Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, for a special series of events designed to help you recharge and relax during your busy week. Hosted by OMSA and TRiO, this event is all about providing a welcoming space to unwind, connect with peers, rejuvenate your energy while enjoying a range of refreshments and treats, and engaging games while experiencing a space dedicated to helping you refresh and renew. This event will also be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Learn about a doctoral program that offers engaging and collaborative learning designed for working professionals leading in a variety of organizations, including higher education, K-12, nonprofit and public sectors. This informational session via Zoom will provide an overview of VCU's Ed.D. in Leadership, space for Q&A about the program and application requirements and an opportunity to engage with current students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/2EddFall24.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University Student Health Services will host a free flu shot clinic in Ballrooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A free ice cream truck will be available and a raffle for prizes will be held.

For more information, contact Tisha Smith at smithls@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0562.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host a panel discussion via Zoom with community-engaged researchers at VCU. Panelists will discuss common challenges and collaborative solutions related to community-engaged research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpfumtpzIoHNYkq7LkiY29Ekmguwzx7iUz.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 4 p.m. to midnight

PennyAppeal will host a fundraiser for the local homeless poplulation with &pizza, 308 N. Laurel St. Stop by in person and show the organization's flyer at the register, available @pennyappealatvcu on Instagram or on Ramsconnect.

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

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries will recognize and celebrate First Generation students at VCU with a reception in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The event will include snacks, games, music, a selfie station and a "First Gen Yap Sesh" with You First Peer Mentors Emma and Randy.

For more information, contact Teresa Doherty at mtdohert@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TechConnect is hosting a Financial Dashboard Competition in which participants will work in teams to create a financial dashboard that will help a Richmond nonprofit, Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CAPUP), make better financial decisions as it receives millions of dollars in grants. This month-long competition offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial data literacy and visualization, dashboard design and stakeholder communication. The winning prize is a new iPad Air.

For more information, contact Aleena Milburn at milburna2@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/techconnectvcu?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabtfnslTG4h8CV3zVwUYVD1YmyRucjI3GgasNtAlsFvPS3FsqyoyE1Mfuc_aem_NIgN3Eht9EGvjoSwOnFTiQ.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Join the VCU Religious Studies program and the VCU Judaic Studies program for an exploration of the latest archaeological findings from Tel Lachish, an ancient settlement in the lowlands of the Judea Hill country in central Israel. Presented by Yosef Garfinkle, Ph.D., of the Institute of Archaeology, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Samuel Kessler, Ph.D., at kesslers2@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/from-the-canaanites-to-the-babylonians-ancient-inscriptions-from-lachish-israel.html.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for the 2024 Gulak Lecture. Victor Dover, urban designer and town planner and a Fellow with the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP), will present strategies to reimagine and design neighborhoods that prioritize people over cars. Dover will explore the growing movement to reduce car dependence in cities and share his top 10 ingredients for creating car-optional neighborhoods that are livable, beautiful and environmentally responsible. The event will be in the theaer of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP to this in-person event at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/gulak-lecture/.

Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Research on volunteerism in national parks is rare; no systematic research has been undertaken about the management, motivation or impact of volunteers serving in parks. Thomas Bryer, Ph.D., University of Central Florida, will share the methodological innovations and early findings from a year-long research project in more than 30 national parks - including eight in Virginia. The session will be in the Raleigh Building, Room 0001 (basement level), 1001 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/signature-events/doctoral-lecture-series/.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In celebration of International Education Week, VCU's Global Education Office will host a showcase of more than a dozen upcoming faculty-led study abroad programs. The event will be at the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1935938.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association and the Latino Medical Student Association at VCU for a discussion on the challenges faced by communities of color in accessing mental health care. This event will feature panelist Gabrielle Oblena, MS, LPC, NCC, a licensed professional counselor at Lifebulb VA, and Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., associate professor in the VCU Department of Psychology. The event will be in Room 7-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Harris at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2CxJ4ZQNt2vz-irJs_fccAOlk8DFnSaQNAhMF4Y_uPfF_eA/viewform .

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Are you looking to enter one of the fastest-growing helping professions? Join the School of Education's virtual informational session to learn more about the accelerated B.S. in Psychology to M.Ed. in Counseling program. Discover the benefits of the program as well as details about the application process and chart your path to a new career in counseling. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/AccPathwayFall24.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a holiday dinner for LGBTQIA+ students. Grab a plate of soul food, catered from Mama J's, along with halal shawarma and vegan bites. Desserts will be included. Attendance is capped at 100 students. Register by Friday, Nov. 15 at the following URL and receive a reminder the day of the event. The dinner will be held in Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed annually on Nov. 20, with the making of paper flowers.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at OHRN@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935961.

Join RecWell Aquatics for a log rolling clinic. Participants will practice balancing and staying atop the strategically placed log in the shallow end of the pool. Registration is open through the day of the clinic. The final clinic of the semester will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Beginners are welcome; the intensity level is medium.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062.

Private and semi-private swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. RecWell’s water safety instructors work with clients to create tailored, individual plans that allow time to focus on specific skills. Lessons can be scheduled during any time time the pool is open and may be split in to 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=a9d42f0f-eb7a-4f59-9060-c35938cac9d0.

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 Wright Regional Center offers a Certificate in Clinical Research, a two-year, part-time 12-credit hour program. This certificate is geared for individuals seeking first-time entry into clinical research, transition career paths or obtain professional development.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown, program manager, at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/#degreerequirementstext.

The VCU School of Education's Child Development Center is currently enrolling children ages 16 months-5 years old.

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

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 and addiitonal resources at the following URL.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DA32A740D317171538135833B28B2F.