12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in teaching, research, or consulting at a university, health organization or government agency by advancing your education? VCU Health Administration will host a session about its program's student-centered environment, nationally recognized faculty and funding opportunities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie McCall at kmccall@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CAzpawd9HftKbcTb8.

12 p.m.

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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Departments of Biology and Fashion Design + Merchandising will co-host environmental toxicologist Linda Greer, Ph.D. Greer has been featured in Vanity Fair magazine for environmental advocacy initiatives including the “Clean by Design Program,” a business-friendly green supply chain approach that leverages production efficiency improvements to reduce the energy, water and chemical use in textile manufacturing while saving money. Greer is Senior Global Fellow for the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Skoll awardee. Questions: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/08/stella-mccartney-linda-greer-clean-by-design/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chris Gough at cmgough@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99394451259.

4 p.m.

Eve Hudson, Ph.D., host of the podcast "The First-Gen Lounge," will deliver the keynote address for VCU's First-Generation Celebration Week. Hudson, a first-generation and low-income college student, will share her experiences. The events are hosted by TRIO Student Support Services. Register (required) at the following URL.

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

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Collective Corazón will host a virtual roundtable discussion on Latinx health education with an emphasis on cancer, screenings and genetic counseling. Collective Corazón, a VCU student organization, seeks to educate undergraduate students and the community about linguistic and cultural barriers that Latinx populations in Richmond and the United States face when receiving health care. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Roma Kankaria at kankariara2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/s/97997475064.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The VCU School of Social Work will present a panel discussion with state and local leaders in child welfare. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Geoff LoCicero at locicerog2@vcu.edu or (601) 818-1393 or visit https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvcu.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_Utjp1Y6FTcK-Otkmr21tKg%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3axSCmrxcQ63Isums9vMw1f33e7diIGtDU73mr9UCqsXdTLMn4quFCaTU&h=AT1mN_eyyueGkdtt04AzkXa3viAzUhvOKWxtbdruiklHeXuyEhRfbPLGrxP5h3cQpIMAkfxs2nmVL6ih-Sbn8Z-_cMNSp364lu88lwjkffssRzdySf1zNw-j8sgDi9FCMnjoxw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2kFPWcFjrM3QCby6GAvDhBnf2FGzXSZId5vYWp_OA7RJcZXg6NlPHvQXMJQ3cD7QFFuIyuwPByYIrNislsMRa8x9RnSioaEoHbmI_VAg8FfQ9zgH2eEnN9N-ke1rZfDwSDH0QkIR74hlGQ__Y67FpV1sNXBp7O_bNXKBMzrwYoXzOPUpKQyZC26K6FGd6g5boEaxLWWh9HwWPAX2P1Vg.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at noon

Meriem Bennani, a native of Rabat, Morocco, lives and works in Brooklyn. She received her BFA from Cooper Union, N.Y., and her MFA from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Solo exhibitions of her work have been held at C L E A R I N G New York; The Kitchen, New York; Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris; Art Dubai; MoMA PS1, New York; and SIGNAL, Brooklyn. The lecture will be presented by VCUarts. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Kerr at kkerr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G23X5evWSd-xMXSvHL9tXA.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Join the Office of Student Experience as guest speaker Kathryn Jones, medical director at Virginia Treatment Center for Children, identifies practices, language and tools that encourage inclusive, empowering and safe environments for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The session is designed with health sciences students in mind. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chelsea Gary at garycs@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/vphs/OSEReg/Form.aspx?EventTypeID=3.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Robert "Tyler" Braun, instructor, Weill Cornell Medicine, will speak at a Health Behavior and Policy Seminar. Questions: http://hbp.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf-2srzojEtU5B2Oyid4wmdpVpHcjLS-KZ.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Finance and Procurement Services Career Community will host the first in a four-part series. The initial session will focus on where individuals can find specific information from various departments (Human Resources, Procurement Services, Treasury Services and Controller's Office). Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Charleyne Kelley at finservcc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/f6490c97-d44e-4bed-99e2-8ed65aed1e5f?session=0db524f8-2128-41ea-9325-fb9be3641b76.

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

The VCU Honors College will host Commonwealth professor emeritus Everett L. Worthington, Ph.D., for a Berglund seminar. Worthington will discuss what forgiveness is and introduce the program REACH Forgiveness. He will also share recent research around REACH Forgiveness and how it can help people gain a practical sense of how to forgive. 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/239386367184635/.

