VCU's Department of Sculpture + Extended Media will present a lecture by visiting artist Jayson Musson in the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. A multidisciplinary artist, 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-2/.

Help cultivate community as VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence hosts an open house on the second floor at 912 W. Grace St. All are welcome, including students and campus partners. Light desserts and refreshments will be available. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaYgc800HEEBYVzP3U9Hth4uPXuBBs5Xz8JfTGWuJ2xzK_gg/viewform.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present "Crafting Compelling Narratives: The Art of Captivating Storytelling." This five-week online course is geared for writers, educators and storytelling enthusiasts. Learn core storytelling principles, how to develop your unique voice and captivate your audience. Questions: Contact ocpe@vcu.edu Register at https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=25-SS-127 For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/.

Join VCU's Global Education Office for a Zoom session with staff from the University of Lima to learn more about semester exchange opportunities to study in Peru. The Zoom link is https://ulima-edu-pe.zoom.us/j/82320243360?pwd=dcJGySNmyMo2NgvqSK9esrYP46j2ro.1 Can't attend the Zoom session but want to learn more? Check out the program brochure at the following URL. For more information, contact Sarah Carrier at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11398.

Salvatore Carbone, Ph.D., an experienced academic writer, will share practical strategies to enhance writing efficiency and overcome common challenges. Whether you're a student, fellow, researcher or faculty member, this session will equip you with tools to boost your productivity. The presentation will be in the Hess Library, fifth floor, 1200 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.Alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-yoqDojGNfiCXu99jHe21iQt9ZYPrpK.

Welcome to Peerceptiv, a third-party tool that allows for more engaging peer review assignments. This webinar will provide you with all the information you need to get started with Peerceptiv and make the most of its features. Whether you're a faculty member looking to implement peer review in your courses or a student eager to engage in a collaborative learning experience, Peerceptiv has you covered. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuuurz8qGdGqVBexHLCP8FZrKCvmbiDC.

What is the secret to bouncing back from negative experiences? Resilience is that extra something that allows us to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenging circumstances. Learn more in this webinar from CommonHealth and VCU HR. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3XUYjYU For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Join VCU's Division of Community Engagement for a virtual conversation on the Carnegie Reclassification. Be a part of the collaborative self-study to audit, assess and advance the university's community engagement and partnership efforts. Initial findings will be shared and feedback and insights will be welcomes. Register at https://forms.gle/sSUyFUaQqKEgdN2S9 For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit http://community.vcu.edu/initiatives/carnegie/.

Join Bryn Mawr assistant professor Paul Joseph López Oro for a discussion on AfroLatinidad as a cultural identity that describes people of Latin American or Latin American descent who are also of African ancestry. The session will be in person at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave., and virtual at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuGtrzMvHNd7kQNv3hnTY17U-JspD5W8#/registration For more information, contact Anita Nadal at elcentro@vcu.edu.

VCU Common Book Program and VCU’s Project Gabriel will host a panel discussion to explore the intersection of DEI and reparative justice. This event, to be held in Room 202, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St., will examine how efforts to address racial injustice have impacted historically marginalized communities, both within academia and beyond. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Stephanie Rizzi at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RQ6WRaiBKaKAAArWA.

Volunteers are needed to help with Girl Scout Science Day, a time to introduce young women to the vast array of career possibilities in the sciences through a day of hands-on workshops facilitated by real scientists. The event, hosted by VCU Women in Science, will be held at Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., and Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Indicate your interest or availability at the following URL. For more information, contact Holly Byers at habyers@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tuosahfuW4bTdZL97.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Division of Research Development will host a virtual session to cover a key element in National Science Foundation proposals – the broader impacts of your research. Managing grants consultant Melissa Cornish will discuss what the NSF is looking for, how to align your broader impacts with your overall project, assessing your impact and helpful resources and tools. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at OVPRIRD@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfumprTgjE9SDn88716f92Y1HX1k1hF_A#/registration.