11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Police Department will host a bike registration and U-Lock table in front of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. 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.

11:30 a.m.

Q Collective will present the Q Symposium 2022 keynote event, "HoneyPot: Black Southern Women Who Love Women," a book talk with author E. Patrick Johnson, Ph.D. Johnson bears witness in this book to the real-life stories of queer Black women throughout the American South. The event will be in the University Student Commons theater, 907 Floyd Ave. The author will read from the book and sign books afterward.

For more information, contact Archana Pathak at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Adulting 101 will be the theme of this week's event at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Storytelling allows people to learn about experiences and embrace a sense of belonging to a community. Various story topics are chosen. A homemade lunch will be served. Volunteers can assist from 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. on the date of the event.

For more information, contact Elijah Bustamante at bustamantees@vcu.edu.

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

Brian Cone, Ph.D., will virtually discuss how to connect with classmates in STEM courses and how to optimize study group sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu6oqjwuG9QRnJ5cWXhXbGH02nfyf29u.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. This virtual event will be open to all VCU students. 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/UG033022.

4 p.m.

Learn about research being conducted by two VCU seniors at a session in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Vera Purcell will talk about combination chemotherapy approaches to acute myeloid leukemia. Nuhash Bhuiyan will discuss the effects of Doxorubicin through which a combination treatment of Sildenafil and Rapamysin could improve the anticancer efficacy of Doxorubicin while reducing its cardiotoxicity. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkfuCvqjsiHdN0BEh9g1aHb0er1qLbXheX.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual panel discussion about unique/nontraditional careers with Rabia Kamara, owner of Ruby Scoops Ice Cream, and Angie Cooper, Richmond real estate agent with River Fox Realty. They will discuss how/why/when they chose their career paths and the challenges involved. A Q&A will follow. Register for the Zoom link online at the following URL.

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

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The virtual session, led by Digital Sociology Lab fellow KáLyn Coghill, will feature a discussion about about Kishonna Gray's book, "Intersectional Tech: Black Users in Digital Gaming" and the gaming culture. The talk will delve into Gray's scholarship, which focuses on the impact of technology on culture and how Black users, in particular, influence the creation of technological products and the dissemination of digital artifacts. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3HCcNBs.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Muslim Student Association and the Global Education Office welcome students, faculty and staff (both Muslim and non-Muslim) to learn more about Ramadan through a virtual cultural conversation. The MSA will lead with a presentation of the meaning, practices and resources for members of the VCU community. Questions: https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtceyuqTgjG9EE_TFXHIiCmV1PMk4QJYAn.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host the second part of a mindful creativity activity. All supplies will be provided. Snacks of tea crackers, chips, and tea will also be available.

For more information, contact Rachel Z at zahradkarl@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you want to cook? Do you need to prep your food? Tired of eating the same thing every day? Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and use the organization's kitchen and pans. Bring your ingredients and make your favorite meal. The center will have a trial run of its new BakerSpace program from 3-5 p.m. on March 29 and April 1.

For more information, contact JoAnna Walker at walkerj18@vcu.edu or (703) 973-4266.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from noon 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.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from 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/.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees (STAR) will hold a Refugee/Migrant-themed "Jeopardy" night in Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doughnuts and soda will be available.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or (908) 210-1096 or visit http://staratvcu.wixsite.com/home.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Shannon Foley Martinez, a former far-right extremist who now helps extremists transition out of violent and hate-based groups, will speak at a virtual event hosted by VCU's Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Department in collaboration with the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Learn why people join these hate groups and how they can be helped to successfully leave. Assistant Professor Benjamin Young, Ph.D., will moderate. Join the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Benjamin Young at youngb9@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91728761468.

Friday, Apr. 1, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

Bank of America and the College of Engineering are sponsoring a tech talk for members of the VCU community interested in learning more about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Bank of America will share use cases to demonstrate how AI and machine learning are driving innovation in the organization. Specific topics will include satellite imagery analysis, natural language processing and clickstream analytics. A Q&A will follow. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anita Taylor at ahtaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1013915/share_preview.

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 11 a.m. to noon

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical manner that will capture your audience. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

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

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.

Saturday, Apr. 2, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series will present the Viano String Quartet at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The American Record Guide praised the quartet for its “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity.” Tickets are $30 and are available at the following URL or at the door. Tickets for students with ID are $10 and available only at the door.

For more information, contact Linda Johnston at lsjohnst@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4541 or visit https://www.showclix.com/events/1320.

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 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.

Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host a Korean Global Café featuring the dishes tteokbokki, kimchi and rice balls. This student-centered program, held in the kitchen area of West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU and provide the opportunity to meet students from across the globe. Everyone is welcome. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1563163.

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Present your research at the 16th Annual VCU Women’s Health Research Day at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Researchers at all levels are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women’s health or sex/gender differences for the chance at one of two $500 awards. Sessions will feature talks from VCU researchers on interpersonal violence followed by the poster session. Light refreshments will be served. Register or submit an abstract at the following URL.

For more information, contact Benoit Meyrieux at benoit.meyrieux@vcuhealth.org or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries' ongoing workshop series continues with a virtual session about what Special Collections and Archives at VCU has available and how to research collection materials. Librarians will offer tips for conducting in-person research, virtual and remote research and approaching research at other institutions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/visitsca.

Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Olympic Weightlifting 101 will review the principles of overhead ballistic lifts focusing on the snatch in a small group environment. Participants will learn the basics of these exercises and how to perform them safely. The class will be held in the FIT Room, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL by April 12.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/instructional-programs/.

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 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration is open for the Annual WISDM (Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine) Leadership Conference, “Communicating With Purpose: Best Practices in Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Professional Conversations.” The keynote speaker will be Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert, Ph.D., founder of Mission and Vision, Foundation for Family and Community Healing. The spotlight speaker will be Betsy Ripley, M.D., School of Medicine Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. CE credit will be available. The conference will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=26949.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and members of the public. Choose from Aikido, bookkeeping, computer skills, craft beer, cultural competency and languages, customer service, data analysis, digital marketing, digital reporting, event planning, Excel, Google Analytics, managing remote workers, paralegal, play therapy, podcasting, social media, storytelling, supervisory and leadership, test prep and WordPress.

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

View VCU's digital badging page for information on continuing education opportunities that lead to web-enabled, verifiable digital badges. Areas include alumni relations, business, education, engineering, health professions, health sciences, inclusive excellence, innovation, pre-law, REAL research and creative inquiry, social work and VCU professional development (provided by VCU Online).

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

Q Collective will present an inaugural symposium to explore black queer love in all its complexities, intricacies and manifestations. What do each of these words mean? And what do they mean when they are put together? We ask scholars/artists/activists to explore these ideas from intersectional and/or transdisciplinary frames. The symposium will be held March 30-April 1.

For more information, contact Archana Pathak at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

RecWell's Outdoor Adventure Program will offer climbing clinics at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall throughout April, including belay, sport climbing, climbing technique and gym to crag. All clinics are free to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants may pre-register online or register at the wall. The full schedule is available on the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/.

The MCV Campus Recreation Center’s Group Exercise studio has reopened. Classes are currently being scheduled week to week. VCU students and RecWell members may view the current schedule and register for classes at the following link.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.

Do you ever feel like things keep getting in the way of your goals for a healthier lifestyle? You’re not alone. Many young women find it challenging to be active and maintain a balanced diet. If you’re interested in support for meeting your goals for weight loss and healthy living, check out Ready SET Health — a free program designed especially for young women by researchers at the VCU School of Medicine.

For more information, contact Morgan Meyer at morgan.meyer@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.readysethealthvcu.com.

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.

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 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.