12:30 p.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a Fulbright informational session both in person (Room 1210 701 W. Grace St.) and on Zoom. The Fulbright scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/oaFchVaQQq6HdUtSA.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an informational session about the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) and online. The program provides funding for up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Juniors, seniors and first-year grad students are encouraged to attend. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gwGifXG9ZyUiamxU7.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU Massey Cancer Center experts for a virtual discussion on clinical trials, the myths surrounding them and how they shape the future of cancer treatment. The conversation, to be hosted by Clovia Lawrence from Kiss Richmond 99.3 and 105.7, will feature Leslie Randall, M.D., Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., and Jose Trevino, M.D. Watch live on Massey's Facebook page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or (804) 628-4578 or visit http://facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Disability experts and child welfare practitioners will discuss the ABCs of developmental disability and what child welfare workers need to know when working with children and caregivers with developmental disabilities. Join VCU's School of Social Work for an interactive discussion and panel conversation. The event will be livestreamed at facebook.com/VCUSSW.

For more information, contact Naomi Sutton Reddish at cwstipend@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., director of evaluation, VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will lead the center's next Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. She will discuss best practices for designing and using research surveys. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register 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/tZcrceuvqzkpGtXla72fE2IcbrDQMmYP4gBv.

Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU Police in a 1.4 mile silent run to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Participants are asked to wear white shirts for a uniform appearance. All runners are welcome. Sign-ins begin at 11 a.m. at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. The run starts at 12:30 p.m. Participants will run through VCU's Monroe Park Campus to the Virginia War Memorial. Free event parking will be available at VCU's Bowe Street Parking Deck.

For more information, contact Ofc. Stephen Adt at sgadt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/neverforgetmemorialrun.

VCU Police Ofc. Jacob Brush is collecting donations to help the nonprofit Lift Up Ukraine. Donation boxes are available until May 18 at VCU Police headquarters, 224 E. Broad St.; University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; and Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Donations may take the form of nonperishable food, thermal underwear, hygiene products (except sprays, perfumes or products containing alcohol), diapers, disposable tableware, first aid kits and other items listed on the boxes. Each box has a scannable QR code for those who wish to donate monetarily.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jacob Brush at brushjd2@vcu.edu.