5 p.m.

Join VCU's history department for the 2024 Lyons Lecture in Judaic Studies featuring Jodi Magness, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Magness will focus on the reign of Herod the Great and his reconstruction of the Second Temple and Temple Mount, as well as sites associated with Jesus’ final hours in Jerusalem. The lecture will be at Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1121 W. Franklin St. A reception will be held prior to the lecture at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required at https://forms.gle/xDBwg2UkYjGB1Liu7

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1635 or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-lyons-lecture-in-judaic-studies-presents-herodian-jerusalem.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 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 http://transfer.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpaoct24.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from noon to 5 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences will hold a voter registration event on the last day of voter registration for Virginia. Grab snacks and drinks, learn how to register and pick up nonpartisan voting information. The event will be in the lobby of the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Division of Research Development will host a virtual session to cover the essentials of competitive National Science Foundation proposals and provide guidance on a successful NSF resubmission strategy. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-msrDIuEtGh3iksPnEe-yxWBMwJ3MO1#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's School of Pharmacy will host seminars designed to highlight research programs led by VCU faculty while creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary interactions and engaging research discussions. Adam Hawkridge, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, will discuss "Proteomics at VCU - From Routine Services to Advanced Applications at the Interface of Translational Biomedical Research." The session will be in Room 129, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 North 12th St.

For more information, contact Karolina Aberg at kaaberg@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3023.

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 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Political Science Department will host an informational session on how to get a good internship. It's time to start applying for spring internships and summer opportunities. Pick up tips on searching, applying and interviewing, as well as earning credit. Speakers include Experiential Learning Coordinator Hollie Sue Mann, Ph.D.; Melinda Snyder from Career Services and poli students who have had successful, impactful internships in political science. The session will be held on the third floor, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Hollie Mann, Ph.D., at mannhs2@vcu.edu or visit https://politicalscience.vcu.edu/academics/real-world-learning/internships/.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCUVotes students and Capital News Service reporters want to make sure you know how to vote and what is on the ballot. Students will answer personal voting or candidate questions. Also, Tuesday, Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote, and VCUVotes can help. The session will be in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Where can you go to cast an early vote? How do you change your voting address? Who is on the ballot this 2024 election, why should you care? Join VCUVotes students and student reporters for a peer-led election panel in STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. Personal voting or candidate questions will be answered. Let’s #RamtheVote.

For more information, contact Alix Bryan-Campos at camposeg@vcu.edu.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Honey Club is the first-ever black and queer student organization at VCU. The group's general body meeting will be in rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP for food via RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ian Dayalsingh (President) at dayalsinghin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935629.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Top Hat is offering a virtual training session via Zoom for VCU instructional faculty to explore Top Hat, the university's student engagement platform. Whether you are new to Top Hat or looking to enhance your use of the platform, this session will provide insights to help you create dynamic learning experiences. Engage students with knowledge checks, discussions and polls during class. Top Hat is free for all VCU students and faculty. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18401

For more information, contact Instructional Computing Services at tophat@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/tophat.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register to vote at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., by Tuesday, Oct. 15. Time is running out to register. Swing by the Pace Center to fill out your voter registration, receive a sample ballot and learn your polling location. Pace will host a voter drive each weekday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. until Oct. 15.

For more information, contact Jean Linnell at operations@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for a discussion about humor in the classroom. This session will explore the role of humor in fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment and provide practical strategies for integrating it in respectful and inclusive ways. Discover practical approaches to create a more connected classroom experience. The session will be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dmRCZTwX4vwkwTde6.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at 2 p.m.

This session is intended for undergraduates beyond their first year and current graduate students in STEM majors. Learn about RISE, a three-month research internship in Germany and SMART, a Department of Defense scholarship that provides funding for tuition and educational fees. The Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship is a fellowship awarded annually to U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines. The session will be held in the National Scholarship Office Conference Room (Room 1210, 701 W Grace St.) or via Zoom. Links will be provided the morning of the session to all those who register. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMstxlCdOthkp0uAwY3s1O8EOoK4ta6yYMfmEyjE61gMXBxQ/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at 3 p.m.

