11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join a dedicated writing group. Whether you’re working on a manuscript, a grant proposal or another scholarly project, this group provides fellowship, accountability and focused writing time. Sessions are held every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by the Division of Community Engagement in collaboration with the Council for Community Engagement Research Work Group. Join the Zoom meeting at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86507914411 or register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dKNsb9AYcVqS7kMa8.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCUDine and VCU Athletics will host Coffee With the Coaches upstairs in Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. Join VCU basketball coaches Phil Martelli Jr. and Beth O’Boyle for coffee, games and conversation while connecting with the coaches and fellow fans.

For more information, contact Ridge McKnight at Ridge.McKnight@vcusportsproperties.com.

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 and Civic Engagement Activities and Partnerships in their work. Bring your questions or simply join us to explore the database. Sessions will be held every Friday from noon-1 p.m. 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/.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is launching a new public art initiative, Brushstrokes of Discovery, to engage the community within its outreach area for cancer research. Community members are invited to help paint a mural designed by three local artists to highlight the significance of research findings and the importance of tumor tissue donation in regard to cancer care. The event will be at the RVA Big Market at Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road.

For more information, contact Tatiana Del Valle at delvallet@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/brushstrokes-community-project/.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Showcase your dance moves with the Dancing Stars. Auditions for the dance group will be at the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1165, 901 W. Main St. The group performs at services for First Love Church.

For more information, contact Jianna John at johnj5@vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at 2 p.m.

In this interactive Zoom workshop, participants will scrutinize examples of strong, successful personal statements as well as less successful ones. Learn the tools you need to write your best statement. 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, Nov. 3, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Curriculum Conversation event with Meredith McCoy, (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe descent), Ph.D., Assistant Professor of American Studies and History at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. 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/curriculum-conversations/teaching-native-histories-in-virginia-historical-considerations-and-contemporary-possibilities.html.

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

Come to the 2025 History and Health Symposium to explore how access to childbearing health care and resources is related to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities. Michelle Debbink, M.D., Ph.D., will give the keynote lecture, "Moving Beyond 'Disparities' to Improve Childbearing Health Care: Community-Driven, Data-Informed Change." The symposium, co-hosted by the Office of Health Initiatives and the Humanities Research Center, will be at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. 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. 6, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., and Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D., Wright Center, will discuss the importance of defining and measuring research impact, explore ways to achieve impact beyond academia and introduce methods for capturing impact. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ 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/CDbfnxtqRniCh_0kgfplCA.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Join the Division of Community Engagement team for its November Networking Social at Bar Solita, 123 W. Broad St. Meet colleagues, swap project ideas and spark collaborations.

For more information, contact Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/dce-news-events/events/.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at noon

Join us for an upcoming informational session on the Leadership Ed.D., a doctoral program designed for leaders ready to drive meaningful change across education, nonprofit, corporate, government and military sectors. Questions: Visit https://soe.vcu.edu Register for the session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/Fall25EdD.

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 that will highlight how community-engaged research can evolve into opportunities for student engagement, experiential learning, training and scholarly outputs. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82775901937 Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Pre-Health and Science advising team will present a Secondary Major and Parallel Planning Workshop for Pre-Health students in Hibbs Hall, Room 427, 900 Park Ave. Learn about the ways you can plan for multiple paths to success.

For more information, contact Samantha DeShazo at deshazosc@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Demo Days is a twice-yearly pitch competition held each fall and spring semester at Shift Retail Lab's Feedback Friday events. Participants have the opportunity to deliver investor-style pitches and compete for seed funding and support. All friends, family and community members are welcome to attend and cheer on the pitches. Following the pitches, everyone is invited to stay for an awards ceremony and networking session at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shift Retail Lab at shiftretail@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Demo-Day-Nov-14.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement invites students, faculty, staff and community members to the 2025 Connect Conference, where community voices, scholarship and innovation come together to build meaningful 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 event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 904 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 at noon

VCU and VCU Health invite you to celebrate National Rural Health Day with two events (virtual and in-person) that highlight the contributions of faculty, staff and students advancing rural health through research, programming, clinical practice and service. The event will be 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.

Looking for ways to become involved on campus? Find Your Fit is a peer coaching program that pairs you with a Leadership and Involvement Ambassador or staff member to help you find ways to become involved, particularly with student organizations.

For more information, contact Ann Ganao at ganaoae@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s82198.

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 tto take a survey and 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/.

Do you want to deliver a TEDx Talk on campus? Or do you have a talent you want to showcase to your peers? Questions: Visit tedx@vcu.edu Speaker/performer applications will be accepted at the following URL until Friday, Nov. 14.

For more information, contact Sruthi Ravindran at ravindrans@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/speaker-guide/.

Do you like helping other students and want to make a difference on campus? The Campus Learning Center is accepting applications for all Peer Academic Support positions for the Spring semester - PASS Leaders, Tutors and Peer Academic Coaches. See the requirements and apply at the following URL by Tuesday, Nov. 4.

For more information, contact Bridget Prince at bprince@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8108 or visit https://forms.gle/sGyemKU7SSigFNkV6.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cisgender heterosexual for the control group.

For more information, contact Karen Gorgey at healthyheart@vcu.edu.