11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's School of Pharmacy will conduct free blood pressure screenings at the Health and Wellness Library, ground floor, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration is not required.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1162491733946756/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

RamTech will hold a faculty and staff appreciation sale preview at its October Appy Hour event. The preview, in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will showcase products and savings to be featured in the Nov. 15 faculty and staff sale. Free food and soft drinks will be available. Those who attend the sale will be entered to win a Sound Bar. The event is free but registration is required at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ramtech-october-appy-hour-facultystaff-appreciation-sale-preview-tickets-69933166985.

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

VCU's Wellness Resource Center hosts a 20-minute live mindfulness meditation each week. This week, the focus will be on fostering forgiveness. This event, to be at the center, 815 S. Cathedral Place, is suitable for students at all levels of meditation.

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

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center presents Clifford Edwards, Ph.D., professor, VCU School of World Studies, who will discuss "Van Gogh's Second Gift." The event will be in the Richmond Salons I-II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Brooke Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bill Bishop, founder and CEO of The BIG Idea Company, a Toronto-based innovation and communications enterprise, will lead a conversation in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A reception, presented by VCU's eClub, will follow at the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Bishop is also founder of The New Economy Network. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovation-in-the-new-economy-with-bill-bishop-tickets-74710668621.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Confidential Advocates with University Counseling Services will host "We Won't Stay Quiet: Domestic Violence Survivor Speak-Out" in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event, to be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will include a speak-out led by survivors, self-care activities and food. Therapy dogs from "Dogs on Call" will be present in an adjoining room to provide additional support for students.

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

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU School of Business will host a session focusing on cybersecurity for businesses and organizations. Panelists will represent education, health care, law and business. A reception will follow. The event, to be held in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., is free and open to the public. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Angela Bartee at adbartee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5308 or visit http://www.support.vcu.edu/eccybersecurity.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will have a competitions workshop at Room 1004A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South (ASPiRE), 835 W. Grace St. Competitions in health-related events on a statewide level will be discussed. This workshop must be attended in order to apply to compete and represent HOSA at VCU. Dues ($10) must be paid. If you are unable to attend the workshop, email hosavcu@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 16 to request an application.

For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

VCU Music will present a clarinet studio recital. The concert will be held at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/clarinet-studio-october-16/.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Are you interested in doing undergraduate research at VCU but don’t know where to start? Learn about the process with Sarah Golding, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Research in VCU Biology. The event will be in Room 4068, Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., at swahl@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The 30-minute online presentation provides an overview and how to apply. Register at the following URL or click on the Zoom link, https://vcu.zoom.us/j/646618966, the day of the event to join the webinar.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a string area recital. The concert will be held at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/string-area-recital-october-17/.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Come hear from a student venture every third Thursday of the month. This week the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place, will feature an alumni from the Clinton Global Initiative University 3D-printing solar panels for hospitals in Puerto Rico. Have a doughnut and some coffee and learn more about the program and how you can apply.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Come hear from a student venture every third Thursday of the month. This week the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place, will feature an alumni from the Clinton Global Initiative University 3D-printing solar panels for hospitals in Puerto Rico. Have a doughnut and some coffee and learn more about the program and how you can apply.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/events/.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host the campus visit by its first candidate for executive director of Online@VCU. The presentation will be held in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The topic will be "Vision for Online@VCU: Where Should Online@VCU be in the Next Five Years and How Do We Get There?" More information about the candidates is available by going to the following URL and clicking on "Meet the Candidates."

For more information, contact Channing Holloway at csholloway@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/online/.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

In commemoration of the Feast of St. Luke, a blessing of the hands service will be held. This service for health care providers, workers and students honors the life and ministry of St. Luke, the physician. The event, to be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., is sponsored by Episcopal Campus Ministry at VCU and Red Door Ministry of Grace and Holy Trinity. All are welcome.

For more information, contact the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz, ECM chaplain, at kareinholz@vcu.edu or (757) 655-1877 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/417427872508758/.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable development within indigenous communities or health care access and environmental issues facing those living in Central America? Come learn more about how to get involved. Be part of a student organization working with the Highland Support Project. An interest meeting will be held in Room 427, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Drew Lynch at lynchdc@mymail.vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Discovery Dialogues seminar, "Discovering How Aggression Can Be a Rewarding and Potentially Addictive Behavior.” David Chester, Ph.D., assistant psychology professor, will speak at the Main Hospital Learning Center (first floor, across from the cafeteria), 1250 E. Marshall St. Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 714-7551 or visit http://cctr.vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join the Wellness Resource Center and the VCU Police Department for a discussion about staying safe during midterms relating to alcohol, mental health and violence prevention. The presentation will be held in the Health Hut on the lawn side of the Compass.