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 at 5 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, will host a HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program Virtual Open House. Hear firsthand experiences from program alumnae about how the program has affected them personally and professionally. A Q&A will also be included. Questions: https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership-development-program/. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at GEHLI@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pcumrpjgtG9HsPBLsiZ-aIQlN-kFE65iM.

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

The VCU Writing Center will examine examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as weaker, less successful ones, and offer the tools needed to write the best statement. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Brandcenter at VCU will host virtual informational sessions on Zoom for prospective students at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18. The events will include an introduction to the master’s program and areas of concentration, a chance to talk with current Brandcenter students and faculty and information about the application process from the director of admissions.

For more information, contact Rachel Ensing at ensingr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8384 or visit https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/admissions/visit-us/.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the monthly One VCU Clinical Research Teams Meeting online. Nyssa Towsley, MS, CIP, Human Subjects Protection Education and Outreach Manager, will discuss "Getting Hip With HIPAA: Discussing Recent Changes and the Impact on Human Research." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or (434) 334-9254 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceCvrzouHNdI97ycNOAjbG2ksldvWPWr.

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

Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will have a blood drive with the American Red Cross at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. All blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. All donors will receive a free Insomnia Cookies coupon and a $5 Amazon.com gift card by email. Sign up to volunteer at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y4yhUo8Mj60FMoBlCW6DjaRKvwLmNN1Ye0XszKVnXwo/edit?usp=sharing. Questions: Lahari at ramagiril@vcu.edu. Register to donate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Pacecenter.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at 7 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will hold an online Healthcare Summit. A variety of healthcare professionals will be asked questions that members have submitted about their journey in the healthcare field. Graduate students will also be available to answer questions about school and the application process. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suzannah Brook Boaz at boazsb@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81898120123?pwd=b2VUZ1pzanU1dnIvR3lVTDkzNU5IZz09.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Data often seems straightforward — numbers in, charts out, conclusions made. That's not always the case. Join OVPRI for its RAMS Forum Keynote Address to hear Derek Chapman, Ph.D., share the VCU Center on Society and Health’s work on health equity examining data using race, income and education. Hear practical tips for viewing and consuming data. Explore how to lie on a chart and how bias sneaks into data. The event is co-sponsored by research and LAC career communities. Use your eID to register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3mXPxnz.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will present an online workshop, "Quitting Tobacco and Smoking Cessation." Discover strategies to quit tobacco use with Sarah Birckhead from the Virginia Department of Health. The session is free and open to all. Register 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/7261527.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The online presentation will provide an overview of the program, ranked 35th by U.S. News & World Report, and how to apply. Click on the following URL to register. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend by using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99230558011. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-111220?program=OMBA&utm_source=Drip-OMBAProspect&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GMATWaiver&utm_campaign=OMBARY20.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

More people than ever before are surviving cancer. Creating a survivorship plan can help you cope with lingering side effects, anxiety, fear of recurrence and more. Join physicians Mary Helen Hackney, M.D., and Masey Ross, M.D., from VCU Massey Cancer Center as they discuss the importance of developing a follow-up care plan and maintaining your health after completing cancer treatment. Questions: https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=74103. This event is open to the public and will be streamed live from Massey's Facebook page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Join Amber Esseiva, associate curator at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, and artist Kandis Williams for a discussion about Williams’ new commissioned exhibition, "A Field." The discussion will be dedicated to presenting the research topics related to this exhibition that will be further explored through a series of programs and publishing initiatives. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/in-discussion-kandis-williams-amber-esseiva/.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

"The World We Want Is Us" presents large-scale projections onto the ICA’s facade by artists and Southerners On New Ground (SONG) members Shazza Berhan and Laura Chow Reeve. A project for "Commonwealth," this projection is presented by the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., in conjunction with InLight. Projections will be visible on the ICA’s exterior from 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 12-15, weather permitting. Pedestrians may view from the Belvidere sidewalk or within the Resiliency Garden. Social distancing will be observed.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/the-world-we-want-is-us/.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Fidelity will host an informational session about understanding Social Security, considerations for claiming benefits and deciding when to take the benefits.

