12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In 2018, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, along with five other state-recognized tribes, gained federal recognition. Morgan L. Faulkner, a tribal council member and practicing attorney, will discuss the Upper Mattaponi's path to federal recognition and what considerations have been taken now as they navigate their new sovereign status. This event is hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Register (required) at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Heart to Soul in Action at VCU will hold a Thanksgiving Candygrams event for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald facility houses families of patients at Children's Hospital of Richmond. Heart to Soul in Action will be tabling outside Commons Plaza along Linden walkway (across from Harris Hall) to distribute card supplies. Volunteers can drop off completed cards in the Heart to Soul in Action drop box starting Nov. 17 until midnight Nov. 20. (The drop box will be in the Student Commons next to the vending machines left of the doors when entering from the side facing the library.)

For more information, contact Harshita Balla at ballah@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/hearttosoul/home/.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Child Health Research Institute at VCU promotes 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 of up to $50,000 beginning in 2021. Questions: https://www.chrichmond.org/events/events-details?ceid=e3385ec5-2564-417a-b907-4cb7a88ea7d3. To attend the second neurosciences theme meeting, log into Zoom at the following URL. Sign in to the chat during the meeting to get credit for attendance. Theme Leader is nicholas.johnson@vcuhealth.org.

For more information, contact Henry Rozycki at hrozycki@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/99802044319.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Child Health Research Institute at VCU promotes 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 of up to $50,000 beginning in 2021. Questions: https://www.chrichmond.org/events/events-details?ceid=5fb52338-1895-461d-a90c-37ff7dd862b5. To attend the second EPIC Theme meeting, register at the following URL. Sign in to the chat during the meeting to get credit for attendance. Theme leader is oliver.karam@vcuhealth.org.

For more information, contact Henry Rozycki at hrozycki@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/97137499210.

6 p.m.

An online overview of requirements and expectations of prospective counselors for Camp Kesem, a free week-long summer camp for children whose parents have been affected by cancer, will be held. The meeting is mandatory for all counselors. Those interested but are unable to attend should email the following address. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katia "Twix" Gonzalez at vcu.volunteer@campkesem.org or (760) 953-1156 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93441317698.

8 p.m.

Hear four VCU Small Jazz Ensembles perform in concert, livestreamed at the following URL. Admission is free. Music will be by D'Angelo, Tara Davis, J. Rosamond Johnson, James Weldon Johnson, Bob Marley, Tony Martucci, Malcolm McCormick, Jackie McLean, Charles Mingus, Duke Pearson, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons, Kirk Whalum and Victor Young, with video guests.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia, director of Jazz Studies, at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at 2 p.m.

While there is no substitute for an in-country experience, virtual internships and classes offer a way to explore another culture, get unique internship experience, take courses not offered at VCU and gain invaluable intercultural, professional and academic skills. In recognition of International Education Week, VCU's Education Abroad office will host a session discussing virtual study and internship abroad options. Access the Zoom link and see more IEW events at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pre-Health Advising will host an online overview for those interested in being a competitive applicant and the application process for VCU's Clinical Radiation Sciences program. Those who plan to attend should fill out this Google form at https://forms.gle/VqdkvJp4ggWvWL5W9. Questions: https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pre-health Advising at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99937931926.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will present an online informational session about its Master of Teaching, Concentrations in Secondary Science and Mathematics program. Register 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. 17, 2020 at 4 p.m.

Allen Horn III, research fellow at the Rogers Corporation, will speak at a seminar hosted by the Richmond Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Engineering Magnetics Society. Join the meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Radhika Barua, Ph.D., VCU College of Engineering, at rbarua@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/245884.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, CHS faculty and the CHS Student Leadership Council will host a CHS Town Hall. Those who attend will have the opportunity to share a story and ask questions regarding CHS classes, COVID-19, what to expect next semester or any other concerns. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact CHS Leadership Council at chsleadershipcouncil@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BJ1AWAwpSd2h_vEepUl7ng.

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

The Multicultural Greek Council at VCU will present Meet MGC, an informational session for students interested in learning about the fraternities and sororities of the council through presentations, trivia and Q&A. Those who attend will be entered into a raffle to win one of three prizes: a Bose Bluetooth speaker, MPOW noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones or a Nintendo Switch Lite. Register for the form and the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shannon Ragan at ragansc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/toker6ZaJ3J1WuMn7.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Brittany Hunt, an Indigenous woman and member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, founded the American Indian Urban Education Division of UNC-Charlotte. She will discuss the realities of current Native life and how she decolonizes and indigenizes education at a talk hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Register (required) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

VCU Libraries will host a food drive through Dec. 18 to stock RamPantry at VCU. For each food item donated, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in overdue fines, up to a $30 maximum. Fees to repair damaged items or to replace lost items will not be waived. Bring food donations to the information Desk at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., or Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/food-for-fines-fall-2020.html.

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's cross-campus shuttle will operate through Nov. 25. The shuttle will resume with limited service for the spring 2021 semester on Jan. 25 and will operate Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., through May 14. To accommodate the reduced service hours, students and employees may contact RamSafe for cross-campus rides between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., because cross-campus restrictions will be temporarily lifted effective Nov. 9.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/vcushuttle.

VCU Recreational Sports group exercise schedule for winter break will be in effect Nov. 30-Dec. 18. In-person and live virtual classes will be held. To preview the schedule, visit the group exercise page at the following URL and click on the drop-down panel near the bottom of the page.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.

Graduates can schedule a free graduation portrait during the last week of classes in the University Student Commons. Students must provide their own regalia, which can be purchased in-store or online at Barnes & Noble @ VCU. If you take your own pictures, tag @VCUGear on Instagram for a chance to be featured. VCU class rings are still available for purchase. To receive your ring before the holidays, place your order by Dec. 1 and use code HOLIDAY20 at checkout at balfour.com/vcu.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/benefits/alumni-students/graduation-photos/.

The Women in Science organization is holding a competition to determine the group's next T-shirt design. First place will receive a $50 cash prize and a T-shirt featuring the winning design and second place will receive a $25 cash prize. Deadline for submissions is 11 p.m. Dec. 31. The group's general body will vote and announce the winners in January. See competition rules and previous T-shirt designs for reference at https://www.instagram.com/vcu.wis/, Facebook.com/groups/vcu.wis, Linkedin.com/groups/12248757/, or Twitter.com/science_women.

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