1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Pace Center. 700 W. Franklin St., will host a fellowship interest meeting in the café area. The program is designed to foster community leaders. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join You First peer mentors on this Election Day outing. Meet at the gazebo in Monroe Park for a scenic walk to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, enjoy free admission and make new friends. You do not need to be part of the mentoring program to participate. This event is for all first-gen students. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930230.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Population Health for a virtual open house to learn more about the Master of Public Health and Ph.D. in Epidemiology graduate programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-CqqjsqHtJDojFuZbfJ4XxHOjg0Tc7J.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Interested in a STEM Career? Want to find out more about STEM opportunities on campus? Sessions at the Career STEM Expo will include a career panel with STEM industry professionals (1-2 p.m.), STEM breakout sessions (2-3 p.m.) and networking with VCU campus organizations (3-4 p.m.) The event, free and open to all students, will be in the University Student Commons salons, 907 Floyd Ave. A snack bar will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandi Daniels at danielsbm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1353445?ref=events-search.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Accounting Department will present its Accounting Expo in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. The once-a-year event is free to all VCU students. Professional entrepreneurs, investigators, policymakers and advisers will be available to answer questions.

For more information, contact Lindsay Andiola at lmandiola@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7414.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential. Join Medical Innovation and Sustainability Society and the da Vinci Center in an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. Bring your friends and any creative ideas to implement sustainability solutions in health care. The Medical Innovation and Sustainability Society exists to promote the engagement of interested students through creative case workshops, guest lectures, and advocacy. The session will be held at the SHIFT Retail Llab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Vishnupriya Alavala at alavalav2@vcu.edu or (571) 599-4594 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/themedicalinnovationandsustainabilitysociety/home/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

UAA's Pre-Health advising team will hold a parallel planning workshop via Zoom for all pre-health majors. Join the session at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85281391543 Questions: Email prehealthadv@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Mattie Hedgebeth at hedgebethm@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn about (and paint) the Rappahannock tribe’s creation story, while enjoying pizza and apple cider. Supplies and seating are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The session, in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be hosted by the VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The event is part of the office's programming for Indigenous People's Heritage Month. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930620.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Arjun Jagdeesh will discuss how “DYRK1A Protein Kinase Promotes Quiescence and Senescence Through DREAM Complex Assembly” at a Zoom session of the Medical Journal Club. Participation in club article presentations counts as engagement toward the organization's $3,199 Kaplan MCAT Scholarship. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Explore how AI can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. This in-person session will be in Room 4203 (VCU Writing Center), Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The session will be given at the same location at 8 p.m.

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

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from noon 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.

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

United2heal is hosting a charity basketball fundraising event at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Get your friends to join and create teams. All proceeds will help support the shipments of medical supplies overseas. Participants don't need any basketball experience to play. The entry fee per person is $7. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. Discuss the programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation, classes in human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug1114

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

As the Global Education Office celebrates International Education Week (Nov. 13-17), come out to enjoy coffee, tea, snacks and conversation with old and new friends in the third-floor lounge of the Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

As International Education Week is celebrated Nov. 13-17, VCU's Global Education Office will hold a reception to announce the L&L Friendship Fund, established to help students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad. Returning study abroad students will discuss the impact of their experiences and Global Learning staff will explain how qualified students can access the fund. Light refreshments will be served. The fund was established this year through a gift of approximately $2.5 million from an anonymous VCU alumnus and family. The reception will be held in Salons II and III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://forms.gle/i8et7eRk4ENRn4MM9.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The holidays are upon us and can be a stressful time for many. The Dogs on Call are here to help. Sandra Barker, Ph.D., will lead a session in the Health and Wellness Library about stress management. Don’t miss your chance to meet and pet some friendly pups. Dogs on Call 2024 calendars will be on sale in the lobby of the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Questions: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10994164 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10994164.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

As International Education Week (Nov. 13-17) is celebrated, VCU's Global Education Office will hold a Thanksgiving dinner at the STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St., for international students to experience a traditional meal and connect with other VCU students and community members. Students can sign up to attend at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930512.

Are you a college/university student who has ever experienced housing instability while enrolled in classes (e.g., eviction, termination of room and board package, having trouble paying rent, overcrowding, moving often, or spending the bulk of household income on housing)? In this study, you will be asked to participate in a survey about your experience.

For more information, contact Chelsie Dunn, Ph.D., at dunnce@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1892 or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC86dhZzC0mT16m.

VCU’s School of Medicine requests proposals about educational research or innovations in health professions education at VCU. The theme for 2024 is "Exploring Innovations in Health Sciences Education: Bridging Research and Practice." Visit the following URL to learn about presentation opportunities and to submit scholarly proposals, due Jan. 8. The symposium will be March 21, 2024 and is sponsored by the VCU College of Health Professions and Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs has extended the registration for the Fall 2023 Cultural Achievement Ceremony until Monday, Nov. 13 at noon. 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.

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