12 p.m.

Join VCU Alumni and Students Today Alumni Tomorrow for Philanthropy Week April 25-29 to show appreciation and learn how philanthropy has helped in the pursuit of dreams. Events during the week include dinner with an alumni donor, Thank a Giver (TAG) Day (earn a T-shirt and other swag), the inaugural VCU Giving Day and a chance to meet STAT members and learn how to join them to make a difference at VCU.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/classgive/.

12 p.m.

Learn more about the intersection of pharmacy and behavioral health in the next Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation seminar with speaker Karen Farris, Ph.D., Charles R. Walgreen III Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan. This will be CPPI's first in-person seminar speaker since February 2020, but virtual attendance will still be an option. Free CE credit will be offered. The in-person event will be in Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at cppi@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/CPPISeminars.

4 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a virtul talk with David Weinfeld, visiting assistant professor in VCU's School of World Studies. He will discuss his new book, "An American Friendship: Horace Kallen, Alain Locke, and the Development of Cultural Pluralism." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3LWSkuA.

4 p.m.

The MCV Foundation's Inaugural Adam Abubaker Memorial Lectureship, "Scientific Strategies to Stop Overdoses and Prevent Addiction," will feature Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Omar Abubaker, D.M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at VCU School of Dentistry, will introduce the event, moderated by Gerard Moeller, M.D., director of the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The talk will be virtual and in-person in Room 2/3-200, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amber Yancey at amber.yancey1@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.mcvfoundation.org/abubakerlecture.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

"[i.D.]entity: The Journey Toward Free" is an interactive workshop for men of color hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. A documentary will be shown, which is broken down into four parts: 1.) identifying one’s roots, 2.) setting intentions to move through fear, 3.) practicing the intentions and 4.) watching the love and support of community inspire continued practice. During the viewing, participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations and food will be provided. The event will be in Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1583310.

6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Medical Journal Club will host a night of fun via Zoom with medical trivia and medically related jokes. In addition, the officers will host an MJC special: Medical Hangman. Click on the Zoom link to join: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98114032120?pwd=L2NXREVTVHRFQVN4RXk2amRTTHUydz09.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or (804) 937-2584 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

7 p.m.

Poetry Club at VCU will have an open mic night in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to share poetry and hear the works of others. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Maheen Farooqi at farooqims@vcu.edu or (804) 833-5212.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Join President Michael Rao, Vice President Aashir Nasim and the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success as we celebrate faculty, staff, academic and administrative leaders and students who have made exemplary contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence at the 2022 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This event, to be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success at ies@vcu.edu. or visit http://go.vcu.edu/pacme.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Have you ever felt like a failure? We all have! Learn how to fail forward and build resilience in this interactive, in-person workshop. Participants will leave with a toolkit for evaluating risk and concrete ways to explore healthy risk-taking. The session has been co-created by the da Vinci Center for Innovation and VCU's Department of Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). The session will be at the center, 807 S. Cathedral Place.

For more information, contact Tyson Glover at glovert@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

VCU Counseling Services Advocacy Program will present Obbie West, a spoken-word artist and advocate whose talk will include poetry and music. Food will be available. The event, in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will also be available via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5539 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2tf6rrd9.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join Students Today Alumni Tomorrow to network with a variety of VCU alumni and donors from diverse fields in psychology and business. This is an opportunity to establish strong connections with fellow students and VCU alumni to learn about their lives after VCU, career paths and advice for current students. The event will be at Bar Solita, 123 W. Broad St., and Tarrant's Café, 1 W. Broad St. The event is free for members of Students Today Alumni Tomorrow who sign up. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jill Fortney at fortneyj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-dne-cNNOaaoebfAfUcc1MgAPQyVErO9lN_FVs8nWkiq9Ag/viewform.

Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cita Sadeli (aka Miss Chelove), Washington, D.C.-based art director, muralist and designer, will discuss how, why and when she chose her career path and the challenges involved at an event hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The discussion will be part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This virtual event will be about unique, nontraditional careers. A Q&A will follow. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will host via Zoom Thomas Kimble M.D., associate dean of admissions, Eastern Virginia Medical School. Kimble, along with the admissions staff and a medical student, will provide general information about the institution, the different opportunities it offers and provide insight on how to be a successful applicant and student at EVMS. The goal of P.R.I.M.E. Connections is to help students become successful applicants and engage with the VCU pre-health community. Questions: 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/tZ0sf-2hrzIvGtbCi73NcchKj-P3--CcdpUq?_x_zm_rtaid=JR_90DN2ReKqcRWRZALQkg.1649942891690.2fb80116e355abdf72f7957ca888fbe3&_x_zm_rhtaid=789.

Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022 at 8 p.m.

In celebration of Ramadan, VCU's Global Education Office, in collaboration with the Pace Center and student leaders, is organizing an Iftar dinner for students to break fast together at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. Dinner will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1575506.

Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

David Cifu, M.D., professor and chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will speak at a session via Zoom on grant writing hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tJIkf-GvrT4iEtf5B0F39QPphrJXxI6_nUgV.

Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host a commuter basics workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone who would like to commute by bike but isn't sure how to get started. The event will include a review of safety aspects of riding in traffic as well as what gear can increase visibility. The workshop will also cover routine maintenance and some key checks to make before each ride. No experience is necessary. A ride at a park will be offered For those who bring a bike.

