Faculty/staff Issue for March 2, 2026

Today

'The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas'

Add to calendar 02-03-2026 12:00:00 02-03-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York 'The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas' Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors talk via Zoom with Brooke Newman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, and author of "The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas." Register at the following URL. Online via Zoom Ellie Musgrave musgraveec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors talk via Zoom with Brooke Newman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, and author of "The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jiOF70xGQgGfi3h8CQi7xw#/registration.

Next Steps, Financial Hours: Medical Debt

Add to calendar 02-03-2026 12:00:00 02-03-2026 15:00:00 America/New_York Next Steps, Financial Hours: Medical Debt Have medical debt and don’t know where to start? Visit the VCU Financial Success Center during drop-in hours to ask questions about your payment options. Attend the session virtually or at Room B1130, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. Snead B1130 or Virtual Eva Waldron waldroneb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have medical debt and don’t know where to start? Visit the VCU Financial Success Center during drop-in hours to ask questions about your payment options. Attend the session virtually or at Room B1130, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=89fd8414-9730-42ed-8c81-6c83a54119b5&utm_source=telegram.

Food Is My Love Language

Add to calendar 02-03-2026 16:00:00 02-03-2026 17:30:00 America/New_York Food Is My Love Language Food connects us to culture, heritage and community. Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for Food Is My Love Language, an evening of storytelling, cultural sharing and delicious food, featuring chef and restaurateur Velma Johnson (a.k.a. Mama J) of Richmond’s Mama J’s Café. Through storytelling and conversation, participants will explore how food carries memory and meaning through cultures and across generations. Students will have the opportunity to savor flavors, with a tasting experience featuring sample-sized portions of authentic dishes. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. Commonwealth Ballrooms, The Commons (907 Floyd Ave) Joshua Lockhart lockhartjcj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Food connects us to culture, heritage and community. Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for Food Is My Love Language, an evening of storytelling, cultural sharing and delicious food, featuring chef and restaurateur Velma Johnson (a.k.a. Mama J) of Richmond’s Mama J’s Café. Through storytelling and conversation, participants will explore how food carries memory and meaning through cultures and across generations. Students will have the opportunity to savor flavors, with a tasting experience featuring sample-sized portions of authentic dishes. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944744.

This week

VCU Writing Center Workshop: AI Prompt Crafting

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 13:00:00 03-03-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: AI Prompt Crafting The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). Register at the following URL.

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

Conversations About Inclusion Series – Tidying Up Your PDFs: Clearing the Path to Title II Compliance

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 10:00:00 03-03-2026 11:15:00 America/New_York Conversations About Inclusion Series – Tidying Up Your PDFs: Clearing the Path to Title II Compliance Wondering whether the PDFs in your course are accessible and aligned with Title II requirements? This session via Zoom will support faculty in reviewing course PDFs for accessibility, recognizing common barriers and using practical tools and strategies to improve compliance. Participants will leave with clear, actionable steps for making course materials more accessible to all students. Register at the following URL. Virtual, via Zoom Michele Murray mmurray2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Wondering whether the PDFs in your course are accessible and aligned with Title II requirements? This session via Zoom will support faculty in reviewing course PDFs for accessibility, recognizing common barriers and using practical tools and strategies to improve compliance. Participants will leave with clear, actionable steps for making course materials more accessible to all students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyUARIeAUPUuNte-uhLjOycndIvu4h9vUbPo5m_E4r8V5rzQ/viewform?usp=header.

VCUarts Lecture Series: Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D.

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 12:00:00 03-03-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York VCUarts Lecture Series: Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D. Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D., is an artist and scholar working at the intersection of art, technology and society. She is associate professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar.This talk presents a practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence. It surveys AI-related projects developed since 2019, examining image, text, robotic and material processes, and critically reflects on authorship, agency and the cultural and ecological implications of generative AI. Register to attend virtually at the following URL. Virtual Carla Averill averillc2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D., is an artist and scholar working at the intersection of art, technology and society. She is associate professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar.This talk presents a practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence. It surveys AI-related projects developed since 2019, examining image, text, robotic and material processes, and critically reflects on authorship, agency and the cultural and ecological implications of generative AI. Register to attend virtually at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carla Averill at averillc2@vcu.edu or (760) 885-7320 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-lecture-series-qatar/.

