10 a.m.

VCU Libraries will host a Grad and Professional Student Appreciation Table in the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022-ongoing/study-well-spring-2022.html.

12 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a Fulbright Alumni panel via Zoom. Learn from VCU alumni who recently received a Fulbright art award. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7INirT--czjDYfzeo3tqUih40xNGHA42uRpiFfSCq9rGvVg/viewform.

2 p.m.

VCU's Department of English will present a lecture by faculty member Michael Hall, Ph.D. The talk will focus on travel and the literary imagination of African American writers, as well as travel as a literary device in Octavia Butler’s most celebrated novel, "Kindred." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Cappiello at cappiellokn@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3I3WQVn.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host a Bike Maintenance 201 workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for those with bike riding experience. As a follow-up to Bike Maintenance 101, this course will cover all minor adjustments that you can make at home. It will include brake adjustment and brake pad replacement, cable tension and an explanation of derailleur adjustments.

For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU's da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/eacademy-dt3.

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Lebanese Student Association picnic, originally planned to be held outdoors, has been moved to Commonwealth Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Lebanese Student Association at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the VPM and ICA Community Media Center for a free, virtual lecture from Anna Sale, the creator and host of the podcast "Death, Sex & Money." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/cmc-anna-sale/.

7 p.m.

The 2022 Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity will feature Sylvester Johnson, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, who will discuss the digital future of humanity. The lecture, sponsored by VCU's Department of History, is free and open to the public. The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A Zoom option will be available. The web conference link can be seen at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1635 or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/will-robots-feel-pain-the-history-of-religion-the-politics-of-race-and-the-digital-future-of-humanity.html.

7 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will host an application workshop discussing the components of an application to professional health programs and providing resources and tips on how to build stronger applications for professional health programs. This event, in Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be open to all VCU students.

For more information, contact Sharmeen Sattar at uhcnatvcu@gmail.com.

Friday, Apr. 8, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

History and Health: Racial Equity will host a virtual panel to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic reflects and exacerbates longstanding structural, systematic racial inequities that determine individual and communities’ health and access to health care. Join moderator Chris Cynn, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, who will lead a conversation with panelists Michelle Viray, director of Richmond and Henrico Health Districts; John Powers, Ph.D., chair of the Department of History; Regina Boone, Richmond Free Press photojournalist, and Luise "Cheezi" Farmer, chair of Diversity Richmond. A facilitated discussion will follow the panel. The event will be co-sponsored by VCU's Humanities Research Center. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjAxpTS0RK-mSS5k4r0abQ.

Friday, Apr. 8, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Faculty Fellow Bryant Pugh will host a VCU virtual faculty adjunct mixer. This online event provides an opportunity to connect and share with other adjunct faculty across campus.

For more information, contact Kitty Maynard at maynardk3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3492 or visit https://forms.gle/ASH7vFowCA8hcuFh9.

Friday, Apr. 8, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Communication Arts will present the 2022 Senior Expo on two days (April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.) in the Richmond Salons of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet this year’s Communication Arts graduates as they showcase their work and offer goods for sale. Masks are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact Noah Wilson at wilsonbg@vcu.edu or visit https://instagram.com/seniorexpo2022?utm_medium=copy_link.

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees will hold a visual exhibit on the refugee journey during the VCU Intercultural Festival at the Ram Horns plaza. Learn more about the global displacement crisis through refugee-centered photography, art and audio.

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

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

An informal showing of works choreographed and performed by VCU Dance majors will be held in Studio 203, VCU Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St. Optional audience feedback is encouraged to help choreographers gain fresh insights into the development of their work. Bring a writing implement if participating in feedback. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks throughout the show. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Holly Trenbath at trenbathh@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/vcuartsdance/.

Monday, Apr. 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

There is power behind the Roth IRA. Join VCU HR and Fidelity for a virtual session to learn more about how to take advantage of this savings vehicle for your retirement portfolio. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3ixpcg9.

