11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine’s October menu previews at Shafer Court Dining Center include a number of special meals. They include World Vegetarian Day (Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.); Starbucks Pop-Up (Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.); Milkshake Madness (Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.); Twisted Taco Pop-Up (Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.); Seafood Feast (Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.); Virtual Plant Forward Friday on Instagram Live (Oct. 23, 12:30 p.m. @vcudietitian); and Trick or Treat with Chocolatey Sweets (Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.). Questions: Follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Humanities Research Librarian John Glover for a Berglund seminar that will explore how popular genres of fiction do and don't meet reader needs. He will also discuss ways of considering authors who have become widely known for their sexism, racism or other noxious activity and what to do in response. 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/3682387368457547/.

7 p.m.

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science at VCU will host a Zoom movie night in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month with a showing of "Stand and Deliver." The movie is about a high school teacher who inspired his dropout-prone students to learn calculus. Grab your palomitas (popcorn) and visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Inter Health Professionals Alliance will sponsor its inaugural event, which offers a supportive space to help prepare for clinical and community conversations about death, dying, grief and loss. The event is free and open to the university community. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine A. Clancy at clancyka@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 517-5377 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvfuioqDkrGtO6UeDqSHjNVTcQ9zK8x4Ro.

Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

TIAA and VCU Human Resources will host a webinar on retirement saving and planning. Learn the real benefit of time regarding saving and the essential features of retirement investments. Register in Talent.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from meetings and your to-do list to find a moment of quiet reflection with mindfulness meditation with Chelsea. The session, sponsored by VCU Human Resources, is open to all and no previous meditation experience is necessary. Register in Talent.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

Rams in Recovery invites faculty, staff and students to a training session designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N. Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://goo.gl/2hY6KC.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Center for Corporate Education presents the "Seeing Your Team" program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to gain an in-depth examination of their team's strengths and opportunities for growth, with assessments, reflections and team activities. This class will run synchronously via Zoom for one half-day session. Questions, email corp-ed@vcu.edu.

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

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference provides high-quality education and networking opportunities. Each year, more than 300 participants come together to share ideas, illuminate innovative leadership practices and explore factors that influence their effectiveness at work, at home and in their communities. This conference provides participants with a tremendous opportunity to grow, develop and learn with practical solutions for success in their personal and professional lives.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit http://gehli.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program is a five-month leadership development experience for current and emerging women leaders who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations. Event dates are Feb. 4-5, March 4-5, April 8-9, May 6-7, June 3-4 and June 18.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership-development-program/.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at 6 p.m.

In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, VCU Career Services will host “Working While Latinx,” the second entry in the "Working While Other" panel series. This panel will critically examine how being Latinx impacts the workplace experience across many different industries. Hear perspectives from working professionals across a variety of industries. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcuqoqjosGd2ZXSwwq_hvB6UC43uvcNa1.

The impact of COVID-19 has left many in the university community feeling anxious, isolated and frustrated. If you are a student who would like to share your experiences and concerns about COVID-19 while building community with other students, please join us. You do not have to be enrolled in University Counseling Services to join. Register at counseling.vcu.edu or by visiting the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Coffill at cscoffill@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScShVDBmpkk_I3AM4ZQqE2KzNL7xGpVD1Jc9rDASVIou38OKw/viewform?usp=sf_link.

University Student Health Services offers free flu vaccines to all students on both campuses. The flu vaccine is available during immunization hours by appointment only or immediately following a scheduled medical appointment. Call Monroe Park Campus at (804) 827-8047 or MCV at (804) 828-9220 to schedule an appointment for the flu vaccine. University Student Health Services is located on both campuses: Monroe Park Campus at 1300 W. Broad St., Suite 2200, and MCV campus at 1000 E. Marshall St., Room 305.

For more information, contact University Student Health Services at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047 or visit https://health.students.vcu.edu/.

As of Sept. 28, the scope of what human research data is considered to be Protected Health Information has been narrowed. This change will impact initial submissions to the IRB and some ongoing studies with active participants. More information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elicia Preslan at ORSP@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/09/28/revised-definition-of-protected-health-information-effective-9-28-2020/.

VCU Online is gearing up to assist faculty members who are preparing to teach spring online classes. VCU Online offers support with its instructional design expertise to help transfer courses to a virtual environment.

For more information, contact Elaine Reeder at ereeder@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1798 or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/osd/.

The Presidential Student Ambassadors Program is looking for new ambassadors to represent VCU. Ambassadors will gain professional experience, develop leadership skills, network with VCU administrators and public officials, serve as university hosts at various events and interact with a wide network of students, faculty and staff. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 11.

For more information, contact Stephen Davenport at psambassadors@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1juSmAo7OCS0M72a0DZynwXsP9bRJNnfdLP-jTwt8aLA/edit?usp=sharing.

Are you a woman ages 18 to 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to accept your body? Involvement includes participation in a one-week online intervention that lasts 45 minutes total. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Eligible participants will receive compensation in the form of Amazon gift cards and SONA credit (if applicable). Email the following address to see if you are eligible.

For more information, contact Alexandria Davies at daviesae@mymail.vcu.edu.