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 tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. 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 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an event in our Repair Speaker Series with Jill Doerfler, Ph.D., to learn about blood quantum and its effects on citizenship and tribal enrollment. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JDl8NPG2SOi2-R3QBXj37A#/registration.

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 Understanding Your Credit Report. Come out, enjoy refreshments and learn something new.

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

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join Nowhere Cinema's 20th anniversary screening of "Tekkonkinkreet" (2006) at Studio Two Three, 109 W. 15th St. at an event hosted by VCU's Urban Studies Student Association. The pre-event meeting location will be Monroe Park. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be $8 and all funds will go toward USSA’s annual DC spring field trip. Ticket: https://www.nowherecinema.com/event-details/tekkonkinkreet-2006 Unsure how to get there? Join GroupMe https://groupme.com/join_group/96216882/jnQU3hf1

For more information, contact Ira Ruffin at ruffiinio@vcu.edu or (804) 418-9690.

9 a.m.

VCU Graduate School held the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, Oc. 9. The exercise challenges master’s and doctoral students to present a compelling talk on their thesis/dissertation topic and its significance in just three minutes and using one slide to convey their often highly technical research to a lay audience. As an extension to this event, we invite the VCU community to participate in the online people's choice award. You can view each of the 10 finalists' presentations on Scholars Compass (links in Google Form) and vote for your choice based on the provided criteria. Voting is open until Monday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefkCeIXTi2HzxghCoHUSHgcBk598DkYmrkF5ARdr6EN2pGFw/viewform?usp=header.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 9 a.m.

VCU's Department of Counseling and Special Education will hold a webinar as part of its Innovate and Impact Webinar Series. This panel discussion brings together educators, researchers and mental health professionals from around the world to discuss PreK–12 school-based mental health and the major issues affecting students and families. Panelists will share approaches to supporting student well-being, highlighting effective strategies, policy frameworks and community-based interventions from different educational systems. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Patrick Mullen at mullenpr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/poyUNTtWS_yeACfQqBQ6eQ.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come to the Atrium in Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., for the Financial Planning Career Expo. Explore financial planning as a profession through VCU’s newly established Financial Planning concentration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldorn at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=7c4c1ce9-b14f-4902-a848-f1876a84946d&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Did you know that the skills and knowledge you have gained outside the classroom could count toward your VCU degree? Join the VCU Office of Prior Learning (OPL) for a virtual informational session to explore how Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can help you earn college credit for learning gained through professional experience, workplace training, certifications and more. Learn about the different CPL pathways available at VCU and how the OPL supports adult and nontraditional students in reaching their educational goals. Register for the Zoom link on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tori Kesling Councill at priorlearning@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1949326.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 at 3 p.m.

In this Zoom workshop, learn the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Art History will present a lecture by visiting scholar Maura Reilly, Ph.D., at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. Reilly is director of the Zimmerli Art Museum and professor of art history at Rutgers University. She is the founding curator of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum, where she developed and launched the first exhibition and public programming space in the United States devoted entirely to feminist art.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/maura-reilly-visiting-scholar-lecture/.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Explore how AI can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at noon

What does it take to build and sustain a successful community advisory board? Learn practical strategies from the Greater Richmond CAB for recruiting community members, fostering trust and sustaining meaningful partnerships that strengthen research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd3MjX7VO3GHSq7EjhOh1IfvZy_qh7W2osP7OSJCk_9jpbJA/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute virtual exercise class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well. All levels are welcome. A yoga mat is suggested. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4yS8D3h

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

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCUarts Cinema Program Director and Associate Professor Yossera Bouchtia and Assistant Professor of Media Production and Sequence Coordinator Robert Milazzo are collaborating on an original, monthly guest Zoom-conversation series designed to bring students across all VCU moving-image disciplines closer to front-line practitioners in the industry. Join the conversatiion with filmmaker Joe Berlinger in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 2211, 901 W. Main St. Berlinger is an eight-time Emmy nominee and a two-time Emmy-winner. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Milazzo at milazzor@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/depth-of-field-joe-berlinger/.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Kinetic Imaging will host interdisciplinary new media artist Alfredo Salazar-Caro for a visiting artist lecture. Salazar-Caro is a creator and world builder living and working between Mexico City, New York City and online. His practice brings together portraiture, installation, documentary, video, XR, social sculpture and biocompatible architecture, connecting the creation of virtual worlds with the physical spaces we inhabit. His current work centers on 3D-printed earth architecture and sculptural experimentation, bringing computational design and robotic fabrication into dialogue with ancestral knowledge and vernacular building traditions. The lecture will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact VCUarts Kinetic Imaging at kineticimage@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/alfredo-salazar-caro-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Looking for one more spooky adventure after Halloween? Join TEDxVCU and Amy Tudor, Ph.D. for a guided tour of Hollywood Cemetery, one of Richmond’s most historic (and hauntingly beautiful) spots. Meet by the Ram Horns at the Commons. Make sure to register here: https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/tedxvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1944257 Reach us at tedx@vcu.edu for questions.

