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.

10 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. 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.

Are you a first-gen freshman who is interested in learning more about the Transform living-learning program for next year? Stop by Room 1030J in West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., for this informational open house. Learn about the program, ask questions and meet other interested students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930217.

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 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.

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 noon to 1:30 p.m.

First-generation college students, come share or listen to other first-gen stories, college experiences or other personal stories with a group of compassionate listeners. No preparation or experience necessary. Feel free to bring your lunch. The session will be in Room 405, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Henshaw at henshawel@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930332.

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.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity in crocheting amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. All skill levels are welcome. Limited crochet materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Finished projects can be kept or given to the organization for fundraising toward Asian American and Pacific Islander-related causes. The event will be held in Room 327, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jackie Pili at pilij@vcu.edu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.