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.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program structure, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Questions: Call (804) 828-4622 or email gsib@vcu.edu. Register at https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-051022.html. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89085826119.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6408 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-051022.html.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.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 the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. This event via Zoom will be open to all VCU students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/05112022UG.

Thursday, May 12, 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 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 for the 120-minute immersive workshop via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/051222DT.

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/.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Registration for the Student Services Career Community GROW Conference is now live in Talent. Connect with colleagues across VCU and engage in networking and development opportunities. Registration will be open through today, May 16. Lunch will be provided for those who register in advance. The event will be held in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c54bbfee-0a11-4267-a4db-f46b74202a3f?session=ca480c71-6dbd-41f6-ae79-0f8a0c2b90ef.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by the Commons, is a student-driven organization that puts on TEDx events and related workshops with the goal of sparking conversation and creating new ideas in the VCU community. The organization is currently looking for passionate team leads. Apply at https://forms.gle/vTCAMPbA3MrW2tKn9 by 11:59 p.m. May 21.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/%20/home/.

Soteria: Supporting Women and Families is looking for officers. Soteria raises awareness about domestic violence and raises funds for local agencies. Officer positions are available for both secretary and social media manager. An interest form is available at the following URL. Questions: Email the following address or fortneyj@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Olive Blackstone at blackstonom@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2RzE8hTK1NhVudnj7.

A psychology doctoral student at VCU invites Black students to participate in one of two online surveys which seek to understand factors that influence their food choices. Students may participate in either of the two surveys. Study I takes 20-25 minutes to complete; Study II takes 30-35 minutes to complete. Students who complete the study will have a 33% chance of winning 1 of 66, $15 Amazon e-gift cards. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/23ayd8fd.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting an epidemiological study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.