Is it possible to meet the competing demands of job, family, friends, school and work? The answer is a resounding yes. VCU HR and Anthem EAP will virtually present the Five Buckets Principle of work-life balance. Discover how to think about the big picture without ignoring the little things that matter. Explore how to find the time to take care of it all by identifying priorities, making choices, and managing expectations. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://tinyurl.com/yhdhfds4 For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

How do you think about spending money? How do you think about saving money? The goal of VCU's Financial Success Center is to show you how spending and saving patterns develop and how you can change and improve the way you think about money. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at forrestjf@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=329148d4-c3f3-4391-95da-da48227eaf27&utm_source=telegram.

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning/Faculty Affairs in welcoming Alchemy - an organization dedicated to empowering educators in designing high-impact curriculum with assistance from Gen AI. A series of demonstrations, featuring practical exercises and techniques, is geared to inspire your own use of Gen AI when shaping your courses. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qVGdJjCKb4M3vm2z7.

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.

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 event will be held 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZsKDDYxJw1rlrmimwNRjUB-YXEu2fT-4NUH1PxRdeLQcwSQ/viewform.

University Student Health Services will host this year's VCU Out of Darkness Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Monroe Park. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Lynne Foreman at lforeman2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8828 or visit http://afsp.org/vcu.

The VCU African American Alumni Council will host its Reunion Weekend April 19-21. Reunite with Ram fam and check out the changing VCU campus. The 50th anniversaries of the Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Eta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be celebrated. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jared Kline at klinejc2@vcu.edu or (540) 614-2117 or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/dfa72e27-40ad-418e-9952-358a67dc31dd/summary.