2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Department of English and the Humanities Research Center at VCU for a memorial and reception in honor of the late David Golumbia, Ph.D., associate professor of English, in the second-floor conference room at the Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St. Friends, colleagues, staff members and students are welcome.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu.

11 a.m.

Take a break and have some fun with Mystery Box Prizes at Spooky SHIFT, a week-long series of Halloween-themed activities at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Costume photo opportunities will be available all week long. See additional activities at the following URL.

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

5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center Book Club will meet in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The club offers a safe and stress-free space to meet other students who love reading and talking about books. The group will be discussing "Eight Perfect Murders" by Peter Swanson, as well as all things books and reading.

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

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host an informational session during VCU's virtual Graduate Open House for prospective students to learn more about the graduate programs. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RegisterVCUOpenHouse.

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

This general informational session is geared toward all undergraduates who are new to VCU this fall – first-year and transfer students – but all are welcome. Learn about the NSO, the (inter)nationally competitive awards we advise for and how to make yourself a great candidate. The session will be held in Room 1210, NSO conference room, 701 W. Grace St. or online. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link or recording.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGRfGJQ8mI3C6A4B0_ISf7retLl1lbEaqWqtfg3f92EWK23g/viewform.

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Want to contribute to a Halloween-themed tapestry? The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a Halloween fiber arts event. Each member will contribute a granny square made during the meeting, and together we will make a spooky image. No experience or materials are needed.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at info@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a celebration to close out LGBTQIA+ history month. The event, open to all LGBTQIA+ students at VCU, will feature drag performers, a costume contest, a DJ and sweet treats. The event will be in Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928560.

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Join Bassem Eid, a Palestinian human rights activist and journalist living in Jerusalem, for a discussion of Palestinian perspectives on Hamas. Q&A will follow. Presented by Jewish Life at VCU. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jewish Life at VCU at triskodardj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/jewishvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1930598.

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff and community partners are invited to visit the Mary and Frances Youth Center's open house at 120 S. Linden St. Learn more about the center's ongoing work to support the youth and youth educators in the Metro Richmond area. Questions: https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tuc6b1zr3URJGRW88.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on The Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Sarah Birckhead from the Virginia Department of Health will discuss the health effects of tobacco products and strategies to help you quit. The session will be held in the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11127869.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching: Elementary Education prepares students to become teachers in high-needs/hard-to-staff elementary schools. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of science, social studies and mathematics pedagogy and content. The program provides field experiences during a one-year residency to expose students to classroom teaching and classroom management.

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

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In this two-session workshop, learn how to bead in the wrap stitch technique with Alicia Aldaz, textiles and beadwork artist and designer from the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia and current Karenne Wood Native Artist-in-Residence at the Humanities Research Center. This beadwork technique can bead the brim of a hat, the lapels of a jacket, a neck lanyard, keychain or necklace. The event, at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is co-organized by the HRC and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, It is co-sponsored by VCU Foundation and Virginia Humanities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Qhz37WzdioGKc2zk7.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 from noon to 3 p.m.

Join You First mentors Hannah, Claire and Nicole on this hike to nearby Belle Isle. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. This is a great way to decompress during a busy time in the semester, especially during the peak of fall foliage. You do not need to be part of the mentoring program to attend. This event is for all first-gen students. Meet at the Monroe Park gazebo at noon. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930458.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

RecWell will host its late fall Intramural Ping Pong Tournament at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration runs through Thursday, Nov. 2. Participants must purchase a $10 season pass to register for all intramural sports activities throughout the semester.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR to see how tools are used to set up consistent career development conversions. Learn about ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice discussions about career development. Sign up for the Zoom link at Talent@VCU. Various upcoming sessions are available. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/vDOPT.

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

The 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 non-\subscribers. RSVP at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

These interactive workshops utilize video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences to help participants learn how to use a positive approach to addressing discriminatory behavior in the health care environment. While the workshops are clinically focused, the skills taught are transferable to non-clinical settings. The session will be in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11403072.

Celebrate First-Gen Week with the You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center and TRIO Student Support Services from Friday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. 10. Register in RamsConnect at https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events_list?topic_tags=13086644 For a full list of events, visit the following URL.

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

A draft of the new Social Media Acceptable Use policy is available for public comment until Thursday, Nov. 2. Visit the following URL and click on "Policies Open for Public Comment" to comment on the draft policy.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu.