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 4 p.m.

This interactive workshop will familiarize students with the required components for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Join Katie's Art Project for an Art for the Soul event in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Take a break for some meditative coloring, games and origami.

For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Police will host a Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) class on Nov. 4, 6, 11 and 13 (Mondays and Wednesdays) at VCU Police Headquarters, 224 E. Broad St. Participants must be able to attend all sessions. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Paige Mills at pcmills@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/rad/.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In this application workshop with VCU HR facilitators, participants will practice creating or updating their career development plan using the career pathing tool. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the intersection between a career path and a career development plan, practice using a career path framework to create or update an individualized career development plan and leverage the facilitators as a resource. Register for the online event 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%253d4c781f4d-6860-4dcf-b073-78b558811cd0.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Jennifer Economy of the Wright Center will discuss the definition of a clinical trial and the ClinicalTrials.gov registration requirements for clinical trials. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudu-qqzgsGNNOo_IWI7WYnBc_siUMjSL5

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 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Student National Pharmacy Association for Pre Pharmacy Day. Connect with current pharmacy students, learn about the pharmacy school application process, explore different career paths for pharmacists and take a tour of the School of Pharmacy building. The event will be held at the School of Pharmacy, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, Room 760A, 410 N. 12th St. Food will be provided, raffles will be held and prizes will be awarded. RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jheanelle Atkinson at Atkinsonj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7CEtBLmr749FcNYT9.

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

We are all trying to save for something – like an emergency, car, home or retirement. This virtual workshop, presented by VCU HR and Fidelity, will help you start to think about the savings goals that are important to you, learn how to save for each goal, get next steps for saving and understanding how you can achieve your goals. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3A0fCyw

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Faculty well-being involves balancing life and work. Faculty must be intentional in finding this balance, assessing time use and engaging in self-care; even as we focus on caring for the family, the patient and the student. This interactive session will explore faculty well-being and the role of the institution in developing a culture of well-being. The event will be in Richmond Salon II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at https://forms.gle/MYWnbig9cNNozcqUA

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/professional-development/upcoming-and-past-events/.

Monday, Nov. 11, 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, Nov. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Health, Henrico's Outreach and Engagement Agency and Henrico Doctor's Hospital will host a fall prevention event for adults over 60 at Deep Run Recreation Center, 9110 Ridgefield Parkway. Those who attend can visit checkpoints focused on modifiable fall risk factors led by providers and receive information from targeted vendors. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Rudderman at amanda.rudderman@vcuhealth.org or visit https://bit.ly/EngAgeFallPreventionFestival2024.

Due to crane placement to replace the chiller at the Molecular Medical Research Building, three of four westbound lanes and the sidewalk on East Broad Street between College Street and the alley adjacent to MMRB will be closed from 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 and 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. VCU is coordinating with the city of Richmond. Signage will be posted to direct traffic.

For more information, contact C.J. James at jamesca@vcu.edu.

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.

VCU Demo Days is kicking off this fall, offering a prime opportunity to pitch your venture, gain visibility and secure seed funding. Whether you’re in the early stages of developing an idea, pre-launch or already actively operating in the market, this competition is for you. Pitch your idea and compete for seed funding and support in front of judges at SHIFT Retail Lab’s Feedback Friday event. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-demo-days/.

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.

VCU professors are requested to team up for a safer campus by joining the Safe Dating Movement. Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, VCU's Survivor Support Services is offering classroom takeovers focused on safe dating, preventing domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. Survivor Service representatives will bring empowering information, resources and prizes to equip students with essential skills for healthy relationships. Presentations are about 20 minutes. Email myoptions@vcu.edu to be a part of this movement.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at myoptions@vcu.edu or (317) 908-9617 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/about/survivor-support-services-staff/.

Join HOSA (Future Health Professionals) from Monday, Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 8 to celebrate a special week with daily events focused on giving back, appreciating the community and building the future of the organization. Each day brings a new opportunity to connect, reflect and make an impact. Check out @vcuhosa on Instagram or email the following address.

For more information, contact VCU HOSA at vcuhosa@gmail.com.

The VCU REPEAT Lab is recruiting parents with and without a history of an eating disorder and their teenage children (12-18 years) for a brain imaging study. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JCDPN7XJL8YLTLHH.

Individuals of all ages are invited to participate in a study examining the purchase preferences of first-time used car buyers. Take the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Robinson at robinsona19@vcu.edu or visit https://cengagebasic.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agZxJ91XkJjNoPQ.