11 a.m.

Learn to improve citations and other American Psychological Association-style writing skills. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation will host a presentation by executive vice president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Lee Vermeulen, B.S. Pharm., M.S., FCCP, FFIP, for the organization's last CPPI seminar of the year. He will discuss promoting practice advancement through education and how the association uses information from the National Pharmacist Workforce Study to guide strategic decisions and recommendations. The talk will be via Zoom and also available in Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. CE will be available. Register at https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/seminar-series/november-cppi-seminar.html

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present an online career development seminar via Zoom. Barbara Boyan, Ph.D., executive director, VCU Institute for Engineering and Medicine, will discuss the content and format for professional and research collaboration letters of support. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register also the Zoom link 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/tZAuduirrD4jH9FsFkAZsmLOher1x9hf0iSq.

8 a.m.

The National AIDS Memorial, in collaboration with the AIDS Quilt Touch team, has created an interactive platform that features all the panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The first panels of the huge Quilt were stitched together nearly 35 years ago. Now, there are more than 50,000 panels with 105,000 names sewn into its fabric. This digital initiative aims to enable people everywhere to engage with the Quilt and see the expressions of love and the personal narratives woven into each panel. Explore this online rendition of the Quilt on Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1 at the Health Sciences Library lobby, 509 N. 12th St. Help spread AIDS awareness and honor the dead and those living with AIDS/HIV by picking up a free red ribbon to show your support.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3737 or visit http://library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/world-aids-day-2023.html.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher, school counselor or otherwise working in the education field post graduation? Would you like more opportunities to connect with like-minded students, engage with the community, and prepare for state licensure exams, including Praxis II? Are you interested in networking with aspiring and current educators across Virginia and the United States? The Student Virginia Education Association will host an interest meeting in Room 3064, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meghan Depue at depuem@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930762.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Camp Kesem to raise money on Giving Tuesday at the Compass. A full day of activities are planned, including such events as "Doughnuts and Dares" and a bracelet sale. Giving Tuesday is the camp's biggest fundraising event of this semester. Camp Kesem is a nonprofit organization that strives to support children through and beyond a parent's cancer. Donations are also accepted via the following URL.

For more information, contact Vinisha Velmineti at velminetiv@vcu.edu or visit https://donate.kesem.org/team/526340.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at noon

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/ug1128

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Want a career in the gaming industry? Anna Webster, a writer for games like "The Foglands" and "Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2," will share her story and advice for students who want to break into the video game industry. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Jones at jonesa61@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vZmQKtoPSrG73-mGNK0HFw.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at 4 p.m.

The Honors College offers opportunities to discover individual passions and connect with a diverse student body to develop a standard of excellence. Students from all disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the Honors College. Current VCU students interested in joining the Honors College must attend one Honors College interest session prior to admission. A confirmation email with the Zoom link will be sent on the day of the session. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Will Gilbert at gilbertws@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegqGLcYjk152FmM6MC0AWl7OuiOpoYkSrU1xCTNVyTZ7UEzA/viewform.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

University Academic Advising's Pre-Health Team will hold a virtual personal statement workshop to help craft a personal statement for your application. The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mattie Hedgebeth at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84358262948.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host the Writing Club in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The Writing Club is a welcoming space for students to join a community of peers who enjoy writing and want to enhance their confidence in their own writing process.

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

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 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 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the graduate programs, on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 12-12:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Join a session https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at 2 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/.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host an interest session for the 2024 CLARION National Case Competition. The annual event is sponsored by the University of Minnesota to promote leadership and communication skills and prepare health care students for interprofessional practice. The meeting will be in Room 1-067, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Last year's VCU team won third place nationally, earning a $2,500 scholarship prize. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Whelpley at ipecenter@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/4B8mKn2QbVF9DUv3A.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Shop for free career clothing at a pop-up shop co-hosted by Suit Yourself Closet, VCU's Robertson School of Media and Culture and the Public Relations Student Society of America at VCU. The Suit Yourself Closet of VCU Career Services offers free, gently used career/professional/workplace clothing to VCU students. The shop will be in Room 2211, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. All you need to shop is your student ID; you will be able to take — and keep — up to four items. Bring a reusable bag. Check out the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1411058.

