1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Kick off National Transfer Student Week with the Transfer Center with Manic Monday Bingo and Pizza, University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-B, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935503.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering will present the Rehabilitation Research Grand Rounds via Zoom. Robert Perera, Ph.D., will discuss effective strategies for designing clinical trials. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/cerse-grand-rounds/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation seminar with Elvin Price, Pharm.D., Ph.D., VCU School of Pharmacy, who will discuss "Navigating the Challenges of Pharmacogenomics Implementation in Clinical Practice." The seminar will be held in VCU School of Pharmacy, Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 North 12th St. and will also be available via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/.

12:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will present a visiting artist lecture by alumnus Grace Whiteside (BFA '17) in the Murry N. DePillars Building, second-floor critique room 238, 1000 W. Broad St. Whiteside is an interdisciplinary artist who works between glass, performance and video art. Whiteside sifts through experimental theater works and animated sculptures, highlighting the ambiguity of glass’s queer molecular structure that fluctuates between solid and liquid states.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/grace-whiteside-visiting-artist-lecture/.

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences will present the annual Elske v.P. Smith Lecture, "From Clusters to Crystals: Dr. Puru Jena's Journey." Jena, Ph.D., distinguished professor of physics, will speak on atomic and nanoparticle discoveries that came from his work at VCU. The lecture will be in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4gEgLMV.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 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 throughout the fall semester.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Katie's Art Project in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to write notes of affirmation for child patients and VCU students.

For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Transfer Center and the Writing Center will celebrate National Transfer Student Week with an informational session for transfer students and a workshop about writing with confidence. The services provided by the Writing Center will be outlined. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935342

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

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to midnight

VCU HR Benefits will host a retirement forms workshop. This workshop will provide guidance on completing retirement paperwork and answers to any outstanding questions. The session will be held at the VCU HR Training Building, 930 W. Grace St. This workshop is specifically for employees who have previously attended a “How To Retire” session (ORP or VRS). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelvin Allen at allenkt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/de0231f4-a42a-4e2a-a49d-7bf2d573b9fd?session=034681f0-5312-4922-aa2e-7159fac99a90.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Find a period of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3BhsxfU

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

This lecture takes a comparative/transnational perspective to explore the trans and female masculinities between the American majority and Asian (American) masculinities. Yo-Ling Chen is an independent scholar, writer, translator and activist; a co-editor of Global Asexualities and Aromanticisms and the founding editor/translator at Queer Margins. Chen won a 2024 Frontline Nonfiction Translation Fellowship and co-leads the Transpacific Taiwan Transgender Studies Research Collective (2024-2025). The program will be available in person (Honors College, Room 2305, 701 W. Grace St.) or via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ying-Chao Kao at yckao@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/407anIf.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join University Counseling Survivor Support services for the screening of a short sci-fi film about ignoring the warning signs of the lesser known recognized forms of abuse among college students. The film will be shown in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A student-focused Q&A discussion will follow. Snacks will be provided. Click this link for a sneak preview https://vimeo.com/781639190?share=copy. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1934702.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://survivorsupport.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Join the VCU History Department for the annual Greer Lecture in Latin American History. Mike Amezcua, Ph.D., Georgetown University, will talk about the growth of Chicago's Mexican/Mexican-American community, its fight for political and cultural recognition and its battles with gentrification. The lecture, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. RSVP required at https://forms.gle/FS2kHyzwUaXtNr6bA

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-greer-lecture-in-latin-american-history-series-presents-making-mexican-chicago.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Business will host an in-person informational session for its Evening MBA program. Come to Sneal Hall, 301 W. Main St., Room B3189 to discover how the school's flexible MBA program can fit into your life, learn about the curriculum and format options, network with the team to learn more about the admissions process, tour Snead Hall and have your questions answered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-inperson-102224.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal will host a mid-semester General Body Meeting and Pack-A-Bag event in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2129, 1015 Floyd Ave. Learn about Penny Appeal and help make care kits for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the group's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) on RamsConnect to keep up to date on future events.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

