12 p.m. 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.

12 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking will host a lecture by visiting artist Sam Vernon at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Vernon is a visual artist who earned her MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University. Her installations combine Xeroxed drawings, photographs, paintings and sculptural components in an exploration of personal narrative and identity.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/sam-vernon-visiting-artist-lecture/.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 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. 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

If you have a Tinder, Snap, Insta or FB account and want to stay safe, this talk is just for you. Food will be available and door prizes will be awarded to the first five people who arrive and anyone who brings a friend. Register at the following URL. The session will be in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Deanie Barrion at barrionk@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935877.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Enjoy cupcakes and stay for an educational demonstration of MedlinePlus.gov from Health and Wellness Library staff as we celebrate 25 years of reliable consumer health information from MedlinePlus. The event will be in the Health and Wellness Library in the Gateway Building, 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/13096409.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you a pre-health major? Come talk to a pre-health adviser to explore your parallel planning options and learn about other majors and career paths. Pre-Health Advising will host a secondary major and parallel planning workshop in Room 427, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Pre-Health Advising at prehealthadv@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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. 30, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Office of the Provost will host an interactive panel discussion on the four areas of transformative learning in Academic Affairs: undergraduate research, REAL, service-learning, and vertically integrated projects. This event is open to all members of the VCU and Richmond communities. Registration recommended; walk-ins welcomed. Register at the following URL. Refreshments will be served. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Facilitated by Side By Side, this training session seeks to increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities and terminology, increase knowledge of the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ youth related to mental and behavioral health, identify common risks and pathways to risk connected to LGBTQ+ youth, identify best practices and protective factors to support LGBTQ+ youth and identify resources for future support and education. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/169/1730296800000.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Discover the latest technology tips and tricks while filling your bag with treats. Join the university's Technology Services for the annual VCU Tech Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 30 (Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and Thursday, Oct. 31 (Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.). This free event is open to all students, faculty and staff. No registration is required. Pick up tech tips, tricks and treats from university IT staff. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the VCU tech community and enjoy some Halloween fun.

For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative and VCU Health System Project Empower will host a conversation via Zoom about domestic violence within the queer community. The event, held during LGBTQ+ History Month, is open to all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Join a Teaching and Learning Librarian for a workshop about navigating library databases and forming search strategies. 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. 30, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU School of Social Work and the Global Education Office present a study abroad opportunity for spring break 2025: Camp Qmunity Cape Town and Johannesburg; LGBTQIA+ Intersectional Experiences of Post Colonial South Africa. Learn more at the information session in the Academic Learning Commons (ALC), 1000 Floyd Ave., Room 3100 or via Zoom.

For more information, contact Maurice Gattis, Ph.D., at gattism@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11568.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

Come create fall-themed cards for Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) senior communities. Refreshments will be served. This is a drop-in event at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. No registration is required. Come for 10 minutes or two hours.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the AUCTUS October GBM to learn how to have your 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 noon to 5:55 p.m.

Join the School of Medicine for the VCU Integrated Neurosciences Symposium, which is designed to connect investigators across the institution with funding program officers from NIH, PCORI, DOD and others. The idea is to build an infrastructure around VCU neuroscience researchers to support complex research interactions and high-impact funding applications. A highlight will be a panel featuring program officers from various federal funding agencies - titled “Priorities in Neuroscience Research 2025 and Beyond.” Each program officer will discuss their respective agency’s agenda for Neurosciences and the funding mechanisms available to support them. The event will be in Rooms 5-200A–5-205B, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Kim.Crump at Kim.Crump@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-3931 or visit https://neurosurgery.vcu.edu/symposium/.

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.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career and professional goals. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/whywildernov24.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

In this Humanities Research Center talk, author Rebecca Gibson, Ph.D., will discuss her book "Cyborgs, Ethics and the Matrix: Simulations of Sex and Gender." The book centers on the main philosophical theme of "The Matrix," know thyself, and relates it to the quest for authenticity which creates our identities — be they human or human “enough” — as we move through the world. Register forthe virtual talk at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/cyborgs-ethics-and-the-matrix-simulations-of-sex-and-gender.html.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.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 the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. Learn about 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: Contact 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-Nov-4.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at noon

Learn how to enjoy the holiday season without financial stress through smart budgeting and spending strategies. This session will provide tips on managing holiday expenses, avoiding debt and making the most of your money during the festive season. This session will be available in-person (Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.) or via Zoom (https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86568691125). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Financial Success Center by VACU at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=3e6dd90a-2bbf-45d0-b313-46ebdc2270b5&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low Resource Settings Program at the VCU School of Medicine will host the November Global Health Forum with Marcelo A.F. Ribeiro Jr., M.D., of the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Learn about how implementation of the World Health Organization guidelines can guide trauma care systems across different facilities. The forum will be held in the learning theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Habeebah Vohra at vohrahz2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/YQLX1JtqPzX39Gt27.

