10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to virtual conversations with peers from VCUArts, Doha, Qatar. The session will focus on protest poetry. Register at https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCQatarSp2022. The Zoom ID code is 97694357732.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Support the Ukrainian Red Cross by purchasing Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $1 apiece at The Compass from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 15 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 16. The event will be sponsored by Eta Lambda Sigma Professional Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Fraternity in partnership with the VCU Russian Club. All proceeds will go to humanitarian causes to support injured and displaced Ukrainian civilians.

For more information, contact Michael Kyrychenko at kyrychenkmn@vcu.edu.

12 p.m.

Wavelength, an online artist lecture series presented by the ICA at VCU, VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar, returns with a virtual talk from digital multimedia artist Lauren Lee McCarthy. This program will be moderated by Diane Derr, Ph.D., VCUarts Qatar’s associate dean for research and development. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-lauren-lee-mccarthy/.

12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Doctors Without Borders organization at VCU will hold a fundraising event at Mochinut, 900 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Elmira at Sedaghatbashe@vcu.edu.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Honors College will host a virtual talk to explain what solutions journalism is, how you can incorporate it into your daily media diet and what the research says about its impact. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/news--events/berglund-seminars/.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

You’re graduating from college! But what comes after the celebrations and cake? You are on a new journey powered by all the knowledge and experience you have gained. Join Amir Khozaei, VCU admissions counselor, on what that entails on that momentous and exciting journey. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu. This session will be held virtually and in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents031522.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees at VCU will hold its first spring semester general business meeting in Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Discuss upcoming plans and learn about opportunities for volunteer hours.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or (804) 424-0559 or visit https://staratvcu.wixsite.com/home.

5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host ceremonies providing graduating students who identify as Black/African American, Latinx, Asian-American and Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ an opportunity to celebrate their academic achievement in a setting that recognizes and affirms their cultural identity and rewards their efforts. Register by 6 p.m. March 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/889LqfhdLkeq6D4o7.

6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a panel discussion on women's roles historically and currently in STEM fields. The hybrid session will be held virtually and in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

7 p.m.

Guest speaker Waverley Vesely will talk with members of the Poetry Club. Learn about how to get published and the MFA program. The session will be in Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Maheen Farooqi at farooqims@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Are you interested in sharing about your culture or hearing from others about theirs? The Cultural Exchange Team at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., is hosting a space to discuss various aspects of culture. Red Eye cookies will be available.

For more information, contact Cherie Vendiola at vendiolacfo@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Artist Luis Camnitzer will discuss his conceptual work "A Museum Is a School" at a talk in the Royall Forum at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/ica-talk-luis-camnitzer/.

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This spring, VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will kick off a new series, P.R.I.M.E. Connections, to connect interested students with different health science schools. This is an opportunity to learn exactly what is required to get into some of your dream schools. In this week's session, Associate Chair Melissa Jamerson, Ph.D., MLC, (ASCP) will give a virtual inside look into the VCU Medical Laboratory Sciences program, including how to be a competitive and successful applicant for the upcoming cycle. Questions: Visit https://sites.google.com/view/vcuprime. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Muhammad Usman Babar at babarm@vcu.edu or (703) 577-0124 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModuGrqzIrHdGJB7tZt4xEP0gjhEEK2fPG.

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Take half an hour in the evening to decompress and engage in some mindful creativity at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Learn how to create 3D sculpture with just a square of paper. Snacks of tea crackers, chips and tea will be provided.

For more information, contact Cherie Vendiola at vendiolacfo@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Representatives of Busch Gardens and Water Country will visit campus to recruit and interview for their paid summer 2022 Leadership Internship. Visit their information table on the Commons Plaza to learn more and connect with them. A 30-minute interview slot can be reserved between 1-4:30 p.m. in the Student Commons by 1) applying for the internship at the following URL and selecting a time slot or 2) requesting an interview at their information table on March 17, if slots remain.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5758048.

Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about how to build and maintain relationships of trust with racial, ethnic, faith, aging and LGBTQ communities. The event, free and open to the public, will be moderated by Robert A. Winn, M.D., director and Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Cancer Center, senior associate dean for cancer innovation and professor of pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, VCU School of Medicine. The event will be in the first-floor auditorium, VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St. Questions: https://chp.vcu.edu/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Malorie Burkett at mgburkett@vcu.edu or (804) 405-6073 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6LQmOxP0YeuLaifDIngi0J55mr7zTfZ-8vS0msvZ41TPDfQ/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lauren Kanigher, FDA program manager, VCU's Office of Research and Innovation, will discuss online the purpose of clinical study audits, the different types of audits and the necessary steps to prepare for an audit/inspection at a Clinical Research Skills Series Workshop hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vfu-ppjIvGNA1xlNtplHgKhpYVObQPPYE. The event will also be held at 10 a.m. March 22, Register for the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrdeCsrjsjGtexkWO1fTWhfEyohsQmr1gl.