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

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU and the Virginia Credit Union present Money Mondays. The bimonthly financial literacy workshop series is led by a financial literacy expert from the Virginia Credit Union. This week's topic is "Swipe, Swipe, Pay: College and Credit Cards." The workshop will be held in the Metro Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Amanda Wontz at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU Department of English invites all students to its Spring 20 Course Fair. Next semester's English offerings will include creative writing, professional writing, British and American literature and linguistics, among others. Meet professors, review syllabi. The event will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Baked goods will be available starting at 10 a.m., pizza around noon.

For more information, contact R. Dale Smith at rdsmith@vcu.edu or visit https://english.vcu.edu/ba/-ba-course-descriptions/.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Does the thought of more STEM coursework make your eyes cross? Come unwind and engage in some friendly competition at "Puzzle Wars," a Science Hub community event. The event will be held in Room B-15, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Join other STEM students and faculty to race to complete VCU-themed puzzles. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join students, faculty and alumni for an informal gathering to learn about the da Vinci Center's 13-month accelerated masters program in product innovation. The program integrates arts, business and engineering principles through advanced product innovation and entrepreneurship. The event will be held at the center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-master-of-product-innovation-meet-greet-tickets-73967750533.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Heroes at VCU will be making Halloween-themed cards and goodie bags containing candy and trinkets for patients at Children's Hospital of Richmond. The event will take place at Rodney's-VCU, 826 Park Ave. Heroes at VCU is dedicated to helping children of all backgrounds facing all types of battles, from mental health to childhood cancer.

For more information, contact Shirin Podury at podurysm@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center and Innovation Gateway invite students of all levels to attend the inaugural Startup Weekend. This one-day event, in Room 1231-33, Grace and Broad Residence Center 2 (Innovate Living-Learning Program), 1010 W. Grace St., will allow students to ideate around VCU-licensed technologies and work directly with faculty and researchers who have developed these ideas. The first 50 participants will receive design thinking certification and will ultimately pitch for seed funding for their ideas. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcu-startup-weekend-tickets-75044631513.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m.

Connect with organizations offering opportunities that unite academic goals to authentic, real-world work that advances your career development. The fair will be on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Gain exposure to a work environment you want to explore through internships, field work, externships, work study, study-abroad experiences and undergraduate research activities. Pre-Professional Health Students should visit the Healthcare Opportunities booths to connect directly with employers who offer volunteer and service hours. The event is sponsored by VCU Career Services and VCU Pre-Professional Health Advising.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ExpOpps19.

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Translational Research Initiative for Pain and Neuropathy at VCU will host its first annual TRIPN Symposium. The event will be held in Room 12-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., and will feature a series of lectures, discussions and poster presentations on translational research, pain and neuropathy. Poster submission now open. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Dulong-Rae at teri.dulongrae@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-0617 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/tripn.

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents Agile Kickstarter and SAFe Scrum Master at the VCU School of Business, Nov. 18-20. Agile and Scrum are deceptively simple and the road to mastery begins here. The interactivity of this class is designed to immediately provide participants with hands-on practice – setting them up for success as they leave the training environment. 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.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will host a wide range of informational webinars this fall for the VCU community. The library offers PubMed, Citation Management, Finding Scientific Images and more to help students, faculty and staff with research needs. See descriptions and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/.

The VCU LEAD Living-Learning Program is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 cohort. VCU LEAD is a two-year program for undergraduate students who are dedicated to developing community leadership skills. Apply by Nov. 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rebecca Halligan at rshalligan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-5323 or visit http://www.lead.vcu.edu.

As part of its Love Your Body Week through Oct. 17, VCU's Wellness Resource Center presents Love Your Body Through Exercise. All students are encouraged to be physically active by lifting weights at the Cary Street Gym, attending a yoga class or walking to the river. Check out the following URL for daily events.

For more information, contact Carrie Baines at cabaines@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0231 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.