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 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/.

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 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.

Join the university-wide Möbius pilot. The pilot will be open to all faculty, staff and students and is scheduled to end June 2024. Möbius, by DigitalEd, is a cloud-based learning platform designed to create and deploy STEM course materials for all modalities. Register to attend a virtual demo at the following URL. This pilot is sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/mobius.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at noon

Consuming too much added sugar can lead to serious health problems. This session brought to you by VCU HR and CommonHealth will help you avoid this by exploring how to cut back yet still thrive. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45E3jBO

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

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.

VCU's December Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by Monday, Nov. 20. For ordering information, visit the following link.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=smDbY9Z-rUGsCcRdJUchBTfzBlTY8bZLoO0XDMPP9dtUOFNKTU9TUjU5RDY1N1U0WEdXVlM2S01JQy4u.

Research has shown that consciously practicing gratitude can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improves physical and mental health. VCU HR Work Life and VCU Employee Health have teamed up to offer a gratitude challenge for the month of November. Prizes will be available from VCU RecWell, Barnes & Noble’s Bookstore, Virginia Credit Union, Gratitude Journals from University Counseling, Romancing the Stone and more as well as RamStrong T-shirts. Sign up at the following URL.

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

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.