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

Join the Staff Senate virtually as VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) instructor and Health Educator Bree Weeden leads a guided meditation session. Restore a sense of calm, find a comfy spot and join a 20-minute group guided meditation suitable for all levels of practice. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98769296190. No registration is required. Visit the following URL for the full schedule of events.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/.

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

Join us virtually for a resilience presentation by CommonHealth. What is the secret to bouncing back from unpleasant and negative experiences? Resilience is that extra something that allows us to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenging circumstances like the pandemic, the loss of a job, or other difficult situations that life may bring. Join CommonHealth to learn more and let’s do more than just survive, let’s thrive. No registration required. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98380615403.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/ .

12 p.m. 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.

3 p.m.

What is the secret to bouncing back from unpleasant and negative experiences? Resilience is that extra something that allows us to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenging circumstances like the pandemic, the loss of a job or other difficult situations that life may bring. Join VCU HR and CommonHealth to learn more and thrive, not just survive. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3M1PowH.

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

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As part of appreciation week, VCU faculty and staff will have the opportunity to attend this week's home games at The Diamond for free. VCU will play the University of Maryland at 3 p.m. March 9 and Monmouth University at 3 p.m. March 11, at 2 p.m. March 12 and at 1 p.m. March 13.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) instructor Tanika Santos MacSwain for chair yoga. All that is needed is a chair, a water bottle to stay hydrated and space to stretch out. No registration is required. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97036360098.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu,edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/.

Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022 from noon to 1:30 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-dt2.

Friday, Mar. 11, 2022 at 10 a.m.

What does it mean to work at the intersection of public education and contemporary art? For more than half a century, artist Luis Camnitzer has been pondering this question. "A Museum Is a School" is a site-specific, conceptual work by Camnitzer that has been displayed at over 20 museums around the world. Camnitzer's message will be installed on the Institute for Contemporary Art building at 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/a-museum-is-a-school/.

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022 at noon

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/.

Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Kamilia Rahmouni, Ph.D., assistant professor in VCU's School of World Studies, will give a virtual talk about the Arabic language, the benefits of learning Arabic and useful Arabic expressions and phrases as part of the free Lunch and Learn Series sponsored by VCU's 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 Global Education Office, in partnership with the university's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, is now accepting applications for the 2022 Harris Manchester College Summer Research Institute to take place July 3-9 at Oxford University. The institute is an opportunity for faculty to enhance a research project through a week of focused study. Participants' time is their own for study and writing, as well as taking advantage of cultural activities offered at Oxford University. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 18.

For more information, contact Jill Blondin, Ph.D., at geo@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/harrismanchester/.

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/.

VCU Human Resources and the VCU Staff Senate’s virtual week-long "Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M)” career development begins at 11 a.m. Today’s opening session will feature Barbara D. Boyen, Ph.D., Dean, VCU College of Engineering. Sessions throughout the day will focus on career development, management and navigating careers in research. A virtual networking session will be held at 1 pm. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenateconference.vcu.edu/registration/.

Va-LEND is recruiting its next cohort of trainees. LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) is a training program that helps people share ideas and learn leadership skills. It was created to improve the health and lives of children and adults with disabilities and their family members. Trainees complete classes, clinical observations, policy activities and a family mentorship experience. Over the course of the program, trainees work on their leadership project which they present at the end of the program. Trainees complete 150 or 300 hours of content. This is done both in classes and outside of class. Questions: Visit https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/. Ready to submit an application? Complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeiY5HpFy2ta7zL9rgTfe-s3Q9Ys1yrUmzvWGcf9NDjj7fhA/viewform. The application is also attached in a fillable PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oC2r9RnS7wO5f6llC-I0PNF1DB7xH7uH/view. The priority due date is April 15. The final due date is May 15.

For more information, contact Va-LEND at valend@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0073 or visit https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/curriculum/.