7 p.m.

Queer Night of Expression, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, gives LGBTQIA+ students the opportunity to celebrate their identities through any artistic expression. Those looking for an opportunity to express themselves in a welcoming environment and identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to sign up to perform. Those who are not interested in performing but would like to attend are encouraged to register. Register at the following URL, either to perform or attend.

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

7 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will present a Spooktacular Halloween Party on Zoom. Wear your best costume and decorate your Zoom background for a chance to win a prizes. All are welcome to participate. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jakia Hamilton at hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88990916004?pwd=WWlvZVRsZWhnT0cvVzBKYTNudWc2QT09.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Participants will explore tools available to managers and staff to facilitate good career conversations. The content will include individual assessments, manager assessments for teams and the initial career conversation in which managers and employees engage each other in open conversation about career aspirations and create a career development plan. Questions: askhr@vcu.edu. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/9f34698b-b4a6-44fe-a7b6-946763ad4b8e.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union will host a session outlining the basic concepts of investing. 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, 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 noon to 1 p.m.

The Health and Wellness Library will present a program about free resources for nurturing emotional health. Also, participate in a virtual meditation session exercise to help lessen stress. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/7234409.

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

Virtual Worlds is a teaching resource focusing on experiencing, making and sharing virtual places using a 3D real-time gaming engine. Versions of this curriculum are designed for both PlayCanvas and Unity. This workshop, hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop, includes an overview of the resource, student examples and an activity covering the basics of PlayCanvas. Details are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Now is a great time to reflect upon your professional values, interests and priorities, and consider how you can be happiest in your work life. This session, led by Samara Reynolds, director of VCU Career Services, will focus on how to fairly assess your current role and its potential for growth and set goals for professional development within your own department and at VCU. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samara Reynolds at careers.vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events.

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.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on supporting students with diverse language backgrounds. This workshop will highlight some of the challenges faculty face in supporting linguistically diverse students and each of the speakers will present tools and strategies that faculty can implement in their classrooms. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DJEY2sQE5reJnEDN7.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the news, social media and class assignments to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day. In a time of chaos and uncertainty, 30 minutes of guided meditation will provide a sense of calm, peace and balance to improve attention, focus and ability to work through stressful circumstances. The session is hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. 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/.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 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 Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://goo.gl/2hY6KC.

All Monroe Park Campus parking decks, with the exception of the West Main Street Deck, will be closed 10 p.m. Nov. 2 through 7 a.m. Nov. 4. Those who need to access their vehicle during the closure can relocate to the West Main Street Deck or any nonreserved space at a VCU parking lot beginning at 11 a.m. on Oct. 30.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/parkingtransportation/2020/10/29/select-mpc-parking-decks-inaccessible-beg-at-10-p-m-on-nov-2/.

VCU's Human Resources Department of Learning, Development and Organizational Culture has launched an eLearning course about the Immunity to Change learning and change process. Additional resources and an online Google Form are included for those interested in participating in a 90-minute session with a trained facilitator. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL or search in the Learning Management System for Immunity to Change. A pdf version of the course is also available.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3kw7ARe.

Those interested in forming a bike club at VCU should email the following address.

For more information, contact Elyzha Casaje at casajee@mymail.vcu.edu or (757) 876-0783.

The Medical Journal Club at VCU, working through the Village Book Builders, a national mentoring organization, is seeking highly motivated participants to join a research initiative in Uganda. Joining the team could involve creating a plan of research, collecting data and writing the draft.

For more information, contact Rida Syed at syedr3@vcu.edu.