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

Want to work for the world's biggest brands? The Brandcenter, the top grad school in the U.S. for advertising and branding, is right here at VCU. A virtual application workshop will be offered via Zoom. Questions: http://brandcenter.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BCAppWorkshopNov2023?utm_source=TelegRam.

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

Are you a U.S. military veteran who is curious about mental health care and support available to you through the Veterans Administration? VCU students, staff and faculty who are U.S. veterans are invited to join a session via Zoom with Jeremy Stout, Ph.D., Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, to learn about tools and resources available to veterans. Email militaryserv@vcu.edu for the Zoom link or more information.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8674 or visit http://militaryservices.vcu.edu.

Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost to 1.2 million people in the U.S. had HIV at the end of 2019. HIV/AIDS is ever-relevant as an ongoing public health issue. This World AIDS Day, come by the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., to learn more about HIV/AIDS. Health educator Robert Rodney will cover the basic facts of HIV/AIDS and answer questions. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10969129

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/.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

How to use touch to tell a story. Maybe just using your hair would be enough to make a tactile theater. As part of the exhibition "Coming Into Contact" in The Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Leilei Xia will lead a tactile workshop to teach you how to use hair to tell a sensory story and create your own story with yours or other people's hair (even without hair is fine). Bring your friends along, and have a relaxed, improvised session before the end of the semester.

For more information, contact Leilei Xia at xial2@vcu.edu or (804) 263-8233.

Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host a refresher course provided by Veeva for VCU SiteVault users. The session will include basic SiteVault functions and a Q&A session. If you would like specific topics covered, reach out to the following email address. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Wallace at kanigherl@vcu.edu or visit https://veeva.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W6PNl7LQTnCRygfZwAGJgQ.

Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Are you a current Virginia licensed teacher/educator who is looking to add-on the administrative and supervision endorsement to your license? VCU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Administration and Supervision and the Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership, helps prepare professionals like yourself for the ever-changing educational environment.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Thinking about a career in health care leadership or administration? Learn about graduate programs in the VCU Department of Health Administration at an online session. The program has been recently ranked No. 3 in the nation in health care management by U.S. News & World Report. Sign up to attend the one-hour, live informational session with Program Director Paige Powell, who will be joined by current MHA and MSHA students. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon

The goal of RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program is to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn about various types of meditation, belly breathing, mindful posture and special considerations for leading meditation with others. Those who complete the workshop will receive additional resources to lead meditation in the community along with a campus leadership sticker. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83576114720 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at robsinsonsn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18193.

To mark the opening of its new Reflection Room, VCU Libraries seeks visual works of art for a curated exhibit for the large screen on the front facade of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Works for “Reflections” should capture, suggest or evoke feelings of reflection – meditation, inner peace, reverence, silence, contemplation, deliberation, calm or beauty. Faculty, staff, students, alumni or local artists are invited to participate.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/librarystories/2023/10/30/submit-artwork-to-reflections-exhibit/.

VCU's Social Psychology and Neuroscience lab is recruiting undergraduate research assistants who wish to gain research experience. Under the direction of David Chester, Ph.D., this lab studies aggression and the psychological mechanisms that propel aggression such as pain, pleasure and self-regulation. Undergraduate assistants can expect to build strong research skills, learning both psychological and neurobiological measures.

For more information, contact Drew Parton at partondm2@vcu.edu.

The National AIDS Memorial, in collaboration with the AIDS Quilt Touch team, has created an interactive platform that features all the panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The first panels of the huge quilt were stitched together nearly 35 years ago. Now, there are more than 50,000 panels with 105,000 names sewn into its fabric. The platform may be viewed in the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1.

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/world-aids-day-2023.html.

Intersession courses run from Dec. 27-Jan. 9 and are currently available for registration. Online registration coincides with spring registration eligibility. Intersession courses are listed with Spring 2024 courses and have section numbers that begin with "V."

For more information, contact Mallory Mackie at summer@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4586 or visit https://intersession.vcu.edu/.

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 & Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study. Questions: 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.

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.

The EqCHO Lab at VCU is conducting a study on the stress experiences of young Black women. We would like to use the information gained from this study to develop a stress reduction program to improve cardiovascular health among young African American women. Resources will be provided on stress and health management. The study will take place over two consecutive weeks. Compensation is available. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX

For more information, contact Anika Hines at alhines@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu.