11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Purchase a 2025 Dogs on Call calendar and show your support for the therapy dog teams who visit patients and staff at VCU Health and students at VCU. Additional sales contingent upon stock: Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Main 1 kiosk 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (near the floor compass); Thursday, Dec. 5, in front of the Health and Wellness Library, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (near the Gateway Starbucks); Monday, Dec. 9, VCU Health Adult Outpatient Pavilion 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday, Dec 13, VCU Health Stony Point Lobby, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Purchases can also be made online and mailed to you at www.support.vcu.edu/event/CHAI_Calendar

For more information, contact Karl Dorn at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 from 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.

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

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 11 a.m. to noon

The training will cover a number of different steps, including: - How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments, - How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity, - Advanced settings including combining proctored and non-proctored settings and using external tools in quizzes without compromising exam integrity. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3665032237821668444

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

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will offer a “Leading With Emotional Intelligence - Intentional Practice” virtual workshop for managers. Register in Talent@VCU at https://bit.ly/3ZgAWtt Managers must first complete the Leading with Emotional Intelligence eLearning before attending the workshop, available at https://bit.ly/3CF4IiR

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

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 6:30 p.m.

Connect and reflect with fellow students with pizza, soda and water at an end of semester celebration hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management. The event, in the Alumni Association Board Room, first floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is open to all VCU students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1935952.

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

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a National and International Recognition Awards reception to celebrate the 2024 National/International Recognition Award (NIRA) honorees. The event will be in the Richmond Salons III-IV of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latoyta Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Fq2DpNE5fwKiTF6BA.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at noon

VCU’s Division of Community Engagement will host an informational session for the Community-Engaged Data Dissemination Grant. This session via Zoom will provide key details and insights for those interested in applying for funding to support projects that creatively share research findings with community stakeholders and within communities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 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 their next lunch research seminar via Zoom. Pamela Dillon, Wright Center, will show those who attend how to use various databases to identify appropriate research funding. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduiurz8rHtBS8ysFO35h-jlGfV7oRCSF

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This year’s Holiday Shelfie Market at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., will showcase participants from the Shelfie Program. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, support local entrepreneurs and provide feedback that will help shape the next big idea. Shop small, connect with visionary entrepreneurs and toast the release of Shelfie Magazine Issue 3, Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Mag-Party-Dec-5.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Considering a career in advertising, marketing or branding? Join Brandcenter admissions and the faculty concentration chairs to learn more about application requirements, prerequisites and what to keep in mind when completing the application. The qualities and skills of a successfull applicant will be discussed. A Q&A will follow. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BC-Virtual-App-Workshop?utm_source=TelegRam.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 a.m.

This course equips new and experienced supervisors with the tools and strategies to enhance their effectiveness and boost team performance. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/ffs/

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Reservation requests for James Branch Cabell Library for the spring semester (January through June) open Sunday, Dec. 1. All requests are required to come through the event request form on the library website. See the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgrqn27AQZd_Jmoujf06dshAHLtP8NUZx88SkqvfIbdUTQfg/viewform.

The Society for Human Resource Management at VCU is hosting a See's Candies Fundraiser closing on Monday, Nov. 25. All funds raised go toward SHRM's mission to provide improved events for the community. Every purchase you make gives you a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards. The order form is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/shrm.vcu.

As the semester winds down, students (and fellow colleagues) are invited to send words of gratitude to our VCU professors. Expressing kindness and gratitude is healthy for you, and brightens someone else’s day. So many of our faculty are dedicated to making a positive difference. Spread a little joy and send your colleagues some well-deserved props through this form. See the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at ctle@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ZWCPm7Fp1gVn6aSy7.

Raise a puppy and change a life. Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has puppies seeking volunteer puppy raisers or short-term sitters. Missing your dog at home? Want the puppy love but not ready for the long-term commitment? Not ready to pay for tuition and vet bills? Raise a Guiding Eyes puppy at VCU for up to 18 months, providing the pup with the socialization, house manners and basic obedience needed for guide dog training. Can’t commit? Puppy sitters are also needed.

For more information, contact Alexis Long at longa11@vcu.edu or visit https://www.guidingeyes.org/puppy-raising/.