3 p.m.

This interactive workshop will familiarize participants with the required components for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

5 p.m.

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cam Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

9 a.m.

Celebrating health, community and connection all week long at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Come to set your intentions for the week or spark your visions. Wear your most bold colors and create your own vision boards or talk to VACU about finances.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Demystify the Major Declaration essay by breaking it down into manageable chunks and discuss how to avoid procrastinating until the last minute. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpa1007.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at noon

The VCU Writing Center will present the Global Education Office and English Language Program Series Workshop: Modern Language Association (MLA) and Avoiding Plagiarism. Learn tips and tools to make the citation process more manageable. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Graduate School hosts a weekly lunch and learn series for graduate student professional development. This virtual workshop will help graduate students learn how to tailor résumés, cover letters and other application materials to specific jobs and employers. Discover strategies for highlighting your most relevant experiences, using keywords effectively and aligning your materials with the job description. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact The Office of Professional Development, the Graduate School at gradprofdev@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1939627.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join You First peer mentors for an afternoon of painting tote bags. All first-generation college students are automatically part of the You First Center, and those who attend do not need to be participating in the mentoring program. All are welcome. The event will be in Hibbs Hall, Room 327, 900 Park Ave. Register at the followoing URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1940505.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn about the VCU Reading program that will open career opportunities as a literacy professional, such as becoming a reading specialist or literacy coach to support students, teachers and the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act. Provisionally licensed reading specialists who need to complete an approved program should attend to learn more about the program. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Valerie Robnolt at vjrobnolt@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/readingFall25.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU School of Social Work presents BSW Clinical Skills Labs in-person (Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, Room 3100, 1000 Floyd Ave.) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and virtually on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7-8 p.m. This workshop is open to undergraduate students interested in practicing their approach to a hypothetical client with real life-issues as a clinical social worker, based on a real case from an LCSW. Students from related disciplines or interest in clinical work are welcome. The event will be facilitated by Cassie DeSena-Jacobs, D.S.W., LCSW, director of mental health initiatives and assistant professor in teaching for the School of Social Work. Food will be provided in-person, and participants may enter a raffle to win BSW giveaways. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zay Diamond-Tapper at bsw@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/P63MaihW9vHFrJgy5.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal at VCU will host a Pack-A-Bag: Body Hygiene event in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Virginia Rooms A-B. Fifty care kits with essential hygiene items will be prepared for members of the local homeless community. Follow the organization on Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at VCU at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

The College of Humanities and Sciences will host Coffee With the Dean pop-ups throughout the year. These are informal opportunities for faculty, staff and students to chat with Dean Catherine Ingrassia, Ph.D., while enjoying a cup of coffee and/or hot chocolate. The event will be in the outside patio of the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Data Science Lab for a discussion about open science practices. All members of the VCU community are welcome. The ReproducibiliTea schedule and articles can be found at the following URL. The session will be in the Health Sciences Library, Room 109, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Mallory Stephenson at stephensonm2@vcu.edu or visit https://osf.io/g56qp/wiki/Current%20Schedule/.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Learn how to create a Zotero account, import citations and PDFs from various platforms and generate in-text citations and bibliographies. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Learn more about the Ph.D. program in Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and learn about admissions and funding. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cam Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/iJTj7RuLvDGusWGRA.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 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 education? RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTROct8th.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Central Virginia Node in collaboration with the U.S. Cyber Command will host Tech Talks. This program will highlight how partnerships strengthen U.S. cybersecurity with leaders sharing insights on challenges, research and collaboration. The session will be offered virtually and in person (Engineering Research Building, Room 1313, 401 W. Cary St.) Seating on campus is limited. Register at the following URL. Attendance is open exclusively to VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5sRY5uN9PrZOvDFvd43dkYOMvNn6kHR8kHKMbSU9-spBpcA/viewform.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at noon

Join Kimberly Battle, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC, and Ana Diallo, Ph.D., MPH, RN, for a session hosted by the Division of Community Engagement on the Mobile Health and Wellness Program to discuss the process of community engagement in establishing a partnership for community scholarship. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zH-qigEwP0fwIB0kpqgLWx5eOQT3iJ2T4o1YDAEd79c/edit.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCU Badminton Club x aKDPhi will collaborate in a badminton tournament for breast cancer awareness. Play some doubles matches, participate in fun games like trivia and enter a raffle for a gift basket. A hundred percent of the proceeds go toward breast cancer awareness, so register, wear pink and offer support. Questions: Contact the following email address or vcustudent.baddyclub@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @vcubadmintonclub Matches will be played at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., Court 2.