This session will cover the history, science and importance of vaccinations in fighting preventable diseases and maintaining public health. Experts from the Institute for Public Health Innovation (including Tracker the dog!) will answer questions about immunizations. The event will be in the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, Ground Floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12873959.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Rams in Recovery will partner with each school on the MCV campus for a series of lectures featuring health care professionals who are in recovery from addiction. Johnny Moore, pharmacist, will speak in the VCU School of Pharmacy, Room 103, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N, Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit http://bit.ly/MCVRecoverySeries.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Join VCU Toastmasters Fall Open House to learn how Toastmasters can help improve your public speaking and build leadership skills. Come to the meeting in person in Room 106, Schoolog Engineering, West Hall, 601 W. Main St. Join virtually at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82921531244

For more information, contact Charleyne Kelley at clkelley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2093.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the VCU's History Department in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. to chat with professors, check out spring course offerings, enjoy some snacks and network with other students. All current and prospective history majors, minors and M.A.'s are welcome.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/history-department-meet-and-greet.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at 3 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will help you feel more comfortable when beginning a research project and will teach you how to develop a clear, focused and complex research question. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host via Zoom the 2024 Postdoc Grant Academy. The six-part series is designed to guide postdocs through the process of finding, applying for and securing research funding. Each session will feature expert speakers, panels of successful applicants and valuable resources to support your grant writing journey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KBKLxbnGhzuA1W7XA.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander culture at the annual AAPI Night Market hosted by You First at VCU. Visit student organization booths and campus partner tables to get free tickets to the Asian-inspired food trucks (Filipino, Thai and Oh Mochi). Enter the raffle for a chance to win prizes (iPads and Apple headphones). The event will be at the Ram horns. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams Aging and Engaging is a VCU student organization partnering with Richmond Aging and Engaging to raise funds for enrichment activities for low-income older adults. Join the general body meeting to learn about upcoming fundraising events and how you can work with the Richmond community. Food will be provided. The meeting will be held at the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Rhea Chatterjee at chatterjeer2@vcu.edu or (703) 814-3594.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to Cultural Conversations with participants from La Salle University in Oaxaca, Mexico. This on-line discussion will focus on street art with an opportunity to build intercultural connections. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82179414880.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Academic Affairs will hold a virtual workshop on DesignPlus via Zoom. DesignPlus is a Canvas integration available to all VCU faculty. Learn how you can use this tool to make your Canvas courses more visually engaging, organized and interactive. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-ysqz4uHtK-LKk1hHOxl20-Gr9Q47ON

For more information, contact Rebecca Stooks at stooksr@vcu.edu or visit https://online.vcu.edu/faculty/.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The goal of this virtual presentation, brought to you by VCU HR and Genuine Wealth Solutions, is to cover tax planning and investment strategy and to identify risks and opportunities to conclude 2024 financially confident. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dgso9H

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Military Student Services offers Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who want to learn more about the military student experience. The program trains faculty and staff to support veterans and their families as they transition to academic life. Lunch will be provided and options will be offered after registration. The session will be held in SGA Council Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18416.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

In this virtual talk hosted by VCU's Humanities Research Center, Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., will discuss his new book, "Tales of Koehler Hollow: An African American Family in Rural Appalachia," which recounts the story of Amy Finney and her descendants. Amy, a formerly enslaved Black woman, gained her freedom and established a homestead in the Appalachian mountains during a time in American history when she was dehumanized for the color of her skin and devalued for being female. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/meet-vcu-authors/tales-of-koehler-hollow-an-african-american-family-in-rural-appalachia.html.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join a virtual session with the VCU Global Education Office and VCU Career Services to learn about internships, including those abroad. The discussion will include what an internship is and why it is important, how to find and fund internships.. Register on Hankshake at the following URL. This event is a part of Experiential Learning Week at VCU.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1591798/share_preview.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Office of Alumni Relations are unafraid to be heard and unyielding to the status quo. Your voice matters in every election. Represent VCU while encouraging others to do their part in shaping the future. Pick up your free "Rams Rock the Vote" swag while supplies last Monday, Oct. 28 on the lawn at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashley Jones at jonesa61@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/enews/2024/09/25/rams-rock-the-vote/.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover components of Canvas useful for the mid to end of semester, such as assignment and grading configuration. Register on training.vcu.edu by searching keyword "Canvas." Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86514801655

