Our communities need more certified Geriatric Care Managers, and now is a great time to jump into this fast-growing field. You can complete the program at your own pace as either a full-time or part-time student. The entire program can be completed either in person, online or a hybrid of both. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Catherine S. MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-iurToiGtLMyBLleJX1mrhT5ae94KjW#/registration.

Stop by and hear about work conducted by VCU researchers engaged with resources available through the Cohort and Registry Administration (CARA) Core. The CARA core team will also discuss available research services for the VCU community. The session will be in person (Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.) or via Zoom. For attending in person, bring your lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Register for the Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOyqrDMjGtV7D6ZAXxKyqbFf36wYzLd0 For more information, contact Emily Lilley at echlilley@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/cara.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine at the Compass for the group's weekly chalk. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat with community members For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

Have you ever wondered what former members of Congress do after they leave Washington? Former Rep. L.F. Payne (D-Va.), president of Former Members of Congress, will provide insights on the complex and important work former members of Congress accomplish. The event will be moderated by Todd P. Haymore (M.B.A.’04, H.L.D.’16), managing director, Global Economic Development, Commerce and Government Relations, Hunton Andrews Kurth. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QzYaDBC_QluON9I7_5VRoQ.

The Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a lecture by multidisciplinary artist Jayson Musson at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Musson has worked across performance, video, textiles, painting and sculpture, utilizing art as a vehicle to probe historical legacy and cultural memory. For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/jayson-musson-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., assistant professor, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will lead a conversation on postdoctoral fellowships during a discussion about what they entail, benefits of completing one and how to maximize your own postdoctoral fellowship. The event will be in the Hess Library conference room, fifth floor, West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St. Questions: Email the following address or Aditi Patel at Aditi.Patel@vcuhealth.org Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.alebna@vcuhealth.org or (857) 352-3174 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfuqhrzsiHtINQ60k5sNnfe0kCS6LrtQJ.

Second- or third-year undergraduate students interested in public service are encouraged to join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference. The event is a fully paid weekend-long conference dedicated to teaching students about what it means to study public policy in a graduate school environment. The informational session will be held in person (Room 1210, NSO conference room, first floor, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uRAM5e96KBkmk95w9.

VCU's School of World Studies will sponsor a Sweet Language Lounge at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Experience language and culture in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. The session will feature VCU student talent in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish, along with international desserts and sweets. For more information, contact Natalia Boykova at nvboykova@vcu.edu.

VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence will host a webinar led by Amer F. Ahmed, Ed. D., University of Vermont, an organizational strategist and co-founder of Equip Inclusive. He will explore Muslim identity and offer strategies to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab discrimination. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceyhqzksH9ZUKDBfFN289i1_kmzAN_sW#/registration/.

The Division of Inclusive Excellence webinar led by the Academic Engagement Network seeks to mobilize the VCU community to counter antisemitism through education and civil discourse. The webinar will focus on educating and promoting awareness about Jewish identity and antisemitism. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOqqrzosGdEXAaL3QwHAY7vMLWZ5Stp6#/registration.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. Matt Banks, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, will discuss strategies for incorporating required rigor and reproducibility information into a grant application. 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/tZEuce-orzovGNJfqcAjbLiyCv_kNmaD0m8J.

Join VCU's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Leadership for Women in Color for a celebration of Black and Palestinian solidarity. Enjoy food and speakers. Learn about the intertwined history of the two peoples. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for an enjoyable Lingua event. A Kahoot game will be featured to enrich your knowledge of languages and cultures. Connect with others who share a passion for languages and cultures. Refreshments and prizes will be available. For more information, contact Fatimah Almayad at almayadf@vcu.edu.

Nafis Narsinghani, co-founder of Gold Lion Community Café, will appear at the next installment of "Being My Own Boss," hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Inspired by his Indian American background and love for creating community, he set out to start his café as an homage to his heritage and intersectionality of being Asian, Muslim and queer. Gold Lion treats will be available at the event, to 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/r1932489.

The Pace Center will present Book N' Tale at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. Sip N' Tale is an independent reading book club at which participants can either read "The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" (starting at chapter 10 this week), or come to read any book of your choice. Snacks and a beverage will be provided. For more information, contact Karen Saint Fleur at saintfleurk@vcu.edu or (540) 395-4167 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Facts and Faith Fridays with VCU's Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will highlight National Donate Life Month with Muhammad "Irfan" Saeed, M.D., VCU's Hume-Lee Transplant Center, who will share the importance of living and minority donors. Those who attend will also hear personal stories from donors and recipients. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration For more information, contact the Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu. or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

The Rams will host the Dayton Flyers on Friday, April 19; Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at the Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Tickets are $5 each and seating is general admission. Gates open one hour prior to the first pitch. For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15?fevoUri=vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15%2F.

The Pace Center will hold its first clothing swap at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. VCU students are welcome to bring clothes in need of a better home to swap with others. At the end of the event clothes not swapped will be donated. Sweet treats will be available. For more information, contact Russ Kerr at info@thepacecenter.com.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine, Latinx Student Association, UNICEF at VCU and the Palestinian Student Organization for a multicultural potluck featuring performances by local artists. The event will be at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4CA8AF2CA1F58-48857685-multicultural.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will celebrate achieving comprehensive status, the highest level of recognition from the National Cancer Institute, at the Siegel Center. Enjoy free food and drinks, carnival games and entertainment. This event is a thank-you to the community for helping Massey achieve this prestigious designation. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Abby Birchmeier at birchmeieram@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/867b892c-75b6-4f53-8396-ea01d167cb43/regProcessStep1.