10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Witch Studies, an emerging transdisciplinary field that explores intersections of knowledge, belief, healing, politics and culture, will be the topic of this one-day symposium for students, faculty, staff and community members. The program will feature research presentations by VCU undergraduate and graduate researchers, a faculty roundtable on pedagogy and a keynote lecture by Nathan Snaza, Ph.D., (University of Richmond), "Beyond Reclaimings: Summoning Witch Studies," with topics ranging from health care and new religious movements to myth and folklore and the supernatural. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. 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/.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU School of Social Work and VCU Office of Global Education will host an informational session about the LGBTQIA+ Intersectional Experiences of Post Colonial South Africa spring break study abroad trip. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 3100, 1000 Floyd Ave. All majors are welcome.

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

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Your brain deserves a break, too. Pull up to “Creative Reset” for a low-pressure space to slow down, make something and recharge before finishing the week. Each Thursday features a different hands-on project or creative prompt from painting and bracelet making to journaling, vision boards and more. No experience or artistic talent required. Come with friends or create alongside someone new. The event will be at the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, Suite 215, 907 Floyd Ave. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty, and staff

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

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus (DAAC) will meet via Zoom to discuss the group's upcoming Disability Awareness Week and ongoing efforts to improve scooter accessibility on campus. All are welcome. Join the meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at habibss@vcu.edu or (703) 314-2515 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89498678820.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

You made it through the week, now take a minute for yourself. Each Friday features something different, including reflection prompts, stress-relief activities, wellness resources and care items and culturally inspired snacks. Stay for a while or just drop in for a quick reset. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The event will be at VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, Suite 215

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

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center will host its second Shelfie Feedback Friday of the semester. Hear students, alumni and community members pitch their businesses and innovative ideas to the community. Provide your feedback to help them grow. Strengthen your network and develop entrepreneurship at VCU. The event will be in the Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_RqzGISTPepjI8-X4ZgVqARaaEVHQLW7tQhfN_zf6amoOCg/viewform.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Association of Students With Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (ASDCC) will host an event for members of the community to decorate plastic pumpkins in the Alumni Boardroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Contact asdcc@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kyle Hull at hullmr2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Dance will perform its Fall 2026 Salon, "Nightmare on N Brunswick Street," at the VCU Dance Building (1315 Floyd Ave.) Room 203. The performance is free and open to the public.Questions: Email dance@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fall is here, and so is your ultimate community wellness day. The President’s Council of Sports Backers invites you to fall fit fest – a day centered on health, fitness, recovery and connection. Bring a friend, meet fellow active RVA community members and enjoy a day packed with wellness education, recovery sessions and fun. Free entry. Paid tickets for yoga ($10) and sauna/cold plunge ($40). The event will be at 4921 Lakeside Ave.

For more information, contact Callie Darling, Sports Backers President's Council at darlingc@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/FallFitFestBySBPC.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Are you ready to take your education global? Stop by the VCU Global Education Office (GEO) Open House (912 W. Grace St., fourth floor) and explore all the ways you can study, research and intern around the globe, or connect with international experiences right here in Richmond. What You'll learn: Study abroad: Connect with program advisers to explore short-term, semester and summer programs tailored to your major. Funding and scholarships: Learn how to use your financial aid abroad and apply for global scholarships. Global learning @ home: Discover campus internationalization initiatives, the VCU Globe Program and opportunities for global leadership development, right here in Richmond. Whether you’re just starting to dream about traveling or ready to pack your bags, stop by to get your questions answered and start your global journey.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at noon

Want to make research data more accessible and meaningful to the community? Learn about VCU’s Data Dissemination Grant, which supports creative, community-co-created approaches to sharing research data and findings with communities. 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/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Spanish and Latin American Film Series will present "Society of the Snow (La sociedad de la nieve") (2023) (Spain-U.S.). Directed by Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona, it is based on the true story of the survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash, most of whom were members of a Uruguayan rugby team. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. No need to register. The film will be screened in Hibbs Hall, Room 403, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Science Hub will present the STEM Success Series: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome workshop. The event will be in the STEM Building, Room 201E, 817 W. Franklin St. This workshop will feature a discussion about the aspects of impostor syndrome/phenomenon, including the myth of feeling like you don't belong in STEM as well as a variety of strategies to help you move beyond feeling like an impostor. It will be offered on two dates: Monday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday Oct. 28, each from 4-5 p.m. Register to attend at: https://forms.gle/NWfMcGAMczKNLVra9

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Music Strings Area will perform in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The recital is free and open to the public. Questions: Email music@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/string-area-recital-4/.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Veteran and active duty students can "step off" at the VCU Military Student Service office (1015 Floyd Ave., Room 3122) to make sure they are prepared for Spring 2027 advance registration. Students can ceck on their benefits, connect with select academic advisers, review aid or go over holds that might block registration. "Step Off" on the right foot into Spring registration. RSVP at RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1949299.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU TechTransfer and Ventures for a faculty and staff webinar introducing the Research First Industry Engagement Strategy. Learn how the university is connecting research expertise with industry needs, building partnerships and creating new opportunities for collaboration and impact. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomasine Isler at islert@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8PGonKuFLL1hHE30r32kgxwFeVoHK0ffUU0SGscYuVRiOuA/viewform.

