1 p.m.

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career and professional goals. 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/whywilderfall23.

6 p.m.

There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy in current and future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn accounts. This virtual workshop is free and open to all VCU students and community members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/DesignThinking1136.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join Samantha Haswell, a Massey Cancer Center registered dietitian, and VCU HR as they highlight how to use the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate guidelines to make better meal choices. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/46IFxpE

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

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Interested in learning more about completing a graduate program? Join the School of Education for a hybrid informational session to learn more about the graduate degrees offered. Email the following address to register.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Faculty and staff are invited to join VCU's First-Generation Student Success Research Center for a drop-in breakfast to take note of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. Stop in, have breakfast and network with other faculty and staff members who serve as advocates for first-generation students. This event will take place in the Compass Room on the first floor of Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 3 at https://forms.gle/EXxj5fuLdCQ8voqx5

For more information, contact Ellen Carpenter at emcarpenter@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/first-gen-week/.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from 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.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from 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.

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

United2heal is hosting a charity basketball fundraising event at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Create a team with your friends. All proceeds will go to help support the shipments of medical supplies overseas. Tickets to play are $7. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rhea at tammireddirm@vcu.edu or (703) 862-5019 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF60TVw7YM_y2yQruQOIUN--6CTKxMfMf0gsGeiGsI7Ng26w/viewform.

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 noon

Are you an emotional eater? In this workshop, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, participants will explore their own eating habits and learn to spot emotional eating. The discussion will also include the relationship between moods and cravings, how to recognize triggers for emotional eating and how to gain control. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3rULO2w

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. In this 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 session will be held in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at robinsonsn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18190.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Lambda Theta Alpha Zeta Alpha Chapter will host its annual St. Jude Gala in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Support the children of St. Jude, enjoy a night of dancing and have the opportunity to win several raffle prizes. Questions: Instagram @lta_zetaalpha or email lta.zetaalpha@gmail.com Purchase tickets at the following URL.

For more information, contact Yenifer Tiburcio Jerez at tiburcioym@vcu.edu or (516) 710-1576 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/736374163947?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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

Join VCU Choirs and VCU Percussion in a collaborative concert, “From Stardust to Raindrops: A Journey through Echoing Skies.” Hear the groups perform pieces that will take you through the cosmos, Earth’s open sky and the drops of rain found within. 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.

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 5, which pushes back clocks in Virginia by one hour. To accommodate this seasonal change with earlier sunsets, VCU Police will increase 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.

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.

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call the following telephone number.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

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/.

This traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine focuses on the AIDS epidemic that arose in the United States in the 1980s. The exhibit explores human stories in the ever-changing relationship between science and society. It will be on view in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., from Nov. 6 to Dec. 16.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/exhibits/current/surviving-and-thriving-aids-politics-and-culture.html.

This study aims to understand how the culture around someone’s most salient social identity affects their perceptions of gender-based violence, how they respond to survivors and examine the dating and relationship norms of their cultural community. Participants must be between 18-25 years old and will be compensated for their participation. Begin the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adrienne Baldwin-White, Ph.D., at baldwinwhia@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/AXMyuZ0ESV.