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Looking for opportunities to connect with your community and peers? Join VCU’s Anthropology Club for a Community Paint Night. Choose from a variety of pre-sketched canvases or paint whatever you wish. The evening will include raffles, music, karaoke and refreshments. The event will be at Wine & Design, 1311 E. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kharyn Carrasco at carrascok@vcu.edu or (804) 304-6722 or visit https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/richmond-va/event/vcu-anthropology-club-night.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RICE, the fifth annual Richmond Indie Comics Expo, will be held in the Richmond Salons of VCU's University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RICE is a student-run event featuring local artists, current and past students and guest speakers.

For more information, contact RICE at wuae@vcu.edu or visit https://richmondindiecomicexpo.wordpress.com.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The annual Dyslexia Symposium will be held virtually and in person at the VCU School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The symposium is an opportunity for families, early career and veteran professionals, and students to come together and delve into the world of dyslexia and language disorders. The symposium will be co-hosted by the Ruth Harris Professorship, VCU School of Education, and Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Catherine Kain at ruthharris@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/4yxa4ykb.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Interested in helping others in one of the top 20 fastest-growing careers? Learn about the VCU School of Education’s Counselor Education program, which offers concentrations in school counseling, college counseling and student affairs, and couples and family counseling. The M.Ed. in Counselor Education program prepares counseling professionals for PK-12 schools, higher education and mental health and family settings. Register for 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/MedCounfall24.

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Virtual Scholar presentation. Aline de Souza, M.D., a Georgetown-Howard University Center for Clinical and Translational Science Scholar, will discuss the long-term cardiovascular risks associated with severe caloric restrictions. This presentation will delve into the latest research on how extreme dietary measures can impact heart health over time, offering key takeaways for both clinical practice and personal health decisions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfuyppjgvEtEy2nHslrDR_K0L5UrEjJHB#/registration.

VCU RecWell Intramural Sports runs leagues and tournaments for all experience levels. Registration is currently open for November 5v5 Indoor Soccer and 2v2 Pickleball Tournaments. No prior experience or skill with the sport is required. Make new friends while going for bragging rights in friendly competition with other Rams. Players may join with friends or as free agents. Purchase a $10 Intramural Semester pass, which covers participation in any and all semester Intramural programs.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

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/.

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 seeks equal representation from all sides of the political spectrum — your perspective matters. Fill out the survey at the following URL. Eligible participants will be emailed a schedule to set up 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.

VCU's Media Entrepreneurship class has formed The 410Collective and the students will be producing and releasing (the first week of 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 or (917) 478-1808 or visit https://linktr.ee/410collective.

VCU students are asked to share their experiences with and awareness of on-campus offices and organizations that offer services or resources to students. VCU staff member Jess Hoy, M.S.W., is conducting a research survey that can be completed online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Students are not required to have ever used a VCU resource to participate. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of five $25 gift cards to the VCU bookstore. If interested, access the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I3jkZe3oTGVt0ufnnNU1aK1zlvbVzSRSAqoCfZ3AnIE/viewform?edit_requested=true

For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I3jkZe3oTGVt0ufnnNU1aK1zlvbVzSRSAqoCfZ3AnIE/viewform?edit_requested=true.

This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements with your non-dominant hand. You will be asked to complete a tracing game on a touchscreen tablet while wearing an electrode cap. You must be right-handed and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. $20 compensation is available for your participation. The study takes about one hour. The study will take place in the research laboratory location in the VCU College of Health Professions building, 900 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

We are a VCU research team conducting research about Safe Spaces at VCU from the perspective of first-generation and AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) students. We are recruiting students who identify as first-generation and/or AAPI students to participate in a remote interview (via Zoom). The interview will require 30-60 minutes of your time. The online interview will be recorded so that researchers can keep track of what you've said. Neither your name nor any other identifying information will be associated with the recording. Only the research team will be able to review the recordings. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you are willing and are eligible to participate, you will receive a $25 egift card in compensation for your time and effort. Would you be willing to participate in the study pending your eligibility? If yes, click on the following link for a screening survey that will ask for your contact email. If you meet criteria for the study we will follow up with you to schedule the interview.

For more information, contact Teresa Doherty at mtdohert@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8658 or visit https://vcubusiness.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_296wkRHc3rb9Axg.

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.