11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A blood drive co-sponsored by the Red Cross and Episcopal Campus Ministry will be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., across from Monroe Park. Donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments are preferred. Visit the following URL and enter the sponsor code "VCU" to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Nia Jones at jonesne4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=vcu.

3:30 p.m.

This introductory-level workshop is aimed at students who are curious about electronic music production but have not been able to dabble with confidence yet. The session covers a mix of different tools and workflows to make this process as accessible (and fun) as possible. The event is organized by the Workshop at VCU Libraries. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/wednesdays-in-the-workshop-fall-2021.html. Click on the following URL to receive a link to attend the session.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-Gsrz4rEtVk7LauDAYI5nEX6NkRuQui.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Does cash rule everything around you? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Today is the last chance to register for the October RAMmalogues session about socioeconomic status and class. Share how socioeconomic status has impacted your life and bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/. All students, staff and faculty are invited, but registration is limited to 25. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17874.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Students Today Alumni Tomorrow to network with VCU alumni David Galpern, M.D., and Bill O’Bier, R.N. This is an opportunity to establish strong connections with fellow students and VCU alumni to learn about their lives after VCU, career paths and advice for current students. Come prepared with questions. The event will be held in Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Wojcieszak at wojcieszaksj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpGADiFiZc_w_UtJYb1KHywgzUcQsJLafgyjyQ_O6rp-pfWg/viewform.

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

The VCU Common Book Program will host a virtual keynote address with Elizabeth Rush, author of 2020-2021 VCU Common Book. Rush will deliver the address around her book, "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore," which details the impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities and residents across the U.S. The address is free and open to all. No preregistration is required. Access the live stream at the following URL.

For more information, contact Felecia Williams at williamsfd@vcu.edu or visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Pre-Pharmacy Student Organization at VCU and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association will present Pre-Pharmacy Day in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring your questions and meet fellow pharmacy students.

For more information, contact Mihret Woldeyohannes at prepharmacy.vcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on Zoom about supporting international student success. Facilitators will discuss skills and resources for advising, teaching and supporting VCU’s international students and scholars. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NyfqRta1fPyWYJj48.

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

VCU's chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will be discussing the group's next speaker series event, membership dues, October movie night and a networking event with the VCU Society of Professional Journalists. For access to the Zoom link and updates on the in-person meeting, follow @nabjvcu on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josephine Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu or (703) 987-8494 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3531013763.

Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program and Technology Services will host a training session to introduce the new data management plan requirements for human subjects research and learn how to use VCU's data management system to develop a data management plan. The training will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Questions: http://research.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christine Davis at cmdaviso@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6090 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkc-isrDsrG90YL06RZ9ecEPjibCrPPG1P.

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America's upcoming fundraiser will be held at the Chipotle at 810 W. Grace St. Show the flyer to the cashier (digital or printed) or order pickup and apply the code NBBG7PF to donate. Email your receipt to hosavcu@gmail.com to be entered into the Kaplan scholarship raffle.

For more information, contact Farah Kandil at kandilfa@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

Misconceptions about retirement benefits can lead to missed opportunities. This session will debunk common myths about retirement benefits through VCU and share good news about the flexibility and opportunities actually available. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Daniel Jason, VCU Human Resources' benefits director, will lead the session. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3u6HfyC.

Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Michael Rao, Ph.D., President, VCU and VCU Health, and P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., VCU Vice President for Research and Innovation, for a live-streamed event. The webinar will feature their conversation at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art about the bold and ambitious strategic research priorities plan and a Q&A session. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iGyi6-jZTa-6szCrfVNJPQ.

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Women in Science will host Graduate Shadow Day, an opportunity for undergraduates to touch base with a graduate student on how best to navigate admissions and enhance their understanding of what grad school life is like. This half-day event will be held on both Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

For more information, contact Haley Adcox at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police Department and VCU's School of Pharmacy will participate in the DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Event at Monroe Park, 20 N. Laurel St., and Hunton Student Center (1110 E. Broad St.). Safely dispose of unused prescription drugs to keep the community and environment safe. Needles or syringes will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Patrick West at westpm@vcu.edu or (804) 503-7953.

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning Oct. 25. VCU and VCU Health partners interested in delivering health education and wellness activity programs that help address health disparities in Richmond's East End communities should contact Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D., interim director of VCU Health Hub at 25th, at maghboeba.mosavel@vcuhealth.org.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Money Spot and University Counseling Services will host an online discussion about healthy money habits in relationships. The session will focus on recognizing unhealthy characteristics regarding relationships and money and resources for additional assistance. Questions: http://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dorian Philpot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or (484) 366-3727 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sQuPkK1pREmb6Cf-UwnADA.

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration is open for the virtual 15th Annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference, hosted by the VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. This year's theme, "Pivoting Forward: The LeaderSHIFT," seeks to encourage leaders to reflect on how "we capitalize on the leadershifts that have transpired over the last year to pivot forward." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/2021-conference/.

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present an online workshop which will allow participants to explore how their unique talents contribute to success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The $60 registration fee includes StrengthsFinder assessment. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

A number of special events are planned for Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, during October. They include Chili Cook-Off (Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-close); National Mushroom Day (Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-close), Shafer Favorites Week (Oct. 18-22: 11 a.m.-close); Seafood Bash (Oct. 18: 11 a.m. -close); Abuelitas Guest Restaurant (Oct. 20: 11 a.m.-close); Zoca Restaurant (Oct. 25-29: 11 a.m.- close); Halloween Tricks and Treats (AVO and Market 810, Oct. 25-29: 11 a.m.- close). For menus and details, follow @VCU_Dining or the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

The 2021 Richmond Heart Walk will be held Oct. 23 at Libbie Mill Midtown. Start a team, join a team or sign up as an individual to help defeat heart disease and stroke.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=315701&fr_id=6080&pg=company.

The Graduate School will host a weeklong celebration of graduate education at VCU through Oct. 15. The week will include opportunities to learn more about graduate programs of study, workshops on such topics as financing graduate school; a day devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion in graduate education and more. Questions: Email gradschool@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Humberson at humbersone@vcu.edu or visit http://rebrand.ly/gradschoolweek.

Stop by VCU Libraries this week to celebrate all things Graduate School research-related. Tables will be set up in the lobby of both libraries with information about how VCU Libraries supports graduate-level research. Find out about liaison librarians, graduate student webinars and more. Engage with whiteboard activities, featuring new questions each day about graduate students and the library. Giveaways will also be included.

For more information, contact Bettina Peacemaker at bjpeacemaker@vcu.edu or visit http://library.vcu.edu/.

On Oct. 24, Verizon will require all local calls in both the 804 and 276 area codes to be dialed with the full 10-digit telephone number (804-XXX-XXXX). Remember to update any personal phone features you use (autodial, speed dial, call forward or other lists).

For more information, contact Lynne Williams at telecom@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/knowledge-base/telecommunications/user-guides/.

The Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry is a group of twins and their families who are willing to consider taking part in twin-based, health-related research. The registry welcomes twins of any age, ethnicity and zygosity (identical or fraternal). All twins or triplets in the VCU community are encouraged to register with the group and pass along the group's information.

For more information, contact Joanna Penick at penickje@vcu.edu or (800) 872-8946 or visit http://matr.vcu.edu.