11 a.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/.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Come for a social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

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

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Join You First at VCU for this session on media literacy. Just like with food, our media diet makes us who we are. Too much junk? Any veggies? We live in a media-saturated world, so a balanced media diet takes work ... and influences what we think is real and whom we trust. Tim Bajkiewicz, Ph.D., associate professor of broadcast journalism in the VCU Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, will present a quick look at today's media world and tools to help you snack on it smarter. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OnrgxVi7RN6JsrFCPEWwlA.

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

Mark Davy, M.D., will lead participants in a therapeutic journaling program at the Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, VCU Health Gateway Building, ground floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Davy will explore writing as a tool to relieve stress and check in with yourself. Bring a notepad or paper for writing. Pens will be provided. 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/15299895.

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Join this virtual You First Presents for a talk on media literacy. Just like with food, our media diet makes us who we are. Too much junk? Any veggies? We live in a media-saturated world, so a balanced media diet takes work ... and influences what we think is real and whom we trust. Join Tim Bajkiewicz, Ph.D., associate professor of broadcast journalism at VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, for a look at today's media world and tools to help you snack on it smarter. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OnrgxVi7RN6JsrFCPEWwlA.

12:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Graphic Design in welcoming new faculty member Gerardo Ismael Madera to the Objects + Methods lecture series. Madera is an artist and educator from New York City. The series will be in the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a Write-on-Site event on Reading Day at the Writing Center, Room 4203, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Writing consultants will be available for writing questions and drop-in sessions. You can also use our quiet space to work on your own midterm assignments in the company of your peers. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

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

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at noon

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 12–1 p.m. Note that there will be no session held on Friday, Oc. 24. 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/community/collaboratory/.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Experience Shabbat with a twist. Join Hillel at VCU, 918 W. Grace St., for a Thai-inspired Shabbat dinner. Experience vibrant flavors, meaningful traditions and good company. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at rodmansb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.

The women's volleyball team will play George Mason at the Siegel Center.

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

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at 4 p.m.

The women's volleyball team will play George Mason at the Siegel Center.

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

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Crushing Medical Debt Club will host Dodgeball Game Night at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Tickets are $5 per player and free parking is provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Jones at jonesc15@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1941601.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The Boren Awards, which fund the study of a critical language abroad, are open to all undergraduates and graduate students. This session will provide an overview of the program and information on how to apply. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiXWMWJZQnCPQPRQpyMFIjV126VhMO2t8NxXIxN64wVd-EIg/viewform.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU School of Social Works will sponsor an informational session for a study abroad trip to Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, that examines LGBTQIA+ intersectional experiences of post colonial South Africa. The trip will be March 6-16, 2026. At the session, students will have the opportunity to learn about the course and ask questions. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 3100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Apply for the program by Dec. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maurice Gattis, Ph.D., at gattism@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11568.

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Faculty members are invited to an in-person workshop to learn from VCU tenured faculty who have leveraged their community engagement into successful promotion and tenure. Mentorship opportunities are available. The event will be at the Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kMLFxdTqoLv8R1Tm9.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a lecture with Wendy Chun, Ph.D., professor in the School of Communication and director of the Digital Democracies Institute at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada. Chun will explore how fundamental concepts and axioms within critical theory and natural language processing intersect. The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/humanities-week/humanities-and-ai-large-language-models-and-the-returns-of-critical-theory.html.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU You First and AAPIA (Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity) at VCU will host the 2025 Night Market at the Ram Horns Plaza. Explore local art vendors, enjoy snacks and art experiences (henna and screen printing) and connect with other students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1941356.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Chemistry will hold its 48th Annual Mary E. Kapp Lecture, which honors the founding chair of the department. The lecture will be in Room 112 in the STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Rhea Miller at rmiller3@vcu.edu or visit https://chemistry.vcu.edu/events/mary-e-kapp-lecture/.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Health Professions Organization will host the event in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Health Professions Organization members will help those who attend to polish their professional profile and guide in networking through LinkedIn.

For more information, contact Dylan Abaidoo at abaidooda@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 from 7 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of Admissions and the university's Student Admissions Ambassadors are seeking student volunteers for its fall open house, one of the office's biggest events for prospective students to learn about VCU's academics and student life. Volunteers will be needed from 7 a.m.-noon. Participation will include welcoming guests and guiding them to the Siegel Center, answering questions and directing and escorting guests to various academic informational sessions around campus. Volunteers should be able to navigate the campus with little or no help, be engaging and have a basic knowledge of the university. To volunteer, complete the Google Form at the following URL by Wednesday, Oct. 22.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JkpHwx85d8tbvkpq6.

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.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to begin checking to learn if their professors have submitted a Midterm grade for one or more classes. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a Midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, Oct. 31.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

Students from VCU's Center for Sport Leadership want to know how their fellow students spend their free time in the Richmond area — hobbies, clubs, sports, anything. Your anonymous survey answers will help complete a Sports Marketing Final Project and plan events that fit student life. Take the two-minute survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Xaviar Goodman at goodmanx@vcu.edu or (301) 602-8380 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQX-9hKqjaoDHWOcEV4J1FzuGv96Vaz5eWNIsRQGudS7WlJQ/viewform.

Have you had a learning experience that changed the way you think, learn or engage with others? Transformative Learning wants to feature you. We’re highlighting VCU students who have participated in experiential learning opportunities. such as like service-learning, internships, research, study abroad or leadership programs. Submit your experience at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RPjeiDHJHTx2CjV79.

VCUarts and the Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising present Uncovering Fashion, an exhibition that explores the issues and challenges of the global textile waste crisis. The exhibition runs through Thursday, Oct. 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.

Researchers at the VCU School of Public Health are testing a new research study program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adult women. You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2. Visit the following URL to take a survey to determine if you may be eligible.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI study at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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. There will be compensation for participation.

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.

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.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand how decision making differs between adults with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder and no history of a psychological disorder. Participants will be compensated for participating in the study. Read the screening questions at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

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.

In conjunction with Cancer Awareness Month, CTAI invites survivors to share their journeys to help raise awareness and empower others. Contact the following email address if you’d like to be featured.

For more information, contact Aya Elhassani at elhassania@vcu.edu.