VCU Risk Management and Insurance Program To Host Campus Risk Manager and Marsh Speed Networking Event

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 12:30:00 03-03-2026 16:30:00 America/New_York VCU Risk Management and Insurance Program To Host Campus Risk Manager and Marsh Speed Networking Event The Risk Management and Insurance Program in the School of Business will host a panel on risk management in building construction and real estate featuring risk manager Cynthia Garcia. Learn how risk professionals protect organizations and capital projects. The event will be in Room B-2166, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. A career panel will follow featuring representatives from Marsh insurance broker (Rooms B-3187/89) and a speed networking event (Rooms B-3187/89.) Refreshments will be provided. Questions: Contact Contact rmi@vcu.edu Snead Hall B-2166 & B-3187/89 Jaclyn Witthoefft witthoefftjh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Risk Management and Insurance Program in the School of Business will host a panel on risk management in building construction and real estate featuring risk manager Cynthia Garcia. Learn how risk professionals protect organizations and capital projects. The event will be in Room B-2166, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. A career panel will follow featuring representatives from Marsh insurance broker (Rooms B-3187/89) and a speed networking event (Rooms B-3187/89.) Refreshments will be provided. Questions: Contact Contact rmi@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or (804) 357-5105.

Workshop: Professional Communication

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 15:30:00 03-03-2026 America/New_York Workshop: Professional Communication YouFirst and VCU Writing Center will present the Professional Communication Workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

YouFirst and VCU Writing Center will present the Professional Communication Workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

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

VCU Men's Basketball vs. George Mason

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 19:00:00 03-03-2026 America/New_York VCU Men's Basketball vs. George Mason Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play George Mason at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your ticket at the following URL. Stuart C. Siegel Center Tavian Elliott elliottt2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play George Mason at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/17.

PennyAppeal at VCU: Guest Speaker and Pack a Bag

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 19:00:00 03-03-2026 America/New_York PennyAppeal at VCU: Guest Speaker and Pack a Bag Penny Appeal will host a Pack a Bag volunteer event at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Toiletry items will be packed for the local unhoused community. The guest speaker will be Camryn Rachel-Bosco. Questions: Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect. MCALC PennyAppeal at VCU officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Penny Appeal will host a Pack a Bag volunteer event at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Toiletry items will be packed for the local unhoused community. The guest speaker will be Camryn Rachel-Bosco. Questions: Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at VCU at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Kidney Health Screening (KARE-RVA) at the VCU Health Hub

Add to calendar 03-03-2026 09:00:00 03-03-2026 12:00:00 America/New_York Kidney Health Screening (KARE-RVA) at the VCU Health Hub Free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

Free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being.

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

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources into Your Writing

Add to calendar 04-03-2026 14:00:00 04-03-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources into Your Writing The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. The session will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. The session will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

Workshop: Developing Your Voice in the Age of AI

Add to calendar 04-03-2026 15:00:00 04-03-2026 America/New_York Workshop: Developing Your Voice in the Age of AI The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. This workshop will include a discussion about how to develop and maintain your unique voice in the age of AI. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. This workshop will include a discussion about how to develop and maintain your unique voice in the age of AI. Register at the following URL.

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

Legal Education Series at the VCU Health Hub

Add to calendar 04-03-2026 15:00:00 04-03-2026 16:00:00 America/New_York Legal Education Series at the VCU Health Hub This spring, the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society MLP at the Health Hub is offering free legal education and planning programs to support community members’ health, stability and peace of mind. Join them at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A to learn all about the Basics of Life Planning! Open to ages 18+. 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A VCU Health Hub vcuhealthhub@vcu.du DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This spring, the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society MLP at the Health Hub is offering free legal education and planning programs to support community members’ health, stability and peace of mind. Join them at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A to learn all about the Basics of Life Planning! Open to ages 18+.

