11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Looking for an opportunity to decompress and take care before fall break? This 20 minute, virtual, guided meditation will focus on finding strength and letting go during times of stress and change. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis, Ph.D., at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82058558424.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation seminar with Joseph Boyle, Ph.D., VCU School of Pharmacy, for his talk. He will discuss pharmacy deserts and designing a model to minimize inequities in pharmacy distribution in Virginia. The seminar will be held in VCU School of Pharmacy, Room 545 (Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) A Zoom option will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at webers2@vcu.edu or (540) 771-0034 or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/seminar-series/november-cppi-seminar.html.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Are you a junior or senior completing a major or minor in VCU's School of Education? Curious about what comes after your Bachelor's degree? Discover SOE's Master's and Certificate programs that build on your Bachelor's degree and align with your career goals, including Leadership, curriculum and instruction, counselor education and more. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@gmail.com or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/PathwaysFall24.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

When it comes to leadership, we sometimes fall back on what we know, regardless of our values. In this workshop, participants will come away with concrete strategies for translating inclusive and team-centered values into practice. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOipqjgoHd0JBq-AOzx63g_OCiG48Q4d#/registration

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Dental Club at VCU will host Kevin Matthew Byrd, DDS, Ph.D., a research faculty member at VCU, who will share insights about his research in oral and craniofacial single-cell and spatial biology. He will also discuss how pre-dental students can become involved in his lab and explore other research opportunities. The session will be in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jumana Meri at merin@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. The session will also include the center's programs in product innovation and venture creation, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Questions: Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or the following email address.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Info-Dec-4.

Friday, Dec. 6, 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.

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you are a mentor yearning to renew your fervor and forge meaningful change, the Soulful Leadership Professional Development Curriculum welcomes you. Join the event at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The fee is $65. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://form.jotform.com/242345318547055.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the School of Social Work and Cassie DeSena-Jacobs, DSW, for an opportunity to practice social work skills outside the classroom and internships. During this hour, Bachelor of Social Work students will engage in case studies, role playing and activities to develop clinical social work skills that are applicable in real-world settings. Food will be provided, and participants may enter a raffle to win a copy of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders." The session will be held in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1102, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at https://forms.gle/SPR5fWTiopTQfD5f8 See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cassie DeSena-Jacobs at jacobsc2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81941266404.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Chanukah drop in Monroe Park featuring a DJ, doughnuts, merchandise, raffles and menorah to go. The event will be hosted by Jewish Life at VCU. The first 200 to RSVP at the following URL will receive a free scarf.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at rabbi@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3636 or visit http://JewishVCU.org/Chanukah.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Emergency Management will host a full-scale, multijurisdictional training exercise on the Monroe Park Campus. Volunteers are sought to act as casualties for the duration of the training. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, must sign a liability waiver and photo release and be willing to have simulated injuries applied to them. To volunteer, email the following address.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students, RecWell members, non-member faculty/staff and the Richmond community. Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-health care settings. Late November and December class dates are Wednesday, Nov. 20; Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 7. See registration deadlines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

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/.

The 27th year of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign is in full swing. Since 1997, the CVC has been the officially sanctioned, nonprofit fundraising program for over 120,000 Commonwealth employees to safely and easily donate to their favorite causes. All monetary donations made through the CVC are 100 percent tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations may be made by credit card or payroll deduction until Dec. 31, 2024.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign/.

VCU School of Social Work will offer two new, three-credit electives in the spring spring. The courses are Harnessing Technology for Social Good (SLWK 391-901 online, open to all undergraduates) (or SLWK 791-C52 online, open to all graduate students) and Art for Social Justice and Social Change (MPC only as SLWK 391-002 or ARTH 391-002) open to undergraduates, offered in collaboration with VCUarts Department of Art History. Learn more at the following link and register via eServices at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zacc Diamond-Tapper at diamondtapz@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/5zxp8dtm.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, students can log in to apps.parking.vcu.edu/mcvwebsales to enter the MCV Campus permit lottery. The Monroe Park Campus parking sale will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. at https://vcu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal. All VCU parking permits are now virtual and linked to your license plate, so hang tags will not be mailed.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/.

Due to the Thanksgiving break, the cashiers office at 1015 Floyd Ave. will close at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 27. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774.

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for completion at the following URL. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is key to determining eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based financial assistance.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

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 (804) 396-4498.