For more information, contact CCTR Workforce Development Team at cctrtwdp@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Mar. 17, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will honor Women's HERStory Month with an evening of readings, music and performances by and about women. The hybrid session will be held virtually and in the Ram's Lounge. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what your credit score means or how to use a credit card? Join the Money Spot virtually for tips and tricks about building and raising your credit. Questions: https://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom llink at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dorian Philpot at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtf-Cspj0vGdW3rIk2ILeL2aeYMYY7BG0G.

Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education to gain knowledge and skills for effective leadership in an ever-changing educational environment. Now could be your time to take your next career steps. The course is fully online and can be completed in three semesters or less. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93161193303?pwd=RW80bzZ0NkUySjAwZkY2L3VleThXUT09.

Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Learn more at a virtual session about the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership concentrations in Culturally Responsive Leadership, Higher Education and Leadership Studies. Each concentration has unique aspects that speak to the skills of emerging leaders for tomorrow's educational settings. Leadership is the key to organizational success and greatness. Meet the school's faculty and learn more about the program. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92044676722?pwd=a2U0MmF2S1pseER2T21SOFZsZ0V2dz09.

Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more about housing options and speak directly with landlords during a session hosted by VCU's Dean of Students Office at the University Student Commons plaza, 907 Floyd Ave. A free slice of pizza will be available.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Collaboration Services for Google Sheets Functions and Formulas, Part 2 of the two-part hands-on virtual workshop, where we build on what we learned in Part One. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

If you know the basics of using Google Sheets and are ready to learn more about functions and formulas, join us for the first part of this virtual two-part hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Rams in Recovery, the Va. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and VCU Rehabilitation Counseling will welcome community members, professionals and researchers to two days (April 19 and April 20) of talks focused on substance use and young people. Talks will cover the spectrum from basic research and wellness to prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery. CEU credits will be available (Register as a professional) through NBC, CRCC and NADAAC. The conference will be at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hall at lawjl@vcu.edu or (804) 586-7746 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-to-recovery-conference-2022-tickets-52908203862.

Do you know an outstanding administrative and office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? This is the last week to submit nominations. Visit the VCU HR Recognition and Awards website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

The Xi Pi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at VCU is accepting applications for new members. Pi Sigma Alpha is the only national honor society for university students of political science in the United States. The organization's goal is to recognize and celebrate students' academic achievement and excellence in the field of political science. Membership is now open for undergraduate students from any major.

For more information, contact Jordan Roberts at pisigmaalphavcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pisigmaalpha/home/.

Parent/Child and Preschool 1-3 Swim Lessons will be offered this spring at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Classes will be taught by certified water safety instructors. Participants will learn techniques in a fun and engaging manner. Registration for the first session closes at noon March 18. Classes will be held on Saturdays, March 19-April 9.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

First-generation freshmen are invited to participate in a research study about academic libraries. Participation involves completing a 15-minute survey at the following URL. Participants are eligible to win one of 20 Visa gift cards.

For more information, contact Megan Hodge at mlhodge@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/firstgenlib.

The mission of the Queerantine Archive Project is to compile, showcase and archive moments of LGBTQIA2S+ joy, resilience and pleasure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists, makers, scholars, creatives and community members are invited to submit short proposals for their work to be commissioned in the Spring 2022 archive and, if desired, featured publicly in a gallery space. Submit proposals by March 25 at the following URL.

For more information, contact B. Ethan Coston at bmcoston@vcu.edu or visit https://www.thequeerantinearchiveproject.com/.

Executive board applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. The open positions are co-head of service, secretary and head of research. Descriptions of the roles are included in the application. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. March 21. All are welcome to apply, regardless of how long you have been a member of the organization. You also do not need to identify as Latinx or speak Spanish to apply.

For more information, contact Roma at collectivecorazon@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/qwUrS2fnw93rLGat9.

Seeking survey respondents to investigate the relationship between student stress levels and the presence of pets in the home. Graduate Clinical Social Work students are exploring the impact of pets as social supports on student stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey is designed to measure how access to pets (or lack of access) in the home during the school years of 2020-2022 has affected stress levels and feelings of loneliness in VCU students following the Covid-19 shutdown.

For more information, contact Emily Melton at meltonem@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1lK4CPYchLeO8e4QKUNuq2qp4dSCwkRKhPHkPIwIYDUIF1A/viewform?usp=sf_link.