11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police will host a U-Lock giveaway and bike registration in front of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., on the MCV campus. VCU students, faculty and staff can receive a free U-Lock with a valid VCU ID and learn how to register their bikes. A limited supply of U-Locks will be provided. Follow VCU Police on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for future U-Lock giveaway dates.

For more information, contact Amy Murray at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

11:55 p.m.

Apply now for the IExcel Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate specialization online courses for VCU faculty/staff this fall. Selected applicants may choose one or both specialization courses (Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments D527 or Advancing Diversity and Equity in Corporate Settings D707). These courses will only be offered a la carte periodically, and enrollment is limited. Apply by ​Oct. 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., IExcel Education executive director, at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVj1Xzs_sX8QgxMBj8CxydUoaXxWQR-61Rk9cSio28u7xLfA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center will host a virtual screening of Nadine Nour el Din’s short film "roads through the city," plus a conversation with Nour el Din, artist Ibrahim Ahmed and ICA Executive Director Dominic Asmall Willsdon. Created in response to Ibrahim Ahmed’s video work "Tuk Tuk Diaries," on view at the ICA as part of the exhibition "It Always Comes Back to You," "roads through the city" explores cinematic journeys through different Egyptian cities using footage from Egyptian films. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/virtual-screening-nadine-nour-el-dins-roads-through-the-city/.

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This exclusive opportunity hosted by Google is for school leaders and educators who are passionate about using technology to make a difference in student learning. Experience first-hand the impact that Google for Education's tools can have. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://events.withgoogle.com/driving-impactful-instruction-with-google-workspace-for-education/.

5:30 p.m.

Join Patricia Bragg, surgical oncologist, and Elizabeth Monast, genetic counselor, as they explain how the High-Risk Breast Clinic at VCU Massey Cancer Center and VCU Health combines expert genetic risk assessment, state-of-the-art breast imaging and access to comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment for women at high risk of breast cancer. The session will be live-streamed on Facebook at the following URL.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or visit http://facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Share your poetry and enjoy snacks at an open mic night hosted by the Poetry Club in Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Maheen Farooqi at farooqims@vcu.edu or (804) 833-5212.

7 p.m.

VCU's chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists will co-host a free showing of the film "Spotlight" in Room 1164, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Prior to the screening, Richmond Times-Dispatch reporters Kenya Hunter and Sabrina Moreno will discuss the development of investigative reporting skills and the importance of diversity in the workplace.

For more information, contact Josephine Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Doctors Without Borders Chapter at VCU will have a virtual guest speaker with radiology resident Nikolas Parisis, M.D. He will review case studies and answer questions from students. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/dwbsc/home/. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Elmira Sedaghat Bashir at vcu.msfchapter@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92712910132.

Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 1 p.m.

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/WhyWilderFall21.

Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Muslim Student Association will hold Jummah (Friday) Prayer in the Virginia Rooms on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. First Khutbah will be held at 1:15 p.m; the second will be at 2:15 p.m. Masks will be required.

For more information, contact MSA at VCU at vcumsa@gmail.com.

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Online will host a discussion about university-supported tools and how they can help facilitate meaningful course discussions in online courses. Questions: Email OnlinePd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brianne Jackson, Ph.D., at bljackson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/browse/vcuonlineworkshops/courses/meaningful-discussions-online---october-2021.

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Health and Wellness Library will host three health literacy mini-workshops via Zoom which will focus on helping individuals make informed health decisions. "The Basics," Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m., register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8365920. "The Teach-Back Method, Oct. 27, noon, register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8365932 and "Consumer Resources," Oct. 28, noon, register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8365941.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 from noon to 2 p.m.

This workshop via Zoom is a follow-up to "Understanding Unconscious Bias." This session will encourage participants to explore personal bias and address it via the PAUSE method. The goal is to provide practical tools for all VCU populations to interrupt damaging unconscious biases and discuss opportunities together. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/e04e6a80-3d6f-4da0-a8b3-7935ca3006ea.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success will host a virtual conversation with Shaun R. Harper, Ph.D., executive director of the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center and Victor B. Sáenz, Ph.D., leader of Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success), University of Texas, Austin. Harper and Sáenz will address strategies for attracting, engaging, retaining and graduating Black and Latino males. Questions: https://semss.vcu.edu/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shena Crittendon at crittendons@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/pn2jhdh2.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

This session covers the basics of the open-source 3D creation software Blender. The workshop is structured around an autopsy, in which participants will dig into the guts of a professional-grade project. This deep-dive with approachable explanations and guided instruction should be a useful exercise for both advanced and beginner users. The session 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-ipqDkoGtCNBjbJ76TfIIYzGzXqPYEx.

Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU alumnus Krissi Vandenberg (B.S.’96/H&S; M.S.’07/H&S), executive director and program developer of Vegan Action, will moderate a panel discussion via Zoom on the latest trends in the vegan movement. Panelists will provide information about vegan resources and share their individual journeys that led them to become vegan advocates and support a plant-based diet and lifestyle. Register at the following URL for the event, hosted by VCU's Office of Alumni Relations.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116334419832/WN_Xc4v5Yz3Q4KDEDE5vEaiZw.

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.

VCU Police is recruiting chefs for its annual chili challenge on Nov. 3. VCU and VCU Health students, faculty and staff are welcome to enter. (Spouses and partners also may participate.) To register and to learn more, email jmbrown@vcu.edu and cdsticke@vcu.edu. Event proceeds will benefit FRIENDS Association for Children in Richmond.

For more information, contact Jennifer Brown at jmbrown@vcu.edu.

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/.

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/.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers online learning for the VCU community and members of the public. Choose from bookkeeping, counseling and behavioral health (including trending topics such as alcohol use and addiction, suicide risk and trauma), event planning, excel, paralegal studies, play therapy, test prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, ACT, SAT, MCAT, PCAT, DAT and more. Digital badging opportunities are also available.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.