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.

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.

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.

Join staff from the VCU's da Vinci Center to learn about the Master of Product Innovation (MPI) program. The MPI at VCU is a cross-disciplinary master’s program focused on students applying knowledge in advanced product innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship topics with real-life clients. Register here: https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi1011

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/graduate-info-sessions/.

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

In this workshop, presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, you’ll learn about different relaxation strategies – including meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing, progressive muscle relations and yoga – to find a technique that works for you. You’ll discover the potential health benefits of relaxation, and how you can be more productive during the day and sleep more restfully at night. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/48vcyXD

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to celebrate National Coming Out Day. Stop by Commons Plaza to be a part of a Ramily photo on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in front of the ram horns at Commons Plaza to celebrate National Coming Out Day. The event will include food, swag giveaways and more.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/OMSA/rsvp_boot?id=1930095.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host an artistic evening geared for South Asian students filled with collage making and chai. The event will be held in the OMSA office, 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/r1929913.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

University College and the Office of the Provost will host Kristen Radtke, author of the 2023 VCU Common Book, "Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness" for a virtual keynote address to students, faculty, staff and the public. Radtke will discuss the themes of her book that include loneliness, technology, community and more during the address. A Q&A will follow the address. To stream the event, visit the following URL. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Michaux Dempster at dempsterm@vcu.edu or visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Adam Gamoran, Ph.D., president of the William T. Grant Foundation, will lead a talk about pursuing research on racial equity in a time of polarization. The talk will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The event will be sponsored by the VCU School of Education, Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jose Alcaine at jgalcaine@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vustEkvANe38YpC58.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Lessons in Leadership, a program of VCU's Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning, highlights key but often overlooked leaders by exploring their stories and seeing what we can learn from them today. Join us in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month to learn more about composer Aaron Copland, his legacy as an American composer and his life as a queer man in the early 20th century. The session will be presented in-person (Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928767.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to Cultural Conversations with participants from La Salle University in Oaxaca, Mexico. This fall online series will focus on news and images starting Thursday, Oct. 12 in Spanish and/or English, depending on participant interests and levels. Participants can sign up for one or more sessions of the three-part series, which will meet on Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Pre-Physical Therapy Club will host a panel of physical therapists in the Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. to network and learn more about the field. RSVP at the following URL. Questions: Email the following address or club president Trinity Miller at millert8@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Seth Leibowitz at slleibowitz@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/prephysicaltherapyclubatvcu/home/.

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

Thinking about a career in health care leadership or administration? Learn about graduate programs in VCU's Department of Health Administration, which has been recently ranked No. 3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for health care management programs. Register at the following URL. The session will feature program director Paige Powell, who will be joined by current MHA and MSHA students.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VCCSk6F1P3JYFCSW8.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bangladesh Student Organization will hold a fundraiser at Chipotle, 810 W. Grace St. Show the BSO's flyer (on instagram: BSOATVCU) at the register or use the code ZG22288 to order online.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For this second session in the First-Gen Pre-Nursing Meetup series, UAA academic advisors Jenna Clancy and Tim Adams will give an overview on what shadowing is, how to find shadowing opportunities and how to obtain references for letters of recommendation. The session will be in Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join architect Zena Howard for an exploration of individual and shared experiences at the intersection of urban design, art, history, anthropology and public policy. Zena Howard, FAIA, LEED AP, is principal and managing director with the architecture and design firm Perkins & Will. Howard's career has been defined by visionary, complex and culturally significant projects, such as the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The talk will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ASM at VCU will host a diverse group of scientists who will share insight into different career paths after graduation. Join the panel in-person (SGA Senate Meting Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) or via Zoom (register at the following URL).

For more information, contact Annie Hinson at hinsonan3@vcu.edu or (804) 334-4474 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/microbiology/home/.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Are you a Black student who is contemplating getting into the mental health field? Are you considering a career in mental health with a focus on serving Black populations? Join AYA Research Team for the first of our "Black in Mental Health: There's a Career in That" panel series. Learn from the experience of a panel of current graduate and professional trainees in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, education and counseling. The panel will be held in Room 202, STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Ewi8DpsW3Sb4rvEZA.

VCU's December Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by Monday, Nov. 20. For ordering information, visit the following link.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=smDbY9Z-rUGsCcRdJUchBTfzBlTY8bZLoO0XDMPP9dtUOFNKTU9TUjU5RDY1N1U0WEdXVlM2S01JQy4u.

This class will prepare participants to prevent, recognize, respond to and care for aquatic and breathing/cardiac emergencies that may occur in or around the water. Learn critical thinking and communication skills that are crucial to effective emergency response. This course meets the requirements for lifeguard employment at many pool facilities but may not meet requirements for waterfront, water park or specialty facilities. The class will be held Oct. 27-29. Register by noon Oct. 20.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f04eb94-8b05-4785-bfc5-8f1060041199&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

RecWell’s Group Exercise program will present Les Mills Launch Week Tuesday, Oct. 24 to Thursday, Oct. 26. Participants will experience the latest versions of Les Mills group exercise formats. New music and routines from Les Mills GRIT and BodyPump will be offered multiple times throughout the week. Registration opens 24 hours before each class and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class. Drop-ins are allowed if space permits. Open to VCU students and RecWell members.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise.

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 ceremonies for Lavender Graduation; Donning of the Kente; Latine Achievement; Native, Tribal and Indigenous Graduation; Accessibility Achievement and Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Graduation must register online by Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.

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

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.

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.