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.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

You First at VCU and University Academic Advisin will hold its second meeting for students majoring in pre-nursing and pre-radiation. Pre-health advisers Timothy Adams and Yusuf Ansari will discuss letters of recommendation: whom to ask, how to ask and more. The session will be in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. (MCALC). Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927.

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/.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal will host a Pack-A-Bag event in Room 2125, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., to make care kits for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the group's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect to keep up to date on future events.

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

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 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn how you can become involved in STAR to help refugees of all ages and work with the International Rescue Committee. Gain leadership experience; officer positions are available. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Students Together Assisting Refugees at staratvcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88656783557.

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.

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.

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.

RecWell's well-being coaching program offers personalized appointments to help VCU students reach their well-being goals. RecWell's coaching team provides a supportive space for change, while also offering information and resources to help students make informed decisions about their health. Register for an appointment at the following URL.

For more information, contact RecWell at coachwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/well-being-coaching/grow-your-well-being-goals/.

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.