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

Bicycle Repair Workshop: Mechanics 201

Add to calendar 04-03-2026 16:30:00 04-03-2026 18:00:00 America/New_York Bicycle Repair Workshop: Mechanics 201 For those with bike riding experience, this 201 course, hoated by RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St., will cover all minor adjustments that you can make at home. We'll cover brakes, derailleurs and associated cable adjustments. Register at https://tinyurl.com/rambikesreg VCU RamBikes Taylor Welch welchto@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For those with bike riding experience, this 201 course, hoated by RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St., will cover all minor adjustments that you can make at home. We'll cover brakes, derailleurs and associated cable adjustments. Register at https://tinyurl.com/rambikesreg

For more information, contact Taylor Welch at welchto@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

The VCU Writing Center and CLC Present the Active Reading Workshop

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:00:00 05-03-2026 America/New_York The VCU Writing Center and CLC Present the Active Reading Workshop The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will present the Active Reading Workshop via Zoom. Develop the strategy necessary for reading any type of text with intention, confidence and a critical eye. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will present the Active Reading Workshop via Zoom. Develop the strategy necessary for reading any type of text with intention, confidence and a critical eye. Register at the following URL.

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

Advancing Scholarship Through Community Engagement

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:00:00 05-03-2026 America/New_York Advancing Scholarship Through Community Engagement This virtual panel will feature five tenured faculty members who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. The event will be hosted by the Division of Community Engagement in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. Register at the following URL. Zoom Challen Wellington wellingtonc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

This virtual panel will feature five tenured faculty members who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. The event will be hosted by the Division of Community Engagement in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmr86AExgSwx3alK90cfJUEekl6kcxc4pApl-OF_bqmnwVw/viewform?usp=header.

Understanding the New NIH Biosketch

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:00:00 05-03-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York Understanding the New NIH Biosketch VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., Research Data Librarian, will review NIH's new mandate to use SciENcv for creating and certifying biosketches and other support documents, including key changes, ORCID integration and practical steps to create compliant documents for upcoming NIH submissions. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL. via ZOOM Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., Research Data Librarian, will review NIH's new mandate to use SciENcv for creating and certifying biosketches and other support documents, including key changes, ORCID integration and practical steps to create compliant documents for upcoming NIH submissions. Questions: 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/DaVlb0a5QEqFKsWgArjJoA.

Aligning Your Money Goals and Values

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:00:00 05-03-2026 America/New_York Aligning Your Money Goals and Values Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union for this virtual financial seminar that will help define and align personal values to the financial choices you make every day. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3OJIhyQ Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union for this virtual financial seminar that will help define and align personal values to the financial choices you make every day. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3OJIhyQ

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

What Is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist?

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:00:00 05-03-2026 12:30:00 America/New_York What Is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist? VCU Dept. of Gerontology will host a virtual informational session. The department's mission to promote optimal aging for individuals and communities is evident through its innovative graduate and continuing education, scholarship and university-community partnerships. Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow. Join the session to learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UJ48p7PiQwG_MgWmEWhEHg Virtual Kim Ivey ksivey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Dept. of Gerontology will host a virtual informational session. The department's mission to promote optimal aging for individuals and communities is evident through its innovative graduate and continuing education, scholarship and university-community partnerships. Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow. Join the session to learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UJ48p7PiQwG_MgWmEWhEHg

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://gerontology.chp.vcu.edu/.

