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.

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 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 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology will host a panel with psychology professionals. Ask questions, hear real-world experiences and gain advice that can help shape your future career in psychology. The panel will be held in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., Room 202. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Washington at washingtonon@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935765.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Feeling financially stuck despite budgeting? Join financial therapist Steven M. Hughes to improve your relationship with money, address negative emotions and gain confidence moving forward. This event, in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave., is hosted by VCU's School of Business. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Pridemore at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=c76d2506-35fe-450c-a782-be7a37926210&utm_source=telegram.

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.

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/.

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/.

The VCU Transform Living-Learning Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 entering cohort. VCU Transform is a two-year program for students who want to explore their leadership potential and become changemakers in their local communities. Students participate in activities and courses while living in apartments in West Grace North. Students who complete the program receive a Certificate of Leadership Studies and Experiential Learning. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rebecca Halligan at rshalligan@vcu.edu or visit https://lead.vcu.edu/transform-llp/.

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/.

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 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.