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

Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Virginia Credit Union will present VCU night at the Diamond with $5 discount general admission tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the following URL. The Richmond Flying Squirrels will play the Bowie Bay Sox. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The fist pitch will be at 6:35 p.m.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bass at eebass@vcu.edu or visit https://fevo.me/3JX63PS.

Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Leadership Conference promotes professional development of leadership skills, communication and personal growth. The conference will focus on leadership self-awareness, analysis and discussion of leadership skills related to other leaders and feedback from colleagues. It also provides an opportunity to network with other professionals as well as share advice and experiences. The session will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=26949.

Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Health Sciences Career Community as Career Services teaches participants via Zoom how to walk through building professional connections and community with other staff and faculty across the health sciences. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/AKpnYbUjC5. Those unable to attend can visit the Health Sciences Career Community web page and subscribe to our listserv for future events.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or (757) 338-8847 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/career-development/career-communities/health-sciences-career-community/.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Was your poster accepted at a conference or symposium? Are you submitting a poster for the first time? The Research Career Community and Society of Clinical Research Associates will host Eric D.M. Johnson of VCU Libraries, who will share tips and tools on how to create eye-catching research posters that are organized in a way that helps people understand your work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alanda Perry Jones at perryar@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudOmgqD0uH930_9ZvVFZ0_GS77heOADVd.

Friday, May 6, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join POL ("bridge" in Farsi) for an immersive experience showcasing the culture of Iran through multimedia, food, wine and live music. Through an immersive experience of Iranian culture and traditions, Naaz Kazemi will explore the ways in which American and Iranian people can become closer to each other. The event will be at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Naaz Kazemi at kazemis@vcu.edu or visit https://www.polmiddleeast.com/event-details/pol-a-bridge-to-iranian-culture-1.

Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Department of Art Education and the ICA will present a lecture by Terry Barrett, recognized for his writing on photographic media, contemporary art, art criticism and aesthetics, and the teaching of these subjects. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/art-personal-and-communal-lecture-by-terry-barrett/.

Friday, Jul. 29, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU Alumni will host VCU Day at Nationals Park on July 29. Tickets are $33-$81 and the first 1,500 fans who purchase a ticket will receive a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball hat. An Outfield Reserved - VIP Hospitality Package also is available for $110. This private pregame event is limited to the first 250 VCU fans and includes food and beverage.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/college-day-series/virginia-commonwealth-university.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence once again invites students, alumni, VCU colleagues or family members of students to submit messages of gratitude to professors who have done something that you are thankful for this semester. These messages will be shared with the VCU faculty member.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KK9GBCNnSx6UN1we7.

The Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care announces the call for nominees for the Eighth Annual Excellence in Interprofessionalism Recognition Awards. These awards serve to recognize full-time VCU students graduating in 2022 and full-time faculty members who have worked at VCU for less than five years who have demonstrated significant involvement and interest in promoting interprofessional activities. Faculty, programs and schools may nominate as many students as they wish. Students and faculty may self-nominate. Completed submissions will be accepted by the new extended deadline of 11:59 p.m. April 25. Questions: Email ipecenter@vcu.edu. Applications are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzCfqB0wYHLE01xjs00E8aDdTzJZFTEFcQ9iruaIM3r7ruyA/viewform.

Registration is open for the VCUarts Pre-College Summer Program. The program is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, July 11–29, and offers high school students an opportunity to explore fine arts, design or performing arts. VCUarts faculty leads the hands-on program. VCU employees will receive a $100 discount. Questions: Email summerarts@vcu.edu. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stacy Sneed at summerarts@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1353 or visit http://arts.vcu.edu.

Complete the brief, five-minute survey by May 13 to share how you think the university and health system should prioritize sustainable action in operations, administration, research and academics. See the survey at https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/sustainability.

For more information, contact ONE VCU Sustainability Plan at sustainplan@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainabilityplan.vcu.edu/.

Pass the class at VCU is a nonprofit organization through which current VCU students can tutor underprivileged and at-risk youth at Blue Ridge Estates. We are seeking eboard members for 2022-2023 school year. Information regarding open positions and position descriptions can be found on the application at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tania Gupta at guptat@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8sUVSDR6seiWiKz86.

The SGA Graduate and Professional Student Senate Election is open online via RamsConnect from 9 a.m. April 25 at 9 a.m. April 29. Graduate and professional students may review the ballot, vote for candidates and the referendum and write in candidates (including themselves) for open positions. Questions: Email the VCU Student Government Association at sga@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Fred Tugas at fymtugas@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s69081.

VCU's School of Education will host a food drive through May 6 with Puritan Cleaners for their 100K Meals program to benefit Feed More. Nonperishable items will be collected in bins located at Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St., rooms 1037, 2136, 3096-A or 4064-C. Bins are also located at 700 E. Franklin St. and 3600 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Jennifer Cousins at cousinsjl2@vcu.edu.

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.

The Wellbeing Lab at VCU invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs. VCU investigators seek to understand how two stress reduction programs can beneficially influence neural activity and behavior related to stress, including emotions, desires and reactions to adverse events like social conflict.

For more information, contact Hadley Rahrig at vcusrs@gmail.com or (804) 223-0360.