10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Members of the VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program will offer 2025–26 Home Country Presentations in Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., Room 303. Fellows will discuss their home countries, professional experiences and goals for their year at VCU. A session will also be held Friday, Oct. 10. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8141 or visit https://humphrey.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost will host weekly open consultations for faculty, staff and partners to receive guidance and explore how to make the most of Collaboratory: VCU's Database for Community Engaged Activities and Partnerships in their work. Bring your questions or simply join us to explore the database. Sessions will be held every Friday. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81793039272?jst=2

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

12 p.m.

Interested in studying abroad? Nichole Dorton and John Fife, Ph.D., are leading a group to southern Bahia, Brazil, this spring break to learn about Education in a Cultural Context. Register for this virtual informational session at https://forms.gle/sKp1ABoLjSRHZFMk8

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11747.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Pace Center will host Walk-A-Dog at 700 W. Franklin St. Meet new people, get some fresh air and snag a little loving from a four-legged friend. The group leaves promptly at 2 p.m. for the walk. If it rains, play with the pups will move inside.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The graduate cohort of the Department of Craft/Material Studies will host an a reception for an upcoming exhibition, "Two in the Hand." The reception will be in the Seipel Gallery on the first floor of the Murry N. DePillars Building (1000 W. Broad St.). The exhibition will run Oct. 3-9.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/two-in-the-hand-craft-mfa-exhibition/.

7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Join RecWell Aquatics for a log rolling clinic. Participants will practice balancing and staying atop the log in the pool's shallow end. Enjoy friendly competition and get a fun workout. Registration is open through the start of the clinic. Beginners are welcome; the intensity level is medium. The class will be at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062.

8 a.m.

VCUarts and the Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising will present Uncovering Fashion, an exhibition that explores the issues and challenges of the global textile waste crisis. The exhibition runs from Oct. 3-30 at The Gallery at Main Street Station. The gallery, located inside Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission.

For more information, contact Kimberly Guthrie at kguthri1@vcu.edu or visit https://www.popupstop.org/upcomingevents.

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Pace Center will host a volunteer event in collaboration with Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Fridays. Help prepare and serve a meal for the unhoused. Meet at Grace and Holy Trinity Church at 8 N Laurel St.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Bioethics 4 Students will host a webinar series that will hone in on the field of personalized medicine with the goal of fostering awareness among students of the ethical and scientific perspectives within the field and the implications it may have on a diverse range of individuals. After hearing from professional speakers, students will be invited to engage by collaborating with other students to investigate specific perspectives in personalized medicine further. The panel will be held virtually on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5 and Saturday, Oct. 11. Register by Friday, Oct. 3 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefarcHOIXhGpsnmVD-Q4pwCD_9JCL5bLPyJ1IA376JjVbSWw/viewform.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at 1 p.m.

The VCU women's soccer team will play Dayton at the Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at 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/.

Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Celebrating health, community and connection all week long at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Manifesting Monday - Vision board making and guided meditation. (Wear your boldest colors). Throwback Tuesday - Trivia, line dancing and memory wall. (Wear a throwback outfit.) Game Day Wednesday - Mini games, scavenger hunts and more. (Wear a sports jersey or team colors.) Harvest Thursday - Gratitude tree, line dancing and paint-a-pot. (Wear your country outfit.) Self-Care Friday - DIY self-care kits, makeup amd more (Wear your pjs.)

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

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Come join SCAN for the organization's second GBM. The meeting will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will learn about voter registration and play Jeopardy. Food will also be provided.

For more information, contact Save the Children Action Network at VCU at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

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.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

Both classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and are free. The course designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The Oct. 13 course will be at Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., Room 216. The Oct. 15 course will be in Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St., Education Wing, Room 2124. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the CTCCE Training Calendar. Register at the following URL with course codes needed. Oct. 13 course code is Rams1. The Oct. 15 course code is Rams2.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or visit https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=82&wp=443&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=CTCCE&rf=&pn=0.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Feedback Friday is a dynamic roundtable at which your voice shapes the future of student entrepreneurship. Bring your curiosity, questions and your vote for people’s choice award. From ready-to-buy items to concepts in need of refinement, SHIFT is where ideas evolve with real-world feedback. The event is open to all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shift Retail Lab at shiftretail@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Feedback-Fri-Oct-17.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

The VCU Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will present a series of events related to Mobility Justice. Friday, Oct. 17 - GRTC Grocery Ride: Meet at the Raleigh Building at 5:30 p.m. for a trip to Lidl. Along the way we will discuss the ups and downs of Richmond's public transit system. Wednesday, Nov. 12 - Bus to Campus Day: Take the GRTC, Pulse or Ram Bus to campus and get swag from GRTC.

For more information, contact Emily Schreer at schreeree@vcu.edu or (914) 584-2898.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 from noon to 5 p.m.

Come to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., for the 2025 History and Health Symposium. The symposium will explore how access to childbearing care and resources is related to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities. The symposium is co-hosted by the Office of Health Initiatives and the Humanities Research Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at ohiconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://healthinitiatives.vcu.edu/history-and-health-program/annual-symposium/.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

LED Studios, VCU Career Services and University College will present an exploratory career workshop. This virtual, interactive, camera-on session will help you discover how combining skills from different fields can make you more innovative, adaptable and prepared for the workplace. Participants will analyze real-world challenges, create personalized skill maps and explore resources like career consultations and headshots available through Handshake. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Cole at colec5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/2OiapiCYQa-OmzCGCMjFbA#/registration.

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.

The public comment period for the draft policy revisions, Faculty Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures, is open from Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Oct. 3. Review the policy and leave your comments at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah LaMorey at lamoreysj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com/doctract/documentportal/08DDEB438910BF6E3012837A01C4611B.

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.

VCU Brandcenter students are calling for survey participants for their semester-long "Side Hustle" project. This five-minute survey will ask questions about lifestyle and food preferences. Survey respondents will have the chance to enter a raffle for a chance to win a $20 gift card. Take the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Serena Loomba at loombasb@vcu.edu or visit https://qualtricsxmh2s8474mg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cNSj0cfSnuHoLs.

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.

Black parents, caregivers and their children (ages 8-12) are invited to share their experiences with race, family mealtimes and health through small group conversations in the Richmond area. This feedback will inform future community programming that promotes family discussions about race, nutritious meals and more. Participating caregivers and youth will receive compensation for their time and insights. If you are interested, complete the study screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn C.T. Jones, Ph.D., at ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o4YLtcFE7mVnkq.

The Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry is a group of twins and their families who are willing to consider taking part in twin-based, health-related research. The registry welcomes twins of any age, ethnicity and zygosity (identical or fraternal). All twins (triplets, etc.) in the VCU community are invited to register at the following URL and to pass the registry's information on to any other twins you know. Visit the following website or call the following telephone numbeer at (800) 872-8946.

For more information, contact The Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry at matr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8116 or visit http://www.matr.vcu.edu.