12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Calm your mind with meditation throughout the noon hour. The College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute and Institute for Contemporary Art present Lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation @ ICA at the Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. The free sessions are guided by experienced teachers. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marcie J. Walsh at walshmj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0546 or visit http://icavcu.org.

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

See a pair of films by Italian writer, director and editor Michelangelo Antonioni. VCUarts Cinema continues its Cinematheque showcase of Antonioni's work with a double feature of his short "Gente Del Po" (1947), followed by his film "Chung Kuo, China" (1972). These films are free and open to the public at The Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nikita Moyer at cinema@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Volunteers are sought at the RamBikes shop. Assistance is needed to repair bikes for the rental program, disassemble for recycling or prepare for donation to nonprofits. Volunteer nights will be held each Thursday for the remainder of the semester at the shop, 201 N. Belvidere.

For more information, contact Sera Erickson at ericksonss@vcu.edu or (571) 353-0196 or visit http://bikes.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Celebrate and support student veterans at "More Than War," a night of storytelling. The event will be hosted by VCU's Department of Focused Inquiry in the University College, along with Military Student Services, at the Tin Pan, 8992 Quioccasin Road. Storytellers will tell stories of combat, coming home and navigating life as a veteran. Donations accepted at the door will be used to support VCU's Student Veteran Association.

For more information, contact Anne Weakley at weakleyac@vcu.edu or visit https://www.tinpanrva.com/event/1784627-more-than-war-storytelling-richmond/.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

An art competition has been scheduled to heighten AIDS awareness. VCU's Black Art Student Empowerment and the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention come together to call attention to AIDS. Art, in all mediums, can be entered to win a cash prize. Submissions due Nov. 23. Entries will be displayed in Gallery Room B, The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact BASE at tupponceta2@vcu.edu or visit https://harrellac2.wixsite.com/base.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sharpen your interview skills for graduate school. VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents "Applying to Science Graduate School: Interview Prep" in the Richmond Salons IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Practice interviewing with faculty and campus partners to learn how to answer questions about your research and your career interests. Professional dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP (required) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y9h7cg2c.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Take a leap at the annual Jumpology event hosted by United2Heal. The event will be held at Jumpology Trampoline Arena, 10087 Brook Road. Information about rides is available at the following email address.

For more information, contact Qasim Hasan at hasanqa@mymail.vcu.edu or (571) 223-8271.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon

Learn to incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily life. VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents Introduction to Mindfulness in partnership with the Chrysalis Institute. This three-hour workshop at the institute, 213 Roseneath Road, is an introduction to the practice and benefits of mindfulness.

For more information, contact Conor Lobb at lobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6931 or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

A workshop, "Crucial Conversations: The IRB," has been scheduled. VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Clinical Research Skills Series workshop, presented by VCU Human Subject Protection Program Executive Director John Horigan, MA, CIP, and Associate Director Christine Davison, MBE, CIP, in Rooms 101-102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The session will also be offered at the same location from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: clinical research, select the course date/time preferred).

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2942 or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2018/11/13/december-clinical-research-skills-series-cress/.

RamRide's service schedule will be altered for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday break. The Campus Connector will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 21. From Nov. 22-24, the Connector will not be in service. The Connector will resume normal service schedule on Nov. 25. A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot routes will not be serviced on Nov. 22-23. Impacted subscribers may park in N Deck and Eighth Street Deck on these days.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at callowayjn@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/parkingtransportation/?p=1280.

A survey involves young black women and their thoughts about HIV testing. If you identify as a black or African American woman (ages 18-24), you may qualify to participate in an online survey study by VCU Psychology on thoughts and beliefs related to HIV testing. Eligible participants will be entered into a gift card drawing for a chance to win one of several gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, or iTunes. Click on the following URL for qualifications.

For more information, contact Melanie Moore at paigema2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GmJM2O48d1rxTD.

Utility work and construction at North 10th and East Leigh streets will affect traffic flow. The work, at the VCU Health Outpatient Facility construction site, will be ongoing for the next several months in the area of the MCV campus. For current information and updates, visit the website below.

For more information, contact Jake Hughes at jake.hughes@am.jll.com or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/news-center/building-projects/outpatient-facility-updates.

Rec Sports is offering a one-day sale on table massages. VCU Recreational Sports Massage Services offers members 10 percent off of a 60-minute table massage Nov. 20 only. The fees for a 60-minute massage for the sale are $36 for students, $45 for members and $58.50 for faculty/staff non-members.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/table-massage/.

Five grants are being offered to fund faculty participation in the Faculty Success Program. The VCU Office of the Provost program, for the Spring 2019 semester, is a 12-week virtual boot camp offered through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. The application deadline is Nov. 27. Click on the following URL to view the instructional PDF for submitting an application.

For more information, contact VCU Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/ncfdd-spring-2019.html.

Take part in a study to evaluate elementary school food. The Department of Pediatrics at VCU is recruiting individuals to participate in the spring 2019 study, which will analyze the impact of school food environment changes on elementary school students' dietary intake. An interest form is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at sarah.malone@vcuhealth.org or (804) 527-4759 or visit https://goo.gl/forms/HsbgfS98120iCqa92.

Register for December's VCU Commencement. Graduating students and faculty who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide Commencement ceremony on Dec. 8 at the Siegel Center must register and reserve their seat. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact . at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://commencement.vcu.edu/rsvp/.

The VCU Mail Services quarterly newsletter is now available digitally. Click on the following URL to view the VCU mail holiday schedule, holiday shipping deadlines, proposed USPS postage rate changes for 2019 and more. This newsletter will no longer be distributed via printed mail.

For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3868 or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/mailservices/newsletter/.