For more information, contact VCU Badminton Club at vcustudent.baddyclub@gmail.com.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Latine Graduate Student Association (LGSA) for a casual meet and greet on the Monroe Park Campus. Food sponsored by E-Lotería. Come connect with fellow members. Register for the location on RamsConnect bit.ly/4mxV2YJ

For more information, contact Camila Tirado at tiradoc@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1941048.

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Learn the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Discovery Dialogues seminar via Zoom presented by Hannah Stadtler, Clinical and Translational Sciences doctoral student. Questions: Visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/ The Wright Center's Discovery Dialogues Series is a regular event that bridges the divide between science, health research and the community. The events are open to all and the research is presented in lay-friendly language. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/kF4VqRo_QTa0uTZDrpSs9Q.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Do you enjoy helping others solve problems in math? Or, maybe you enjoy working with others to complete science investigations. If so, teaching might be a career path for you. Come to this session to learn more about the School of Educations Masters in Teaching Secondary Program for Mathematics and All Science Concentrations. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Edmondson at ewedmondson@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/LearningScienceFall25.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a screening and discussion with former HRC Karenne Wood Artist in Residence Ethan Brown, Pamunkey Nation, who will premiere his new documentary, "Pamunkey Portrait," in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The screening will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/co-sponsored/ethan-brown-pamunkey-portrait-screening.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and the Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting via Zoom. Those who attended the 2025 Annual SOCRA conference in September will share and discuss the conference sessions which they found impactful. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZ87b70XQpCEe3Za-GjA6Q.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Do you have one hour a week to make a difference in a child’s life? Richmond Public Schools is looking for volunteers at VCU and across the city to serve as Reading Buddies for its elementary students. Reading Buddies listen to students read and encourage their progress, help build their confidence and love of reading and be a consistent, positive role model. No teaching experience needed ... just patience, encouragement and a passion for helping kids succeed. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/rydn/.

Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU University Counseling Survivor Support Services will host a Lunch and Learn in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Find out about the services, programming and education offered by the organization. Lunch will be provided. Registation is limited and required. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1941436

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5539 or visit https://survivorsupport.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Maternal and infant health professionals, public health workers and community advocates are invited to the ninth annual Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative Summit, which will be held in Roanoke on Oct. 19–20 at the Hotel Roanoke. This year’s theme, “Building Up Opportunities: Innovate, Act, Transform,” sets the stage for conversations and collaborative action. The summit will focus on improving outcomes through innovation, evidence-based solutions and scalable strategies that can transform care for Virginia’s families. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shannon Pursell at pursells@vcu.edu or visit https://govnpc.org/events/vnpc9thannualsummit/.

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU's Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost invites faculty to Advancing Scholarship Through Community Engagement, an in-person workshop at the Scott House, Rooms 202 and 204, 909 W. Franklin St. Lunch will be provided. Learn from VCU faculty who have transformed their community engagement into scholarship and take part in small group discussions to explore strategies for your own work. Register at https://forms.gle/kMLFxdTqoLv8R1Tm9

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/training/.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.

Join Kinesiology and Health Sciences for its inaugural book club discussion (led by Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D.), and dive into conversations surrounding Sarah Damoff's debut novel, "The Bright Years." With over 24,000 ratings on Goodreads (4.26), the national bestseller has been described as "compelling, compassionate and full of grace." Order the book via various outlets at https://www.sarahdamoff.com/thebrightyears RSVP at the following URL. The discussion will be in the STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St., Room 112.

