6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 is Election Day with polls in Virginia open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. President Michael Rao designated Election Day as a day off.

For more information, contact Student Affairs at vcudean@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/2020/10/12/information-and-resources-for-election-day-2020/.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A number of Election Reflection and Community Reclamation activities will be held at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Drop by to make cards of hope for local food pantry guests and volunteers. Arabic and Spanish-speakers are especially needed. Collect nonperishable food items. At 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., a meditation and group reflection will be held to process the day and find peace. Other reflection opportunities will be offered throughout the day. All are welcome. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie B. Gooch at kbgooch@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Hani M. El-Kaderi, Ph.D., VCU chemistry department, will speak at a remote seminar hosted by Chemical & Life Science Engineering. The topic will be "Advanced Electrode Materials Design for Sustainable Batteries." All are welcome to join the seminar. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Desiney Lowery at dlowery3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7789 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94466072898.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

The National Scholarship Office will host two virtual informational sessions about the Boren Awards, which provide a fully funded opportunity to study a critical language abroad. The sessions will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 4 and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office will host two identical virtual informational sessions about the Udall Scholarship, an award for students interested in tribal policy, the environment or Native American health care. The sessions will take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 4. and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Alexandrian Society announces this week's Rams in the Real World. This series highlights the paths taken by VCU alumni of all disciplines to build successful careers after graduation. This week's guest is 2012 VCU graduate Sai R. Iyer, J.D., L.L.M., who will discuss his post-grad experiences. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aaron Pirnat at pirnatam@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97197243305.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Housing Susan Dewey for a Berglund seminar. Dewey will discuss housing challenges in Virginia, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Virginia Housing and its partners in government and industry are working to provide relief, create new economic opportunities and lift those who are most vulnerable to homelessness. Email the following address for the event link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3193708197389331/.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Career Services is hosting a series of workshops focused on preparing for the job search. Those who attend will have opportunities to write a résumé, gain interview skills, write cover letters and improve overall wellness before embarking on a new career. Register for the third session in the series at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/603395?ref=events-search.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Need to organize a messy Inbox? Want to know what's new? Collaboration Services invites you to learn all things Gmail and make you the master of your Inbox. This class will provide a hands-on walkthrough of the organizational and productivity tools Gmail has to offer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Child Health Research Institute of the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU has been established to promote new research and innovation that will impact the lives of children. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with VCU or VCUHS. Members are eligible to apply for grants, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, beginning in 2021. Log into the Zoom meeting at https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/98392615327. Sign in to the chat during the meeting to get credit for attendance in order to maintain membership. Questions: Theme leader Tegwyn Brickhouse, D.D.S., Ph.D., at thbrickhouse@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Henry Rozycki at hrozycki@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9602 or visit https://www.chrichmond.org/events/events-details?ceid=fa35d07f-70e0-4d4f-a90b-025cded96116.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Commons invites all VCU students to connect one-on-one with university administrators for nonpartisan post-election support. All students are welcome to attend this virtual event. Students will be paired individually with Division of Student Affairs staff to process any stress related to local, state and national elections. Staff members will listen, support and connect students with available additional services. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/whatcomesnextvcu.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal at VCU will host a Stop the Bleed Course in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students will be taught how to control serious bleeding before the arrival of paramedics. Participants will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. At the end of this class, students will receive a certification. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/r869636.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at noon

TRIO Student Support Services will present "Strengthening the Success of VCU’s 33%" as the kickoff for VCU’s National First-Generation Celebration Week activities. This interactive workshop, facilitated by Eve Hudson, Ph.D., will feature a series of activities and conversations to assist participants in better understanding how to engage and support the 33% of VCU’s student population who identify as first-generation. Register (required) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michelle C. Bair at bairmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517 or visit http://bit.ly/VCUTRIO33.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn about Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine, a VCU employer partner, at this virtual employer showcase. Find out about this organization's role in the health care industry, what they do, how they do it and what they look for in candidates. A Q&A from participants will follow a brief presentation. Students of all years and majors are encouraged to attend. Register through Handshake.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual informational session on M.Ed. in Reading and Post Master's Certificate for Reading Specialist. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cheyanne Brown at browncl27@vcu.edu or (914) 310-3287 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/events/info-sessions-open-houses/.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Improv, commonly known as a theatrical medium for comedic entertainment, can also be used as a teaching method. Improv revolves around communication in the moment that, when structured for education, can improve empathy, communication, collaboration, mindfulness, creative risk-taking and validation. Elizabeth Byland, director of Applied Health Improv, associate professor, VCU Department of Theatre, will lead a panel as part of VCUarts' Faculty Lecture Series. Also scheduled to participate in the panel are Alan Dow, M.D., assistant vice president of Health Sciences for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, president and CEO of UHS-PEP, VCU Health Continuing Education; and Cindee Rolston, Ph.D., director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Psychology, assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and director of Psychosocial Services and Interprofessional Science at Sheltering Arms Institute.

For more information, contact Kim Catley at artssocial@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-the-power-of-improv-panel-discussion-in-partnership-with-the-center-for-interprofessional-education-and-collaborative-care-elizabeth-byland/.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Institutional Review Board are hosting open consulting hours virtually via Zoom. Consultants from various research areas will be available for consultations with faculty, staff and students from any school or department at VCU. See the following blog post for more information.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/10/26/wright-center-consulting-hours-virtual-11-11-2020/.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Project Management Professional Exam Prep program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to fulfill the remaining 14 education hours for the PMP or refresh before taking the PMP exam. This class will run on Nov. 16-17. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

The Countdown to Graduation begins with your academic regalia (caps, gowns and hoods). Academic regalia may now be purchased at Barnes and Noble @ VCU on your respective campus or at https://www.balfour.com/vcu. Shipping charges apply to online orders. Online orders placed after Nov. 11 are not guaranteed to arrive before Dec. 12.

For more information, contact . at . or visit https://www.commencement.vcu.edu.

VCU's Division of Student Affairs has compiled election information and resources for students. Posted on the Student Affairs blog are newly added events, self-wellness and support activities, information related to voting and polling locations and information about ways to get involved and stay informed. Details are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Division of Student Affairs at dsa@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/2020/10/29/election-resources-and-information-for-students/.

The final collection day for the Women in Science's YWCA Charity Drive is Nov. 6. Collection boxes are available in the lobbies of Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., and the Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St. Donations should include school supplies such as markers, sharpeners and whiteboards and household items such as pillows, sheets, mops, dishcloths and plates.

For more information, contact Women In Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com.