12 p.m.

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.

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/.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

"The Politics of Annexation" is a landmark study in the annexation of suburban areas by cities for tax, political and even racial purposes, focusing on Richmond’s racially motivated annexation of a part of Chesterfield. Authors John V. Moeser, Ph.D., and Rutledge M. Dennis, Ph.D., discuss the book. Those who wish to attend the VCU Libraries Community Zoom session may join via Zoom. To receive a link to join the sessions, or for questions or accommodations, contact the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu.

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/community-zooms.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at 3 p.m.

VCU's College of Engineering will host a technical seminar featuring Denodo, a data virtualization platform company which operates across all sectors of the economy, including research universities and health care. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dustin Kratochwill at dakratochwill@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/news-events/events/technical-seminar-from-denodo.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at 6 p.m.

The VCU Alumni Richmond Chapter will present a virtual social justice panel discussion focusing on equity in finance. Alumna and Richmond city Treasurer Nichole Armstead will host the event and will discuss inequity in finance with Wendell Fuller, CFP, and alumnus Jeffrey Jones, CRPC. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stefani Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/41288.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Human Resources and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will host a workshop to share knowledge, skills and tools to implement successful change initiatives.

For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or (804) 301-5973 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d771126d4-db2f-484d-bce7-59d580240fdc.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at 7 p.m.

1708 Gallery’s 13th annual InLight, a public exhibition of contemporary light-based artworks, will take place Nov. 12-15 at sites across Richmond and will address the paired themes of safety and accountability.

For more information, contact Anita Zia at anitazia34@yahoo.com or (757) 477-1499 or visit http://1708inlight.org.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

Learn how to be an advocate and ally for people struggling with substance-use disorders and those in recovery. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rams in Recovery at recovery@vcu.edu or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/recovery-ally/.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 from 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.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at 3 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art will host a showing of "COMMON WEALTH AND COMMON DEBT," a production by The Conciliation Project. Based on conversations with Richmond citizens, this new production considers deep histories and the upheavals of 2020, including the coronavirus pandemic and racial justice protests. Co-curator Stephanie Smith will give an introduction. A Q&A will follow the broadcast. Join the production at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/common-wealth-common-debt/.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 from 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.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 from 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.

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 Ashley Nguyen at nguyenad5@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/k8uvPnrcvHvQLu4T8.

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.

Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

This class incorporates core strengthening exercises coupled with breathing techniques that allow for a stronger and more functional body. All levels are welcome This online session will be sponsored by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports.

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

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team of VCU Human Resources will present an online workshop about the components of an effective team and how to achieve results, develop positive relationships and cultivate individual well-being. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslee Gensinger at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d0c725e5c-9d50-4419-a9b8-ff8ea66e50c9.

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft for Zoom information.

For more information, contact Barbara Back at bjback@vcu.edu or (804) 241-0197.

University Band is a one-credit course open to all students, faculty and staff. University Band performs one concert each semester and no audition is required.

For more information, contact Philip Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu.

Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old or interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. What? New, innovative and fun virtual reality games designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves nine consecutive weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment and five follow-up visits. Questions: http://www.movr.vcu.edu. Visit the following URL to see if you qualify.

For more information, contact Tiffany Amos at mcl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4766 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.