VCU's Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment will host a workshop on climate change and renewable energies at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Lunch will be provided for those who register. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Mary Wagner at wagnermc@vcu.edu or visit https://isee.vcu.edu/.

Join VCU's School of Education for puppies, painting and positivity before finals. Take a moment to reflect on what brings you hope and gratitude, then paint your reflections on wooden planks at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. For more information, contact Jill Raugh at raughj@vcu.edu or (804) 295-8013.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and Seongkook Heo, Ph.D, for the group's speaker series via Zoom. Heo, an assistant professor in the University of Virginia's Computer Science Department, will share his research on "Vision-Based Passive Micro-Movement Sensing System for Telehealth." Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvceGvqz0tGtyXKDk9TJyOliSvUjN_iTgi.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biostatistics, will provide a general description of the most frequently used adaptive designs for Phase I, II and III trials. While some technical details will be discussed, the session is designed for non-statisticians. 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/tZIoce-srj0iHNYcaN90Hl4YEn_upV767um3.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program team will share updates, including a comprehensive plan of action for study teams, at a virtual training event hosted by the Institutional Review Board System. This comprehensive session is tailored to equip participants with the tools and insights necessary to integrate the new IRB system into their workflow. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-GorD0iHtRw_eRwdWDwNQpeLapdqu7d.

This scavenger hunt-style event will be held in Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Explore VCU's urban campus and community and focus on creative, innovative approaches to different quests and activities. Register on RamsConnect, For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in collaboration with RecWell and Black Avian Enthusiasts for an outdoor mindfulness event centered around birdwatching featuring My Treat Shop and Gold Lion treats. The event will be at 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Byrd Park. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932792.

Are you looking to get involved in the community? The Health Sciences Career Community is seeking volunteers to help support the community through participating in The Children's Museum of Richmond I See Me Play in RVA, a free field day for families in Richmond and surrounding communities at City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave. Volunteers will run activity tents in the zones of "Build," "Create," "Grow" and "Read." For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zjgf0saPJ0WGIs76R_6WMgh8HDdS4JFBlUETtP8iw6xUNEhSV0pNNFpGQU8wMUM5Sk9UTUo4UkMzNy4u.

This is an essential workshop for navigating the complexities of employment compensation, from understanding your initial job offer to planning for retirement. This event provides valuable strategies and insights on maximizing your benefits and optimizing your salary throughout your career. It will be held in person (Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL. The webinar link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83848493878 For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at forrestjf@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=67067dee-bb0c-4c75-ab7b-f9c63a4b530d&utm_source=telegram.