Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

It's half way through the semester - take a moment for some quiet reflection and a meditation aimed to help reset in a time of business. This session, hosted by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2uv5a8y4 For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Outreach and Associate Professor at the Wilder School, will discuss findings from the Commonwealth Polls. Conducted by the Wilder School, The Commonwealth Poll represents a trusted bellwether of public opinion and provides policymakers with snapshots of how Virginians view statewide policy issues. This session will illuminate key insights about a variety of timely issues, from reproductive rights to presidential approval and more. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Stevan Dozier at doziers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hb8Gx0tUQJe8ZeqCQlvSXw.

Discover the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, tailored for aspiring educational leaders. This 30-credit-hour program delves into vital leadership theories with a focus on equity and social justice. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/EDLPSpring24.

Join the institute's monthly online research seminar, which will feature Masoud Manjili, Ph.D., DVM, on “Immunobiology of the Progression of NAFLD to Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Registration required at bit.ly/4bBYixS. April's speaker will be Ashley Cowart, M.D. For more information, contact Jennifer Sayne at Jennifer.Sayne@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.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.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. Chris Lemmon, Ph.D., professor and associate chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the National Science Foundation’s application and review process. 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/tZMtcuGppj4uE9GVBC7EcgFJ1RhkOOBHvj42.

Whether your children are 10 years old or 20, most parents will have an empty nest experience. Some will find themselves in the throes of empty nest syndrome, experiencing grief, profound sadness and loss as their children find their wings and begin to fly. Join VCU HR and VCU alum Deborah Porter to learn how to begin preparing and finding purpose. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://tinyurl.com/y2y39pnu 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.

Come to the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to explore the innovative potential of NASA technologies, kick off Innovation Month at VCU and connect with collaborators throughout RVA and beyond. Learn about cutting-edge NASA technologies from the inventors and subject matter experts themselves. Register at register: https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Ignite-Innovation-March-29 For more information, contact Manjari Kumarappan at kumarappanma@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

First Love church will host an Easter sermon and concert in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

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.

This training covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone. This is a lay rescuer training. A lay rescuer is someone who has received training in offering essential first aid and medical care during emergency situations. The session will be in Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Heather Liffert at lifferth@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932348.

Experience the uplifting melodies and rich harmonies of "Anchors of the Soul: A Celebration of Black Composers" and “Soul Searching.” The evening will honor the contributions of Black composers to choral music. The concert will feature Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers. The event 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.