11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The VCU Police Department will host a bike registration and U-Lock table at the Compass. VCU students, faculty and staff can receive a free U-Lock with proof of VCU ID and learn how to register their bicycle. A limited supply of U-Locks will be provided.

For more information, contact Officer Amy Murray at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Mindful Ambassador Program of VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) will present a virtual discussion about mindfulness and how it can improve relationships with partners, family and friends. This session is open to students, faculty and staff. Register on Rams Connect or at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1548475.

12 p.m.

Did you know video games can help you refocus? Take a quick break from your studies to race Mario and his friends in a fun and friendly game of Mario Kart in the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St. Learn more about video games available for check out through VCU Libraries at the following email.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a $1 multicultural community café with food provided by students in the classes of John Jones, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Samantha Haines at hainess2@vcu.edu.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Are you interested in learning more about studying abroad in Italy, Spain or France? Join the VCU Education Abroad Office and SAI Programs for a general information session to learn about semester and summer opportunities to study abroad. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Leap Miller at millera16@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96702281830.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present an interactive workshop focusing on the tools necessary to meet the needs of an audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.

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

3:30 p.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for the session or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oaFchVaQQq6HdUtSA.

4 p.m.

The VCU Department of Political Science and the Institute for Humane Studies will present "Afghanistan in Crisis," in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. After 20 years of foreign military intervention, Afghanistan is in the midst of a humanitarian and security crisis. Panelists will discuss the implications of this crisis from a variety of perspectives, including its regional and U.S. foreign policy implications. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ta'Brielle Roberts at robertstd3@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3pPxBzr.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host a Bike Maintenance 101 workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for all levels of bike riders. This introductory workshop will cover parts of the bicycle and how to discuss them with your mechanic, sights and sounds that indicate a problem and routine maintenance. The workshop will also include cleaning of components and what normal wear and tear looks like.

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

Friday, Apr. 1, 2022 at 10 a.m.

VCU Transform will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Schedule an appointment (sponsor code: VCU) at the following URL. Donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 1, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal at VCU resumes its weekly warehouse volunteer event. At the warehouse, 1210 Bentley St., volunteers organize, sort and track donated medical supplies to prepare for shipment. Rides to the warehouse are provided at the Commons loop from 3-4 p.m. United2Heal is a student-run nonprofit organization that collects surplus medical supplies from local hospitals and clinics to send to countries in need of emergency medical relief.

For more information, contact Sofia Syed at syeds5@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 2, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the volleyball tournament fundraiser will go to CARITAS, an nonprofit that aids the homeless population with shelter, food and hygiene kits. The entry fee is $5 per person or $24 for a team of six. The first-place team has the opportunity to win a $60 Chipotle gift card. The event will be held at the Cary Street Gym.

For more information, contact Moorin Khan at khanmh22@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 4, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Eric Freeman, M.D., will discuss his background, career in pediatrics and an interactive patient case at a health care professional workshop presented by the Minority Association of PreHealth Students. The event will be held in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. (Face masks will be required.)

For more information, contact Leslie Chavez at chavezlv@vcu.edu or (571) 385-5260.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join first-generation college students Gianna Juarez and Kailah Trainum for a discussion on how to make the most of your time in college by meeting people who will support your success both while you’re at VCU and after you graduate. Participate in-person in Room 1100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., or virtually by registering at https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents040522.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join Collective Corazón and guest speakers Michael A. Paarlberg, Ph.D., and Daniel Morales, Ph.D., for a virtual discussion of how to participate in civic engagement and act as a political advocate for the Latinx community. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Roma at collectivecorazon@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94972185869.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra I, guest bassist Reuben Rogers and student vocalist Abigail Cordova perform in Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The event will be free and live streamed at the following URL. At press time, audience members and performers wear masks; performers will cover bells. Music will be by DeSpain, Foley, Hefti, Jones, Klenner, Lewis, Mandel, Mossman and Nestico.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia, director of Jazz Studies, at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Health and Physical Education majors will sponsor a day of service for Fox Elementary students and staff. All volunteers are welcome. This community effort, to be held at Clark Springs Elementary School, 1101 Dance St., will bring together the VCU School of Education, Richmond Public Schools and other community stakeholders who support Fox Elementary School. The effort will include painting the U.S. map, hopscotch, four square, alphabet tree and other learning and play spaces for the students. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f4daaae2fabfb6-vcuhpeschool.

Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Community Engagement and Outreach Career Community will sponsor a virtual networking luncheon. Bring Your Own Luncheon is an opportunity to connect with others in the CE&O career family and discuss best practices, ideas and simply engage. This event is for those in need of a quick strategy discussion or just a conversation with others in the same field. RSVP at the following email.

For more information, contact Rachel Hunley at engagecc@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022 from noon to 5 p.m.

Richard Lui, anchor and journalist with NBC News and MSNBC, will visit the VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St. Lui, a first-generation Chinese and Polynesian American, will spend a day in Richmond to share his personal and professional journey while discussing the importance of investing in diverse communities in order to improve population health. Space is limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Malorie Burkett at mgburkett@vcu or visit https://chp.vcu.edu/about/featured-news/nbcmsnbc-journalist-lui-to-visit-vcu-college-of-health-professions.html.

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

How does ability and disability impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in an upcoming RAMmalogues session about ability and disability. Share your experience with neurodiversity, physical and mental disabilities or ways that you’ve come to understand ability and disability in our society. Bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve your spot.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D. at IExcel@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Lebanese Student Association for a picnic with food and games at Park Plaza (between Park Avenue and North Linden Street).

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

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022 from 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/.

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022 at 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.

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.

Friday, Apr. 22, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Enrichmond Foundation will host an outing to restore the Historic East End and Evergreen cemeteries on Earth Day, April 22. Sign up with The Commons at the following URL to reserve a spot.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at orsinin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1552377.

Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will host a gala in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Dancing and free food will be available. Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, will speak.

For more information, contact CHS Leadership Council at chsleadershipcouncil@gmail.com.

Saturday, Apr. 30, 2022 at 8 p.m.

The VCU African American Alumni Council will host Royalty in Motion, the Saturday night gala during AAAC Reunion Weekend. Purchase your tickets for $35 before the cost increases to $50 on April 4. Other Reunion Weekend events include a Friday night happy hour at the ICA, sponsored by the School of the Arts; and on Saturday, a Mentoring Circle Mocktail Party and a block party. Questions? Contact Larry Powell, director of alumni affinity programs, VCU Alumni, at (804) 828-2586 or wlpowell@vcu.edu; or Diane Stout-Brown, special assistant for alumni engagement, VCU Alumni, at dstout@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Diane-Stout Brown at dstout@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/events/reunion/aaac-reunion/.

Raymond Johnson, Service Solutions custodian for the VCU Police Department, is one of 10 finalists for the 2022 national Custodian of the Year award. Although the department has submitted formal nominations for Johnson, VCU community members can also vote for him at the following URL, once a day, until 11:59 p.m. April 15.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or visit http://custodianoftheyear.com.

Early April Outdoor Adventure Program trips include whitewater rafting, caving, climbing, High Bridge day bike, WOMXN: day raft trip, Easter weekend backpacking. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

If you are a current VCU student interested in knowing more about the College of Engineering and the requirements needed for enrollment, attend one of the April change-of-major sessions. The sessions will be conducted virtually at: April 1, 1 p.m.; April 8, 1 p.m.; April 13, noon; April 20, noon; April 29, 1 p.m. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link for the sessions.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rivers at jcrivers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99258781632.

Pick up regalia and shop graduation announcements and class rings at Barnes & Noble at VCU on March 31 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on April 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Representatives will be available to answer questions. Graduation portraits with cap and gown will also be available.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

A draft of the proposed Visa Sponsorship for International Students, Scholars, Employees and Visitors policy is available for public comment until 11:59 p.m. April 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

VCU's Student Media Center will observe career week with workshops and webinars to assist students in tailoring their portfolios and landing creative jobs during their time at VCU and after graduation. Register for events and read the center's newsletter at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dominique Lee at leeds3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1642 or visit https://linktr.ee/vcustudentmediacenter.

The 28th James River Film Festival will be held March 31-April 2. See the full schedule at https://www.jamesriverfilm.org/jrff2022.

For more information, contact Sasha Waters Freyer at swfreyer@vcu.edu or (319) 621-6499 or visit https://www.jamesriverfilm.org/.

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.

The VCU Office of the President is currently accepting Presidential Student Ambassador applications. The program is designed to assist student leaders across the university with professional development, career exploration/pursuit and networking skills while completing office projects and responsibilities. Q&A sessions will be held in the near future. The application deadline is April 30 and can be found in the @psa_vcu Instagram bio.

For more information, contact Presidential Student Ambassadors at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1200.

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.

Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. 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.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in live exercise sessions conducted online by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.

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.