10:30 a.m.

Join John Freyer, associate professor, Cross Disciplinary Media at VCUarts, as he discusses his collaborations with students and staff of Rams in Recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonia Vassar at vassaram@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/community-zooms.html.

Friday, Mar. 10, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff, come and cheer for the Rams as they take on Cornell University in three games at the Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. The first 25 university faculty and staff members to arrive will receive free tickets to the game for up to four people. Thereafter, tickets will be $5 for each faculty and staff member. The promotion is valid for games at 3 p.m. Friday (March 10), 2 p.m. Saturday (March 11) and 1 p.m. Sunday (March 12).

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/sports/2023/2/20/baseball-promotion-schedule.aspx.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., assistant professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will speak via Zoom as part of the Discovery Dialogues Series. The event will be sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Institute for Women’s Health. 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/tZYlcuyoqzMqGtMcS8my8F-2J6RtGMcvjx_g.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Success in today’s workplace means being an effective communicator — a skill that can be learned and refined. In this seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, the discussion will cover how to find the focus and goal of any conversation. Tips will also be shared for avoiding common communication pitfalls. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3INnR2N

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

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization for a naloxone training through the "REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education" program. The training, in Room 200, VCU Health Sciences Research Building, 1112 E. Clay St., takes one hour and includes a presentation about opioids, overdose and how to respond in case of an emergency. The session will be followed by distribution of naloxone via Rams in Recovery. The sign up is capped at 30 people. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8yjH7FpusiU6SBma7.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. The event will be led by published poet, writing teacher artist Paula G. Akinwole, owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the blog "For Lack of Better Words." The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a journal. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927420.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from noon to 1 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, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-031623.html.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join "History and Health: Equitable Access to Care" for a virtual panel which will discuss how marginalized and multi-marginalized people in the United States (e.g., BIPOC and LGTBQIA+) are impacted by the history and procedures of clinical trials, how these experiences influence skepticism toward clinical trials and how to promote activism focused on outreach and awareness. This event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity, is free and open to the community. Registesr for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at lavetrovec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tvSP2YpQ-u6WFNRLbWBHg#/registration.

Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invite students with disabilities to come connect with one another and have fun painting and eating doughnuts. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Email Amala Thomas (thomasac4@vcu.edu) or Caitlin Provencher (provenchercj@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact the preceding email addresses.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCUarts, the Global Education Office, mOb Studio and the Latinx Student Association will present a screening of the film “Women Weaving Our Culture” at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Director Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” will have a Q&A about the film, a talk about indigenous film, self-representation, Mixteca design from Oaxaca and collective making.

For more information, contact Jeannine Diego at diegoj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 2 p.m.

VCU's 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. Certificate program informational sessions will be offered via Zoom March 29 and April 19 at 2 p.m. Register for March 29 at 2 p.m.: at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcO6urD8vG9VZWugTc-eVXs347SMV94ZV 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 at the following email address for April 19 registration links.

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

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Burnside Watstein LGBTQIA Awards are given annually to recognize individuals who enrich the sense of community at VCU and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQIA faculty, staff and students. The event will be followed by a reception and will serve as the closing event of Eric A. Stanley's scholar-in-residence visit, hosted by the Q Collective. Register at https://bit.ly/QCollective2023

For more information, contact Q Collective at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from noon to 5 p.m.

The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Flourishing or Functioning? How to Help Yourself and Others." Learn how to bring together your strengths and values, find meaning and purpose in your work, set boundaries, manage stress and create meaningful work relationships. The event will be held at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=27925.

Do you know an outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The nomination site for the Dorris Douglas Budd Award is now open at https://forms.gle/3qwbQw1CgFmMznYf8. Completed nominations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

This class is open to individuals new to the aquatic environment and those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes will be taught by trained instructors in a small group format. Classes will be held March 20-April 12 . Register by noon March 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

VCU HR will be launching its new website in the Compass university web framework to bring consistency in branding and structure to VCU HR’s web presence. This update will make it easier to find forms and information, enhance transparency into HR’s programs and services and facilitate a better user experience for a diverse array of stakeholders. Broken links or technical issues when using the upgraded website should be reported to Robert Houghtaling at the following email address.

For more information, contact Robert Houghtaling at houghtalingrj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0258 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identity as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu/participate/.