This virtual workshop is designed to help you map your research writing into a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. 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. 16, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Workplace culture, policies and practices can all be major contributors to the health and wellness of an organization's employees. This panel session via Zoom - designed for both members of the queer community and their allies - will address the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals face in professional spaces. Panelists from employer/community partners and higher education will provide best practices and specific strategies aimed at creating healthy, supportive work environments for all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samara Reynolds at sreynolds4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuGqqTMuEtMdM-jFepQr4Ad0e-JLu04s#/registration.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music will present a faculty recital by flute professor Tabatha Easley in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Additional performers will include Magdalena Adamek and Daniel Stipe on piano, as well as oboe faculty Alyssa McKeithen, saxophone faculty Sheri Oyan and harpist Karlee Lanum. Tickets are $5 for students and $12 general admission.

For more information, contact Tabatha Easley at tapeters@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/flute-friends-faculty-recital/.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Harriet Kung, acting director, Office of Science, Department of Energy, for the Institute for Energy and Environment's public lecture of the annual symposium. This talk will provide an overview of the department's Office of Science, which has a mission of delivering scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic and national security of the United States. The talk will be in Room 216, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Mary Wagner at wagnermc@vcu.edu or visit https://isee.vcu.edu/annual-symposium/.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Sponsored by Learning Systems, this is an online opportunity for training specific to your individual experience and challenges on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Ask questions and provide feedback. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: mobius). Questions: Visit go.vcu.edu/mobius

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Learn to use the necessary tools to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, confident manner. 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/.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 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.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Student Advocacy for an evening of celebration and togetherness. Whether it's your roommate, classmate or mentor, bring those you call family to this event, which will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will be filled with food, entertainment and fun. Register via RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ra'meer Roberts at rroberts3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/vcuadvocacy/rsvp_boot?id=1935630.

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host an event to learn more about VCU's Peace Corps Prep certificate program and engage with local returned Peace Corps volunteers. A light dinner and refreshments will be served. The event will be at West Grace North, 830 W. Grace St. Additional information about the Peace Corps Prep certificate program can be found at https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/peacecorpsprep/ RSVP vithe following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Carrier at syoung8@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935006.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join VCU HR to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversions as ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations, and practice conversations about career development. Sign up for the virtual class using the Talent@VCU link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold the fall Global Initiatives Master Class Series: Global Engagement Strategies. Cheryl Delk-Le Good, executive director, EnglishUSA, will discuss "Maximizing the Impact of Campus-Based English Language Programs." The workshop will explore the crucial role of campus-based English language programs in advancing international education. Lunch will be provided. The session will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 442-6805 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series.

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at 10 a.m.

This session is designed for both staff and faculty (term and tenure track) to discuss opportunities, strategies and techniques for incorporating first-generation and Asian American and Pacific Islander inclusiveness in their courses and programs. The group will meet in person at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25; Friday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Dec. 6 in Room 108A, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at https://forms.gle/nUrysrJuXLsPX4oa7 Questions: Contact Ellen Carpenter at the following address or Michelle Yee at yee@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Ellen Carpenter at emcarpenter@vcu.edu or (757) 581-9262 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-development/.

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join a lunch and a discussion about health sciences' research and education programs available for VCU undergraduate, post-bac and graduate students. Program directors from the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will lead a presentation and Q&A about the programs. The event will be at the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 22 at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=FJMLRRJAHDMMRXM9

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join BAPS Campus Fellowship for VCU's Diwali Celebration in the University Student Commons Ballroom, 907 Floyd Ave. The Hindu festival of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The evening will feature a program, exhibition and free food. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Tilak Rana at ranat@vcu.edu or (804) 554-6616 or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUCDC.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Come to Belle Isle for a family-friendly 5K run/walk on Belle Isle to support youth programming at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at https://givepul.se/7vf7tm Anyone interested in volunteering should register at https://forms.gle/ZbLqvzMD3KF2mpDN8

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu.