For more information, contact Emma Martinez at tedx@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCUarts announces the “Circle Game,” an exhibition including the work of select 2026-2027 Post-Master’s Teaching Fellows: Amelia Ruth Baxter, Cole Kamerick Eller, Eva Foldy, Brice Goldberg, Daša Kulikova, Irene Piazza and Luz Del Carmen Salama-Tobar. The exhibition will be on view in the Seipel Gallery, Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St., through Saturday, Nov. 7. A closing reception will be held Friday, Nov. 6 from 5-7 p.m.

For more information, contact VCUarts Fine Arts at fineartsgroup@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/circle_game/.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Alumni will host a Saturday morning with everyone’s favorite Ram. Kids and families can enjoy an interactive reading of “A Budget for Bingo” by VCU alum and author Tori Filas (B.A.’95, M.T.’95), followed by a hands-on activity that introduces kids to the basics of budgeting and financial literacy. It’s a fun way to build a love of reading while helping little Rams learn money skills they can use as they grow. This event is best suited for children age 2-6, but families with children of all ages are welcome. The session will be at the Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/reading-with-rodney-a-budget-for-bingo/?a=14061181.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at midnight

Calling all Rams: Ready to make your mark on VCU Homecoming? Want to win some money for the student organization you're a part of? Applications are open and will close Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. All students are welcome to apply. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sensiere-Yanti Thompkins-Harris at thompkinshs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/BGNoZbvz6pkt5wF99.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert series will present cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The Colombian cellist is a soloist, composer, commissioner, recording artist, painter and photographer described as “technically flawless … totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms” (The Strad). Tickets are available at arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/santiago-canon-valencia-cello/.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Parking and Transp[ortation will host a virtual fall forum with updates on parking and transportation and address customer questions and/or concerns about the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. See the Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ul-DLuGDTTWnbwm0exp3mg#/registration .

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

While you’re honing your creative practice, your finances shouldn’t take up all of your mental energy. Join a School of Business workshop via Zoom for a practical, judgment-free conversation about basic budgeting, student borrowing and financial habits that support your future so you can focus on being an artist, designer, performer or scholar. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=d312ea83-e360-4d68-895a-50bbb81489ef&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 at noon

VCU's Military Veteran Students, Veteran Faculty and Veteran staff are invited to join the Military Student Services Office for a Veteran's Day luncheon to honor VCU's Veteran community. The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8730 or visit https://forms.gle/CtgRtidu2HsqJzFN6.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU Continuing and Professional Education for this intermediate-level course that builds on foundational Power BI skills to support deeper analysis, advanced modelling, and insight-driven decision-making. As many academic units increasingly rely on data to guide strategy, the ability to move beyond basic reporting to deeper analysis is essential. The course focuses on practical techniques that can be immediately applied to uncover insights, identify trends, and support strategic business decisions. The class will be in the VCU Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-151.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Determining when a project requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and what steps should be taken before beginning a study can sometimes be confusing. The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a session that will provide an overview of VCU’s IRB processes as they relate to university class-based research, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and other educational research projects. Registration at the link. Direct questions to Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4-LzU2sJPH_78-xm__sReB_pt1iDFtvdALF4yAfJxSo97Xw/viewform.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

University Academic Advising will host a Dental Hygiene Application Workshop via Zoom. See the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha DeShazo at deshazosc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2601676630.

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 Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUlZObZjtqTVClsYF8lCnBfut00PF7S5PiYbXr3Ylwb67Iug/viewform?usp=header.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Life is hard. Happiness is often elusive. Throughout the U.S., people report more anxiety and depression than ever before in the history of time. In this presentation, we will take a unique approach to well-being and happiness. Instead of focusing on how to shrink what’s wrong, we’ll turn toward strategies for pursuing happiness and well-being more efficiently. We will discuss and briefly experience at least three research-based techniques for building positive emotion and personal meaning. College of Health Professions, Room 1050, 900 E. Leigh St. or Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8042050955?omn=87451085518: Meeting ID: 804 205 0955

For more information, contact Waggy Zeleke at zelekew@vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 at noon

Do you aspire to a leadership role in a health care organization? Join VCU's Department of Health Administration for a virtual informational session to learn about graduate program offerings in Health Administration (MHA and MSHA). RSVP at the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/xqquSQJtWYvKfzwN7.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

