12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Matthew Barrett, M.D., M.Sc., associate professor of neurology, will present his research on identifying different types of Parkinson's disease at a Discovery Dialogues session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tJ0oceyrrjsuEtC6e13tkylWzZVDOWjXQ7GE.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Georgianne Ginder will lead participants through a meditative relief session aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. This event, which will be held in the first-floor conference room of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., is part of VCU Libraries StudyWell campaign. No registration is necessary.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022-ongoing/study-well-fall-2021.html.

7 p.m.

The Society of Professional Journalists VCU Chapter will hold its final meeting of the year online to choose dates for 2022 events and pick committees. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Josephine J. Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/alixbryan.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Take a break with holiday themed music, decorations, fresh baked goods and a hot chocolate bar at an event sponsored by VCU's Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization. The event will be in the lobby of the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Participate in the bake swap by signing up at ramsconnect, donating $5 via cash or Venmo (Alaina-jaster13) and bringing a baked good to the event. Your item can be swapped with someone else's. If you don't sign up, extra baked goods will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or (586) 229-3902 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pharmacologyandtoxicologystudentorganization/rsvp_boot?id=1377832.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Leaders for the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates will meet via Zoom to present an overview of conference sessions which most resonated with them, spanning a broad range of topics. Speakers will be Shirley Helm and Catherine Brown of VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lce2rpzgsHNH6KU2kahL5mLD_K4jbt5jO.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Whether you're using Google Sheets for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Dec. 13 is the last day to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign. Women in Science is hosting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Collection boxes are available for new, unwrapped toys for needy children in the Richmond area at Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.; Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.; Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.; and Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. (Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons or gifts with food. If donated, such items will not be distributed.)

For more information, contact Haley Adcox at adcoxhe@mymail.vcu.edu or (614) 441-3010.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invites students, alumni, VCU colleagues and family members of students to submit messages of gratitude to professors who have done something to be thankful for this semester. These messages will be shared with the VCU faculty member. Submit a message at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KK9GBCNnSx6UN1we7.

Are you interested in volunteering during Spring Break next semester? Apply to Alternative Spring Break, which focuses on volunteering, encourages self-growth and develops student leaders through a week-long service trip. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at altbreaks@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5EpKLv6Q7hD5jyBDA.

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/.

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and the VCU Wright Center will sponsor via Zoom a monthly multidisciplinary translational research seminar starting in January. The seminar will offer an interactive discussion highlighting cardiovascular translational research and career development. A registration link will be available in January.

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org.

Employees without a VCU parking subscription are now able to purchase $6 daily value credentials/permits from home. Daily credentials for the Monroe Park Campus can be printed at home and used when needed in the decks on West Broad, West Main, West Cary, Jefferson or Henry streets. MCV Campus daily permits can be purchased in the office for A Lot. Upon purchasing, users do not need to pull a ticket upon deck entry.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/faculty-and-staff/options-and-rates/.

University Band (APPM 357) is open to all VCU students. The University Band meets each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. Students will perform in a traditional concert band setting and give one concert each semester. No audition is required and all ability levels are welcome.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.