1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In celebration of First-Gen Week, join You First, TRIO SSS and the McNair Scholars Program for an open house with treats, crafts and chats. You do not have to be active in these programs to attend. The event will be in Hibbs Hall, Rooms 201 and 211, 900 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. All first-gen students, faculty and staff are welcome.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=13459642.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Faculty members are invited to apply for up to $5,000 in funding to support community-engaged data dissemination. A virtual panel discussion will feture former grant awardees who will share their experiences and insights. Register for the session and review the full proposal requirements at community.vcu.edu/facultystaff/grants

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewp7sjfoRgHqOu3WUtClxbOnU2nbvCYoe9RlQ_SvXXquVuLQ/viewform.

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This event full of sweet treats and sweet opportunities will be hosted by Transformative Learning in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave., in celebration of First-Gen Week. Stop by for candy and an informal chat about the experiences that can transform your VCU journey — from research and service-learning to community engagement and beyond. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Elliott at elliottkl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=13459642.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Explore a unique example of technology in the workplace as a supervisor of student staff. In this session led by Bernard Means, associate professor of Anthropology and director of the Virtual Curation Laboratory, staff will learn about a VCU workplace that is contributing to communities through technology: documenting and sharing community heritage through accessible 3-D scanning applications and 3-D printing. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/SupNovSesh.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Global Education Office's Jill Blondin, Ph.D., and Alex Heyden, global learning specialist, for an in-person informational session (Hibbs Hall, Room 407, 900 Park Ave.,) to learn more about how you can study at the American University of Rome (AUR) this summer. Take Blondin's ARTH 3xx "Renaissance in Rome" and one other AUR summer course to earn six credits and spend four weeks in this historic city. RSVP at the following URL. A virtual information session will also be offered Thursday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1942393.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Hosted by the Transfer Center, come join fellow first-generation and transfer students for bingo. Meet in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave., Room 1102 for almost-end-of-semester fun and games in celebration of First-Gen Week. Music, prizes and of course, bingo will be available.

For more information, contact Ian Coyle at coylei@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=13459642.

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/.

3 p.m.

This online Writing Center workshop will provide the tools necessary to meet the needs of a specific audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. 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/.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an On Native Ground event with Keith Richotte, J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law at the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law and author of "The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution." The event will be in the STEM Building, Room 202, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/co-sponsored/the-worst-trickster-story-ever-told.html.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host the second Food Is My Love Language event featuring free food. Enjoy Native American foods during a night of conversation and stories that explore how food carries memories. Chef Joe Rocchi of the Pamunkey tribe will be featured at the event, which will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP on RamsConnect at the following URL. OMSA events are open to all.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1941627.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Do you want to become a teacher who changes lives? Are you ready to take your next step toward a teaching career? The VCU RTR Teacher Residency program is an opportunity to grow as an educator and can be your pathway to the classroom. An in-person informational session will be held at the Richmond Main Library, activity room, 101 E. Franklin St. Connect with the team, meet RTR alumni and current residents and discover how you can earn your undergraduate or graduate education with full tuition coverage. Questions: https://teachrtr.org/ Register 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/RTRNov12th.

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

STEM in Art presents its final event of the semester - a gingerbread house competition. Work in teams and use your engineering skills to build the most stable and creative gingerbread house using cookies, frosting and candy. All materials are free and snacks will be provided. The winning team will receive a special art-themed prize. The contest will take place in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ezran Rihanna Muganda at mugandaer@vcu.edu.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Health Hub will offer a free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and resources to support your well-being.

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

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to join VCU's Division of Community Engagement for an online presentation by Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D.; Jessica Larose, Ph.D.; and Autumn Lanoye, Ph.D., that highlights how community-engaged research can evolve into opportunities for student engagement, experiential learning, training and scholarly outputs. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82775901937

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fdQx36fwiuVgGEUP9.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Health Hub now holds weekly Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on Thursdays at 1330 N. 25th St. Meetings may include readings from AA literature, personal stories of recovery and open discussion guided by the Twelve Steps. All who have a desire to stop drinking are welcome, regardless of background or length of sobriety.

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

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Already have a master’s degree? The Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed for experienced educators who are ready to move into leadership roles. This program is flexible and online. Need a master’s degree that includes licensure preparation? The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Administration & Supervision is for licensed teachers with at least two years of classroom experience. Questions: https://soe.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/Fall25AS.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Have you ever struggled to explain your complex research to friends, family or colleagues in other fields? The ability to communicate your work clearly and effectively is one of the most valuable skills you can develop in graduate school. Learn more about translating your thesis at this graduate ressearch talk. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942414.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Science Hub will present the Not on My Résumé panel at the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. The panel offers an opportunity to learn about experiences on the other side of a traditional résumé, which often highlights the accomplishments of an individual but doesn't tell their whole story. Hear from two VCU alumni panelists about what happens on the path to success that does not always end up on a résumé, including overcoming obstacles and navigating various side-steps on their journeys. Register at https://forms.gle/nWXs4WHkj5M4eo4Y6

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at noon

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/479DHks

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Full-time faculty and staff can shop in store at RamTech, 1111 W. Broad St., between Nov. 17-21 (Monday-Friday) using payroll deduction with zero percent down at purchase. Save on Apple products, audio gear, computer accessories and more. Staff can show a VCU ID to receive additional discounts on selected items. To preorder, complete the form at: http://go.vcu.edu/_25g

For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit https://ramtech.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This overview will cover tips for wrapping up your Fall 2025 and starting your 2026 courses. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18547 Authenticate into the workshop by using your eID and password. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=89582209930

