Though it promises eternal life, Christianity was forged in death. Christianity is built upon the legacies of the apostles and martyrs who chose to die rather than renounce the name of their lord. In this lecture via Zoom, Professor Kyle Smith will show how a devotion to death has shaped Christianity for two thousand years. The talk via Zoom is sponsored by the School of World Studies and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Andrew Chesnut at rachesnut@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/48hoZFg.

In celebration of Women's HerStory month, join VCU Education Abroad for snacks from local woman-owned RVA eatery Soul N' Vinegar and chat with other Rams about what it's like living, traveling and studying abroad as a womxn. This event, open to all students, will be in the STEM Building Commons North, 817 W. Franklin St. Register on RamsConnect or at the following URL. For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1932110.

Lydia Klinger, CRA, director of strategic communication in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, will discuss how to make the most of your college experience and professional preparation by expanding your relationships and networks. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu Register for this virtual event at the following URL. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf-2qqD8uHt06WNlYhKl_DJqvXflKM79Z.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., research data librarian, will discuss regulatory requirements and best practices for research data storage and security, including the development of data collection and storage plans. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register 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/tZwkd-uurDkpGNWwW63snbFQPpub245cQQ4k.

This virtual full-body circuit training, hosted by VCU HR and RecWell, will feature a variety of strength and cardio exercises. Designed to provide you with a total body workout hitting every major muscle group as you build strength and endurance. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/52uscyhv For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for full-time and part-time jobs, as well as internships. This fair will feature employers from government, public services, human services and social assistance industries. Faculty are encouraged to bring their students and/or promote this in their classrooms. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/45900/student_preview?token=Epp3dY31TZ4mT2v08P1mGVqkMX95mHyUkrEFLijjNN7srTGZFJfHpg.

Join the VCU Financial Success Center for a webinar with Mike Sheffer of FoolProofMe, who will discuss how to avoid being hoodwinked when it comes to personal finances. The session will also include guidelines on mastering impulse spending and becoming a healthy skeptic. Lunch will be provided. The session will be held in person (Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.) and virtually (webinar link https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85608408383) Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at forrestjf@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=abdde730-7301-4180-9161-2300f88dfc17&utm_source=telegram.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Training sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health staff and faculty, Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Attend a reception with hors d’oeuvres and an alumni panel discussion on the intersection of social work, policy and social determinants of health. The reception will be 5-5:45 p.m. and the discussion will be 6-7 p.m. at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The discussion portion (6-7 p.m.) will also be streamed live via Zoom. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/SSWPanel2024.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.

While we are dedicated to fostering empathy for students in the classroom, faculty often neglect their own well-being. This session, co-sponsored by VCU's Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, will explore faculty's biggest classroom stressors and how to meaningfully address them. Explore this topic and discover options for creating a supportive and nurturing classroom environment. The event will be in Room B3187, Snead Hall, Corporate Education Room, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uKT2Kbg7HGh4kXJu9.

The Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers will perform songs around a theme delving into the metaphorical journey from turmoil to tranquility, using the anchor as a symbol of stability and faith. The concert portrays music as a beacon of hope and a steadfast anchor amidst life's storms, guiding the audience to a place of inner peace and serenity. The concert will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10. For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94056788/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

Kevin Harris, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and various Department DEI Leaders will cohost a series of discussions with colleagues and learners to come to a common understanding of what DEIB is and how it functions within our work, academic and clinical environments. The meeting will be in person (Learning Theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.) and via Zoom. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11489678.

Those who attend will develop a shared understanding of wellness from an individual and organizational perspective. This presentation will include a discussion about wellness and mental health in the context of the workplace and a DEI framework. The talk will also cover individual and organizational support needed to build a community of wellness and positive mental health. The meeting will be in person (Learning Theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.) and via Zoom. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11489808.