1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Humanities Research Center for a discussion with the 2023 Karenne Wood Native Artist-in-Residence, Alicia Aldaz, Monacan nation. Aldaz will talk about her foray into contemporary wearable art and the work she produced during her residency. The event, in the second-floor conference room at Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St., is free and open to all. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/empowering-threads-alicia-aldaz-on-textiles-beadwork-and-native-artistry.html.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU student/faculty/staff military veterans will be recognized for their service at the Monroe Park, Student Commons Plaza. Complimentary BBQ will be served and new/used winter coat or blanket donations will be collected for charity. The event will be sponsored by the VCU Student Veteran Association and Military Student Services Office. Questions: Call (804) 828-6563.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8675 or visit http://militaryservices.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. 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.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will present a talk with Sara Del Valle, Ph.D., a senior scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory who leads a multidisciplinary team focused on the development of mathematical and computational models for infectious diseases. The session will be held in Room 1102, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A reception will follow.

For more information, contact Laura Fix at lellwein@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1301 or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/event-items/math-colloquium-real-time-data-fusion-for-disease-forecasting-models-.html.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will host Sara Del Valle, Ph.D., a senior scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, to discuss how her team is using mathematical, statistical and computational models as well as heterogeneous data streams (e.g., social media, weather, mobility information and satellite imagery) to model and forecast the spread of infectious diseases including influenza, COVID-19 and dengue. The talk will be in Room 1102, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ellie Meyer at meyereh@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/event-items/math-colloquium-real-time-data-fusion-for-disease-forecasting-models-.html.

7 p.m.

The Richmond Marathon will cause street closures and detours from Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. through Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Race organizers recommend using the Waze traffic app to navigate on race day as road closures have been preloaded into the app.

For more information, contact Susan Sutphin at scsutphin@vcu.edu or visit https://www.richmondmarathon.org/.

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Richmond Indie Comic Expo is a student-run event featuring local artists, current and past students and guest speakers. The event is free to attend, including all panels. It will be held at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Reese Cilley at richmondindiecomicexpo@gmail.com or (561) 284-9950 or visit https://richmondindiecomic.wixsite.com/rice.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at noon

Find a time of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with virtual guided meditation. This session, brought to you by VCU HR and VCU RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/497Vebn

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 from 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 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 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.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at noon

This virtual seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union, will help you learn how to maintain and increase your family’s money while making a solid plan for the future. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3tF1RBM

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

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Robert A. Winn, M.D., director of the Massey Cancer Center, will be highlighted at the fall general meeting of the Black Education Association in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Charlene Crawley at cdcrawle@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1298.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Embark on a poetic musical voyage with VCU Choirs and VCU Percussion during our collaborative concert, “From Stardust to Raindrops: A Journey through Echoing Skies.” As we explore the wonders of the sky, stars, and rain, our voices and instruments will echo like celestial phenomena. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID and music faculty (full-time and part-time) will be admitted for free. General admission is $10.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen. Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu.

The Richmond Marathon is Saturday, Nov. 11 in downtown Richmond. A list of road closures and "No Parking" zones from the Richmond Police Department is available on the VCU Alert website: http://alert.vcu.edu. Information is subject to change and more streets may be temporarily closed as needed. Follow @RichmondPolice on X for updates.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or visit http://alert.vcu.edu.

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 at the following URL is ongoing to Nov. 30.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/private-and-semi-private-swim-lessons/.

Rake up and discard all those unused piles of data. Google no longer offers free, unlimited storage, and Collaboration Services needs everyone’s help. Just like your yard, your VCU Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items, such as mail and files in Drive, that you might not need anymore. Take some time to clean up your account today.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/cleanup.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and the public. Choose from business, communication, cultural competency and languages, data science, engineering, management, digital marketing, paralegal studies, play therapy, MCAT test prep, storytelling, technology skills and more.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at coateske@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/.

Research has shown that consciously practicing gratitude can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improves physical and mental health. VCU HR Work Life and VCU Employee Health have teamed up to offer a gratitude challenge for the month of November. Prizes will be available from VCU RecWell, Barnes & Noble’s Bookstore, Virginia Credit Union, Gratitude Journals from University Counseling, Romancing the Stone and more as well as RamStrong T-shirts. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

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.

111 Learn more about VCU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which focuses on creating a research-supportive curricular experience that expands the university’s undergraduate culture of discovery. The informational sessions will provide a deeper understanding of the QEP’s objectives, significance, and explore its potential impact on VCU's teaching, learning and student success. Four sessions will be offered: Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. (in person., Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.); Friday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m., (via Zoom, https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81180350789); Thursday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. (via Zoom, https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81180350789) and Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m., (in person., Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.).

For more information, contact Lauren Franks at lfranks@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKEBkkF5ALEvYsqEeoFRs9LBeJeIkwMh/view.