12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Mathula Thangarajh, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, neurology, Children's Hospital of Richmond, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar. The session, hosted by the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, is open to all and the research will be presented in lay-friendly language. The Discovery Dialogues Series seeks to bridge the divide between science, health research and the public. 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/tZcldumtqz8uE9U6OodLNNhCXSpS_XBVQJ75#/registration.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 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. No registration is required.

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

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Business Alumni Society will celebrate graduating students at the rooftop of the Graduate Richmond Hotel, 301 W. Franklin St. Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Gray Beck at acbeck@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/basmeetup.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Va. Society of Clinical Research Associates chapter and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the May meeting via Zoom. Representatives from the Southeastern Va. chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will discuss "Inequities in Brain Health: Alzheimer's in Black, Indigenous and People of Color Communities." Zoom registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwode6hqj0rGdGLkTrhd5Fnew0Z_o6qED59.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Research Career Community will host VCU HR for a virtual overview of the many work/life resources and benefits available to VCU faculty and staff. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alanda Perry Jones at perryar@vcu.edu or (804) 617-9407 or visit https://zoom.us/j/96404888444?pwd=VzkzQXBUdHp3VEQxQlBNRFRjQ0YxZz09.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility with these low-impact exercises. No experience is necessary. This session is brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3ko0xeC.

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.

VCUarts will present a runway show and expo hosted by the Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising. The free event, open to the public, will be at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. The runway show begins at 6 p.m. with an encore show at 7:15 p.m. This year’s annual event will feature original fashions by emerging designers and an immersive experience by rising merchandisers.

For more information, contact Deidra Arrington at dwarrington@vcu.edu or visit https://news.vcu.edu/article/2022/05/vcuarts-fashion-event-returns-in-person.

Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host a workshop covering chains and shifting at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone wanting to learn more maintenance and problem-solving. The event will cover in-depth chain maintenance and issues with gearing and shifting. The workshop will also cover common problems and fixes with shifters and derailleurs.

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

Monday, May 23, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Children's Hospital of Richmond Research Day will feature four nationally recognized guest speakers and presentations from VCU researchers for each of the four themes. The event will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. A free lunch will be served to those who register at the following URL by May 11.

For more information, contact Emma Burge at Emma.Burge@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/CHRIresearchday.

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans continues through May 16. Questions: Request HR Support at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment/.

RMC Events security officers will conduct additional foot patrols around James Branch Cabell Library nightly until 3 a.m. Friday, May 13. VCU Police organized these patrols to enhance coverage on the Monroe Park Campus as students study for finals. Five RMC Events security officers also conduct mobile patrols on campus every night. To reach VCU Police at any time, call the following number or use the LiveSafe app.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.

A number of special dining events are planned this month for Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. They include Cheesy Thursdays (May 12, 11 a.m.-close); Seafood Bash (through May 13, 11 a.m.-close); Registered Dietitian De-Stress Event (May 10, noon-2 p.m.). See menus at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

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 Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu.

Individuals over the age of 18 who have experiences with substance use disorders, including active users and those in recovery, are invited to participate in a preliminary research study. This study aims to assess the needs of the population who experiences SUD in order to better inform preclinical and clinical research done at VCU. The study is in the form of an anonymous survey, which can be found at the following URL. No compensation provided.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=L4RRDF7KYXMPE8WN.