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

RamBikes will host a workshop about brakes at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone who wants to learn how to adjust bike brakes. The event will cover the most common types of brakes and problems encountered when working on brakes. The workshop will also include instruction on changing brake pads and cables.

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

Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10 a.m.

"Aquí me quedo / Here I Stay" proposes a conversation between late artists Sila Chanto (Costa Rica, 1969-2015) and Belkis Ramírez (Dominican Republic, 1957-2019), who radically transformed the language of printmaking. By introducing experimental techniques, both women advanced new ways of discussing the body, power relations, architecture, patriarchal violence and environmental issues in deeply conservative societies. The exhibit will be available through June 19 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/aqui-me-quedo-here-i-stay/.

Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Pace Center will be giving away/swapping plants for Mother's Day. Feel free to come outside the center, 700 W. Franklin St., to receive a plant grown by a member of the Richmond community. Come while supplies last. Questions: Email Niara Gray at graynr@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Colleen Diep at diepeg@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Learn how to save for future education expenses for children, grandchildren or yourself. The webinar will teach participants how to save for tuition and other college costs, such as housing and textbooks, take advantage of tax-free earnings and, most importantly, meet your savings goals. VCU employees will receive an exclusive offer – a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/38xgLzA.

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 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 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Research Administration and Management Symposium Forum will feature presentations via Zoom covering research-related topics through full-day sessions or virtual meetings. This session will feature VCU strategic plan innovators who will cover their research and how it aligns with the One VCU Research Strategic Priorities Plan.

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/events/rams-forum/.

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.

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.

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans will take place through May 16. Eligible university faculty and staff may enroll in flexible spending accounts and/or make changes to health coverage elections for the plan year that begins July 1. Learn more on the open enrollment web page at the following URL.

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

VCU Libraries invites all retired faculty to a noon lunch at James Branch Cabell Library on Tuesday, May 24. RSVP at the following URL. Please forward this announcement to retired faculty you know.

For more information, contact Antonia Vassar at vassaram@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1165 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxdM0KWViZcTXoRQ27D2zMH-drdftoIR76Kg2muXQJJmS4vg/viewform.