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a virtual open forum to discuss the Promotion and Tenure task force reports. During this open forum, faculty will have an opportunity to provide input and insights on the final P&T reports submitted by the task force committees. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpl2uSuXXhISoedxpWycXSjPjVVyYzQyYK2T1E-ayeLnhpZg/viewform

For more information, contact LaToya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/task-forces--committees/promotion-and-tenure-task-force/promotion-and-tenure-task-force-reports/.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Are you a current Virginia licensed teacher or educator who is looking to add on the administrative and supervision endorsement to your license? VCU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Administration and Supervision and the Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership helps prepare professionals for the ever-changing educational environment. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CertMeEdLeadFall24cox.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

In order to ensure that faculty members have an additional opportunity to provide input and insights on the Assessing Teaching Effectiveness Committee Report, a second forum (virtual) will be hosted by the Office of the Provost. Access to the report and optional feedback forms are available on the Faculty Affairs website. Those who wish to participate will receive a Zoom link immediately after registering. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/o17JQq4VwnoJYBTk7.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the AUCTUS October GBM to learn how to get research, art and creative works published in VCU's undergraduate journal. Join the editorial team and work with peers and faculty and learn about opportunities to gain leadership experience. Insomnia Cookies will be available. The meeting will be held in Room 1303, the Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St. Those who cannot attend in-person can join on Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84715912704 and receive updates through RamsConnect https://vcu.campusgroups.com/auctus/club_signup

For more information, contact AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join community members, organizations and VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni for a day of learning, networking and skill-building. Connect 2024 offers insights into community engagement approaches to health equity and features interactive design activities to inspire future collaborations that address community needs. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/E1kHN95pQLmDoevv6.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The VCU-based V-TOP (Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership) grant team, the RVA Collab, will host a virtual professional development opportunity for faculty and staff with MentorVA called "Connect, Focus, Grow." MentorVA is a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring programs and services for young people ages 5-24. The goal of the training is to help supervisors of student employees hone mentorship skills. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sean Walden at swalden2@vcu.edu or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-mpqjopGNxWxKmeq2V3_p4ETeSWW1pS.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Discover the untapped potential of the non-coding genome in cancer research. While whole-genome sequencing is now more affordable, over 98 percent of the genome remains unexplored. Join this online seminar sponsored by Bioinformatics Shared Resource - "Revisiting Whole-Genome Sequencing in Cancer Research: Uncovering the Non-Coding Genome in the Era of Low Sequencing Costs' - to learn how studying these regions can unlock new cancer drivers, advancing biomarker discovery and precision medicine. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hillary Boucher at connollyh@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcemtqjovGN0SAx2dLcGT_RMD0eloXGTh#/registration.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) in an interactive session in which faculty members can share their thoughts and experiences regarding the impact of Gen AI on teaching and learning in their classrooms. As Gen AI continues to evolve, so do faculty experiences. Hear from colleagues about how it is shaping classroom dynamics, influencing student learning and affecting course design. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GBypB9LP6Mfy39Ef8.

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you sometimes feel as if you're not as good as others think you are? That your success is due to luck versus your talents and hard work? If you have ever felt like others think you don’t know what you're doing, you're not alone. VCU HR offers a new workshop for employees who have experienced "imposter syndrome" and feel as if they would benefit from discussion, perspective shifting and learning skills and approaches to address challenges. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://t.ly/SZVjy.

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Research, Assessment and Evaluation faculty in the School of Education for the fall installment in the Critical Quantitative Methodologies Speaker Series. Mario Suárez, Ph.D., will speak via Zoom about "Using Effect Coding as an Alternative to Reference Categories and Dummy Coding in Regression Analysis: A Gender Identity and Ethnicity Example." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpfu6tqj0tG9D1OL8kV2AluqtTcSI3IGYA#/registration.

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications – Dialogue to Action: Community-Building Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging. Community-building circles open to faculty, staff and students are scheduled over the next few months that seek to create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening and build and strengthen relationshipc. The session will be held in Room 6-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Ashli Harris at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces to Fall 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) that registration to participate at the end-of-the-semester cultural achievement ceremony is now open. The ceremony will take place in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL by Monday, Nov. 4.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/yi7ZoFifUYDSYBAj9.

