9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you wnat to be involved with the election but don't know how? Join The Feminist Majority Sect of VCU in tabling (with doughnuts) and encouraging people around campus to vote. Pledging five-plus hours through election day can get you a free shirt and subscription to Ms. magazine.

For more information, contact Carissa Christensen at christensencd@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Come to the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A for a free attorney-led legal education series. The series is designed to help you learn about your legal rights concerning your housing and keeping your money safe. Register at the following link.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbW3CbioWMXFjk9HgO7mhCQv18XPLHEUpb43Q4mVf31F8CQQ/viewform.

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

Join us for a virtual informational session to explore two programs designed for changemakers in education and beyond. They are the Culturally Responsive Leadership Graduate Certificate and the Educational Leadership M.Ed. – Culturally Responsive Leadership concentration. Questions: Visit 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/Fall25CRL.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Student Government Association will host its first Bingo Night in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2138, 1015 Floyd Ave. Students can win household items, such as toilet paper and a vacuum, prizes from local businesses or even AirPods.

For more information, contact Natalie Bowen at sga@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at noon

Ever wondered why it seems one person can eat anything they want and not gain a pound, while another person’s every indulgence shows up on the scale? It’s because of differences in metabolism, muscle mass and physical activity. Join VCU HR and CommonHealth for this informative session and get tips and tricks on how to make your metabolism work for you. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4qxbQST

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 from noon 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.

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 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Interested in interior design? VCU's Department of Interior Design (IDES) has a two-year graduate program designed for alumni from any discipline. An informational session about a career in Interior Design through VCU's MFA Design program will beheld in the Pollak Building, 325 N. Harrison St., fourth floor, Room 411. Register at https://forms.gle/9zycBH2YrY4jamHr6.

For more information, contact Kristin Carleton at carletonkr@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/program/interior-design-mfa/.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from 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.

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.

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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will share stories and support about mental health while designing and decorating a mask, reflecting their mental health journey. The Massey Cancer Center will then explain to participants how facial masks can be a healing skin care routine. The session will be at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Did you know that November is National Career Development Month? Join VCU Human Resources to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversations as ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice conversations about career development. Sign up using the Talent@VCU link.

For more information, contact Beverly Walker at bwalker@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 at noon

Join VCU HR and the Association of Financial Education to learn practical strategies for investing and planning for retirement with this informative session. Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your long-term goals, this session will help you make confident decisions about your financial future. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4nnCV82

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

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.

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. 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.

The Research in Athletes and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) is seeking an hourly research assistant to assist with a new musculoskeletal injury research project. This individual will assist with research operations, including study organization and scheduling, data collection and timely project completion. Applicants will need to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to this position for about 48 weeks (Anticipated start date is late Fall 2025). Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, but it is expected that those with a background in sports medicine, exercise physiology, kinesiology or related fields will be most aligned with the position expectations. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcujobs.com/jobs/research-assistant-for-musculoskeletal-research-project-mcv-main-campus-virginia-united-states.

VCU's Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus (DAAC) invites artists with disabilities, chronic conditions or neurodivergence to express themselves and submit up to three artworks for the organization's first pop-up exhibition. This event celebrates the experiences of people with disabilities through art. Submit your art pieces by Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Accepted artists will be notified by Monday, Nov. 10.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at Habibss@vcu.edu or (703) 314-2515 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7mHX06HCc6jZrtgcrUG0gdJUpO-HAFNQvlvLUfBRw7rxNrA/viewform.

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.

The VCU photo/video team is seeking participants for VCU's annual holiday video shoot. Participants will be tasked with decorating the Ram horns statue in the Commons Plaza, carrying boxes (less than 10 pounds) and wearing cold weather/holiday clothing. Food and refreshments will be provided. Questions: Contact Madison Probst (probstml@vcu.edu) or Alex Robinson at the following email address. To participate, fill out the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Robinson at robinsona19@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8vSAxaSz9YnhcCEa6.