12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Moroccan Modernism 1956-1978 focuses on the artists of the Casablanca school and the modernism movement in post-colonial Morocco. This hybrid event is free and open to the public. The in-person lecture will be held in the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL to participate virtually.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/holiday-powers-moroccan-modernism-1956-1978/.

12:30 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a hybrid general informational session. Learn more about the NSO, what kinds of external funding opportunities are available, how to begin preparation now to be a strong applicant and how the organization can offer support through the application process. Students in all fields of study who are new to VCU are encouraged to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., to discuss introducing physical activity and good nutrition into college life. Students will create wellness plans and brainstorm creative meal and snack choices.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Is there a teacher in you? Help solve Virginia's teacher shortage. Combine your degree and work experience with VCU School of Education's Career Switcher fast-track program. Begin teaching within a year. Apply by June 2 to join VCU's fall 2023 program. Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura O'Brien at lbobrien@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/signature-programs/career-switcher-program/.

Thursday, Apr. 6, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Health and Wellness Library will host a Zoom presentation by LifeNet Health Community Education Coordinator Patricia Dean, who will discuss the organ donation process, including how to sign up to be an organ donor. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9869475

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

Thursday, Apr. 6, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 6, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for card games. Games will be provided, but participants may bring their own.

For more information, contact Melissa Drago at dragom@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Calling all Asian American Pacific Islander students: Learn about mental wellness resources and have a plate of food, from biryani to lumpia. Learn how to administer narcan from Rams in Recovery, do a mental wellness activity with Active Minds and more. The event will be in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will be sponsored by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Active Minds, Rams in Recovery, University Counseling Services and Recreation and Well-Bring Sports. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927843.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

This final session of a three-part webcast series will offer a review of specific strategies that promote resilience and healing, including psychological first aid, trauma-informed behavioral interventions and Gentle Teaching. Ruth Brown, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor, The Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, will discuss what these strategies may look like in the classroom and where educators can go for additional training. Questions: https://vcuautismcenter.org/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri C. Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/webcasts/upcoming.cfm.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Join the History and Health Program, Birth in Color RVA and the VCU School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a screening of "Birthing Justice." The documentary flips the victim-blaming narrative, centering on the lived experiences of Black women and their advocates as they fix a broken system and transform the future, one birth at a time. The film will be shown at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. Reservations are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-screening-of-birthing-justice-tickets-569924297917.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes can help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping and everything in between. Some bikes will be available or bring your own. Workshops are held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) to connect with health professional schools outside RVA. Join breakout rooms for your program of choice, hear their admissions pitch, ask questions and much more. Programs in attendance: Dentistry (Howard University, University of North Carolina); Pharmacy (University of North Carolina); PA (South University); and Medicine (Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine). Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Keerthana Merugu at merugukb@vcu.edu or visit http://bitly.ws/Cm7S.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Commons and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host the 2023 Intercultural Festival at Monroe Park. This annual event, which dates to 2003, celebrates the cultural diversity of VCU's campus and the surrounding community. The festival showcases activities, crafts, food from local vendors and performances by student and community groups.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhart@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you interested in earning a digital badge that leads to a job? Work with industry mentors and your peers to complete the Level 1 certification for the IBM Z Series Enterprise Computing System. Level 1 certification includes access to IBM's career site.. All students are welcome. No experience is necessary. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anita Taylor, executive director, Corporate Development, at ahtaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Q53YgfdFixLiY8Dk7.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Interested in making beats but not quite sure where to start? This introductory, interactive online workshop will cover the basics of recording and mixing in Fruity Loops, a popular software for music production. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oscar Keyes at keyesok@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10257627.

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.

The post-baccalaureate certificate in clinical research supports clinical research professionals entering the workforce or transitioning career paths with and offers professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Applications are now being accepted for Summer and Fall 2023. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeGqpjgiHdXMbk1X1HeLtgIIrVNlo42T April 30 is the deadline for Summer 2023 enrollment. VCU tuition benefit is available for eligible university employees. Hospital personnel should direct tuition benefit inquiries to hospital Human Resources or access HR4U. Contact: Catherine Brown, Program Coordinator.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown, program coordinator, at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU REAL invites applications for a poster showcase celebrating and recognizing the traditions of transformative learning at VCU. The showcase will provide students and practitioners an opportunity to share their experiential learning projects/programs and to reflect on challenges, solutions and opportunities for future action. Of particular interest are projects that support the future readiness of students who exemplify one or more of the Quest 2028 goals (https://quest.vcu.edu/). For students and programs interested in submitting a proposal, use the following URL. Space is limited; all applications must be submitted on or before 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. The showcase will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., on April 27.

For more information, contact Lauren Franks at real@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/C85EhxqJYcSPFcYf6.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Registration is open for the 2023 African American Alumni Council's Reunion Weekend, April 28-30. The celebration will include the 50th anniversary of the Theta Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Phi Delta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. View the lineup of events at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell, B.S.’85/MC, director of alumni affinity programs, Inclusive Engagement and Philanthropy at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/7200619a-9dda-470d-b4e7-cfcb0cb33d29/summary.

Spring has sprung, which means it is time for spring cleaning. Google no longer offers free, unlimited storage, and everyone's help is needed. Just like your own home, your VCU Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items such as mail and files in Drive that are no longer needed. Take some time to clean up your account today. Visit the following URL for suggestions.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/03/02/kicking-off-a-digital-spring-cleaning/.

Want to become more independent in rock climbing? Learning to belay allows you to climb with a partner and is a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. Outdoor Adventure Program staff will teach best practices for belaying and answer questions about climbing in the Cary St. Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Clinics are held every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. OAP also offers Gym to Crag, Climbing Technique and Sport Climbing clinics.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program invites those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to participate in free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program is geared for those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Questions: Contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Ariel Hill-Thomas at hillthomasa@vcu.edu or (773) 559-7606 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, Auctus, is accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News and Noteworthy sections. Questions: Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.

For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

VCUDine offers a number of April events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. The events include: Low Country Boil (April 4: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.); Fruitapalooza (April 6: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.); Fresh Catch Fridays (April 7-28: 11 a.m.-close); Food Truck Fest (April 10: 4-8 p.m., ticket sales start at 3 p.m.); Fine Dining (April 18: 4:30- 8:30 p.m., reservation only); National Pretzel Day (April 26: 11 a.m.-close); National Prime Rib Day (April 27: 11 a.m.-close). For pop-ups, highlights and more, follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram.

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

VCU's Office of the President launched Project Gabriel in spring 2023 to report, reconcile and heal the wounds caused by VCU’s historic ties to the institution of slavery. Project Gabriel is hosting a virtual community forum on Tuesday, April 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and seeks several volunteers to serve as scribes to record key themes presented in virtual breakout room sessions.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at projgabriel@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/mnjcpDkRbHTFV1Q38.

What do you think about facilitated dialogues on campus? This three-minute survey will help inform and improve facilitated dialogues at VCU. Fill out the survey, sponsored by VCU's Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tolani Olaosebikan at olaosebikantl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyHME-e3c8g9R7NrRFUTDQAPR1F1CmKpWFpODruNSAXYChvw/viewform.