12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a virtual artist lecture by Ayanah Moor. Moor’s recent exhibitions include "Direct Message: Art, Language, and Power," Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; "Echoes: Reframing Collage," Museum of Contemporary Photography (Chicago); and in scenes of Universal Pictures’ 2021 film, "Candyman," directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96951592616.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/ayanah-moor-visiting-artist-lecture/.

7 p.m.

VCU's Program in Judaic Studies and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond will present a lecture by Gil Troy, Ph.D., professor of North American History at McGill University and author of "The Zionist Ideas; Visions for the Jewish Homeland — Then, Now, Tomorrow." The talk will be in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. All who attend must be masked and fully vaccinated.

For more information, contact Tyler Conrad at conradtl@vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries will present author Bill Campbell and artist Bizhan Khodabandeh, who will discuss their work on a graphic novel which is a fictionalized retelling of a community’s resistance to a violent 1923 march of thousands of Ku Klux Klan members in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and will also be live-streamed. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyler Conrad at conradtl@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/campbell-khodabandeh.html.

7 p.m.

Join Jennifer Argueta, a VCU alumna, as she shares her journey navigating academia as a first-generation student with aspirations of becoming a doctor in a session hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Henzee Machado at machadohg@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91308678704.

8 p.m.

Hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra I perform in Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. The concert will also be live-streamed at the following URL. Audience members and performers will wear masks; performers will also cover the bells of all aerosol-producing instruments. Music will be by by Miles, Nestico, Ellington, Hefti, Tizol, Thad Jones, Ted Nash, Thomas Windley – and sightreading on stage.

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

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a virtual open session for term faculty focusing on sharing experiences, meeting colleagues across the university and exchanging suggestions for career development. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7kXMLh8HC8iNfLRw8.

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Department of Recreation and Well-Being for this 30-minute routine that employs all-out, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. 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/3nOrGsP.

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

An open house will be held in celebration of the newly launched audio workshop and podcast lab, the VPM + ICA Community Media Center. The lab is on the second floor of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Timed tours of the center are free and open to the public every hour on the hour.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/opening-weekend-vpm-ica-community-media-center/.

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking will be delivered by an ExperiencePoint-trained facilitator. The event will be held in Room 1313, VCU Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St., and online. HealthHacks is a 24-hour sprint of innovation and problem-solving while addressing challenges through teamwork, solution ideation, programming, rapid prototyping and developing flow processes. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/hh-design-thinking.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being for a quiet break to find a moment of calm, peace and balance, while improving attention, focus and ability to work through stressful circumstances. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register for the virtual session 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/3CEyKyb.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will offer a course for those who manage University Academic Professionals and Classified Staff. This case study-based course presents opportunities to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex and realistic cases. Space is limited and pre-reading is required. The course closes two days in advance. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d73bd9f95-4e3f-42bb-988c-b4c2649f83b2.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Come to West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., to join in a conversation with Diversity Ambassadors about navigating visibility in the transgender community. Questions: Email Nana Ferdnance at the following address or Noura Allen at allennc@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Nana Ferdnance at ferdnancena@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at noon

Faculty members are requested to participate in a one-hour focus group about shared governance at VCU. A team of doctoral students in the Ed Leadership Program in the VCU School of Education is conducting a study seeking to learn more about how faculty at VCU understand and perceive shared governance. If you would like to take part in a focus group in November, please fill out the Google survey at the following URL by Nov. 5.

For more information, contact Melissa Tyler at mtyler@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PQwRYdMsGYjNYvw86.

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Ever wanted to turn fruit into a keyboard? What about a drawing into a game controller? micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that allows you to create interactions between data inputs like light, sound, pressure and a computer across all types of software. 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. Attend in person at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., or click on the following URL to receive a link to attend the session on Zoom.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-2opj4qGddFqA0sqhyA6Lrhy2age-hv.

Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will host a health care mixer that will offer minority students the opportunity to connect with health care professionals. The session will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kameron Jones at joneskr9@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MaOCu7joZrPAZCqg0fXFwwPvvJe9tZN2iBHV_ze_OHE/edit?ts=61698996.

Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Alumni will host a pre-game tailgate party on Ram Horn Plaza before the men's homecoming basketball game. There will be a live DJ, picnic fare, beer, wine, sweet treats from alumni-owned businesses, swag, performances and more. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Burton at aldburton@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/events/homecoming/.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at noon

Reading from your slides? Too much data? No narrative? In this virtual seminar, part of Wright Center's Leadership and Career Development series, participants will learn how to create engaging presentations that communicate their scientific research by using evidence-based practices to build a clear narrative and tailor the message to an academic audience. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsc-2trzotGd3s3DfyvrpqWPTC_TmELllb.

Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Art History will present a virtual panel discussion with Christine Garnier, Kelvin Parnell and Kate Sunderlin, emerging scholars and co-founders of the Association of Scholars of American Sculpture. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/asaspanel/.

A video recording is now available of the recently streamed One VCU Research conversation between President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Vice President for Research and Innovation P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., on the university's strategic research priorities plan to guide the future of VCU research. The conversation about funding resources, professional incentives and support for this effort is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb6q-ZIxYSk.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign for 2021 is now open. Through this campaign, employees can safely and easily donate to their favorite causes throughout the year. Participants can do a one-time credit card payment or opt for payroll deduction. The campaign runs until Dec. 17.

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

A draft of the Identity Theft Prevention Policy is available for public comment by Nov. 12. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

VCU's December Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by Nov. 12. For ordering information, visit https://vcubooks.com/. Faculty who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide Commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/decfaculty2021.

Would you like to feel more comfortable leading dialogue about difference? Apply now to learn about inclusive dialogue and to practice and increase your skills in leading inclusive dialogue about our diverse social identities. IExcel is accepting applications now for its new Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator Training, led by Tamisha Williams. Participants will reflect on identity, practice deep listening and discuss ways to address tension and conflict, among other core facilitation skills. Selected facilitators who opt for the RAMmalogues Facilitator Track will earn $500 and commit to co-facilitating RAMmalogues sessions (at least once per semester through 2022). All staff, students and faculty are invited to apply for training. Questions: Visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/ or the RAMmalogues website. Apply at the following URL by Nov. 19.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/wTbMXkMzvULZAA4u9.

A draft of the revised Secondary Assignments (Overload Jobs) policy is available for public comment until Nov. 18. The policy is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.