The Annual Matilde Moros Guest Lecture: Transitioning Into Joy

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 12:30:00 05-03-2026 2:30 p.m. America/New_York The Annual Matilde Moros Guest Lecture: Transitioning Into Joy VCU's Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies will host the annual Matilde Moros Lecture in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Enjoy light refreshments while listening to visiting speaker Rachel González-Martin, Ph.D., who will discuss the cast of Mexican American Zoey Luna's quinceañera in HBO's four part documentary series: "15, a Quinceañera Story" (2017). A reception with light refreshments will follow the presentation and a connected forum discussion featuring Latinx faculty and students will take place at 3:45 p.m. in the same room. Register at the following URL. STEM 110 Michi Gardner gardnerjm2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies will host the annual Matilde Moros Lecture in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Enjoy light refreshments while listening to visiting speaker Rachel González-Martin, Ph.D., who will discuss the cast of Mexican American Zoey Luna's quinceañera in HBO's four part documentary series: "15, a Quinceañera Story" (2017). A reception with light refreshments will follow the presentation and a connected forum discussion featuring Latinx faculty and students will take place at 3:45 p.m. in the same room. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michi Gardner at gardnerjm2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewzs1rHXS_q8YvblyeVOH6V2yjiLOxKLj5dkFM5CmpATj26A/viewform?usp=header.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative

Add to calendar 05-03-2026 17:00:00 05-03-2026 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Entice your audience by developing the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical manner. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Entice your audience by developing the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical manner. Register at the following URL.

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

Google Ph.D. Fellowship Interest Session

Add to calendar 06-03-2026 13:00:00 06-03-2026 America/New_York Google Ph.D. Fellowship Interest Session The Graduate School invites Ph.D. students to learn about how they can apply for the Google Ph.D. Fellowship. The award is provided for up to four Ph.D. students in computer science or related fields. Learn more about the benefits and application process. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL. online Erin Brown embbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The Graduate School invites Ph.D. students to learn about how they can apply for the Google Ph.D. Fellowship. The award is provided for up to four Ph.D. students in computer science or related fields. Learn more about the benefits and application process. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944874.

Wright Center Mock Study Section

Add to calendar 06-03-2026 12:00:00 06-03-2026 America/New_York Wright Center Mock Study Section VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host National Institutes of Health-style Mock Study Sections designed to mimic an actual NIH study section. These virtual review sessions for clinical and translational R and K series are aligned with the three NIH grants cycles. The goals of this program are to provide (1) a critical review and targeted, comprehensive feedback to applications on their complete grant application and (2) increase the likelihood of grant funding success of submitted (or resubmitted) grant applications by junior faculty. Questions: Visit the following URL. Virtual Brad Williams williamsb12@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 at noon

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host National Institutes of Health-style Mock Study Sections designed to mimic an actual NIH study section. These virtual review sessions for clinical and translational R and K series are aligned with the three NIH grants cycles. The goals of this program are to provide (1) a critical review and targeted, comprehensive feedback to applications on their complete grant application and (2) increase the likelihood of grant funding success of submitted (or resubmitted) grant applications by junior faculty. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYAEGseoWYhqCwm6IBL2rrMabBM3xBcH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118342934875345648263&rtpof=true&sd=true.

Coming up

2026 Career Development Conference

Add to calendar 10-03-2026 08:00:00 10-03-2026 America/New_York 2026 Career Development Conference VCU Human Resources and VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the 2026 Career Development Conference, which will be held Tuesday, March 10 (virtual) and Thursday, March 12 (in person). The conference theme is “Unlocking Potential: Discover, Connect, Grow.” Sessions will be a series of interactive development activities designed to meet the needs of staff and their career development goals. The event is free to all VCU and VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL. Virtual and In-Person (Student Commons) Beverly Walker ssconference@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 at 8 a.m.

VCU Human Resources and VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the 2026 Career Development Conference, which will be held Tuesday, March 10 (virtual) and Thursday, March 12 (in person). The conference theme is “Unlocking Potential: Discover, Connect, Grow.” Sessions will be a series of interactive development activities designed to meet the needs of staff and their career development goals. The event is free to all VCU and VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beverly Walker at ssconference@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenateconference.vcu.edu/registration/.

