Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Building a successful company requires expanding expertise beyond scientific research experience. Typical additional resources are required to address market analysis, accounting/finance, design for scale-up manufacturing, regulatory advice and distribution strategy to access potential customers. Those who attend will learn about key factors in creating and managing a business development team vs. a research-focused team. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Commons Civic Engagement Team at the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and meet with representatives from volunteer organizations throughout the greater Richmond community. Find and discuss opportunities to volunteer or begin a partnership, either for yourself or a student organization in which you take part. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at orsinin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1400470.

VCU Police encourages everyone to lock the doors and windows of residences and offices and to take all keys during winter break. Valuables and electronics should be locked away or taken home. Drivers leaving a car on campus should park in a well-lighted area, remove valuables and lock it; drivers should never leave running vehicles unattended. Cyclists should store bikes legally with a U-lock. More holiday safety tips are available on the VCUPD website.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/holiday-safety/.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a #28DaysOfBlackCosplay: Cosplay Competition on Feb. 25. The competition is open to all currently enrolled students, who will have the opportunity to celebrate their favorite fandom while honoring diversity in the cosplay community. The competition will be judged at the novice level, so beginner cosplayers are invited. Rules and an entry form are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

VCU's Dean of Students Office invites all faculty and staff to serve as instructors for the university's RAMily Workshop Series, an opportunity for VCU families to virtually connect and learn something new. Participants will teach about a subject in their profession (e.g. leadership, science, arts) or something they find interesting (e.g. knitting, brewing beer, yoga). If interested, fill out the proposal at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynanne Jamison, Ed.D., at ljyndestad@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/WdjbYLriNixJDsjQ8.