How can feedback support learning before students reach the final product? Join LEDstudio to explore ways to build timely feedback into courses without increasing grading load. Examine approaches using AI supported feedback, peer input and self-reflection to encourage deeper thinking and better decision making. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/God19BrvTq-y_Rb9yOBDxw#/registration.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

In this session, you’ll learn practical public speaking and communication tips from Toastmasters, master the BUILD Framework for structured conversations and dive into fast-paced group and 1:1 speed networking games. The session, to be held in the HR Learning Center, 922 W. Grace St., will wrap up with open social time to practice your new skills and enjoy seasonal treats. VCU employees, register here https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d619a414e-99f7-474c-b347-2dc2814629d5 VCUH employees, register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s9iXqahClt43vtwX-rJFi_P2rSj6pIjVPw7_I5Cf-i8/viewform?edit_requested=true

For more information, contact HR Career Community at hrccet@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Join one of five celebrations across Virginia. Connect with others, hear from keynote speaker Heidi Hertz, director of Rural Health Transformation, and celebrate the people and partnerships strengthening rural health across the Commonwealth. Register at the following URL to join a celebration near you.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DXPXkGCAQsS4pqxHA.

Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Region I STEM Ecosystem Summit is coming to James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. VCU's Center for Innovation in STEM Education will host the inaugural Region I STEM Ecosystem Summit. The summit will bring together educators, industry leaders, higher education, nonprofits, government agencies, families and community partners to connect with others invested in STEM to share ideas, resources and best practices, collaborate across sectors, build pathways to STEM education and careers and strengthen and sustain a thriving Region I STEM Ecosystem. The summit is open to K–12 educators, administrators, staff and parents and students, higher education faculty, staff and students, business and industry representatives, informal and out-of-school STEM organizations, nonprofit and community organizations, local, state and federal agencies and everyone passionate about strengthening STEM education and workforce development. Register by Monday, Dec. 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Breonne Shana Brooks at brooksbs@vcu.edu or visit https://lnkd.in/eCNnZ5Kq.

Know a community partner with an idea to make a difference? Encourage them to apply for the 2027 Community-Led Solutions Initiative. Community organizations can receive up to $10,000 to lead projects that address community-identified needs in partnership with VCU faculty or staff. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mitsuko Cedras at cedrasmd@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/resources/grants/communitygrant/.

Personalized Exploration for College Success (PECS) will be hosting the second year of its flagship Catalyst Scholars program, which pairs RPS high school students with trained VCU student mentors. Throughout the spring semester, mentors work directly with students on college application essays, résumés and academic and career planning, giving students a consistent source of support as they consider their next steps after high school. The program is designed to be flexible; mentors meet with mentees for an hour every other week and follow a curriculum designed by PECS, but mentors will still have the independence to work with their mentee about the mentee's specific areas of improvement. If interested, please fill out the mentor application form at the following URL and/or share with anyone who would be a good fit.

For more information, contact Varunika Miryala at pecsatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/gxbQK4e1Y9q4C4FC7.

We’re challenging VCU student creators to subvert the minimalism trend and design vibrant, maximalist merchandise mockups that celebrate our campus diversity and what makes VCU truly "uncommon." Join us for a hands-on workshop, submit your original artwork and compete for incredible prizes. Selected entries will be featured in a digital exhibit at the Data Visualization Wall on the lower level of Cabell Library, outside The Workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Nguyen at nguyenhh11@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2026-2027/creative-jam.html.

The CLC is hiring Tutors, PASS Leaders and PACs (Peer Academic Coaches) for the Spring 2027 semester. The application is open through Sunday, Nov. 8. Benefits: Starting pay at $14/hour. Flexible hours. Convenient, on-campus work location. Receive REAL Level 3 Certification. Requirements: 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher (or two consecutive semesters at or above a 3.2 GPA for Peer Academic Coaching Candidates) Currently be enrolled in at least their second semester at VCU. Enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 4.5 graduate credits at VCU. Commitment to working a full semester. Attendance at CLC student employee orientation on Jan. 14 and 15, 2027. Available to work a minimum of 11 hours per week. Must be in good disciplinary standing. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Schuster at schusterkl@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8108 or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/our-team/work-for-us/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

Recruiting women between 45-55 years old for a study on whether diet education, lifestyle changes and medication can help women in perimenopause feel healthier. Qualifications and what to expect: https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/studies-currently-recruiting/ To sign up, please use the link listed in the Contact information below.

For more information, contact Brooke Foley at ocrcoordination@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-4849 or visit https://mailxto.com/axs1fyrusn.