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

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

The Office of Alumni Relations will host “Grad Bash: Socially Distant, Together As Soon-To-Be Alumni” for the Class of 2020. Attend this low-key, quick celebration and receive your first alumni swag. In accordance with COVID-19 regulations, only 10 students are allowed during a designated time. You’ll come in, grab your items, take a picture and we’ll wish you well. RSVP at the following URL. Not coming to campus at all this semester? Email alumni@vcu.edu and you will be sent your alumni gear.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054cabaf2fa7f49-grad.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at 6 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council is accepting stories and questions for a town hall with Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., dean of CHS, and selected members within the college. Those interested in sharing a story, having a question answered or bringing up a concern should fill out the form at the following URL by Nov. 12.

For more information, contact Jasmine Jones at jonesj38@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/k8uvPnrcvHvQLu4T8.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

A Canvas consultant will lead a two-hour, online open discussion event for VCU faculty. This is an opportunity for VCU instructors to ask questions about all things Canvas. Register at https://training.vcu.edu, keyword "Canvas." For the full Canvas training schedule, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Harvey at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Explore VCU's 140 graduate programs to find the right one for you in a Graduate School virtual open house for prospective students. The event will begin with a general information session. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the program of their choice in breakout sessions. Tickets are free. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emilie Raymond at eeraymond@vcu.edu or (804) 386-6957 or visit https://hopin.to/events/vcu-open-house.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at 7 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities and the Women in Science student organization will sponsor a screening of "Picture a Scientist," a documentary chosen to be an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. It is a timely look at bias in science. To receive the file to view the documentary, register at the following URL by Nov. 13.

For more information, contact Women in Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EEjVprTCF4cYKyNIo2bcYMesqEC79my_78LARHDOr3U/viewform?ts=5f9c7c1d&edit_requested=true.

Applications are now available for the 2021 cohort of the HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program in the VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. Applications are due by Nov. 15.

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

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2021 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal at the following URL by Jan. 15. Questions, email Jacqueline Smith-Mason at jsmithmason@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-1803.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1715 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

University Student Health Services offers free flu vaccines to all students on both campuses. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and does not cause the flu. All students are encouraged to get the flu vaccine, especially those at high-risk for flu complications who may have asthma, diabetes or heart disease. Due to COVID-19, the flu vaccine is available only by appointment. Call the Monroe Park Campus at (804) 827-8047 or MCV at (804) 828-9220 to schedule an appointment. University Student Health Services is located on the Monroe Park Campus at 1300 W. Broad St., Suite 2200, and on the MCV campus at 1000 E. Marshall St., Room 305.

For more information, contact USHS Immunizations Department at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047 or visit https://health.students.vcu.edu/.

This grant opportunity is limited to researchers who self-identify as Black/African American. The award supports early tenure-track faculty by funding projects that can range from laboratory-based basic research through bench-to-bedside research. One application to the V Foundation is allowed. The applicant will be selected through an internal competition. Contact Glenny Escotto at the following email address or internal opportunity # OP00000312 in RAMS-SPOT by Nov. 13.

For more information, contact Glenny Escotto at escottog@vcu.edu.

All members of the university community are asked to read VCU's Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. The document provides information about protecting individual health, sustaining safety and promoting the general well-being of all at VCU. A link to the policy and a variety of online resources are available on the VCU Division of Student Affairs website at the included URL. Questions: https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/.

For more information, contact Derek Hottell at dlhottell@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0322 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/2020/11/02/annual-notification-of-vcu-alcohol-and-other-drugs-policy/.

VCU Libraries' Interlibrary Loan and Delivery Services will be closed during the VCU Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 3, 2021. The time required to obtain materials from other institutions increases greatly during December and January due to breaks, holiday mail volume and increased end-of-semester workloads. Therefore, requests for research materials should be made as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/winter-closing.html.

The Safety and Protection of Minors Policy applies to all programs and activities involving non-enrolled minors and are sponsored by the university or conducted by other organizations on VCU’s campus, including camps, clinics, workshops, conferences, shadowing and virtual programming. All programs/activities must be registered at least 30 days in advance, complete necessary background checks and take appropriate policy training prior to the start of programming.

For more information, contact Charles Johnson, Mary and Frances Youth Center, at youth@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/youth-safety/.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences seeks nonsmoking men and women between the ages of 18-30 to participate in a study exploring the body’s response to a high-fat meal (chocolate pie). The study will require participants to attend three laboratory visits, all of which will be conducted at VCU's Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory according to VCU-approved safety precautions. Participants will be provided with detailed analysis of their body composition and fitness.

For more information, contact Lauren Pedersen at pedersenl@vcu.edu or (804) 516-0415.