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at the 2025 Morton B. Gulak Lecture in Urban and Regional Planning featuring Barbara Brown Wilson, Ph.D., associate professor of urban and environmental planning at the University of Virginia. Learn about creative and successful co-design tactics for working with neighborhoods, towns and rural regions grappling with socio-environmental crises. The talk will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-posts/morton-b-gulak-lecture-preview-barbara-brown-wilson-examines-community-capacity-during-uncertain-times.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Have you ever thought about leading a study abroad program for first-year students before they come to campus in the fall? Representatives from VCU's Global Education Office will discuss the benefits of these types of programs and how GEO can provide support in planning. The Honors College will share information on their pre-freshman study abroad program, which has been held the last two summers in collaboration with Sant'Anna Institute. Carrie Connolly, associate dean of the Honors College, will review the logistical considerations when working with first-year programs and their positive impact. Join the session in person (James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250, 904 Park Ave.) or virtually (https://bit.ly/BrownBagLunch11-19).

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a conversation via Zoom with political scientist Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., to examine the outcomes of Virginia’s 2025 election and their implications for Virginia and the nation. The event will be moderated by Robyn Diehl McDougle, Ph.D. (M.S.’00, Ph.D.’03), Wilder School associate professor and associate dean of research and outreach. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/event-posts/november-2025-lunch-and-learn.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 5 p.m.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Leadership Studies is designed for professionals who want to lead in nonprofits, policy, higher education, health care and beyond. This flexible, equity-centered program combines a rigorous core with customizable electives tailored to your goals, so you can grow as a leader while balancing your career and life. Questions: https://soe.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/FallLST25.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

BAPS Campus Fellowship will present the VCU Campus Diwali Celebration at the Student Commons Ballroom, 907 Floyd Ave. The Hindu festival of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The evening will feature a program, exhibition and free food. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Tilak Rana at ranat@vcu.edu or (804) 750-5664 or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUCDC25.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84194635932.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This overview will cover tips for wrapping up your Fall 2025 and starting your Spring 2026 courses. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18548 Authenticate into the workshop using eID and password. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=85353886479

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

VCU and VCU Health invite you to celebrate National Rural Health Day with two events that highlight the contributions of faculty, staff and students advancing rural health. A virtual roundtable discussion and optional networking will be from noon-1:30 p.m. An in-person gathering will feature the opportunity for networking from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIZGkzLYl262m_lo9XzU082yIYCAohuohMSiSRfbPt5au7Bw/viewform.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Painting + Printmaking at VCUarts will present a lecture by visiting artists Daniel Wickerham and Malcolm Lomax at the Murry N. DePillars Building, Room 301 (1000 W. Broad St). Working together since 2009, the duo explores how digital technologies, social spaces and cultural production shape identity, collectivity and the body.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/wickerham-lomax-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Since 1997, the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) has been the official charitable giving program for state employees, making it safe and simple to support causes close to your heart. This year marks 28 years of generosity, service and compassion, and we are honored to continue this legacy. The 2025 campaign runs today, Oct. 1, through Dec. 31. Join us and see how a small gift each paycheck or by credit card can create lasting impact across Virginia.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign/.

VCU students and trainees conducting cancer research are invited to register for the 2025 Commonwealth of Virginia Cancer Research Conference hosted by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. The conference will take place Nov. 14–15 at the Hilton Short Pump, 12042 W. Broad St. Join fellow researchers from across the state for two days of presentations, networking and collaboration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Blair at blaircp@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/0382dc6b-0821-4b28-8ead-71a26e2c1de8/summary.

On Jan. 30, 2026, delivery of emails addressed to former @mymail.vcu.edu addresses will end. Accounts affected have been notified directly. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/kb/mymail.

Faculty and staff should order rental regalia by Monday, Nov. 17. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup. Contact your campus Barnes and Noble @ VCU manager with any special or late requests. Limited sizes will be available in-store. Begin your order by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tammy Vallario at sm620@bncollege.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehyBfoaIkOwFtnJwnmAGa5q-M9y2dOBoqSAVRkPc968pxDyg/viewform?usp=preview.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at the Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional) and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness goals. Schedule your appointment up to two months in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

VCU Staff Senate announces nominations for the eighth annual Awards of Excellence are open until Friday, Dec. 19. These awards provide exposure and recognition of the efforts and achievements of VCU and VCU Health staff. Make a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence/.

As the semester winds down, students (and colleagues) are invited to share words of gratitude with VCU professors. University faculty members work hard to make a positive impact -let them know you’ve noticed. Expressing kindness not only brightens someone’s day, it’s good for you too. Questions: Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at ctle@vcu.edu. Spread joy and send your VCU profs some well-deserved props through the following URL.

For more information, contact Susan Coombes at ctle@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/u1b8ByEcK3r5jzqG8.

Black women ages 18-35 who have no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share their perspectives about resistance exercise and their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.

This short survey will help Brandcenter students understand interests/habits around attending events and spending free time in Richmond. Respondents will also be asked to volunteer for a virtual focus group, entering them in a raffle for a $15 gift card. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Serena Loomba at loombasb@vcu.edu or (434) 872-1087 or visit https://forms.gle/BKzYLAWmeBFj54Bn6.

Black parents, caregivers and their children (ages 8-12) are invited to share their experiences with race, family meal times 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 still interested, complete our study screener at the following URL.

For more information, contact AYA Research Team at ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2o4YLtcFE7mVnkq.