Leading With Emotional Intelligence: Intentional Practice

Add to calendar 11-03-2026 13:00:00 11-03-2026 14:30:00 America/New_York Leading With Emotional Intelligence: Intentional Practice HR will offer a workshop for managers via Zoom. Register in Talent@VCU here: https://bit.ly/3ZgAWtt. Participants must first complete Leading With Emotional Intelligence eLearning before attending the workshop, available at https://bit.ly/3CF4IiR If you are a VCU Health system employee who would like to take this course but cannot access Talent@VCU, complete this form https://forms.gle/NfzCUbNMx6pHouVP7 to request registration. by zoom Penny McFarline mcfarlinep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

HR will offer a workshop for managers via Zoom. Register in Talent@VCU here: https://bit.ly/3ZgAWtt. Participants must first complete Leading With Emotional Intelligence eLearning before attending the workshop, available at https://bit.ly/3CF4IiR If you are a VCU Health system employee who would like to take this course but cannot access Talent@VCU, complete this form https://forms.gle/NfzCUbNMx6pHouVP7 to request registration.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

Becoming a PreK-12 Teacher Informational Session With RTR Teacher Residency Program

Add to calendar 11-03-2026 18:00:00 11-03-2026 19:00:00 America/New_York Becoming a PreK-12 Teacher Informational Session With RTR Teacher Residency Program Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid education? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at our informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Sabrina L. Evans evanssl4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid education? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at our informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRMarch11th.

Free Stop the Bleed Course

Add to calendar 11-03-2026 09:00:00 11-03-2026 11:00:00 America/New_York Free Stop the Bleed Course Free classes will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-noon. The course is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The March 11 course will be in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The March 25 class will be in Room B024, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) training calendar at the following URL. The March 11 course code is RAMSstb. The March 25 course code is RAMSstb. Harris Hall/Hibbs Hall Matthew Majid MajidM@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Free classes will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-noon. The course is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The March 11 course will be in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The March 25 class will be in Room B024, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) training calendar at the following URL. The March 11 course code is RAMSstb. The March 25 course code is RAMSstb.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal2a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=82&wp=408&tz=0&ms=3&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=CTCCE&rf=&pn=0.

VCU Staff Senate Awards of Excellence Award Ceremony

Add to calendar 12-03-2026 15:00:00 12-03-2026 America/New_York VCU Staff Senate Awards of Excellence Award Ceremony Join the VCU Staff Senate for the presentation of the annual staff awards for excellence. Recognize this year's nominees and celebrate the winners in each of the five award categories. The event will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom of the VCU Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence RSVP at the following URL. VCU Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom. VCU staff senate staffsenate@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate for the presentation of the annual staff awards for excellence. Recognize this year's nominees and celebrate the winners in each of the five award categories. The event will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom of the VCU Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU staff senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmYd_zmPFBIr031gEuHKNgCkfrbUFXVtjptNd6YJ_Li0z7OA/viewform.

Professional Skill-Building Day

Add to calendar 12-03-2026 09:00:00 12-03-2026 14:30:00 America/New_York Professional Skill-Building Day Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL. Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Rd, Richmond, VA Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYx8mfxLG6wUyK-siC3MUkp4T189EIKwxvW4tMnnBrjwaHVw/viewform.

Virtual Informational Session for Graduate Programs in Health Administration

Add to calendar 16-03-2026 12:00:00 16-03-2026 America/New_York Virtual Informational Session for Graduate Programs in Health Administration Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link. Virtual Cameron Parkins parkinsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 16, 2026 at noon

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Central Va. SOCRA Chapter Meeting: Against All Odds – A Clinical Trial Journey

Add to calendar 18-03-2026 11:00:00 18-03-2026 12:00:00 America/New_York Central Va. SOCRA Chapter Meeting: Against All Odds – A Clinical Trial Journey The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter (SOCRA) and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Learn about a clinical trial journey from the participant perspective with Mary Fowler Simmons. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/EOxm6ayuRsGDStWeYV4S-g Shirley Helm shelm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter (SOCRA) and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Learn about a clinical trial journey from the participant perspective with Mary Fowler Simmons. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/EOxm6ayuRsGDStWeYV4S-g.

