12 p.m. 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. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3t8KLbs.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will help participants develop a clear, focused and complex research question. Register at the following URL.

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

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested in learning more about study abroad? Join VCU Education Abroad and University Studies Abroad Consortium to learn more about affordable programs for many majors all around the world. This hybrid event will be available on Zoom and in person at the Global Education Office, 912 W. Grace St., 4th Floor. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Miller at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98133446279.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will present an afternoon with George Csicsery of ZALA films. Csicsery is an internationally known independent filmmaker and writer whose documentary films have illuminated the mathematics community. A Q&A will follow the screening, which will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Allison Moore at moorea14@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/the-department-of-mathematics-and-applied-mathematics-colloquium-presents-george-csicsery-from-zala-films.html.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and receive support during their time at VCU. Questions: https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/04082022FF.

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 Kt Nowak at nowakkj@vcu.edu.

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

The Intercultural Festival, a free event open to all students, will be held at the Ram Horns Plaza at the Commons. The first 500 students to attend will receive free vouchers for the food trucks. Bring cash to buy extra food. Scheduled food trucks include Auntie Nings, Choega's Dumpling and Noodle Cart, Jijis, Lady Sharon’s Soul Food Kitchen, Mary's Empanadas, Noah’s Bao Buns and Thai Top Ten. Student organizations will host cultural performances and interactive cultural activities including Bhangra, Bachata and Bollywood Dance Performances; Friendship Bracelet DYI Station; Henna Art with Ancient Yemini Script; Refugee Visual Exhibit + Letter to Representative and Petition; Bachata Steps Mini-Lessons; Zine Making Demo; and Paper Fan Decorations with Traditional Calligraphy. 

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://thecommonsvcu.com/ICF2022.

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 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators from VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) as they educate and promote awareness around standard drink size for alcohol, the Golden Zone and social norms regarding protective behaviors and alcohol use among VCU students. The event will at the VCU Compass.

For more information, contact VCU Peer Health Educators at peerhelath@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Sunayna Tuteja,, CIO of the Federal Reserve, will address a meeting of VCU Blockchain to discuss how blockchain technology is accelerating change in the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Topics will focus on current events regarding cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and government regulation on digital assets. All are welcome. The session will be at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at bercasiof@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn to use the tools to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. The Zoom link for the workshop 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/.

Thursday, Apr. 14, 2022 at noon

The Catholic Medical Student Association will host a presentation on the Knights of Malta in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The Knights of Malta, a 900-year old Sovereign Military Hospitalier Order, still works in dozens of countries worldwide today. Explore available volunteer and leadership opportunities. Pizza will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Nguyen at amnguyen@vcu.edu or (757) 277-6904 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-_ycicfkzKAiQno6vby5DnTz9u4v4PiF4POyr-aGle2DYsQ/viewform.

Thursday, Apr. 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host an introduction to RVA Bike Share workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone interested in joining the bike share. The event will cover a portion of the commuter basics for riding in the city. Next, participants will walk to a station and those who wish can sign up for the bike share (with assistance, if desired). Then participants will take a free ride on the bikes on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond and end at a park nearby.

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

Friday, Apr. 15, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Black Education Association will host its Fifth Annual African-American Male Symposium, “Thriving While Black: Survival in the Digital Age,” virtually and at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Featured will be Chioke l'Anson, Ph.D., assistant professor of African-American Studies at VCU and Nicholas Brown, an instructor at Virginia State University and VCU doctoral student. Lunch will be provided for those who attend in person starting at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Brooks at cabrooks@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ZLAcchr6Fzb2V8Xg8.

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.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring graduate assistants for the Fall 2022-Spring 2023 school year. Read a description of the OMSA graduate assistant role at vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1293?c=vcu and for the OMSA graduate assistant graphic design and marketing role at vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1291?c=vcu. Apply via Handshake at vcu.joinhandshake.com/login by 5 p.m. April 29.

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

Late April Outdoor Adventure Program trips include a climbing trip to New River Gorge, sea kayaking weekend, Pop Up: Friday rafting, Virginia's highest point: backpacking weekend, and intermediate whitewater kayak skills weekend. 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/.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will launch Association of Clinical Research Professionals eLearning modules for 40-plus hours of continuing education credit with optional VCU digital badge series for VCU/VCUH clinical research professionals. A library of 25 eLearning modules is available at no cost and accessible 24/7. Submit an eLearning request form for access. Learners can complete specific modules based on individual professional development needs or all of the modules to earn digital badges. Contact the following email address. An eLearning request form is available at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=PXHYDRTAFKYPK9M7. The Clinical Research Professionals digital badge series is available at https://www.credly.com/organizations/virginia-commonwealth-university/collections/clinical-research/badge_templates. The Canvas Catalog Mini-course is available at https://acrp.catalog.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Nathan Heinicke-Peart at heinickenc@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/translational-workforce-development/workforce-development-resources/.