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: Friday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Main 1 kiosk 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (near the floor compass); Tuesday, 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. to 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/.

2 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/.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center and the School of Nursing for a reading and discussion of "1666: A Novel" by Lora Chilton, author and member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. The book is the imagined story of the Indigenous Patawomeck women who lived through the decimation of their tribe in the summer of 1666. A Q&A and book signing will follow. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/1666-a-novel-reading-and-discussion.html.

4 p.m.

Join the Latinx Student Association and Students for Justice In Palestine at VCU in raising money to support the Middle East Children's Alliance, a nonprofit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East. The screening of "A Quiet Place: Day One" will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. Tickets are $5 online or pay-what-you-can at the door. Grab a ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu or visit https://givebutter.com/LSAxSJPmovie.

6 p.m.

Join the MJC at VCU to hear Loan Quynh Tran present on how “Human Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Improves Cognition in a Murine Model of Alzheimer's Disease." Participation in MJC article presentations counts as engagement toward the organization's $3,199 Kaplan MCAT Scholarship. The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84094875284.

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The School of Education's International Educational Studies Center will host the second of a two-day virtual joint research symposium. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcOqgqzIpHd20IvhZK6cMsh0Q0hoOVE8-

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309.

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at 3 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 host a workshop for managers via Zoom. Register in Talent@VCU at https://shorturl.at/9docj Managers must first complete the Leading with Emotional Intelligence eLearning before attending the workshop available at https://shorturl.at/JZrjD

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/9docj.

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/.

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 or visit https://forms.gle/pngkcc1R64tf92zK9.

Calling all undergraduate students: Thinking about all of your final papers, projects and exams? Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic coach from the Campus Learning Center to create a plan and finish strong. Complete the following Google form to get started: https://forms.gle/2rEXjyGFpQnT5qoW9

For more information, contact Bridget Prince at bprinc@vcu.edu or visit http://clc.vcu.edu.

Order your rental regalia by Tuesday, Nov. 26. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup. Contact the store manager for your campus with any special or late requests. Begin your order by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kate Escobar at kescobar@bncollege.com or visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=smDbY9Z-rUGsCcRdJUchBTfzBlTY8bZLoO0XDMPP9dtUOFNKTU9TUjU5RDY1N1U0WEdXVlM2S01JQy4u.

On Monday, Nov. 11 VCU Human Resources sent a two-minute survey to all VCU staff to hear feedback on the experience of working at VCU. VCU HR is committed to making our university a great place to work - and we need staff input to do so. The survey is anonymous and will be open until Friday, Nov. 22. Check your VCU email for the survey link.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu.

The Commonwealth Management Institute is now accepting applications. This program is geared for experienced managers looking to enhance their leadership skills and drive change within their teams and organizations. The institute offers a hands-on approach to professional development, empowering participants to refine their management practices and become more effective change agents. Questions: visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/cmi/

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the clinic's Winter Wishes fund, created to provide patients with something special for themselves and their babies as they continue their recovery. Visit the following URL to make a donation.

For more information, contact OB MOTIVATE Clinic at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/OB-MOTIVATE-Clinic.

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.