1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (Harris Hall, Room 5116, Floyd Ave.) welcomes the therapy dog Keegan from Dogs on Call. Feeling stressed out? Midterm exams got you down? Take a break at The FILL and meet Keegan. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew James Vechinski at mjvechinski@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938221.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host another Community Engaged Research Series Session. The professional development sessions are designed for faculty and staff looking to enhance their skills in community engagement, focusing on building stronger, more inclusive relationships between institutions and the communities they serve. Participants will explore key strategies and best practices for effective outreach, partnerships and community-engaged research. Meghan Gough, Ph.D., will discuss "The Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory: Reflections on Cultivating Long-term University and Community Partnerships." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx8HPOItFnp6epl4mguRjf4Cc6G9CBk_4OzFQybjX3ZFhSNQ/viewform.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Free Hot Coffee and Free Naloxone Bikes will be at the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St., for Drug Fact Awareness Day. Drop by to leearn more, ask questions or simply enjoy a warm drink.

For more information, contact Ella Floyd at floydec@vcu.edu.

12:30 p.m.

This interactive workshop via Zoom will familiarize students with the required components for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center to learn about the flexible study abroad options to find the best fit for your goals. Whether you want to travel for a week, a month or a semester, there's a program for you. The session will be in Hibbs Hall, Room 216, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

5:15 p.m.

The Society of Human Resource Management at VCU will host a networking workshop led by VCU professor David Burke, Ph.D. The session will be held in Snead Hall, Room B1115, 301 W. Main St. Burke will share essential networking tips and tricks. This event is open to SHRM members and guests. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937754.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

STEM In Art will present an event for Women's History Month. Come to the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chamber, 907 Floyd Ave., to create your own stickers and relax while listening to music and eating snacks. Enjoy everything for free.

For more information, contact Mohammed Abdulhadi at abdulhadim@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at 11 a.m.

The Google Ph.D. Fellowship program offers financial assistance to graduate students as they pursue their Ph.D. and connects them with research mentoring. Join the online informational session to learn about the campus nomination process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D. at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiTf4x02XqPl-k7kuRNgCMVdc2QxyrVbHU7BYDatZqv12YlA/viewform.

Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Hindu Students United at VCU for an afternon celebration of Holi in the green space beside West Grace South, 835 W. Grace St. The event is free for those who register. Register on the group's Instagram @hsu.atvcu for free powder, ice pops and water balloons.

For more information, contact Diya Patel at pateldd5@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Mar. 23, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Knitwits x The Sunshine Market will present their Spring Art Market in the Honors College, Room 1303, multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St. Vendors will be selling prints, stickers, jewelry, crochet goods and other handmade goods. (This is a cashless event.) Questions: Email Adrian Young at the following address or Liesel Briggs at briggsla@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Adrian Young at younga20@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/p/DG3lTbHS3FV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 at noon

Learn about the structural roots of social identities, focusing on group membership, individual agency and strategies for relating to one another in context. The workshop will be offered twice: Wednesday, March 26 at noon: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/-fhEypkERd69SiKJgkHJKA#/registration Thursday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m.: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BsgZsDS0Tw-MUrEPg9tB4A#/registration

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series via Zoom. Gerry Moeller, M.D., director, Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), will discuss the National Institutes of Health’s application and review process. Questions: Visit https://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/Iw4ErsiCSQSpjdgKzH-CFQ.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Inclusive Excellence for RAMmalogues in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. RAMmalogues sessions are designed to foster exploration, understanding and meaningful dialogue across diverse perspectives. RAMmalogues is a space where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/v8SSDP3Fz9nZ6Spi6.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Do you need help building your professional network? Join the Health Professions Organization to improve your LinkedIn profile and connect with others. The session will be in Harris Hall, Room 2105, 1015 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938234.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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., Biostatistics, will discuss requirements for research sample size calculations and considerations necessary for calculating sample sizes for research studies. Questions: Visit https://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/7BzuG15HQ7Gsfz44VfpcMQ.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and advancing their growth? Join the VCU Mary and Frances Youth Center, Division Of Community Engagement and Continuing and Professional Education to gain insights into the VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development and how to register for the 2025-26 cohort. This non-credit certificate program is designed for youth development practitioners, educators, health professionals and anyone dedicated to positively impacting the lives of young people. The program will be offered in-person (at the center, 120 S. Linden St.) and via Zoom (register at the following URL).

