1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, members of the program administration will join alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-110823?program=DAPT.

12 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-110823?program=EMBA.

12 p.m. 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/.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join this in-person study abroad session hosted by the Global Education Office and designed specifically for first-generation college students for First-Gen Week. The event will be held on the fourth floor at 912 W. Grace St. Register on RamsConnect at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930402

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

9 a.m.

Explore how AI can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. This in-person session will be in Room 4203 (VCU Writing Center), Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The session will also be offered at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the same location.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Interested in a STEM Career? Want to find out more about STEM opportunities on campus? Sessions at the Career STEM Expo will include a career panel with STEM industry professionals (1-2 p.m.), STEM breakout sessions (2-3 p.m.) and networking with VCU campus organizations (3-4 p.m.) The event, free and open to all students, will be in the University Student Commons salons, 907 Floyd Ave. A snack bar will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandi Daniels at danielsbm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1353445?ref=events-search.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you interested in taking English classes this spring? Come to the course fair to browse classes, meet the professors and look through syllabi before making final choices for the spring schedule. The fair will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Free drinks, pizza and surprise giveaway to all who attend. All VCU students are welcome.

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu or (571) 263-2854 or visit http://english.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 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. The topic this week will be about Taylor Swift. Sign up here: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pacecenter/rsvp_boot?id=1930740

For more information, contact The Pace Center at community@thepacecenter.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/confirmation?type=rsvp&embed=1&type_id=1930740.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

Aimed at sophomores and juniors interested in tribal policy, the environment or Native American health care, the Udall Scholarship provides its scholars with up to $7,000 and leadership development training. The session will be held in Room 1210, 701 W. 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/1FAIpQLSdxdtNbLfEVsuIfDBllFj4dReKGZhF9m99sQ4maR-WNQO-ltg/viewform.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential. Join Medical Innovation and Sustainability Society and the da Vinci Center in an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. Bring your friends and any creative ideas to implement sustainability solutions in health care. The Medical Innovation and Sustainability Society exists to promote the engagement of interested students through creative case workshops, guest lectures, and advocacy. The session will be held at the SHIFT Retail Llab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Vishnupriya Alavala at alavalav2@vcu.edu or (571) 599-4594 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/themedicalinnovationandsustainabilitysociety/home/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's RTR Teacher Residency program will host a virtual event via Zoom. Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career as a teacher? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree or certificate? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn how to become a teacher in high-needs and hard-to-staff schools by joining us for this information. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/7040429011

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coursework is designed to give graduates foundational knowledge in change and improvement, diversity and social justice, understanding and engaging communities and the multiple dimensions of leadership with the intent of graduates emerging from the program as leaders who can meet their organizations' current and emergent needs.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.

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

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics will present an online talk by Debamita Kundu, Ph.D., Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia. The title of the talk is “Novel Bayesian Methodology on Global-Local Shrinkage Prior in Multivariate Problems." The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09 The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766 The passcode is 364454

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at 3 p.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/.

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

The Pace Center will host the event "Pause and Reflect: Loss in Palestine and Israel" at 700 W. Franklin St. The goal of this event is for those who attend to have an opportunity to: learn from others' personal experiences, collectively examine our emotions, and process and grieve in community. This event is designed for people of all faiths and backgrounds within the VCU Community. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Katherine Gooch at director@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

United2heal is hosting a charity basketball fundraising event at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Get your friends to join and create teams. All proceeds will help support the shipments of medical supplies overseas. Participants don't need any basketball experience to play. The entry fee per person is $7. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rhea at tammireddirm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF60TVw7YM_y2yQruQOIUN--6CTKxMfMf0gsGeiGsI7Ng26w/viewform.

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Auctus will hold its next general board meeting for reviewers and new members. Students who join have the opportunity to edit student research and creative works in Auctus’ STEM, creative, humanities, social sciences and news and noteworthy sections. The meeting will take place in person in the multipurpose room (Room 1303) of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., and virtually via Zoom (https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85251251267). Food will be provided for those who attend in person.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 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.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jennifer McMillen, division supervisor and assistant to the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, will discuss via Zoom the importance of employing and empowering people with disabilities. The session will be hosted by the School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and VCU's Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The presentation will also boost awareness of the VCUHS resource groups available currently and the upcoming Superheroes Team Member Resource Group. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11403159.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a virtual session for undeclared/undecided VCU students. Learn more about programs in criminal justice, homeland security and emergency preparedness and urban and regional studies. Hear from advising staff and student representatives. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/wsundeclared.

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

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education provides three tracks of specialty: School Counseling, College Counseling and Student Affairs, and Couples and Family Counseling. VCU's programs are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, providing prospective students (and their potential future employers) a good indicator of their thoroughness.

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

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

VCU's Global Education Office will host a Rams Around the World webinar in conjunction with International Education Week (Nov. 13-17). Join internationally located and global-minded alumni to meet, network and hear from fellow Rams about their career paths and lives abroad. The webinar will include networking breakout rooms and a Q&A with global alumni. Register for the event at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpf-2sqDMrE9AOSPUlIz3HfNO_TA4WdOiy#/registration

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.

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

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

Join VCU's Humanities Research Center for an On Native Ground event with photojournalist Phoebe Farris, Ph.D., Powhatan-Pamunkey, who will discuss Indigenous activism and share her experiences documenting Native American-led marches and movements across the U.S. The session will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/indigenous-photo-power-personal-reflections.html.

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.

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

VCU’s 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 nonsubscribers. RSVP at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Gerontology Community and Continuing Education in partnership with the Virginia Department of Social Services will present a session via Zoom. When it comes to coordinating care and receiving care, a person-centered approach promotes collaboration, communication and compassion for all involved. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Foreman at gerocce@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/pcc-dec-2023.

Daylight saving time concluded Sunday, Nov. 5, which pushed back clocks in Virginia by one hour. To accommodate this seasonal change with earlier sunsets, VCU Police has increased patrols around VCU parking decks and lots on both campuses during the evening rush hours from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout November. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and use caution while traveling, especially when outdoor visibility is reduced during this seasonal change.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1196.

The Wright Center will offer an eight-week Certified Clinical Research Professionals Exam Study Group in February 2024. Enrollment requires proof of exam eligibility and a scheduled date to sit for the exam. Interested individuals should submit a Society of Clinical Research Associates Certification application no later than Sunday, Dec. 31 to allow adequate time for processing and approval. Sign up at the following email address.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@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.