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 the event to explore the database. Sessions will be held every Friday. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81793039272?jst=2

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/community/collaboratory/.

Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Purchase a 2026 Dogs on Call calendar and show your support for the therapy dog teams who visit patients and staff at VCU Health and students at VCU. All sales will take place at the Main Hospital (1250 E. Marshall St.), Floor 1 Box Office near the floor compass. Sales are contingent upon stock and scheduled for: Monday (Nov. 24) and Tuesday (Dec. 9). Calendars will also be available for purchase at the Three Bears Gift Shop (MCV), the Fish Bowl Gift Shop (Community Memorial Hospital) and the Hummingbird Gift Shop (Tappahannock).

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will receive information, share stories and receive support about seasonal affective disorder then will be guided through five “pick-me-ups,” supporting uplifted mood through beauty and practical tips. The event will be at the Hub Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual university-wide Holiday Open House is hosted by President Michael and Mrs. Monica Rao as an opportunity for the university community to come together and celebrate the holidays prior to winter closing. It is an informal gathering, with food and drink provided in the Commonwealth Ballroom at the University Student Commons. VCU parking subscribers may receive the reciprocal parking for this event and street parking is available for non-subscribers. RSVP using the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/holidayopenhouse.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Office of Undergraduate Research and The Anderson will present the Arts Undergraduate Research Panel, which will be held at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. At the panel, arts students will describe their undergraduate research journey to demonstrate the opportunities and possibilities in research. Through sharing their experience, student panelists will help demystify what undergraduate research is all about, what to expect and how to get started.

For more information, contact Nicole Concepcion at concepcionaqn@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/undergraduate-research-panel-the-anderson/.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office for coffee and croissants to learn more about the opportunity to study women in global politics in Aix-en-Provence with Jessica Trisko-Darden, Ph.D., and the Department of Political Science. This session and the trip are open to all students. The session will be in the STEM Building, Room 503, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Jessica Trisko-Darden at triskodardj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11756.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at noon

Join one of VCU’s approved real estate vendors, Joyner Fine Properties, and VCU HR for a virtual session focused on the home buying and selling process. Learn practical tips to help you navigate today’s real estate market with confidence. Presenters will also share details about the rebate programs available for VCU employees, which offers potential savings when buying or selling a home. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3K1kk3Z

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

RecWell facilities will operate on winter break hours from Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. See full facility hours at the following URL.

For more information, contact Scott Steiner at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

Looking for a fun, community-focused way to make music at VCU? Join one of the university's three choral ensembles. All are welcome — no need to be a music major. Choral Arts Society (APPM 359): No audition required. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Rehearses MW 1:30-2:50 p.m. Commonwealth Singers (APPM 358): Audition required. SATB Mixed Chorus. Rehearses MWF 12-1:15 p.m. Vox Concordia (APPM 378): Audition required. SSAA Treble Chorus. Rehearses T/Th 2-3:20 p.m. All are sponsored by VCU's Department of Music.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/ensembles-auditions/.