Monday, Apr. 11, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a virtual panel on turning a finished dissertation into one or more journal articles. Panelists will share insights on strategies for effectively navigating the publishing process. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3qVmwUqKAoQrHNfdA .

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Joshua Hahn, senior grant development specialist, VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, will virtually discuss strategies and tools for seeking an appropriate grant opportunity for projects. He will introduce participants to Pivot and other searchable grant databases. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsd-iuqzksG9SW32DNkhk2xGkk_SXL1XpK.

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Kirk Brown, Ph.D., and members of his research team will discuss current trends and findings in social psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness at a Clinical Research Skills Series Workshop hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/. Registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact CCTR Workforce Development Team at cctrtwdp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoc--qqzojE9BTglH41duHdHo6UAiN_p5a.

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU Choral Ensembles will present "Courage: Spring Choral Concert" in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The concert will feature composers and texts that highlight moments of courage. Composers include Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Rosephanye Powell and Jocelyn Hagan. The concert is free, open to the public and will be live streamed at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Freeman at efreeman@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

Friday, Apr. 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Theatre will present an offbeat adaptation of the classic adventure in which a boy and his insect friends journey across the ocean. The musical will feature whimsical costumes, creative set design and one-of-a-kind puppets designed for this outlandish and larger-than-life tale. Performances will be April 15–24, 2022 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2695 or visit https://vcutheatre.showclix.com/.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Libraries and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research via Zoom to hear cancer survivor, patient advocate and international keynote speaker e-Patient Dave (Dave deBronkhart) share his cancer journey, including acting as an advocate for his own health and participating in a clinical trial which ultimately saved his life. This program is free and open to all. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/epatientdave.

Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Are you on another fad diet? A virtual program hosted by VCU HR and Anthem EAP will include a discussion about why diets don’t work and, more importantly, what does work. When, what and how much to eat, among other topics, offer a good road map about how to maintain a healthy weight the right way. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3Dg26UG.

A lecture scheduled for April 7 hosted by VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies and featuring Ling Chun, a Hong Kong multimedia artist, has been postponed until the Fall 2022 semester.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/ling-chun-visiting-artist-lecture/.

RecWell’s 2022 Faculty/Staff Golf League will be hosted at newly renovated Belmont Golf Course. The new site includes a driving range, 18-hole putting course and six-hole par-3 course. An end-of-season banquet will follow immediately after the last day of play. The cost is a $60 league fee and a $45 weekly green and cart fee. A food and beverage discount is available at the clubhouse. The league will run June 1-July 27.

For more information, contact Anthony Muscatello at amuscatello@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1702.

VCU's May Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. on May 14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by April 15. For ordering information, visit https://vcubooks.com/. Faculty who plan to participate in VCU's universitywide commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mayfaculty2022.

The inaugural VCU Massey Cancer Center Walter Lawrence Scholars Initiative will be launched in summer 2022 to create a pipeline of interns from Virginia in scientific writing and science communication. The initiative will support interns with a minimum of a completed master's degree or higher who are interested in learning about career pathways in the U.S. Biomedical, Clinical, Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Enterprise. Apply by April 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Lacey at heslina@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/education-and-training/the-walter-lawrence-scholars-initiative.

Do you ever feel like things keep getting in the way of your goals for a healthier lifestyle? You’re not alone. Many young women find it challenging to be active and maintain a balanced diet. If you’re interested in support for meeting your goals for weight loss and healthy living, check out Ready SET Health — a free program designed especially for young women by researchers at the VCU School of Medicine.

For more information, contact Morgan Meyer at morgan.meyer@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.readysethealthvcu.com.

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study. The study is conducted within the VCU Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Lab. Questions: Email Bhushan Thakkar at the following email address or Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. Visit the following URL or call the following telephone number. This study will be conducted at VCU. The principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

You are invited to participate in an online study if you are: age 18 or older, smoke menthol cigarettes, identify as Black/African American and willing to complete a 30-minute online survey about tobacco flavor regulations. Learn more at the following URL or call the following telephone number. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://www.bit.ly/rvaheat.