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/rydn/ydncertificate/.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Office of Health Initiatives and the VCU School of Social Work for a discussion on intersectionality and racial equity in public health, health care and research. Explore how overlapping identities impact health outcomes and strategies for advancing equitable care. Seize the opportunity to connect and broaden your perspective at the VCU Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W.Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Clayton at claytonle2@vcu.edu or (804) 389-2710 or visit https://forms.gle/ofL6n7Lh6zXk8aT16.

Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Move from “addition” to “transformation” in your inclusion work, deconstructing existing practices and working with peers to build something new. The workshop presented by VCU Incclusion will be held three times. Register at these URLs: April 1 (Tuesday) at 3 p.m https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/511B0cIoR_ScFCWW5MpoAA. April 2 (Wednesday) at noon: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/NuMXWtv1Si6MGPu6lKEZgw. April 3 (Thursday) at 12:30 p.m.: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/02ZkJIuFSN6hGgZX9E9LNQ

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TEDxVCU will present live TEDx Talks and performances from VCU Rams in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Reserve a ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ally Awtry at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938127.

Friday, Apr. 11, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Communication is Key! Unlocking Your Ability to Communicate Well to Various Stakeholders." Learn how to communicate to the public about research and clinical breakthroughs, identify strategies for navigating pejorative comments to effectively communicate, understand generational differences in communication, discover how to be an advocate for your own ideas, and learn best practices for communicating to a diverse audience. The event will be in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=34996.

Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association in collaboration with the Graduate School will sponsor the 28th Annual Graduate Research Symposium. All graduate students are eligible to participate in this signature event of Research Weeks. The symposium will be held in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Share your research with the VCU community by submitting your abstract - https://forms.gle/aEyJpzSdDHpP9jGU6

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/awards-and-competitions/graduate-research-symposium/.

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Social Psychology invites you to participate in two studies. (Compensation is available.) One: A study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging, Two: A study on how people react to fictional characters. You will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about an hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

VCU Work+ and the Student Employment Action Team and Advisory Group are currently accepting nominations for the first-ever VCU Student Employee of the Year Award, with the hopes of formally recognizing one of the 4,000+ student staff members who contribute to the campus community. Modeled after the criteria set by the National Student Employment Association, official nomination form submissions will be accepted from staff, faculty or fellow students at the following URL until Monday, March 24 at 5 p.m. This year's winner will be celebrated as part of the Division of Student Affairs' Student Leadership Awards on Thursday, April 17. Questions? Contact careers@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Samara Reynolds at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oCQR8eBn1EDX4LBQ6.

RecWell’s spring 2025 personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants will be guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer. One-on-one and buddy training packages of three-, six-, 12- or 18-hour-long sessions will be offered. All new clients are required to complete the introductory package of three 60-minute sessions.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

VCU Division of Inclusive Excellence is seeking VCU students, staff and faculty to take part in an in-person focus group to discuss personal experiences regarding sense of belonging, care and community. Information shared in the questionnaire linked below will help identify potential participants who will then be sent an invitation to attend a focus group. If you do not attend a focus group, your answers to these questions will not be used. See the questionnaire at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Case at casek3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKK40A3aIz-bigZo4NwNGhAKYiZMxnwtaPUzfqegCYtVYog/viewform.

VCU students are asked to share their experiences with and awareness of on-campus offices and organizations that offer services or resources to students. VCU staff member Jess Hoy, M.S.W., is conducting a research survey that can be completed online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Students are not required to have ever used a VCU resource to participate. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of five $25 gift cards to the VCU bookstore. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctIBpT8H0TVLHzE4sq66PB1aEx8HCkKwtNtbG8odN3VY0qIA/viewform?usp=sf.

The Spring 2025 Grant Academy by OVPRI's Division of Research Development is now accepting applications. This professional development program assists faculty investigators in crafting successful funding proposals. It's available to faculty from all disciplines with concrete project ideas who have identified an opportunity within 18 months. Apply at the following URL by Monday, March 24.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at ovprird@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/training/grant-academy/.

Boost your productivity with the newest Google Workspace improvements. Google Chat is bringing the fun with polls and group chat names, while Google Docs is making cover images more versatile than ever. Google Meet's mobile makeover is sleek and intuitive and Google Sheets is delivering lightning-fast performance and smart data conversions.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2025/03/14/google-updates-recap-march-2025/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Questions: Contact the KHS Healthy Heart Lab at the following email address.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.