10:30 a.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host Queer Coffee Hour. The session will include dialogues around sexuality, gender and their intersections while continuing to provide a (virtual) space for authentic conversations and identity expression. Register (required) for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

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/.

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/.

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 noon

Join the Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance for an interest meeting for the National CLARION Competition. This is a student case competition for health professional students, enabling them to achieve a 360-degree perspective on patient safety in today's health care system and how it might be improved. Student teams, consisting of four students, composed of at least two disciplines, are given a case and are charged with creating a root cause analysis. The team presents its analysis to a panel of interprofessional judges that evaluates their analysis in the context of real-world standards of practice. The winning VCU team competes at the national level for scholarship and prizes. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://forms.gle/Jb9RswMALxteLWjf7.

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 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will present a virtual informational session on M.Ed. in Reading (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Certificate in TESOL. 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/.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Navigating predominantly white spaces, tackling mental health challenges and transitioning into a professional world can often be overwhelming as a first-year black student. Join a panel of VCU professionals as they discuss their journey and how students can establish and expand campus connections, build a network for personal and/or professional development and learn how to engage with faculty/staff/professionals. This program will be hosted by University Academic Advising. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Norden at nordenan@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodOmsqz0jHN0wnCD3NICz5m-gGn34HxZ1.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Career Services is hosting a series of workshops focused on preparing for the job search. Those who attend will have opportunities to write a résumé, gain interview skills, write cover letters and improve overall wellness before embarking on a new career. Register for the fourth session in the series, virtual interviewing, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/603397?ref=events-search.

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 at noon

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research program is accepting applications for Spring 2021 admission. The program, managed by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation, prepares students for entry or transition into clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical and allied health professionals. Course and admission requirements can be found at https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/. Apply online at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/graduate/. The application deadline is Dec. 11. Register for the informational session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6511 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlfuGpqD4uH9W1USR_-hoMXIrkWzVc_bhv.

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

Join the Office of Student Experience as guest speaker Tom Katovsich of Virginia Credit Union shares shopping strategies for the upcoming holiday season for students. 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=12.

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

VCU's Division of Epidemiology will host a virtual open house. Those who attend will learn about the MPH and Ph.D. programs in Epidemiology and engage with faculty, staff and current students. Questions: https://familymedicine.vcu.edu/epidemiology/. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Sierra Croker at crokersd@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdu2qpjkqHtOQ7FYdxWq92yxeTIfzbxz6.

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 at 7 p.m.

Dental students of all years will share their pre-dental journeys, experiences as dental students, offer tips and advice and answer questions. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Dental Club at VCU at dentalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94610479758.

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/.

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 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 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.

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.

The Countdown to Graduation begins with your academic regalia (caps, gowns and hoods). Academic regalia may now be purchased at Barnes and Noble @ VCU on your respective campus or at https://www.balfour.com/vcu. Shipping charges apply to online orders. Online orders placed after Nov. 11 are not guaranteed to arrive before Dec. 12.

For more information, contact . at . or visit https://www.commencement.vcu.edu.

In partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, the Office of Continuing and Professional Education is offering registration for a new Counseling and Behavioral Health Continuing Education Program that offers flexible and self-paced online learning. Select and register by topic from a full list of modules at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/behavioralhealth.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will hold the final belay clinic of the semester on Nov. 18 at the climbing wall in the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at spohncl@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/.

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.