Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Want to expand your leadership skills with a doctoral degree? Looking for learning that applies to real-world challenges? In the Ed.D. program, participants complete a collaborative Dissertation-in-Practice to help address an organization's problem of practice and finish in three years with a supportive peer cohort. Join this virtual session to learn about VCU's online Ed.D. in Leadership, where learning is continual improvement and leaders expand their impact. Contact the following email address for any further inquiries.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host an interest session for the 2024 CLARION National Case Competition. The annual event is sponsored by the University of Minnesota to promote leadership and communication skills and prepare health care students for interprofessional practice. The meeting will be in Room 1-067, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Last year's VCU team won third place nationally, earning a $2,500 scholarship prize. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Whelpley at ipecenter@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/4B8mKn2QbVF9DUv3A.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre will present the last work of celebrated French satirist Molière at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Set in 17th century France, the melodramatic Argan suffers from imagined ills and unnecessary treatments. When he attempts to marry off his daughter to save money on medical bills, the whole household joins to save true love and give Argan's doctors a dose of their own medicine. Audiences can expect over-the-top emotions, physical comedy and beautiful “period-ish” costumes and design. Tickets are $10 for the VCU community. See the full list of dates and times at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCUarts Theatre Box Office at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit https://bit.ly/vcutheatretix.

Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at noon

VCU's da Vinci Center will host a virtual Design Thinking workshop. There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. The 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. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Design-Thinking-12-1-Noon.

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.

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 & Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study. Questions: 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.