Meditation has been shown to increase overall well-being. Take a break for weekly guided meditation with Brenna. Meditation is suitable for all levels of practice. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brenna Denicola at denicolabr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1824972.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to learn about a new graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. The certificate will provide opportunities for students to advance their knowledge and skills in identifying problems and implementing solutions to foster high-quality, safe, and accessible health care. Register for the virtual session at the following URL. For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/HCInfo100322.

VCU's da Vinci Center will host a virtual informational session about its Master of Product Innovation program. The MPI is designed for creative thinkers and doers from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds who want to ideate and launch innovative products, projects and initiatives in the world’s most leading-edge companies. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/MPI100422.

Join the da Vinci Center at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for a guided meditation session. Stay after for conversation and community. The event is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff and is offered in partnership between the da Vinci Center and the School of Business Office of Student Engagement. For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel@vcu.edu.

Join Anbu Arumugan, senior assistant professor of Public Administration at the Government Arts College in Chennai, India, for a discussion of research in the international context. The event is free and will be in the Raleigh Building, Room B001,1001 W. Franklin St. For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/2022-doctoral-lecture.html .

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation with and musical performance by two local, queer Latine musicians: Reina Violeta [AKA MusiqReiV] and Alex Dimas. Hear about their personal and professional journeys, Pizza will be available. The event will be in OMSA office, Room 215B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu.

Richmond Racial Equity Essays collaborates with VCU’s Common Book Program to host an evening to explore the intersections of health, equity and the built environment. In a TED Talk-style event, five presenters with experience in community work will have 12 minutes and 12 slides to tell their story and showcase their emerging research, projects and the solutions they are using to curb and disrupt systemic inequities. The session will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/rree-common-book/.

Virginia Chu, Ph.D., OTR/L, assistant professor, occupational therapy, will speak at a virtual Discovery Dialogues seminar sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-6tqzsoGNKZHXYyOGGP67DeEsH6D5C4. For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Don't miss the annual VCU Tech Fair. Join VCU Technology Services for demonstrations, Q&A and more. Talk with university tech staff about the technologies and services they provide (Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, classroom technologies). VCU's vendors, whose contributions help make the Tech Fair possible, will also be on hand and will provide free bag lunches (while they last) and giveaways. The fair will be at University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and virtually. For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.

VCU's School of Social Work, with support from the C. Bernard Scotch Fund, will present a panel of social workers and policy experts who will virtually discuss current events, key issues and elections through a social work lens. Social work plays a key role in the political process, promoting voter participation and meaningful engagement to advocate for and with populations facing challenges to their wellbeing. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcussw.info/SWPP For more information, contact James Romanik at romanikjv@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3631 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/social-work/2022/09/23/join-us-a-social-work-lens-on-the-political-landscape-of-election-season/.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host activities centered around the awareness of conflict mediation and resolution at VCU. The event will be held in Richmond Salons I-II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Linda Hamrick at pvastwk03@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6kPFUYFBh4bf2kv76.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present an in-person workshop geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. The class will be at Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The registration fee is $395. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/coaching-for-leaders-and-managers.html.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is hosting a virtual focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit the following URL. For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8FMMYKNAEMCF8TC.