All are welcome to come to the Ram Pantry at 930 W. Grace St. to celebrate the facility's 10th anniversary. Tour the new space, meet the staff and enjoy an afternoon treat. For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at rampantry@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://advocacy.vcu.edu/resources/ram-pantry/.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, members of the program administration will join alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-110823?program=DAPT.

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-110823?program=EMBA.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Pamela Dillon, VCU Wright Center, and John Cyrus, Health Science Library, will discuss NIH biosketches and how to use bibliometrics for maximum impact. Questions: Visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm D., at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuusqTsjGdL_Gwe5MJ9jj7Go34dN1rk3.

Safety at VCU is a topic of great relevance to the VCU community. To better understand how students, staff and faculty are navigating feelings of safety on campus, the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee (IDEC), in connection with the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success (IES), is hosting listening sessions with the goal of offering support and actionable items across the college. The session will be held in person (Room 303, Franklin Street Gym, 817 W. Franklin St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact CHS IDEC at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JpiP4PW6UAKFPN9F8.

Join this in-person study abroad session hosted by the Global Education Office and designed specifically for first-generation college students for First-Gen Week. The event will be held on the fourth floor at 912 W. Grace St. Register on RamsConnect at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930402 For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/first-gen-week/.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) and the Association of Students with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (ASDCC) for an inclusive paint and sip event. The event will be held in the OMSA offices, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930646.

In this hands-on workshop with VCU HR facilitators, participants will practice creating or updating their career development plan using the career pathing tool. You will have the opportunity to discuss the intersection between a career path and a career development plan, practice using a career path framework to create or update an individualized career development plan and leverage the facilitators as a resource. This is likely the last 2023 offering of this workshop. For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d4c781f4d-6860-4dcf-b073-78b558811cd0.

Join VCU HR to see how tools are used to set up consistent career development conversions. Learn about ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice discussions about career development. Sign up for the Zoom link at Talent@VCU. Various upcoming sessions are available. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/vDOPT.

Are you a first-generation college student or graduate? First-gen students, faculty and staff are invited to join the First-Gen Week group photo at the Ram Horns in the Commons Plaza. Wear your favorite black and gold outfit to show your college pride. Own a pair of Crocs? You can pick up a You First Crocs charm at this event. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/first-gen-week/.

VCU's Accounting Department will present its Accounting Expo in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. The once-a-year event is free to all VCU students. Professional entrepreneurs, investigators, policymakers and advisers will be available to answer questions. For more information, contact Lindsay Andiola at lmandiola@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7414.

The Kapp Lecture, presented annually to honor the founding chair of the chemistry department, will be given in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. For more information, contact Rhea Miller at rmiller3@vcu.edu.

Coursework is designed to give graduates foundational knowledge in change and improvement, diversity and social justice, understanding and engaging communities and the multiple dimensions of leadership with the intent of graduates emerging from the program as leaders who can meet their organizations' current and emergent needs. For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance. For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.

United2heal is hosting a charity basketball fundraising event at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Create a team with your friends. All proceeds will go to help support the shipments of medical supplies overseas. Tickets to play are $7. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rhea at tammireddirm@vcu.edu or (703) 862-5019 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF60TVw7YM_y2yQruQOIUN--6CTKxMfMf0gsGeiGsI7Ng26w/viewform.

In this session brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, you will see the importance of saving as much as possible, learn the benefits of saving more, identify different retirement account types and explore ways to preserve and grow savings. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3SeJe24 For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

VCU’s annual university-wide holiday open house will be hosted by President Michael and Mrs. Monica Rao as an opportunity for the university community to come together and celebrate the holidays prior to winter closing. It is an informal gathering, with food and drink provided in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU parking subscribers may receive reciprocal parking for this event. Street parking is available for non-subscribers. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/holidayopenhouse.

RecWell will host its late fall Intramural Badminton Tournament at Cary Street Gym., 101 S. Linden St. Registration runs through Thursday, Nov. 16. Participants must purchase a $10 season pass that allows access to register for all Intramural Sports activities throughout the semester. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.