12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Joshua Eckhardt, Ph.D., an associate professor in the VCU Department of English, will discuss "Brit. Lit. I From Only One Library." The English Faculty Forum talk will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Eckhardt's survey of early British literature features Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton and Behn, but the class reads books collected by a single family, the Egertons of Bridgewater. Eckhardt will show how he uses the Egertons’ books and legal records to contextualize John Donne's verse satires.

For more information, contact Rivka Swenson at rswenson@vcu.edu or (804) 564-4939 or visit https://english.vcu.edu/news--events/faculty-forum/.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Peer Health Educators from VCU's Wellness Resource Center will discuss the health effects of tobacco, cigarettes and vaping. The presentation will be in the Health Hut on the Hibbs side of the Compass.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Play the latest games on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and XBOX in the GameTruck hosted by RamTech, Campus Card Services and The Workshop. The GameTruck will be parked in the Commons courtyard by the Ram Horns. Free beverages will be available. Enter for a chance to win an XBOX One X. Follow @ramtechvcu for more details.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services will present Multiple Mini Interview Prep for health care. The event will be held in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Many graduate and professional health care schools are using the MMI format to interview applicants. Students will be able to practice and simulate an MMI with VCU career and academic advisors.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/308786/share_preview.

2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center will host a 20-minute, group-guided meditation at its Resilience Lab, 815 S. Cathedral Place. This meditation is suitable for students at all levels of practice. This week, the focus will be on a meditation for settling the mind.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

The Tribeta Honor Society, an organization for those interested in science, will have a general body meeting. The session will be held in Room 235, Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, 1000 W. Cary St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sara Herz at herzsm@mymail.vcu.edu or visit Https://Vcu.campusgroups.com/Tribeta/club_signup.

6 p.m.

VCU's National Honor Society Chapter will host its first general body meeting of the semester in Room 1030C, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Scholarships, internships and advancements will be discussed, along with social events and opportunities to volunteer.

For more information, contact Elyjah Foster at fostereo@mymail.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Education Abroad Office will hold a fall fair at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about options for the semester, summer and short term. Talk to study-abroad staff and returning students. Ten students will receive a $500 study-abroad award.

For more information, contact VCU Education Abroad at abroad@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at noon

VCUHealth Palliative Care ECHO presents "All of Your Patients Are Delirious: What To Do About It," a live education session via Zoom (CME/CEU available). The Palliative Care team leads a lecture and case discussion with providers from around Virginia, discussing delirium in patients with serious illness. ECHO is a virtual network tackling the opioid crisis in the commonwealth. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Dulong-Rae at teri.dulongrae@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-0617 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=FHFXL49LKK.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The first general body meeting of the Pre-Law Society at VCU will be held in Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The meeting will include a discussion of upcoming goals and applications for open council positions will be announced. A movie will be shown after the meeting with dinner. All majors are welcome.

For more information, contact Matt Tessema at Vcuprelawsociety@gmail.com.

Friday, Sep. 27, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Developing scientists at VCU are managing multiple priorities in the lab, classroom and personal life. At times, the stress can seem overwhelming and difficult to balance. Mindfulness is the practice of being present and being aware of what is happening in the moment. Learn, with VCU Career Services, how to develop habits to practice mindfulness and learn to center yourself when things seem to be spiraling. The workshop will be held in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/321561/share_preview.

Saturday, Sep. 28, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Nerf Club at VCU will host its first match open, which will be open to all VCU undergrads. Game modes include Capture the Flag, a version of Mafia, and Infection. Signups are mandatory, and catering, blasters and darts will be provided for the first 30 people to sign up. Remaining spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will be in the Multi-Activity Complex, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Allen Shieh at shieha@vcu.edu or visit http://twitter.com/NerfVcu.

Thursday, Sep. 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Minority Association of Pre-Health Students at VCU seeks to provide opportunities for undergraduate students working toward careers in health care. MAPS will host a social event for students to mix and mingle with their peers and find support systems with students who share similar interests. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Davidyne Reeves at reevesda2@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at noon

VCU's Catholic Graduate Student Organization will sponsor a mass for Catholic medical professionals and graduate students. The mass will be in Room 209, Chapel, VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Seating is limited to about 50 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Mario Dance at medance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9838.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host its annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Outstanding scholarship recipients and their respective donors will be recognized at the event, in Commonwealth Ballrooms A-B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Meredith Melo at mpmelo@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3382.

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's School of World Studies presents "Foreign Languages Symposium: Topics on Translation and Interpreting." The session will be held in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mar Gongora at mmgongora@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at 8 a.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center will be the recipient of proceeds raised from the Swim Across America fundraiser. Santiago Lima, Ph.D., of Massey’s Cancer Cell Signaling research program, will lead Team Massey in the Swim Across America - Richmond Open Water Swim. Proceeds provide seed funding for research. The event will be held at the Upper James River American Legion Post 354, 4800 Welby Turn.

For more information, contact Lisa Randolph at lrandolph3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2195 or visit https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Richmond?pg=entry&fr_id=5106&utm_source=Virginia+Commonwealth+University&utm_campaign=305ebf4f21-TeamMasseymembershowcase_08282019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4e3367cc73-305ebf4f21-27641765.

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

Student organizations can win a $500 prize for participation in the VCU Heart Walk. The event will be held at Monroe Park.

For more information, contact Reuban Rodriguez at vcudean@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8940 or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TRR/HeartWalk/MAA-MidAtlanticAffiliate/198823348?.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Human Relations Office of Learning, Development and Organizational Culture offers a two-part feedback workshop for managers. Sessions will be held Oct. 9 and at the same times Oct. 21, both in the HR Training Room, 922 W. Grace St. Participants must be able to attend both parts. Register at Talent@VCU and search on "Feedback" in the Learning search toolbar.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Negotiating Career Opportunity." This interactive workshop is appropriate for those who want to learn to better negotiate their career choices. Registration is $35 and includes parking and lunch. The session will be held in Room B3189, Center for Corporate Education, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1595 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education.

Confidential advocates provide information and referrals to campus and community resources and support students who have experienced sexual or intimate partner violence, stalking or harassment. Advocates can support students in seeking academic or housing accommodations, filing a report, finding medical care and more. Set up an appointment to request an advocate via email or phone or walk in to University Counseling Services.

For more information, contact Advocates at University Counseling Services at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation recognizes the integral role of VCU research administrators in supporting research teams and research programs across the university this National Research Administrator Day, Sept. 25. Research administrators and managers assist researchers across all disciplines and protect the institution or organization, as well as support the responsible use of research resources. Visit #ResearchAdministratorDay for more.

For more information, contact A.J. Hostetler at hostetlera2@vcu.edu.

Human Resources provides eligible VCU faculty and staff with seasonal flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in October. For dates and locations, visit the following URL. To receive the vaccine, employees must participate in the State Health Benefits program and show their health plan card. For COVA HealthAware, get written confirmation to obtain "Do Right" credit.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. If you are interested in attending, view upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2IQFZcJ.

VCU's Office of the Provost is offering five grants to fund faculty participation in the Faculty Success Program. The 12-week virtual boot camp, held during the Spring 2020 cohort, is offered through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Oct. 18.

For more information, contact the Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ncfdd.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center offers one-on-one biofeedback sessions to identify and reduce stress. Use biofeedback software to practice relaxation techniques and control your emotional state.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.