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.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., VCU Wright Center, and John Cyrus, Health Sciences Library, will discuss NIH biosketches and how to use bibliometrics in them for maximum impact. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/cFM5Q24qRkeDvuKUAvKciw

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Change is constant in both personal and professional environments, yet sustaining meaningful change can be challenging. This online Continuing and Professional Education course introduces the neuroscience behind how change occurs in the brain and how neuroplasticity supports the development of new patterns. Learn how to intentionally reshape your thinking, behaviors and emotional responses to achieve meaningful change. Ten percent discount for VCU alumni, VCU employees, VCU students and military. Enroll 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-102.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU Dance professors Kristina Ancil Edwards and Lindsay Benson Garrett will present "FALLOW," a First Fridays performance, at Richmond Movement Center. Explore the fertile darkness of cycles through live dance, song, film, poetry and interactive art. Half-hour performances begin at 7 and 7:30 p.m on Friday, Nov. 6.

For more information, contact Lindsay Benson Garrett at bensonla@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1090393690252505.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The da Vinci Center Pitch Night, previously named "Demo Day," is a twice-a-year pitch competition held each fall and spring semester at The Retail Lab's Feedback Friday events, 1235 W. Broad St. At Pitch Night, VCU students, alumni and Richmond community members deliver elevator pitches to compete for up to $5,000 in seed funding and resources for their entrepreneurial ideas and innovative ventures. Building a business and presenting your idea takes courage and entrepreneurs shouldn’t have to do it alone. All friends, family and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend and cheer on the pitches. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay for an awards ceremony and networking session.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/pitch-night/.

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.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Join HOSA @ VCU (Health Occupations Students of America) at the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for a night of networking, dinner and connections with healthcare professionals and fellow pre-health students. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 26 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HOSA at vcuhosa@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/o8Zgey2nKbbHsPAQA.

VCU will host three in-person, 90-minute town halls for VCU students, faculty and staff to share ideas and propose breakthrough concepts to spark transformation across VCU. Choose from Friday, Oct. 16 at noon; Monday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m. or Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meghan Wood at stratplan2032@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9dvJavvPvfTU2gDr5.

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.

The Campus Learning Center offers a wide variety of services, including Peer and Professional Academic Coaching, tutoring and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) to help students thrive in their classes. Whether you need support with specific content or need to figure out a study plan that works best for you, the Campus Learning Center is ready to help you reach your academic goals. Visit the CLC website to learn more about all of our services and stop by the first floor of Hibbs hall, 900 Park Ave., to begin your midterm preparation today.

For more information, contact Bridget Prince at bprince@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8108 or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/.

VCU Career Services is planning to host a town hall in Spring 2027 to collect students' feedback to determine VCS impact, effectiveness and get new ideas. If you are a student who is interested in participating, complete this brief pre-survey at the following URL to let your ideas be heard.

For more information, contact Araba Andrews at andrewsab2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/Acl1kZ9ybU.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting female participants (aged 12 to 20 years) for a brain imaging study to understand the development of learning and decision-making among people with body image concerns, overeating, purging, restrictive eating and/or maladaptive exercise. The TREAT Lab is also recruiting individuals without a psychological disorder for this study. There will be compensation for participation.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JD4YKAEPKPPWAYXR.

Researchers with the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health are looking for participants, 18-75, who may be experiencing sinus infection symptoms to participate in the NOSES study. The purpose of the study is to determine the best treatments for individuals with acute sinus infection symptoms and to identify which patient populations respond best to different treatments. You may be eligible to participate if you have sinus symptoms lasting for less than three weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time. What’s involved? A virtual visit with a study doctor and team member, a two-minute daily symptom survey, a free saline nasal rinse kit delivered to you plus a $20 gift card at enrollment. If symptoms last longer than nine days, randomly assigned to receive antibiotics, steroid nasal spray, both or neither, with the opportunity to receive additional compensation. To learn more, contact the NOSES study team at the following telephone number or email address.

For more information, contact Gaby Villalobos at NOSES@vcu.edu or (804) 659-1287 or visit https://nosesstudy.georgetown.edu/.

Associate Professor of Art Education, Yiwen Wei, Ph.D., is seeking 30 intergenerational pairs (two family members from different generations) living in the greater Richmond area and with family backgrounds in immigration (current or ancestry) to share their family stories and create artwork together. This community-based participatory art project aims to explore the family stories of Richmond community residents. It examines how participants and their family members collaboratively shape, preserve, and reinterpret their cultural heritage. Each participant receives a $25 gift card. Open until filled.

For more information, contact Yiwen Wei, Ph.D. at weiy2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/wCdyf7iiCtJEDLrG9.

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.