10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Juniors and seniors can browse the selection of official VCU class rings and learn about interest-free payment plans at Barnes & Noble at VCU. Get a ring-pop when ordering. Those who are unable to attend in person can view options and order at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It's the last chance to purchase a 2022 Dogs on Call calendar and support the teams who visit patients and staff at VCU Health and meet with students at VCU. The calendars, $10 and $12 by credit card, will be available at the MCV Campus, Main Hospital, first floor, main kiosk. In-person purchasers receive a stuffed toy. Order online at the following URL.

For more information, contact Barbara Klucik at barbara.klucik@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-7297 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/gift-support/calendar-sales/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

This discussion will focus on NIH’s forthcoming policy on data management and sharing and related guidance. For those planning an NIH grant submission, this session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will help to understand how to adapt to the culture change the NIH is encouraging with its new policies. Plus: some habits to start now that could prepare a smoother transition to the new policy. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkdeqopzkuGtUUIjRXrnfz28V6urHM7OHN.

3 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session via Zoom to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-dec-8.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to develop a clear, focused and complex question when beginning a research project. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office welcomes students, faculty and staff to engage with counterparts from Kien Giang University, Vietnam through Cultural Conversations. In one-hour sessions on Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Feb. 10, participants can connect and learn about aspects of our respective countries and experiences by attending one or more discussions. Questions: https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/#:~:text=Cultural%20Conversations%20engages%20VCU%20students,%2C%20language%2C%20music%20and%20tourism. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCVietnamDec2021Feb2022.

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Muslim Students Association will hold Jummah (Friday) Prayer at the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. First Khutbah will be at 1:15 p.m.; the second will be at 2 p.m. Masks are required.

For more information, contact Muslim Students Association at vcumsa@gmail.com.

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Irina Gaynanova, Ph.D., Department of Statistics, Texas A&M University, will speak via Zoom at VCU's Biostatistics seminar series. The title of her talk will be "Data Integration With Mixed Types of Measurements." Questions: https://biostatistics.vcu.edu/news/seminar/.Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766. The passcode is 364454.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09.

Students should no longer be using their @archive.mymail.vcu.edu accounts. On Jan. 3, 2022, access will no longer be available. Current students should be logging into their vcu.edu Google account.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/domainmerge.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, is seeking diverse, idea-driven talks and performances from a variety of voices in the university community. Participation is sought from students, staff, faculty and alumni as part of an in-person event to be held April 2. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/home/. Applications are being accepted through Dec. 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Mku9pMGc2u4DHrwT9.

VCU Transform is the living-learning program. VCU Transform works to create space and support for students to explore leadership potential and become a community changemaker. Build skills through a specialized curriculum, activities and a community-focused residential experience in the West Grace North residence hall. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1048 or visit https://students.vcu.edu/departments/leadership-and-involvement/vcu-transform/.

The 2022 You First Peer Mentoring application is now open. First-generation college students who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Peer mentors serve as guides to new first-gen students and they benefit from being part of a close-knit group of other first-gen mentors who share experiences, celebrations and friendship. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 8.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/you-first-mentors/.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. To participate, visit the following URL or call the following telephone number. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for anyone who considers themselves as Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.