer Prevention and Control and Cancer Health Equity (CPC-CHE) T32 fellowship. This fellowship is individually tailored and multidisciplinary. It offers a core curriculum in the science and practice of conducting CPC and cancer health equity research, individualized training opportunities and a mentored research experience. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 17 at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=HXEHKTMLHEMYL8JM

For more information, contact Shania Smaw at MCCCRTEC@vcu.edu. or (804) 873-1016 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/education-and-training/postdoctoral-fellowship-programs/fellowship-in-cancer-prevention-and-control.

The Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs is announcing that due to unforeseen circumstances the Monday, Nov. 13 talk by Lynn Wooten, president of Simmons University, has been cancelled. The event will be rescheduled for early spring 2024. The Office of the Provost thanks you for your interest and apologizes for any inconvenience.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct Board Members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. In-person training will be offered at the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, 809 W. Broad St., second floor, on the following dates and times: Thursday, Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.; and Friday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. Virtual training sessions will be offered at the following dates/times: Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. This interactive program typically takes around 2.5 hours.

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

Are you interested in advancing knowledge on how people develop or get stuck in eating disorders, and how they can recover? The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is recruiting adults with a current or past eating disorder for research studies. To see if you are eligible, complete a brief screening survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JCDPN7XJL8YLTLHH.

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

We invite VCU students who used Ram Pantry service in the past 12 months to participate in a survey. See the survey, which takes approximately 20-25 minutes, at the following URL. Your participation will be eligible for compensation.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://vcussw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LFXfnoba1Gx3fM.