10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Transfer Center and the Writing center will celebrate National Transfer Student Week with a personal statement workshop for transfer students. Writing about yourself can be intimidating, especially when a scholarship or admittance to a program hangs in the balance. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935343

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to Cultural Conversations with participants from La Salle University in Oaxaca, Mexico. This on-line discussion will focus on street art with an opportunity to build intercultural connections. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82179414880.

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 undergraduate certificates at VCU's daVinci 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-Oct-24.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an afternoon of Native Virginia history, art and poetry with Sequoyah Fortune, Rappahannock artist and writer, and Karenne Wood, Native Artist-in-Residence at the center. This event will be at The Valentine House, Room 201, 920 W. Franklin St. Fortune will recount family histories passed down by his late grandmother and other tribal elders and provide an analysis of modern Rappahannock history from 1920 to the present. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4714 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/the-rappahannock-peoples-an-analysis-of-modern-tribal-history-and-social-issues.html.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the VCU Transfer Center for the National Transfer Student Week Signature Event with Transfer Tricks and Treats. The night will have fun, food, trivia and a few surprises at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935505

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

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

Are you a queer student interested in learning the basics of Dungeons and Dragons? Join us for a night of D&D fun. Pizza and sodas will be served and goodie bags will be given out. Attendance is capped at 20 people. The event will be held at the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215. RSVP at the following URL to receive a reminder on the day-of of the event. This event is co-hosted by Residential Life and Housing, the OMSA, P.R.I.S.M. and D&D@VCU.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935566.

6 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club for a presentation by Brooke Schofield titled “CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of the HBG1 and HBG2 Promoters to Treat Sickle Cell Disease.” Participation in MJC article presentations counts as engagement toward the organization's $3,199 Kaplan MCAT Scholarship. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84094875284.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Transfer Center for a scavenger hunt on campus to celebrate National Transfer Student Week. Solve clues with other transfer students while crisscrossing campus. Meet at University Academic Advising lobby, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935506.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Academic Affairs will hold a virtual workshop on DesignPlus via Zoom. DesignPlus is a Canvas integration available to all VCU faculty. Learn how you can use this tool to make your Canvas courses more visually engaging, organized and interactive. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-ysqz4uHtK-LKk1hHOxl20-Gr9Q47ON

For more information, contact Rebecca Stooks at stooksr@vcu.edu or visit https://online.vcu.edu/faculty/.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come out to the FACT (Filipino Americans Coming Together) and PSO (Palestinian Student Organization) Jubilee Event in the Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St., for a dialogue around identity and inclusivity.

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

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

This workshop will cover components of Canvas useful for the mid to end of semester, such as assignment and grading configuration. Register on training.vcu.edu by searching keyword "Canvas." Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86514801655

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

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 noon to 1 p.m.

Are you ready to be in your own home? Are you thinking about selling your home? Learn about the Valued Employee Program that VCU’s approved partner, Joyner Fine Properties, offers to VCU faculty and staff as well as financing information from the Virginia Credit Union. Register for this virtual workshop in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/85a8tuej

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

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at noon

The speaker for the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health's online research seminar will be Guarav Gupta, M.D., co-medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at Hume-Lee Transplant Center; chief, Division Nephrology Co-medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at Hume-Lee Transplant Center; and chief, Division Nephrology. Register and watch at https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/97907029777

For more information, contact Emily Wigginton at emily.wigginton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5066 or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.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 or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13337548.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Naomi Hodge-Muse, working with Christopher A. Brooks, Ph.D., recounts stories from her family history, starting with her great-great-grandmother, Amy, through her extended family and their rural life. This family story represents a microcosm of the African American experience in southern Virginia from the mid-19th century to the present. The event will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1102, 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher A. Brooks at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PXpnc9AiR9AP3mkK8.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Graphic Design will host Sam Lavigne, who will present as part of the department's Objects and Methods Lecture Series. Lavigne is an artist and educator whose practice deals with data, surveillance, cops, natural language processing and automation. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Synthetic Media and Algorithmic Justice at the Parsons School of Design in New York. The lecture will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doors open at noon. A Q&A will follow. The lecture is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu.

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

Join the AUCTUS October GBM to learn how to get 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 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU School of Business will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day in Room B3106, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-dapt-110124?program=DAPT.

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU Business will host Executive MBA Experience Day in Room B3106, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Learn more about the hybrid weekend schedule, program details, tour the school and sit in on a class. Lunch will be provided. Click on the URL below to register.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-emba-110124?program=EMBA.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for an interactive session in which faculty are invited to share their current thoughts and experiences regarding the impact of Gen AI on teaching and learning in their classrooms. As Gen AI continues to evolve, so do faculty experiences. Hear from your colleagues about how it is shaping classroom dynamics, influencing student learning and affecting course design. The session will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GBypB9LP6Mfy39Ef8.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations invites you to hear insights and personal experiences from VCU alumni who have navigated a career pivot. Join us for a discussion via Zoom that explores the journey of transitioning careers. Whether you're considering a shift to a new industry, advancing to a leadership role or exploring entirely new fields, this event will provide valuable insights from those who have successfully navigated similar paths. Register adt the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd (B.S.’12) at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xQHRHMC5ROyeCNBU0VdyCA#/registration.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Division of Research Development will host a virtual session to cover a key element in National Science Foundation proposals – the broader impacts of your research. Managing grants consultant Melissa Cornish will discuss what the NSF is looking for, how to align your broader impacts with your overall project, assessing your impact and helpful resources and tools. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfumprTgjE9SDn88716f92Y1HX1k1hF_A#/registration.

Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications – Dialogue to Action: Community-building Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging. A series of community-building circles open to faculty, staff and students are scheduled over the next few months that seeks to create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening and build and strengthen relationships. The session will be in Room 6-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.

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

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host the following trips for VCU students and RecWell members in November: day climb, paddle and paint, backpacking overnight, day caving and fall break backpacking. 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 fall personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants will be guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer. One-on-one and buddy training packages of three, six, 12 or 18-hour-long sessions are available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

As a convenience to university faculty and staff working on campus, VCU Human Resources has arranged for Walgreens, a participating pharmacy with the COVA health plans, to conduct four flu immunization clinics on campus during October on both campuses. The COVID vaccine will also be available this year, upon request. Appointments are preferred; however, walk-ins will be accepted. See the schedule at the following URL.

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

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's Division of Community Engagement announces the release of its request for proposals to support community-engaged data dissemination. This funding supports projects that share research findings with community stakeholders and within communities. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4VsLAn7ie46cMHpkOfjjKjdExEIapN-/view?usp=sharing.

To what extent are you using AI in any capacity? Respond at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jodie Ferguson at jlferguson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcubusiness.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXJdI95vXAK7mE6.

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.

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.