12 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/.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Kesem at VCU will host a volleyball tournament at the Cary Street Gym to help raise funds and awareness for children whose parents have cancer. Register by Saturday, Nov. 30 at the following email address.

For more information, contact Brianna Josey at joseybe@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. 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

In this interactive and hands-on learning session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of strength-based approaches to facilitating and building resiliency skills in youth. The facilitator/partner will be Kierra Price, Caron Treatment Centers. No cost to attend the event. Th event 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/178/1733842800000.

Are you ready to submit your FAFSA? The 2025-26 application is open. Check out the following URL for a Nov. 19 event recording from the Student Financial Management Center about all the tips you need to submit a successful Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/rec/share/OU4iCbcVqJ4-A6oOsPXhowqhTVfzDJyiuWBXnemjla0oI1DT_b-qRArfef5BuNM.8MU5k7XCBRcjvwLg.

Congratulations and best wishes for success to VCU's Class of 2024. Don't forget to upload your graduation photos so they can be displayed for family and friends during the celebrations. Be sure to add your school or college and the degree you will receive. Upload your photos at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RgapLNVXe9cQby9g6.

A draft of the revised Undergraduate Scholarship Management policy is available for public comment until Monday, Dec. 2 at the following URL. Click on "Policies Open for Public Comment" to view the draft policy.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.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.

Due to the Thanksgiving break, the cashiers office at 1015 Floyd Ave. will close at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 27. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774.

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

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