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 http://transfer.vcu.edu.

10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and Jayasimha Atulasimha, Ph.D., for the group's speaker series via Zoom. Click on the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra W. Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOGtqzgsH9FJ_W9hGMMgbFerR8ryIfYx.

2 p.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Help cultivate community as VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence hosts an open house on the second floor at 912 W. Grace St. All are welcome, including students and campus partners. Light desserts and refreshments will be available. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaYgc800HEEBYVzP3U9Hth4uPXuBBs5Xz8JfTGWuJ2xzK_gg/viewform.

7 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal (8 N. Laurel St.) weekly on Wednesday beginning Oct. 2 for a brief Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the chapel. (When facing Grace and Holy Trinity on North Laurel Street, enter through the red door on the far left.) Walk with the group to lunch afterward at The Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St).

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for this new virtual full body circuit. This 30-minute workout targets all parts of the body at different times. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4ecKbzP

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

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Salvatore Carbone, Ph.D., an experienced academic writer, will share practical strategies to enhance writing efficiency and overcome common challenges. Whether you're a student, fellow, researcher or faculty member, this session will equip you with tools to boost your productivity. The presentation will be in the Hess Library, fifth floor, West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St., and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.Alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-yoqDojGNfiCXu99jHe21iQt9ZYPrpK.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Welcome to Peerceptiv, a third-party tool that allows for more engaging peer review assignments. This webinar will provide you with all the information you need to get started with Peerceptiv and make the most of its features. Whether you're a faculty member looking to implement peer review in your courses or a student eager to engage in a collaborative learning experience, Peerceptiv has you covered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuuurz8qGdGqVBexHLCP8FZrKCvmbiDC.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Join Bryn Mawr assistant professor Paul Joseph López Oro for a discussion on AfroLatinidad as a cultural identity that describes people of Latin American or Latin American descent who are also of African ancestry. The session will be in person at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave., and virtual at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuGtrzMvHNd7kQNv3hnTY17U-JspD5W8#/registration

For more information, contact Anita Nadal at elcentro@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for a conversation that invites faculty to explore how to cultivate critical thinking in the classroom while ensuring a space where diverse perspectives are welcome, open dialogue is promoted and everyone feels safe and supported. Panelists and participants will explore ways in which to balance open dialogue with respectful analysis along with strategies to foster deeper reflection without imposing singular perspectives. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/g1YKHp96gYMU7NhU6.

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Join the Commons Events Team to learn about the scheduling and events process, the Commons team and EMS WebApp support. The session will be focused on faculty/staff-specific events and meetings. The session will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This session will also be held at the same time and location on Monday, Nov. 11. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyler Jarrett at uscaevent@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eventservicesthecommons/rsvp_boot?id=1935380.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This is a slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. No equipment requirements, though a yoga mat is recommended. Brought to you by VCU HR and VCU RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3TDTgtn

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

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment at VCU, the VCU Urban Studies Student Association and the VCU Urban Regional Planning Student Association, in collaboration with the Sierra Club, Falls of the James Chapter, will host a workshop featuring an educational overview panel and presentation of student research. Lunch will be provided. The session will be in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Wagner at wagnermc@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/greenfuturesworkshop.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from noon to 1:15 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, options offered after registration. The session will be held in SGA Council Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Multiple class sessions: Oct. 15 (Tuesday), 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday). This workshop considers common misconceptions around DEI work and ways to approach it with more vigor and authenticity. Participants will come away with strategies for making their DEI work more clear and compelling for a wider group of participants. Choose a date and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqd-yorjIvE9ZaxNirLuVObT0JM-zsmKR3#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Common Book Program and VCU’s Project Gabriel will host a panel discussion to explore the intersection of DEI and reparative justice. This event, to be held in Room 202, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., will examine how efforts to address racial injustice have impacted historically marginalized communities, both within academia and beyond. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rizzi at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RQ6WRaiBKaKAAArWA.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about graduate programs in health care leadership (Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration) at the Department of Health Administration's virtual informational session. The discussion will include the program's mission, curriculum, administrative residency (MHA) and the application process for both programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZHdPkFwhFOtluQojc_SJaX0r9NrQ6Dn5KNYaQOfQTekn5w/viewform.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate in the ballrooms of the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., for its Employee Appreciation Fall Festival. Celebrate with games, prizes, food, resources and more. Wear your best costume for a chance to win a free massage.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0008 or visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu.

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/.

RecWell is holding a lifeguarding recertification course for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. Participants must have a current American Red Cross lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation. Program dates: Oct. 12-13, 1-6 p.m. Register at the following URL by noon on Friday, Oct. 4.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

Human Resources presents "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ. Questions: Create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

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/.

Due to insurmountable usage, support and security issues, Lon-Capa will be retired effective July 1, 2025, with no new course creation requests accepted after the spring 2025 semester. Möbius, a cloud-based learning platform, will replace Lon-Capa, offering enhanced features for creating and deploying STEM course materials. Training will be provided at www.training.vcu.edu, keyword: Mobius.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems/2024/09/30/farewell-to-lon-capa/.

TEDxVCU is accepting applications from potential speakers and performers for its 2025 live event, which will feature ideas from VCU Rams through roughly two hours of talks and performances. Applications are open on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

AMP! Metro Richmond, a mentoring program for students at T.C. Boushall Middle School, 3400 Hopkins Road, seeks participants. VCU students who participate receive ongoing personal support and supervision. Mentoring sessions take place on Tuesdays from 1:15-2:15 p.m. from September through April. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Leporati at mentor@ampmetrorichmond.org or visit https://forms.gle/KhWzYKnkVS69UH6SA.

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.

Help shape the future of political discourse by highlighting the importance of your personal values. Your input will reveal how values drive political identity and related processes. This study by VCU's Social Psychology and Neuroscience Lab (SPAN lab) seeks equal representation from all sides of the political spectrum. Fill out the survey at the following URL. If eligible, you will receive an email to schedule a one-hour lab session to complete computer-based tasks. Participants will receive $50.

For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at kavanaughs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bJeLuvsPu8r5mMTR6.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group in addition to individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology, and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.