10 a.m.

​​This interactive Zoom workshop will give you the tools necessary to meet the needs of your 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/.

12 p.m. 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/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The end of the year can be a stressful time. Relieve some of that stress by visiting the Health and Wellness Library craft table in the lobby of the Gateway Building at 1200 E. Marshall St. Make your very own creations. VCU Libraries Collections Care Librarian and Conservator Nora Bloch will be available to provide supplies and assistance. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/15230818.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Health Hub will hold weekly Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on Thursdays starting Nov. 6 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.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Health and Science Advising and Career Services will host a Pre-Health Personal Statement Workshop in Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., Room 326. Questions: https://academicadvising.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Academic Advising at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uVr69pV4uX5YqoiK6.

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 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the Clinical Trials Access Initiative for its tabling event on Friday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Compass. CTAI is raising awareness about expanding access to clinical trials in underserved communities. Stop by to learn more, sign the group's petition and grab a free snack or drink.

For more information, contact Aashka Patel at patelas13@vcu.edu or (757) 576-3673.

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.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Hosted by the VCU Global Education Office (GEO) in celebration of First-Gen Week, join GEO for this virtual overview session to discover how to fit a study abroad experience into your degree program. Funding options will also be discussed. Register for this virtual session at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942513

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=13459642.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. Robertson also offer a certificate in media and leadership. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Numerous national organizations, including the American College of Radiology and the American Cancer Society, have partnered to promote National Lung Cancer Screening Day, an initiative created to raise awareness and improve access to lifesaving lung cancer screening through low-dose CT scans. VCU is one of the participating sites in this fourth annual nationwide event, at the Short Pump Pavilion, 11958 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Travis Harrison at travis.harrison@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-1095 or visit https://www.lungcancerscreeningday.org/.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at noon

Hike with a group of students to Belle Isle. Meet at the Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St.) and start the walk at 12:10 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Bring a bag and water if wanted. The full trip will take around two hours. Learn about leadership opportunities after the walk.

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

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the VCU Health Hub, Massey Cancer Center, Nationz Foundation and Hope Pharmacy for a Fall Flu Vaccine and Wellness Clinic at 1330 N. 25th St. Receive your annual flu vaccine (free with insurance) as supplies last, sex education, health materials and free HIV tests.

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

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 6 p.m.

All are invited to join VCU's Urban Studies Student Association for a panel discussion at the Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St., about the rising cost of housing in Richmond. Panelists will include professionals working in urban planning, affordable housing, and housing justice. Food will be provided.

For more information, contact Nonso Akunwafor at akunwafornm@vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs (Grace Street Center, 912. W. Grace St., seventh floor) to pick up everything you need to study smart and finish strong. In celebration of First-Gen Week, make your own Fall Study Success Bag, picking out the snacks, tools and treats that will help you stay locked throughout the study season.

For more information, contact Antoinette Gregory at gregoryad@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?topic_tags=13459642.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Military Student Services and the Student Veterans Association to celebrate VCU veterans at the Rams horns in the courtyard of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring canned goods and/or gently used clothing to donate to local veterans in need and receive a Mission BBQ sandwich. Donations can be dropped off in advance at the Military Student Services Office (Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., third floor, Room 3122). All donations will go to U.S. vets.

For more information, contact Military Student Services at militaryserv@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942460.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join in the First-Gen Grad School Mixer (James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 904 Park Ave.) to connect with first-gen graduate students and alumni, pick up advice on applications and build your network for the next step in your academic journey. This event is hosted by the Graduate School in celebration of First-Gen Week. Registration is required. Register by Friday, Nov. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942376.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 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 feature former grant awardees who will share their experiences and insights. Register for the sessions and review the full proposal requirements at community.vcu.edu. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87419619930

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

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

VCU Telecommunications department will host an informational session on OnePrint, VCU’s university-wide managed print program. The department will provide an overview of the available systems, highlight key features and answer questions. This session is geared for anyone who has questions about printing or wants to make the most of the OnePrint program. Authenticate into the Zoom meeting using your eID and password. Register at the following URL. OnePrint is on the University network.

For more information, contact Warren Mays at wemays@vcu.edu or visit https://training.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.

