10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In celebration of the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps and their ability to connect people, regions and systems, VCU Libraries joins with hundreds of organizations around the world to mark GIS Day at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/gis-day-2023.html.

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office is celebrating International Education Week and invites all to attend the ELP Tea Time in the West Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St., third-floor lounge. Enjoy coffee, tea, snacks and meet old and new friends. Rodney the Ram is scheduled to make a special appearance to celebrate the international students.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

12 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual Lunch and Learn session that will illuminate upcoming directions in government. Political scientist Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., will analyze the 2023 Virginia elections and examine implications for the state. The session will be moderated by Robyn Diehl McDougle, Ph.D. (M.S.’00, Ph.D.’03), Wilder School associate dean of research and outreach and associate professor. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UGBu6-RmSX6ZhvJeP5h4ag#/registration.

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the graduate programs, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 12-12:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students and faculty from the Department of Craft/Material Studies and Painting and Printmaking will sell mugs, magnets, vases, bowls, jewelry, sculptures, prints, paintings and more during the department's annual holiday sale. The sale is open to everyone and will run from Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily in the first-floor lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/holiday-clay-papr-sale/.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office and the Global Education Office will host Michael Saffle of the Boren Awards as part of International Education Week. The meeting will be in Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St. Saffle will share information about the Boren Awards, which fund students to study critical languages abroad (up to $25,000), and how the university's National Scholarship Office can encourage and advise students to apply. The recording will be distributed to all who RSVP at the following URL. Coffee will be available; bring your own lunch if you wish to eat during the presentation.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKsRCyscEB3YRLQESg-qHRqUjcd_vg60c4lITzbTWfzXVKww/viewform.

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 2 p.m.

Join the discussion at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., about favorite forms of entertainment, such as music, movies and games. This week the group will be talking about and watching "Friends."

For more information, contact The Pace Center at community@thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announces a pilot funding opportunity for translational science projects, defined as work that proposes to address a barrier in the research process. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2024. To help researchers learn more about translational science and this funding mechanism, the Wright Center will host a webinar via Zoom. Questions: Visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpfu2srzksGNa1yC9Kg_Jsx9YC4kzcFH0y.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

During this Open Student session, Serra De Arment, Ph.D., will cover topics about provisional licensure in Virginia, ways to work with your district talent and human resources teams to talk about potential provisional licensure in your district, academic program options here at VCU, and the ways to meet the VDOE licensure requirements within the three-year time frame.

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

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club to hear from Amy Lasek, Ph.D., as she talks about her career at a virtual session. A Q&A session will be held. Register for the Zoom link at 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. 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Guadalupe Ramírez, the owner of AlterNatives Boutiques, will talk about how her personal value and culture motivated her to create an Indigenous owned boutique store. Food will be provided. The session will be held in VCU's office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930639.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Bruce Taylor, Ph.D., from NORC (a nonpartisan research organization) at the University of Chicago, Public Health Department, will discuss "using a nationally representative online panel to study public opinion and stigma toward opioid use disorder, treatment and criminal legal system approaches to the opioid overdose crisis" as part of the fall seminar series hosted by VCU Biostatistics. The event will be in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Niloofar Ramezani at ramezanin2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:05 p.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Wilder School’s Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration. This three-day course at Westover at Maymont will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. The insstitute focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

Any VCU students, faculty or staff members are welcome to come to the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for open pickleball play. No experience is necessary. Equipment will be provided. Courts are open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through the end of the semester.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu.

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/.

Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide patients with something special for themselves and their babies during the holidays as they continue their recovery journey. Visit the following URL to donate.

For more information, contact OB MOTIVATE Clinic at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/2023-motivate-clinic/c516228.

Over 23 percent of employee injuries at VCU are attributed to slips, trips and falls. It's the top cause of injury at the university. Common causes are spills, ice, snow, rain, loose mats/rugs, stepladders, poor lighting and clutter. These incidents may cause severe injuries. Here are some tips for staying safe: If you see something that you could slip or trip on, remove the hazard or tell someone who can. Clean up spills. Clear walkways, stairs, office space and lobbies. Make sure mats/rugs are lying flat. Watch where you are walking. Use stairway handrails. Walk slowly in adverse conditions. Heed warning signs. Use ladders/stepladders safely. Never lean over the sides of a ladder/stepladder. Always maintain three points of contact while using a ladder/stepladder.

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at occsafety@vcu.edu.

VCU Transform is the living-learning program designed for VCU students to transform their VCU experience. Elevate your academic experience in an inclusive community through dedicated support, engaging classes and experiential learning opportunities. Students receive guaranteed housing placement in West Grace North, early course registration and a certificate of leadership studies and experiential learning. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Nov. 17.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://lead.vcu.edu/transform-llp/.

We are inviting male and female participants with elevated blood pressure between the ages of 18-45 years to participate in a study to examine how the time of day that you eat affects your blood pressure, blood vessel function and kidney function. This study involves a screening visit to determine eligibility; two single-day interventions where you will eat a meal that we provide in the morning or late at night; and two visits to our laboratory. The study involves collection of blood, saliva and urine samples, in addition to blood pressure, blood vessel and body composition assessments. The study is conducted at VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study. For more information: Contact Natalie Bohmke at the following email address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.