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 on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. for the remainder of the fall semester.

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

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Peer Health Educators and Survivor Support Services at the Compass to learn more about consent and for the opportunity to be featured on the RecWell Instagram. First, learn from a PHE about each of the five components of consent. Then, help other students learn about using consent in their everyday lives. Students who complete interviews will receive candy or cookies. Questions? Contact peerhealth@vcu.edu to learn more.

For more information, contact Rebecca Lebedun at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join VCU RRTC and School of Education for a two-day virtual conference (Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2) which will highlight research studies related to successful employment of transition-age youth with disabilities. Participants will receive cutting-edge transition practices and strategies, resources and training materials and student and parent/caregiver insights. CRCs and CEUs are available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://transition.vcurrtc.org/training/conference.cfm.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

High Intensity Interval Training demands all-out, quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for this virtual session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/470kjmQ

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a workshop on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at ChildSavers, 200 N. 22nd St. The workshop is part of a series of noncredit Play Therapy workshops for licensed mental health professionals seeking the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or School-Based Registered Play Therapist (SB-RPT).

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1187 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/playtherapy.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU men's basketball will host their first game of the 2023-24 season against McNeese State in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. VCU faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets for this game at the following URL. Fans who arrive early will receive a VCU jersey rally towel.

For more information, contact Kylie Flickinger at flickingerka@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/mcneese-state-9tgxarr-2e5facc?fevoUri=mcneese-state-9tgxarr-2e5facc%2F.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you have questions? VCU's School of Education has answers. Join this general question-and-answer session to get any questions about any program in the School of Education answered by a current student. Questions: Email the following address.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Join staff from VCU's da Vinci Center to learn about the Master of Product Innovation program. This cross-disciplinary master’s program focuses on students applying knowledge in advanced product innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship topics with real-life clients.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at noon

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for this 30-minute virtual class that will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/47lZW3V

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

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Education Abroad will host the Faculty-Led Programs Showcase, which highlights spring break and summer 2024 faculty-led study-abroad programs. Students can learn more about short-term study abroad opportunities and meet with participating faculty leaders. This event, part of International Education Week 2023, will be held in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn more about IEW at https://iew.state.gov/

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1930511.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU Human Research Protection Program/Institutional Review Board online training for submitting reportable information to the IRB using the HRPP Tool Kit will include a panel discussion of 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 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrce-urz4jGNBgCgRMyRRHpTy3lDpfqKFe.

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

VCU’s 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.

All VCU faculty, students and staff are invited to open court pickleball on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. No experience or equipment is necessary.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0802 or visit https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/.

The Fall 2023 Grant Academy by VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's (OVPRI) Division of Research Development is now accepting applications. This professional development program assists faculty investigators in crafting successful funding proposals. It's available to faculty from all disciplines with concrete project ideas who have identified an opportunity within 18 months. Apply by Friday, Nov. 3 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at ovprird@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/training/grant-academy/.

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 Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration is live for the Fall Cultural Achievement Ceremony. Graduates interested in participating in the combined Lavender Graduation; Donning of the Kente; Latine Achievement Ceremony; Native, Tribal and Indigenous Graduation Ceremony; Accessibility Achievement Ceremony and Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Graduation Ceremony must register at the following URL by Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact David Brown at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5zSPG5mxMrGw5Bzr9.

The Global Education Office invites students to submit an application for the Phi Beta Delta international honor society, which recognizes international service, scholarship, education and involvement. Applications are due by Thursday, Nov. 2 for the fall induction ceremony. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/phibetadelta.

Just in time for Halloween, the ICO blogger catches up with the Info Security Team to learn what's spooky in cyber these days and what we all can do to protect our data from the Cyber Bogey Man. In the latest case study, we meet Dr. Alvarez, a professor who learns how she can manage a conflict of interest related to her research study.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.