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 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thinking of applying to the Brandcenter? Join Brandcenter admissions and faculty concentration chairs to learn more about application requirements, prerequisites and what to keep in mind when completing an application. Find out about the qualities and skills of successful applicants. A Q&A will follow. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU School of Education's Child Development Center on the VCU Monroe Park campus has immediate full-time child care openings for children 16 months to 5 years old. A virtual open house will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 or Thursday, Dec. 12. Both events start at 7 p.m. Questions: http://cdc.soe.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith at nesmithtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftIyLhicC_T0CQiVZwcYhWoh1tWxxyc9D5jkKPiO07Stj_bQ/viewform.

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music will have its 37th annual Holiday Gala at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The program of holiday music will feature VCU's Jazz Orchestra, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Commonwealth Singers and other VCU ensembles. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Music at music@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-musics-37th-annual-holiday-gala/.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you interested in research and want to participate in school-based research through VCU? Your help is needed. Hydrate RPS is a three-year, National Institutes of Health-funded research study to increase water access and intake in Richmond Public Schools elementaries. Volunteers are needed to help kick off the study at the schools. This event will take place at Henry Marsh Elementary School, 813 N. 28th St. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Mendoza at hydrateRPS@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.gle/9hb2JKNLyr8uRWq88.

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.

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.

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.