Are you seeking peer support at VCU? The RAMS-2-RAMS program, in partnership with RAM Pantry services, connects you to peer support and essential resources on campus. To learn more about eligibility and how to participate, fill out the survey at the following URL. Questions: Contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Katie Kim at kimk15@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2abrc3h2pyBdN2gC7.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host a number of free activities for VCU students and RecWell members in October. They include whitewater rafting, adventure photography clinic, mindful stand-up paddleboarding, RVA rock climbing, whitewater stand up paddle boarding, RVA fall foliage hike, full moon canoe trip and spooky RVA rock climbing. Spaces for all trips are limited. See the schedule and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program offers belay clinics at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall, 101 S. Linden St., every Wednesday, 5-6 p.m., through Dec. 4. Learning to belay allows participants to climb with a partner and is a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. OAP staff will teach current best practices for belaying and answer any and all questions about climbing in the Cary Street Gym. Registration opens the day before the clinic. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd4e0a05-814b-415e-9ef8-43e49fe1f7fb.

Looking for quality day care near VCU for your four-year-old? Five openings are available for children eligible for kindergarten by October 2025 at the VCU School of Education’s Child Development Center. The center, managed by the VCU School of Education, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children for full-day care and developmentally appropriate education.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith at cdcsoe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377.

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/.

Alison Miller, VCU’s Chief Human Resources Officer, is hosting a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join us to share your thoughts. Register in Talent@VCU for an upcoming virtual session.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at avphr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d79d4adf8-a696-43b5-b200-79ecc3d1945b.

The National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit delves into the processes, challenges and possibilities of utilizing microbes, like yeast, molds and bacteria, for health and commercial purposes. Visit during open hours at the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu` or (804) 838-3737 or visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/traveling-fromdnatobeer.html.

Equity and Access Services provides resources (https://equity.vcu.edu/equal-opportunity--affirmative-action/resources/) for anyone with concerns related to the nondiscrimination policy. (View the policy at the following URL.) All are encouraged to visit and share the website for additional resources.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/equal-opportunity--affirmative-action/resources/.

This month Collaboration Services has changes largely focused on Tables in Google Sheets, cover images in Google Docs and improvements to suggested files in your Google Drive homepage.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/10/08/google-updates-recap-september-2024-2/.

Are you a VCU or VCU Health professional eager to elevate your leadership skills? Learn more about VCU and join the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute in its immersive program designed to enhance your leadership capabilities through assessments, mentorship, team projects and direct interaction with university and state leaders. Deepen your understanding of higher education challenges while expanding your network and connecting with senior leaders across VCU. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development-program/.

VCU Libraries, in support of open and affordable course materials, announces a new round of VIVA Open Adopt Grants. These $2,000 grants empower faculty with the resources and time they need to integrate existing open or no-cost materials into a syllabus. Those awarded grants will receive support including access to Pressbooks, ISKME’s Open Author Tool and copyright help. Apply at the following URL by Wednesday, Nov. 13. Recipients will be notified by Friday, Dec. 13.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/viva-grants.html.

Hindu Students United is seeking South Asian individuals who are passionate about sharing their experiences with mental health and cultural identity. The panel, in collaboration with Active Minds, will focus on fostering conversations that resonate with the South Asian community. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5-8 p.m. in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1102, 1000 Floyd Ave. Those with a story to tell or insights to offer are encouraged to email hindustudentsunited@gmail.

For more information, contact Diya Patel at pateldd5@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.

VCU's Chronopsychology Lab is conducting a pilot study of a brief breathwork exercise for reducing Black caregiver stress. Black caregivers who are taking care of someone with dementia are eligible to apply and could receive up to $200 for their participation. This project is sponsored by the Virginia Center on Aging and run through the Department of Psychology. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact us at respect@vcu.edu or (804) 461-3436.

For more information, contact Natalie Dautovich at ndautovich@vcu.edu or (352) 682-8599 or visit https://rampages.us/ndautovich/about/research/respect-study-restorative-practice-for-black-caregivers-stress/.

Do you vape? We are seeking participants between 18 to 29 years old who regularly vape to participate in a study investigating the effects of e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health. We are also seeking non-users. Compensation is included.

For more information, contact Vascular and Integrative Physiology (VIP) Lab at theviplab@vcu.edu or http://(804) 396-4498.