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 for the remainder of the fall semester.

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

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Learn and discuss strategies to engage, connect and support youth. This workshop will focus on discussion of skills to build and enhance your relationship with youth by maximizing positive communication, attention and validation of feelings and experiences. The session, to be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will also include an exploration of ways to use these skills with distressed youth. Richmond Youth Development Network will host facilitators Michele Cosby, PsyD, LCP, and Caroline Mazzer, Ph.D., Virginia Treatment Center for Children.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at Garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/79/1701788400000.

12 p.m. 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.

4 p.m.

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/125

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

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

Shannon Cassano, Side By Side, will speak at this event, hosted by Richmond Youth Development Network, to be held at Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. This session seeks to increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities and terminology, increase knowledge of the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ youth related to mental and behavioral health, identify common risks and pathways to risk connected to LGBTQ+ youth, identify best practices and protective factors to support LGBTQ+ youth and identify resources for future support and education. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at Garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/71/1701874800000.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Shelly Orr, Ph.D., RN, CNE, VCUHS, Research Operations Program Director, and Amy Salisbury, Ph.D., RN, School of Nursing Associate Dean for Research, will use case studies to demonstrate ways to expand clinical research studies outside of academic research institutions. Questions: 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/tZwkcOivrzMqGNQ6lOmM-5jwL45NmjFkd38d.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU'S Senior Media Capstone students from the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will present their final work at a special screening, "Growing Through the Motions." The evening will feature four student-created short documentaries and one extended documentary that focuses on the distinct and diverse day-to-day lives of three VCU students. Admission is free. The screenings will be in the auditorium of Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Robert Milazzo at milazzor@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Richmond Youth Development Network will host the event, which will feature facilitators Robin Pentecost and Travis Fellows of the Goochland Powhatan Community Service Board. The event will be at Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/59/1701961200000.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at 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/.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators at the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., to talk about how to lessen stress and remain mindful during finals. Join in on some relaxing crafts.

For more information, contact Rebecca Lebedun at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/leadership-programs/peer-health-educators/.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 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.

Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Research will offer an eight-week Certified Clinical Research Professionals Exam Study Group in February 2024. Study Group enrollment requires proof of exam eligibility and scheduled date to sit for the exam. Interested participants are encouraged to submit a Society of Clinical Research Associates Certification application no later than Dec. 31 to allow adequate time for processing and approval by SOCRA.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://www.socra.org/.

Private swimming lessons and semiprivate swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. Lessons are taught by certified water safety instructors and are available in packages of two, four and six sessions. Sessions can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Registration is ongoing through April 30.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

As we enter the final, bustling weeks of the semester, visit Cabell Library’s new Reflection Room if you need a few moments of tranquility. Located on the second floor, the simply furnished room is designed to help students balance their mental and spiritual health amid the pressures of college. It is available when the building is open.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2023-news/reflection-room-opens-in-vcus-cabell-library-to-promote-student-wellness.html.

Students in VCU's School of Social Work are running a study to learn about the experience of any students who identify with South Asian cultural groups. The study consists of a short Google form survey that will ask participants about their experiences with microagressions while on campus. The survey is completely anonymous and no compensation is available. A full description of the study and survey can be found at the following URL. The link will be active until Friday, Dec. 8.

For more information, contact Todd Farschon at farschontn@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aGrUwMe3JyJK071YHr6vdPQGe6ZNqlFYsORw__j49Ho/edit?usp=drivesdk.

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. Questions: http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu Check your eligibility and sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at alhines@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX.