1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

University Academic Advising (UAA) in collaboration with the Writing Center will present the Pre-Radiation Sciences Personal Statement Workshop via Zoom. Those who attend will be get tips on how to effectively craft their personal statement for the Radiation Sciences Fall 2027 application cycle. RSVP with the following URL.

For more information, contact Pre-Health & Sciences Advising at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUXfEOguBDXim8RK6V4HmEYskz6jICXJJeDNurGyniFeqA8Q/viewform.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Start your week in a space where you can lock in without stressing out. Bring your laptop, assignments or study group and settle in for focused work, quiet conversation and much needed breaks. Whether you need a change of scenery, help finding a campus resource or just don’t want to study alone, Homework Hangout is your Monday spot to get things done and connect with others. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The event will be in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, Suite 215, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jaymes Elentrio-Pitt at elentriopijn@vcu.edu.

11 a.m.

Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). 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 3 p.m.

Making friends on a big campus can feel challenging, but You First peer mentors are here to help. Stop by James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for low stress practices on starting conversations, overcoming awkwardness and finding your herd at VCU. Open to all students. Questions? Contact youfirst@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Zisu Liao at liaoz@vcu.edu.

12 p.m.

VCU's School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will host the SLSS Seminar Series featuring Jason Rohr, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. In his presentation, “Planetary Health Innovations for Disease, Agriculture, Water, Energy, Sustainability and Poverty Challenges in Africa and Beyond,” Rohr will explore how nature-based solutions can address interconnected environmental and public health challenges. The presentation will be in the Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253,1000 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Joseph Ellis at ellisjt2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1562 or visit https://slss.vcu.edu/events/event-items/slss-seminar-planetary-health-innovations-for-disease-agriculture-water-energy-sustainability-and-poverty-challenges-in-africa-and-beyond-.html.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Financial Success Center to learn how to manage credit responsibly, from navigating services like AfterPay to understanding how credit scores impact the future. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=8f691dc9-6b65-4089-b4da-5a8326a640f0&utm_source=telegram.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the VACU at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, for their Financial Success Fall Series. This week's topic is The Why Behind Our Spending and Buying. Come out, enjoy refreshments and learn something new.

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

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Student Alumni Council will hold a philanthropy-themed trivia night. The event will be in the Honors College Multipurpose Room, first floor, Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St. Come win prizes such as headphones, disposable cameras, Legos and more.

For more information, contact Sania Desai at desais3@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Improve your afternoon with free coffee or tea and friendly conversations with leaders in the real estate (CoStar) and risk management and insurance (Hamilton Select Insurance) industries. The event will be in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at 10 a.m.

This workshop will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU Dine at Shafer Court Dining Center this month for special events. They include VCU Votes Station Reveal (Oct. 20: 11 a.m.-close); Fall Fest Pop-Up (Oct. 22: 4-6 p.m.); Wellness Wednesday (Oct. 28: Noon-1:30 p.m.) and Game Night (Oct. 29: 5:30-7:30 p.m.). Visit vcu.mydininghub.com/locations/events for weekly event postings and follow @VCU_Dining for the latest updates.

For more information, contact Margaret Massie at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.mydininghub.com/en.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at noon

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 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Are you pursuing an advanced degree in education, social work, counseling, criminal justice or a related field? Wondering how to turn your expertise into a rewarding career outside of academia? Join this virtual industry panel featuring professionals with advanced degrees who are actively leading in human services. This panel will give you direct access to real-world perspectives. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948910.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at noon

Join VCU's Division of Community Engagement for the next Side by Side Exchange, which will bring together a university faculty member, civic employee and community partner to discuss housing availability and accessibility. Hear via Zoom how different perspectives can add value to addressing shared societal challenges. Come join us. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBX9QKTa6AK7jW4qaXZpmjlOBChEMVinG5twXVpiMbzSiptA/viewform?usp=header.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Looking for something to do after class or just looking for people to connect with? Pull up to Link Up's Karaoke for great music, good vibes and conversations. Each week features a different game, challenge, tournament or conversation starter, while the office’s full game library remains available. Come with your crew or show up solo. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The event will be in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, Suite 215, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Gennese Springs at springsge@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Developing Men of Color in collaboration with VCU, Mastercard and Virginia Credit Union will host former NFL and MLB player Bo Jackson at the Altria Theater. Hear real-world advice, fresh perspectives and a chance to go further. This is a conversation that an lead to a brighter future.

For more information, contact Tyrese Perkins at vcu.dmc@gmail.com or (276) 806-5184 or visit https://www.dmcvcu.com/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The ICA auditorium will become a listening room for Tony Cokes' exploration of pop, house and dance music as sites of politics, pleasure and cultural production. A rotating selection of videos reveals how DJs, musicians, and sonic histories shape his practice. The films will be on view from 1-5 p.m.; drop in at any time at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. .

For more information, contact Maya Shaw at shawml3@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/tony-cokes-film-screenings-pop-and-the-dj/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the graduate student association for Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine will present "Diagnose Your Past, Protect Your Future," an interactive cancer risk awareness and family history workshop. Come to the event at the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers, 900 Floyd Ave., to explore how lifestyle, environment, family history, screening and self-advocacy can inform future health. Questions: Email walkercj11@vcu.edu. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carson Walker at walkercj11@vcu.edu or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/cmgmgsa/rsvp_boot?id=1948544.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Chapter and the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting via Zoom. Those who attended the 2026 annual SOCRA conference will share and discuss those conference sessions which they found impactful. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Registration is required, Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Yongyun Shin, Ph.D., associate professor, Biostats, will discuss how to determine adequately powered sample sizes. Those who attend will learn what factors affect sample size and how to estimate them when planning a study. Questions: Visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela M. Dillon, Pharm.D., at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6lR59y8sSbuVaCGZ5fvwtg.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at noon

For many, working remotely is no longer new. But the joys of working in sweatpants from the comfort of home has given way to some unexpected challenges. From video call fatigue to social isolation, the topic explores strategies to implement consistent work from home success for employees and organizations alike. Join VCU HR and Anthem EAP for this informative session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3VZCM2B

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Learn how to use AI tools intentionally by addressing the risks of relying on AI for unverified information and the importance of maintaining authorship and voice. 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/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research invites you to participate in Clinical Research Town Hall via Zoom. Please join Jennifer Economy, Wright Center ClinicalTrials.gov administrator, and Richard K. Sterling, M.D., VCU Hepatology Professor and School of Medicine Assistant Dean for Clinical Research, as they present “PI Training Tools (PITT Stop): A Wright Center Resource for Investigators and Research Support Teams,” and answer questions from participants. PITT Stop provides easily accessible support and training resources to help guide researchers at all stages of their career, and their teams, through the research cycle from idea development to publication of results. Register for the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/8EY0INv9R1eB-Vf6NEz_NA.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services and Psychology advising are collaborating to host a virtual Qualified Mental Health Professional panel for students who are interested in earning the certification. Those who attend will receive additional information on how to apply for and navigate the QMHP certification application process. A QMHP is a mental health worker (usually bachelor's level) certified to provide supervised behavioral health services in Virginia. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Araba Andrews at andrewsab2@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/5dwufn43.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 6 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop is intended to help you feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni will host a mixer for first-generation students and alums in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. If you’re interested in connecting with first-generation students or sharing your experience, RSVP at the following URL to join for an evening of connection, conversation and community. Enjoy food, giveaways, an interactive networking activity and an alumni panel featuring first-generation VCU graduates sharing their experiences, lessons learned and advice.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/first-generation-alumni-and-student-mixer?a=13758349.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Active Minds and VCU Votes for a discussion about championing mental health in your own life. Be a mental health ally in your community and lend your voice to work on a population level. Featured speakers will include clinicians, community organizations and a member of Active Minds National. The meeting will be in the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers, 900 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arjun Nair at naira14@vcu.edu or visit https://partiful.com/e/8t3kQBstp0qV6KkjFsc4.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Interested in medical research or looking to join a research lab at VCU? Join the Medical Journal Club at VCU and hear from Christopher Doern, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology, and Adolfo Mauro, Ph.D., whose work focuses on cardio-oncology. Learn about their research, explore undergraduate research opportunities and connect directly with researchers during an open Q&A as part of the group's Research Talk Series. The talk will be in the Honors College Multipurpose Room, first floor, Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St., and is open to all VCU undergraduates

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/mjc/home/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Spend an evening at the intersection of music, ecology and community. The VCU Rice Rivers Center will present "En Masse," a new work by artist/composer and VCUarts Kinetic Imaging adjunct faculty Sara Bouchard. "En Masse" is a composition for choir and drums which gives voice to the carbon cycle, navigates the threads of interconnection among individuals in an ecosystem and promotes a culture of care amidst the climate crisis. The presentation will be at the University of Richmond, Perkinson Recital Hall, 421 Westhampton Way.

For more information, contact VCUarts Kinetic Imaging at kineticimage@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/en-masse-sara-bouchard-2/.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

The MCV-Suit Yourself Closet has re-opened for business. Mark your calendars for this special grand reopening celebration. Come to the new location in the VMI Building, Suite 103, 1000 E. Marshall St.. The Suit Yourself Closet (SYC) provides gently used professional clothing to VCU students. At this special event, VCU students can take – and keep – up to 10 items of clothing for free. Cupcakes, snacks and drinks will also be available.

For more information, contact Virginia Damron at vmdamron@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/suit-yourself-professional-closet/.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in intelligence, national security, diplomacy or federal service? Join an evening with VCU political science alumna Leila Gardner, whose career includes work with the Marine Corps, U.S. Department of State and Defense Intelligence Agency. Hear firsthand how she turned her political science degree into a career in intelligence and global security, and learn about the paths into public service. The event will be in the STEM Building, Room 112, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Holie Mann at mannhs2@vcu.edu or (919) 357-8942.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU Global Education Office (GEO) for its Globe Speakers Series. This series features accomplished professionals who bring a global perspective through their lived, studied or professional experiences across cultures. Each event is designed to inspire leadership, intercultural agility and career-ready skills valuable across all disciplines. This event's speaker will be Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, M.D., MPH, in a conversation moderated by Jatia Wrighten, Ph.D., assistantpProfessor in the Department of Political Science. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948971.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Cinema Program will host a screening of Amitabh Joshi’s documentary, “Have You Seen My Gods?” as a part of a Global Film Series at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. Following the screening, documentary producer Bibhakar Shakya, Ph.D., and director Amitabh Joshi will be present to participate in an audience discussion and Q&A.

For more information, contact VCUarts Cinema at cinema@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/have-you-seen-my-gods-documentary-screening-and-discussion/.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

Bring your sewing project or mending pile for an unplugged sewing meet-up. The event will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Maya Shaw at shawml3@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/mend-friend-with-top-stitch-october/.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an event in its Repair Speaker Series, featuring Laura Terrance, Ph.D., a Mohawk scholar, to discuss Indigenous sovereignty, Indigenous vengeance and the productive potentials of anti-colonial violence. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7-Ud7kNpTA6S8Iy3ISvShw#/registration.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join a cross-disciplinary dialogue with researchers, healthcare providers, program leaders and policy experts to address evolving approaches and challenges in the battle against opioid addiction. Come ready to connect across fields, learn about new types of opioids and delivery systems and help shape the future of prevention and recovery. Coffee and snacks will be available. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdlHeVl_m6ykG1S8TGyl_uOIvSqiuy7_c-SuGYZqO73eAVig/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

Connect with organizations offering authentic, real-world work that advances your career development. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons, 907 Floyd Ave. Explore part-time or full-time jobs, internships, volunteering, international experiential opportunities or network with organizations seeking graduate/professional students and part-time or full-time employees. The event will be hosted by VCU Career Services and co-sponsored by VCU Academic Internships Office, SCHEV and VCU Global Education Office.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Celebrate the launch of the Latino Virginia Oral History Archive, a bilingual digital collection documenting the experiences of Latino communities across the Commonwealth. The event will feature Latin American folk dances, a presentation of the project, a student panel reflecting on the research process and a gallery walk showcasing photographs and voices of community members who shared their stories. Sponsored by Latino Virginia in the College of Humanities and Sciences. The event will be in the STEM Building, Room 216, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Gabriela León-Pérez, Ph.D. at gleonperez@vcu.edu or visit https://latinovirginia.vcu.edu/events/event-items/presentation-of-the-latino-virginia-oral-history-archive.html.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 6 p.m.

An evening on house music, DJ culture and the dance floor as a site of history, politics and collective joy with guest speakers madison moore and Victor Szabo. The event will be in the auditorium of VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. An RSVP is required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maya Shaw at shawml3@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/madison-moore-and-victor-szabo-in-sonic-conversation/.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cranial B-Mode (CUPID) is a free virtual course introducing clinicians to point-of-care ultrasound for evaluating intracranial pathology. The program includes sessions on image acquisition and interpretation, followed by guided review of real clinical cases involving adult and pediatric patients with closed fontanelles. No CME. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cfX4aHoMSSu9Zeg6B0erIQ#/registration Submit cases or lectures: https://forms.gle/xiPpKgRRRiAtqxmt7

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Office of Admissions is looking for volunteers to help with Open House. Duties include welcoming guests, answering questions and directing guests around campus. Please complete the form below or contact the following email address for more information.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFQuVCBYL19XyHSDzeyWBXVM_ZV1hDrAiIb0cOpjUb4swRVw/viewform?usp=dialog.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center invites faculty and staff from both the Monroe Park and MCV campuses to join a youth-focused networking session. The goal is to bring together university professionals across disciplines, share our current initiatives and lay the foundation for an ongoing, collaborative network of youth-focused faculty and staff at VCU. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/LoNhCdcHFun58UKz8

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Come to Connect, VCU’s Community Engagement Conference. Exchange ideas, strengthen community-university and research partnerships and explore how collaboration can drive meaningful local impact. The program will be held at Midtown Green, 2401 W. Leigh 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/1FAIpQLScUlZObZjtqTVClsYF8lCnBfut00PF7S5PiYbXr3Ylwb67Iug/viewform?usp=header.

Scams are becoming harder to spot. Scammers will try to gain your trust by sending fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls, social media messages or even fake job offers that appear to come from organizations you trust, like VCU, banks, delivery services or employers. Be careful when opening messages and links, check contact information to make sure to check the sender is real. Report any suspicious emails, texts, calls and screenshots to phishing@vcu.edu. Check out VCU’s current scam alerts at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Technology at phishing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/phishing/.

Build your climbing skills with RecWell’s climbing clinics. Whether you’re learning the basics of belaying, developing your lead climbing skills or demonstrating your readiness for more advanced climbing, these clinics provide hands-on instruction and practice focused on safety, technique and confidence. Offerings are available for a range of experience levels, from newer climbers to those preparing to lead climb and lead belay at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact outdoors@vcu.edu at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

Attention students: Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your learning location (i.e., the state or U.S. territory where you are taking classes this semester). Timeline: Wednesday, Oct. 21: Look for an email with your unique verification link. It takes less than a minute to complete. Wednesday, Oct. 28: A reminder email will be sent to those who have not yet responded. Faculty and Staff: Please help us share this routine compliance step. To learn more, visit the Student Location webpage or email location@vcu.edu

For more information, contact VCU Learning Location Team, Office of the Provost, Academic Affairs at location@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/assessment-accreditation-and-compliance/compliance/student-location/.

VCU's Transformative Learning Week, Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30, is an annual initiative that highlights and encourages collaboration in transformative learning experiences. The week showcases opportunities, provides networking for faculty, staff and students and fosters cross-unit collaboration and community service.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://uc.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/transformative-learning-week/.

Need help funding your internship? Apply now. The Rising Talent: Internship Support Fund helps eligible VCU students overcome financial and other barriers to participating in a credit-bearing academic internship. If you're preparing for or currently participating in an internship and need financial support, you may qualify. Not sure if you're eligible? Apply anyway. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0ede1fe2276619a634f4343213e34.

Do you have an idea worth sharing? TEDxVCU speaker applications are now open. TEDxVCU is an independently organized TEDx event run by VCU students and is currently accepting speaker applications. Email tedx@vcu.edu for more information. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQXQo0ZfmMb1cL6zTa1DK7N8_Ji02neNnz0kyqSPPFuIy00Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101963627659439864958 Questions: Visit tedx@vcu.edu for questions.

For more information, contact Aditya Badhrayan at badhrayana@vcu.edu or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/tedxvcu/remodeled-home-/.

Want to see your day at VCU at a glance, reserve space, track your meal plan, see your employee paystub, join a group and receive related notifications and more? Download the VCU Mobile app, with a new look, feel and functionality for all things VCU.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://mobile.vcu.edu/.

VCU Libraries' Jurgen Comics Contest is again challenging VCU student artists to tell a story of banned art and the relationship between that artwork and society. The 2026-27 competition asks artists to create the cover for an imagined comic book about a real-life incident of art censorship or suppression. The Jurgen Comics Contest grand prize winner will receive $1,000. Other prizes in the amount of $250 will be awarded to comic book covers displaying exemplary research, storytelling and artistry. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 5, 2027

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/jurgen-contest-2027.html.

Applications are open. VCU Transform is the two-year living-living program for the students who want to explore their leadership potential by building skills through activities and coursework while living in guaranteed apartments in West Grace North. Students who complete the program receive Certificate of Completion in Leadership Studies and Experiential Learning. Benefits for joining Transform include guaranteed housing, early course registration, an engaging small community, career readiness opportunities, and more. Priority application deadline is Monday, November 16th.

For more information, contact Taylor Wingfield at wingfieldtg@vcu.edu or (804) 219-8620 or visit https://oslel.vcu.edu/.

VCU Brandcenter strategy students are competing in the iHeartRadio podcast competition for a chance to win $25,000. Their goal? Invest the winnings back into Brandcenter to fund student scholarships and support the next generation of creative talent. (You can submit one free vote at the following URL every 24 hours.)

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://tophost.org/2026/eva-waldron.

We are seeking VCUarts undergraduate students, age 18 or older, majoring in visual art-related disciplines, including painting and printmaking, communication arts, and graphic design, among others, to participate in this VCU IRB-approved research project, “A Mixed-Methods Study of Art Students’ Flow Experiences With and Without the Use of GenAI” (VCU IRB ID: HM300001354). As a participant, you will spend approximately 130 minutes in the study, during which you will complete a background survey, an art-making task, pre- and post-task evaluation forms, and a focus group discussion. Participants will receive a $20 gift card as compensation for their time and effort. If you are interested in participating, please review the research information and fill out the Participation and Informed Consent Form at the following URL. You must log in with your VCU account. We will contact you with further information once the recruitment cycle has concluded. If you have any questions about the study, please contact the Primary Investigator, Yiwen Wei, Associate Professor in Art Education at VCU, via email at weiy2@vcu.edu. This research is supported by the 2026-2027 VCU Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Grants and the 2026-2027 NAEF Research Grants.

For more information, contact Yiwen Wei, Ph.D., at weiy2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kkDCbZbAmLWy6bYP9.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group at VCU is seeking children, adolescents and adults (ages 5-70) for participation in a research study to assess movement patterns during walking, running, and sport-related tasks among healthy and injured patients. This study will require one initial study visit at the RAMHS Laboratory lasting about two hours. an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation and movement assessment while you are walking, running and sport-related tasks (jumping, cutting) with and without responding to thinking tasks. Up to five total visits within about one year of the initial visit, completing the same. activities. Parking will be validated for your study visit(s). If you are interested, please complete the study screening form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Asal Aflatounian at Fatemeh.Aflatounian@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-1981 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YTTMY9KNH9Y3MCT4..