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

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

Are you interested in studying abroad in Italy? Learn how you can do so at the Sant'Anna Institute. Sant'Anna is a partner university of VCU's and is located in Sorrento overlooking the Bay of Naples. A wide range of academic disciplines is offered, including social and natural sciences, business, humanities and the arts. This virtual informational session will include a review of the application process, housing, available coursework and overall cost(s). See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Leap at leapae@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6958 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83520017620?jst=2.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join VCU's Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus in celebrating and expanding the visibility of the university's disabled community through a pop-up art exhibition. This event creates a welcoming space for disabled artists to express their experiences, stories and creativity. The exhibit will be in the courtyard of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at habibss@vcu.edu or (703) 314-2515.

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.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

Join Bioethics 4 Students for the organization's final meeting of the semester at the Starke House, 915 W. Franklin St. Guest speaker Ken Faulkner is the former director of pastoral care at VCU Health and an associate professor for the VCU College of Health Professions. Unwind with free coffee and snacks, connect with fellow students and take part in an open conversation about care ethics, compassion and what it really means to lead with empathy. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mindful Mornings at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU’s Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., is a free weekend program that pairs mindfulness practices with the goal of fostering well-being and a deeper connection to the natural world. This month’s Mindful Morning aims to reduce stress and unlock creativity with a multisensory journey of taste, touch and spontaneous expression, rooted in the principles of biophilia—our innate connection to nature.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at leasemk@vcu.edu or (804) 200-8859 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/mindful-mornings-mindful-eating-and-neurographic-art/.

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ReJOYce in Jesus Campus Fellowship will host a Thanksgiving worship service and lunch at Clark Springs Elementary School, 1101 Dance St. Enjoy free potluck food, fellowship, praise and worship and a brief encouraging message from the Bible. The event is free and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Stephanie Glenn at glenns@vcu.edu or (804) 601-8053 or visit https://tinyurl.com/Clark-Springs.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

VCU HR is offering a new course via Zoom on the manager’s role in employee career development and performance planning. This course is aimed at new and veteran managers looking to understand the fundamentals of career development and performance planning and how to lead both processes with greater efficiency. Practical application is included. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/3ay7vhex.

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/.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Health Community Engagement will hold a résumé workshop at Hopewell High School, 400 S. Mesa Drive, Hopewell, for high school students interested in health care careers. Medical student volunteers are needed to serve as an experienced sounding board for students as they create a résumé draft. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAEAB2DA7FBCF8-58921879-resume#/.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Did you know that members of the School of Medicine faculty Development Team are now located in Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.? They are ready to connect with you. Check out their new space (1-020), grab a cup of coffee and a sweet treat and enter a drawing for several door prizes. Use the URL below to access the new Faculty Development Guide that contains programming for the academic year as well as bios for the full team.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit http://medschool.vcu.edu/facultyguide.

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for completion at the following URL. Completing the FAFSA is key to determining eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based financial assistance. VCU’s priority filing date is Feb. 1, 2026. Contact the Student Financial Management Center at the following email address if you have any questions.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1550 or visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Creating a positive environment for learning is essential to the VCU community. Alcohol and other drugs can interfere with academic success and campus safety. At VCU, these issues are proactively addressed through university well-being programs and policy enforcement. Read the notification at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at skillmanj2@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/index.php/annual-alcohol-and-other-drug-policy-and-resources-notification/.

VCU Libraries is redesigning its home page through a process focused on users' needs and priorities. Three preliminary designs are available for review. These so-called "wireframes" are low-fidelity, early-stage renderings of a web page that positions elements on the page. Now feedback on these potential designs is invited. Your ideas will help develop a final proposed design to create a fresh, new page scheduled to launch in summer 2026. See the designs and find a questionnaire for your feedback at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/librarystories/2025/10/29/collecting-feedback-for-a-new-libraries-homepage/.

The You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center is recruiting faculty and staff to mentor first-generation college students during the Spring 2026 semester. If interested, please fill out the matching survey (https://forms.gle/SHZsgPrd7PoupgWM9) by Thursday, Dec. 4. Program details are outlined in the survey. A virtual training session will be available in January for new mentors.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-development/faculty-and-staff-student-mentoring/.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely, or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. See the survey at the followoing URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

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 still interested, please complete our 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.