Asian American Student Groups To Hold Conference

Add to calendar 27-03-2026 17:00:00 27-03-2026 21:00:00 America/New_York Asian American Student Groups To Hold Conference The East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) x Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference (TAASCON) will host the 2026 ECAASU Conference from March 27-29 at Duke University in Durham, N.C. The East Coast Asian American Student Union is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, educate and empower those interested in Asian and Asian American (A/A) issues. Run solely by student volunteers, the group's advocacy work is conducted through outreach to A/A students and organizations across the country and educating individuals on becoming agents of change through the programs the groups hold throughout the year. Questions: email Jaz Sisouvong at the following email address or jazmine.sisouvong@ecaasu.org Duke University, Durham, North Carolina Jaz Sisouvong sisouvongj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) x Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference (TAASCON) will host the 2026 ECAASU Conference from March 27-29 at Duke University in Durham, N.C. The East Coast Asian American Student Union is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, educate and empower those interested in Asian and Asian American (A/A) issues. Run solely by student volunteers, the group's advocacy work is conducted through outreach to A/A students and organizations across the country and educating individuals on becoming agents of change through the programs the groups hold throughout the year. Questions: email Jaz Sisouvong at the following email address or jazmine.sisouvong@ecaasu.org

For more information, contact Jaz Sisouvong at sisouvongj@vcu.edu or visit https://ecaasu.org/.

Brunch Celebrating the Women of VCU

Add to calendar 28-03-2026 10:00:00 28-03-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York Brunch Celebrating the Women of VCU Registration is open for the Celebrating the Women of VCU Brunch at the Dewey Gottwald Center. 2301 W. Leigh St. The event’s theme is “In Full Bloom: Honoring the Women Who Inspire Us,” and will feature a chat with special guest alum Jay Ell Alexander and Tomika Ferguson, Ph.D., associate dean of Student Affairs and Community Engagement and assistant professor at VCU School of Education. Those who attend can enjoy inspiring discussion and meaningful opportunities to make connections with like-minded women. Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 W. Leigh St., Richmond, VA, 23220 Latisha Taylor Smart, senior director, alumni career and personal development, smartlt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration is open for the Celebrating the Women of VCU Brunch at the Dewey Gottwald Center. 2301 W. Leigh St. The event’s theme is “In Full Bloom: Honoring the Women Who Inspire Us,” and will feature a chat with special guest alum Jay Ell Alexander and Tomika Ferguson, Ph.D., associate dean of Student Affairs and Community Engagement and assistant professor at VCU School of Education. Those who attend can enjoy inspiring discussion and meaningful opportunities to make connections with like-minded women.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor Smart, senior director, alumni career and personal development, at smartlt@vcu.edu.

TEDxVCU Illuminate: Live Speaking Event

Add to calendar 11-04-2026 14:00:00 11-04-2026 16:00:00 America/New_York TEDxVCU Illuminate: Live Speaking Event TEDxVCU is once again bringing ideas that spark and stories that shine to VCU’s Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for an afternoon of inspiration, innovations and ideas that are worth spreading. Register at the following URL. Commons Ballroom TEDxVCU tedx@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TEDxVCU is once again bringing ideas that spark and stories that shine to VCU’s Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for an afternoon of inspiration, innovations and ideas that are worth spreading. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944965.

Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success

Add to calendar 21-04-2026 11:00:00 21-04-2026 13:00:00 America/New_York Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success VCU's Global Education Office will hold the next Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success, in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. David L. Di Maria, Ed.D., vice provost for global engagement at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will present "Institutional Preparedness: Focusing on What Matters – A Systems Approach to International Student Services," and will discuss how principles of Lean Process Improvement (LPI) can be applied to optimize international student services, from processing applications to planning community events. Register at the following URL. University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D Nicol Tinsley nctinsley@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold the next Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success, in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. David L. Di Maria, Ed.D., vice provost for global engagement at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will present "Institutional Preparedness: Focusing on What Matters – A Systems Approach to International Student Services," and will discuss how principles of Lean Process Improvement (LPI) can be applied to optimize international student services, from processing applications to planning community events. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series.

Notices

Recognize Excellence

It’s that time — nominations are now being accepted for the President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. Celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond. Submit your nomination by Monday, March 16, at the following URL and help honor greatness.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

Using Spring Break to Apply to Summer Jobs and Internships? Drop By Career Services First

Spring break is a great time to focus on summer job and internship applications, and the Career Services Peer Career Advisers are here to help. Stop by the VCU Career Services Office during drop-in hours (no appointment needed) every week from Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PCAs can offer suggestions on where to look for jobs and internships, how to apply, updating your résumé, and more. Note that drop-ins are not available during the week of spring break. The office is located in the University Student Commons, Room 143, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/about/contact-us/.

Reminder: 2026 You First at VCU Student Success Summer Research Grants Application Is Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 You First at VCU Student Success Summer Research Grants. Funding supports scholarly activity focused on first-generation/low-income college student success. Projects may address student success barriers (social, academic, health related, and financial), new approaches and innovations to enhancing student success, faculty engagement in activities related to success of first-generation students and teaching/learning approaches. Submit an application at the following URL by Friday, March 20.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/research-opportunities/first-generation-student-success-research-grants/.

Free VCU Faculty/Staff Access to RecWell March 8-15

Explore all RecWell has to offer. VCU Faculty and Staff members can show their VCU ID at the Cary Street Gym or the MCV Campus Recreation Center during the week of March 8-15 for free access to RecWell facilities. Visit the following URL for hours of operation.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0323 or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/.

Employee Health Presents Wellness Challenges

Are you up for a challenge? Choose your area of focus from one of the eight dimensions of wellness, such as physical, emotional, financial or social. Then for four weeks you will receive an email with activities selected by VCU Employee Health and VCU Well-being. Then learn about your resources and have some fun! Sign up at http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge.

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is new for fall 2026; registration opens April 1, and Oct. 1 for spring 2027. Four required social work classes (12 hours) equip students with the knowledge and skills to be trauma-informed mental health practitioners. Grads will be prepared to work in a variety of settings with individuals, families and communities who are affected by mental illness by using various trauma-informed approaches. Email the following address or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Cassie DeSena-Jacobs at swmentalhlth@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/MH-Cert.

Last Call: Review a Book for the Cabell First Novelist Award

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Your help is needed to read and review submissions. This is a unique opportunity to get your hands on new and exciting work and to contribute your voice to the judging process. Reviews are submitted via a Google Survey, with a final deadline for submitting reviews by Sunday, March 15. If interested, or for more details, email the following address.

For more information, contact Hana Rehman at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

Have You Worked With Richmond Public Schools in the Past Two Years?

Help document your partnership in Collaboratory, VCU’s database for community and civic engagement and partnerships. If you’ve collaborated with Richmond Public Schools in the past two years through teaching, research or service, please take a moment to enter your activity at the following URL. Collaboratory is actively working to keep track of as many RPS partnerships as possible this month. Need assistance? Reach out to Tani Washington for support with adding your RPS activity to Collaboratory. Questions: Visit https://he.cecollaboratory.com/vcu

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu or visit https://he.cecollaboratory.com/vcu.

See the Full Picture of Your Health

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to determine if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.

Participants Needed for Brain Imaging Study

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-Based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand how decision making differs between adults with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder and no history of a psychological disorder. Participants will be compensated for participating in the study.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

Postmenopausal Females Are Invited For Study the Impact of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten, Ph.D., at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

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