Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Senior Bioinformatics Specialist Amy Olex, Ph.D., will discuss access to and considerations for using large datasets in research at the next virtual lunch research seminar sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the university's Health Sciences Library. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link 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/tJwqcuCrqjsjGNfiMgqNWqKu0LYGMvv57oLl.

Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Engineering and Medicine will host its seventh seminar online in the Bench to Community Series. Participants will learn how to present a company, technology innovation, development team and market potential size to potential investors. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/.

Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Learn how to log roll at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. This is a free opportunity, and no swimming skills are required. Trained instructors will teach you how to stand and run on the log roller in shallow water. Join us to improve your balance, work out and have fun. Wear pool-appropriate swimwear/clothing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/logrolling-and-slacklining/.

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Forms for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU’s Pre-X program educates students in communicating their ideas in a format designed for pitching to investors, sponsors and accelerator programs. Students from the VCU Pre-X program have gone on to regional and national accelerator programs as well as to work for Fortune 500 companies. The VCU Pre-X is free and all VCU students are eligible to apply. Curious? Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/PXI1.

Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Iryna Piontkivska, an economist and avid crafter from Ukraine, will discuss Ukranian history and traditions - including intricately decorated eggs known as "pysanka" - at a free virtual Lunch and Learn session sponsored by VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/languages.

VCU's Graduate and Professional Student Government Association is beginning its 2022 election cycle. Openings are available for president, vice president, speaker of the senate and attorney general. Register via RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chidera Ntiwunka-Ifeanyi at ntiwunkaifcm@vcu.edu; gpss@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s64267.

Register for RecWell's Intramural Sports leagues, which include slow-pitch softball, volleyball, Whiffle ball and kickball. Leagues are free for VCU Students and RecWell members and begin the week of March 21. Register by March 13 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Will Adams at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/league-dates/.

Weekly guided meditation held virtually and in person on Mondays and Tuesdays will resume after spring break. The sessions are sponsored by VCU's Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell).

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

We are seeking to enroll participants for a research study on two stress-reduction programs. Participants will receive a 14-day smartphone-based stress-reduction course free of charge. Study includes a lab session before and after the stress-reduction course wherein participants will fill out brief surveys and complete several brief tasks during fNIRS neuroimaging. Compensation is available. Please contact us to learn more and determine if you are eligible to participate.

For more information, contact Hadley Rahrig at rahrighm@vcu.edu.

… Ready, SET, Health. Researchers at VCU are looking for young women interested in changing their diet and physical activity routine to enroll in a new study. Eligible participants will receive a free program designed to help them meet their goals for healthy living. The study requires two in-person data collection visits (one before the program and one after), but the entire four-month program is conducted completely online.

For more information, contact OPT for Health - VCU School of Medicine at optforhealth@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.readysethealthvcu.com.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting an epidemiological study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.