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/.

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.

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.

8 p.m.

Hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra II under the direction of Toby Whitaker perform in a free concert to be livestreamed at the following URL. Music will be by Bob Brookmeyer, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Johnny Hodges, Sy Johnson, Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Ann Ronell, Sadao Watanabe and Toby Whitaker, plus world premieres of new arrangements by Whitaker.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at 1 p.m.

In celebration of International Education Week, the Education Abroad office will host a virtual panel discussion with returning students who have participated in the program. Students will share their experiences choosing and funding their programs, living abroad and the challenges and rewards of their study abroad journey. Questions: https://global.vcu.edu/international-ed-week/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92123756557#success.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

The VCU Writing Center will examine examples of strong, successful personal statements as well as 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/.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pre-Health advisors will host an application workshop for students planning to apply to the VCU dental hygiene program. The event will focus on the online application and deadline. Questions: https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/. Apply for the workshop at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Adams at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bgzoDkpAoBM9qrTdA.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Jeremy Hoffman, chief scientist at the Science Museum of Virginia, for a Berglund seminar. Hoffman will discuss why low-resource communities of color around the U.S. are consistently and disproportionately exposed to urban heat islands. He will explore redlining as a plausible explanation for this inequity as well as the implications of these findings in the face of a changing climate.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/307139867226732/.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at 5 p.m.

In celebration of International Education Week, the Global Education Office will host Cultural Conversations from Around the Globe. VCU international students will deliver presentations about topics related to their cultural background and personal experiences. The session will include a discussion about cultural topics and current events related to the participants’ presentations. Complete the form at the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDBl0AxVeRlOwRuN6aUQtb9hSPRQbkKGEquc-KcqxHzvA8Ow/viewform.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at 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.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and University Counseling Services will provide five breakout rooms for students to engage in at their level of comfort. The rooms include Mindfulness and Meditation, Coping and Resourcing, Student Leadership Discussion, Student Activism Discussion and Open Discussion. Register (required) for the Zoom link a the following URL.

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

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Neal Alen to learn about using Protocol Builder to develop a clinical research protocol. Protocol Builder is made available to VCU faculty by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/99857497824?pwd=eFBjekl1RURLblE0MkdUeHJZQmVUUT09.

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 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Society of Women Engineers will recap the WE20 virtual conference at the VCU chapter's November general body meeting. Afterward a wellness lounge will be held to discuss self-care exercises as the end of the semester draws near. Care packages will be picked up Nov. 20. Those attending the meeting will be given priority signup for a time slot.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit http://cglink.me/r888933.

Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation offers interprofessional continuing education credit for those who attend its monthly seminars. Anika Hines, assistant professor in the VCU School of Medicine Department of Health Behavior and Policy, will discuss partnerships that help community members better control their blood pressure. See the Zoom link and password information at the following URL. The Zoom meeting ID is 972 0552 6057.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at cppi@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3869 or visit http://bit.ly/CPPIseminars.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program, highlighting the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will join the alumni to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-120120?program=DAPT.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experiences in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will join the alumni to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-120120?program=EMBA.

August and December grads are invited to upload a 10-second video clip using the graduate upload submission form to share a message or shout-out. The video clips will be used in the virtual commencement at 10 a.m. on Dec. 12. The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Details are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://graduations.vanwagner.com/student-information/?sch=VCU.

The Monroe Park Campus commuter parking sale will begin at 9 a.m. on Dec. 2. Housing permits for students with on-campus assignments are available online. Off-campus student housing permits will be available online on Dec. 8.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/monroe-park-campus-sale/.

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.