For more information, contact Arnethea Sutton at abrahamal@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoy2twCWNPaGb3GREAPU2f9q4vCI1QNLxIJ1KZLvu-D92gSA/viewform.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement in the Office of Provost invites students, faculty, staff and community members to the 2025 Connect Conference, where community voices, scholarship and innovation come together to build connections. Participants will learn skills and principles of community engagement, see partnerships in action and engage in design activities to support future collaborations that meet community needs. The session will be held in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/z3TfbFwBu6HRDqJE6.

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the RamsXpress stop at James Branch Cabell Library will be temporarily moved to the corner of Floyd and Cherry streets to accommodate maintenance. RamsXpress riders will meet the bus at the corner of Floyd and Cherry streets. Signage will be in place to announce the change.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu.

Neuro at VCU Club is surveying VCU students to gauge who would potentially be interested in a neuroscience major being brought to the university. The organization is currently working with the group's adviser to see if more undergraduate neuroscience courses, a concentration in neuroscience or a major in neuroscience is possible. Interested? Fill out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Faith Parker at parkerfe@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rCzRv4ZoZ1d83bt2A.

VCU Education Abroad representatives will be on the Compass to answer questions, share updates and talk about all things study abroad once a month this fall semester. Stop by the Compass (Hibbs side) today, Monday, Oct. 6 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 6 between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn more about how you can #GoBeyondTheCompass.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/club_signup.

Nov. 20 is National Rural Health Day. VCU will host two events (virtual and in-person) to celebrate and acknowledge the rural health programming led by VCU and VCU Health faculty, staff and students. If you are engaged in any research, teaching, service or programming related to rural health, the university's Division of Community Health asks you to share your contributions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oD2zkNzxHMZTQehg9.

Federal regulation 34 CFR 600.9(c)(2) requires VCU to identify and record the physical location address of its enrolled students. Beginning today, Monday, Oct. 6, students will receive an email prompting them to confirm the state or U.S. territory in which they are currently located. Completing this task will take just a couple of minutes. A reminder email will be sent on Monday, Oct. 13, to students who have not yet responded.

For more information, contact VCU Location Team, Office of the Provost, Academic Affairs at location@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/assessment-accreditation-and-compliance/compliance/student-location/.

The Global Education Office now offers two intercultural agility workshops. Join a pre-scheduled Faculty and Staff Global Zone Training session to explore best practices for working with international students or ask GEO to come to your next department meeting to provide the training to your whole team. GEO encourages students to take Student Specific Global Zone Training, which focuses on intercultural communication skills with the goal of fostering an interculturally thoughtful VCU community. This student training is geared for UNIV courses, student organizations, student employees and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/faculty/globalzone/.

The Global Education Office's English Language Program offers evening part-time courses online and in person in the following subjects: Pronouncing American English (online), Test Preparation (in person) and English Grammar (in person). The fall session courses will be held Oct. 13-Dec. 16 at 5-6:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register at the following URL. Questions: Contact the ELP office at geo-elp@vcu

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp.

AAPIA (Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity) Club and You First is hosting an art market in October and vendor sign-ups are open. Whether you’re a student artist, local creative, small business, or student organization, this is an opportunity to showcase your work, sell your creations and connect with the community. The event will be Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2-8 p.m. (The art market itself will be 4-7 p.m. in the VCU Commons Plaza in front of the Ram horns.) Fill out a vendor form by Sunday, Oct. 12 at https://forms.gle/bXTN5ss58vQ1TMHb7 Can't find the form? Go to the IG at aapiavcu and click on LinkTree

For more information, contact Randy Amomoy Soriano at amomoysorianr@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/aapiavcu.

Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity (AAPIA) is looking for creatives. Those who volutneer for this low-commitment creative collective of students and creatives can pick and choose projects they'd like to work on. Projects come on a rolling-basis and participants do not have to commit to any that do not interest them. The idea is to bring together creatives from all over campus and give them creative, artistic opportunities. Interested? Click on LinkTree at the following URL

For more information, contact Randy Amomoy Soriano at amomoysorianr@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/aapiavcu.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand decision-making processes in adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Participants will be compensated for participating in this study.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

Check out Redefining BMI — a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a survey to learn if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI study at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.