12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will collaborate with University Counseling Services for a session to decompress, unpack and process. Register (required) for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge is hosting librarian Jenny Stout for virtual office hours. Students in UNIV 111, 112 or 200 can come by for assistance using the library search engine and databases for research or synthesis papers. Questions: https://vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/FILL+Promo+Update/1_b7ksju33. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3311078055.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture and VCU Alumni will host a virtual panel discussion with journalists as part of the school's speaker series. Register for the Zoom webinar, which will be livestreamed, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marcus Messner at mmessner@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/news/what-just-happened-robertson-alumni-to-discuss-election-results-at-speaker-series-event-on-nov-5.html.

8 p.m.

Hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra I with Antonio Garcia perform in a free livestreamed concert at the following URL. Music by Barnett, Ellington, Garcia, Holman, Mercer, Rollins, Sebesky, Strayhorn, Tizol, Wilkins and students Charles Cutler and Danny Dupes, with video guests Tom Christensen (sax) and Rex Richardson (trumpet). The band will sight-read live.

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

7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

BAPS Campus Fellowship of VCU presents the Diwali Celebration. The Hindu festival of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Questions: https://na.baps.org/event/diwali-2020/. Join the livestream at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sohum Patel at patelsf2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/327180301913487/.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Commons invites all VCU students to connect one-on-one with university administrators for nonpartisan post-election support. All students are welcome to attend this virtual event. Students will be paired individually with Division of Student Affairs staff to process any stress related to local, state and national elections. Staff members will listen, support and connect students with available additional services. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/whatcomesnextvcu.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Women in Science will host a professional development seminar. The panel-style format will feature Amy Lavelle, manager in immunochemistry R&D, Pharmaceutical Product Development; Vanessa Lache, associate recruiter, PPD; Ed Ratchford recruiter, Kelly Scientific; and Heather Lourenco, stability scientist, GSK Pharmaceuticals. The Zoom link is the following URL. The meeting ID is 920 0722 2300; the passcode is 089279.

For more information, contact Women in Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://zoom.us/j/92007222300?pwd=aThlZzBCYXZ3b2J6MERZTFMxTDZUUT09.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal at VCU will host a Stop the Bleed Course in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students will be taught how to control serious bleeding before the arrival of paramedics. Participants will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. At the end of this class, students will receive a certification. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/r869636.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Join the Pre-Physical Therapy Club to learn more about physical therapy directly from the professionals. Use the following Zoom link to attend.

For more information, contact Linsey Martin at martinlf@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93703524385.

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

Join Patrick Nana-Sinkam, M.D., of VCU Health and Rita Miller of the Virginia Department of Health for presentations, discussion and a call to action on lung health in African-American communities. The event will be hosted by the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The Health Equity Series is a quarterly exploration and community discussion of health disparities from collaborating partners locally, in Virginia and nationwide. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Hunley at hunleyre2@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/health-equity/.

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.

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 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 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 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services will host “Working While Queer,” the third entry in the Working While Other panel series. The panel will examine how being queer impacts the workplace experience across many different industries. Hear perspectives from working professionals across a variety of industries. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdeyhrjIiGdPnT8wfQxpmK2NdfTaGBM2z.

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 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Storytelling & Healing and Active Minds at VCU will host a student presentation of artistic and written work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elysia Lin at lineh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97403531494.

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.

Students may begin to use Degree Works 5, the new version of Degree Works, on Nov. 9. The link will be accessible via the student menu in eServices. All students are encouraged to log in and become familiar with Degree Works 5 as soon as possible. Degree Works 4 will remain available until Dec. 18. After this date, only Degree Works 5 will be available. PDF tutorials are available at the Records and Registration Degree Audit website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1349 or visit https://rar.vcu.edu/audit.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or have obesity problems. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in live exercise sessions conducted online by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.