RecWell offers adult beginner swim lessons intended for older teens and adults who are comfortable in the water but wish to learn basic skills such as floating, treading water and coordination for swimming strokes. Lessons will primarily be taught in shallow water, but participants will practice supporting themselves in deeper water throughout the class. Session 3 runs Oct. 28-Nov. 20, Mon/Wed, 6-6:55 p.m. Register by noon Friday, Oct. 25 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527.

As a convenience to university faculty and staff working on campus, VCU Human Resources has arranged for Walgreens, a participating pharmacy with the COVA health plans, to conduct four flu immunization clinics on campus during October on both campuses. The COVID vaccine will also be available this year, upon request. Appointments are preferred; however, walk-ins will be accepted. See the schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/flu-clinics/.

The ability to create and edit Google Sites is no longer available. The Google Sites service will be fully decommissioned as of December 2024. University-related sites and course-related sites should be moved or created in the appropriate university systems. Personal sites should be created on non-university hosted platforms.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/apps/sites/.

As an employee of VCU, you have access to the VCU Discounts marketplace. This newly re-envisioned compilation of all VCU employee discounts is your one-stop shop for exclusive savings on products, services and experiences, with new deals added when available. Make the most of your money and enjoy the many rewards that come from your employment at VCU. Within 24 hours after registering the employee will receive an email with a promo code to save even more. And it's free. Register today.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at worklife@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.savings.workingadvantage.com/.

VCU departments can surplus unneeded VCU inventory via GovDeals, an online government surplus auction program. VCU Facilities Management helps departments navigate the online government auction platform to surplus (technology, lab equipment, furniture and more). Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dwayne Brown at brownde5@vcu.edu or (804) 310-9936 or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/units/facilities-operations/general-services/.

Are you experiencing food insecurity and seeking peer support at VCU? The RAMS-2-RAMS program connects you to peer support and essential resources on campus.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2abrc3h2pyBdN2gC7.

Investigation Now, VCUarts' program for eighth-10th grade students, is back for the fall. The four-week program encompasses a wide range of contemporary art concepts and artmaking techniques taught by VCU Art Education students. Registration is $90 (food and materials will be provided). The program takes place on Fridays from 5-8 p.m., beginning Nov. 1 and ending Nov. 22. Scholarships are available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lia New at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-education/investigation-now/.

Did you know there’s an easy, budget-friendly way to support VCU’s students, patients and community? Here’s how: Set up a recurring gift. Your recurring gift — of any amount — provides dependable and reliable support that empowers VCU’s mission. You can support the initiatives you care about most, including student scholarships, patient care and medical research, or your favorite college, school or center. Enroll to give a gift at the collorinw URL.

For more information, contact Jessie Pilot at pilotj@vcu.edu or visit http://support.vcu.edu/bgy.

VCU Transformative Learning will be hosting its annual Transformative Learning Week from Oct. 28-Nov. 1. VCU students, faculty, staff and community partners are invited to participate in the events hosted by various units on campus. See the schedule of events at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom, Director of Engaged Transformative Learning at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement announces the release of its request for proposals to support community-engaged data dissemination. This funding supports projects that share research findings with community stakeholders and within communities. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4VsLAn7ie46cMHpkOfjjKjdExEIapN-/view?usp=sharing.

Earn VCU's Certificate in Clinical Research using the employee tuition benefit. The two-year, part-time 12-credit hour program is geared for individuals seeking first-time entry into clinical research, transition career paths or obtain professional development.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/#degreerequirementstext.

VCU's 410.Media Entrepreneurship class has formed The 410Collective and the students will be producing and releasing (this December) an original album featuring music from past and current VCU students. Music should be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 30. Email entries to 410artcollective@gmail.com Follow on IG at @410artcollective

For more information, contact Robert Milazzo at milazzor@vcu.edu.

VCU School of Nursing is looking for participants ages 0-25 to participate in a Long COVID study. Have you or your child experienced lingering health symptoms or behavior changes since having COVID or a virus? Participants will be paid for their time. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Rider at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.