12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School of Media and Culture will host two virtual informational sessions about its online graduate programs today, March 8, at noon-12:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m. Click on the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/.

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 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join VCU HR and Fidelity and learn how to assess spending and take control of a budget, consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understanding how Fidelity can help. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3IBi14m

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

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Va. chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates together with VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will will meet via Zoom. Carrie Chiaro, MPH, CCRP, CHRC, Research Compliance Audit Manager, University of Arkansas, will discuss the essential practices of research recordkeeping. SOCRA CE will be available for those attending the meeting. Zoom registration is required at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuuhqj4sH9SjLOFiJWJEXqfmbZu42JrG.

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Employee Health Services will host open house events today, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Monroe Park Campus location at 800 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at employeehealth@vcuhealth.org or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeehealth.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Nina Exner, Ph.D., research data librarian, will discuss how logic models can be used to visualize future benefits of research and program implementation. This session via Zoom will introduce the basics of input, output and outcome data in logic models. The talk will be part of the "Whetting Your Appetite for Research" series hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tZAlf-GvqDIuHNDa5QgwqIGhyPpVcMxbIsba.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center will host a virtual Design Thinking workshop. There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. The da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on LinkedIn. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/dt-mar16.

Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Collective Corazón as the group hosts Latinx health care leaders for a discussion of Latinx leadership and resilience in health care. What are current disparities in our health care system, and how can we challenge them? This event will be held on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, via Zoom. Drop in or out as needed. Registration is limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Daniela Negrete at negreteda@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/98VmpP942Q3aL5eN9.

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.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join this virtual workshop from Social Security and learn answers to questions such as: When are you eligible to receive benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? How do you get the most from your benefit? Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit http://bit.ly/3lSkApT.

Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The First-Year Rising Ceremony is a culminating event that takes place at the end of VCU students’ first year. It is presented by First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions. Students are honored for their dedication, fortitude and tenacity as they rise to their sophomore year. This online event is open to the entire VCU community and all first-year students and their families and friends. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions at fyesye@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfumsqzIpGNzaDvwF0_z-eEzi_Qq5_qRQ#/registration.

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Women's Health will host the 17th Annual Women's Health Research Day. This year's plenary symposium is titled Health Equity for Maternal Child Wellness. Researchers at all levels are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women’s health or sex/gender differences. Abstract deadline has been extended to March 17. Poster awards will be given. The event will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Submit an abstract at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd76TMDuVJEMCimfYiP1FRs3LWGhlCa01BKIKPB6y4GRQjfwg/viewform

For more information, contact Molly M. Hyer at Molly.Hyer@vcuhealth.org or (307) 690-5842 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Td8cVr3zD_9Acs7vZ2DiSgQUY43nTA8hnvxptvue42JRbA/viewform.

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons will be held on Saturday mornings at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Four levels of swim lessons will be available for ages 6 months-5 years old. Register at the following URL for Spring Session 2 by March 17 at noon.

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

There are over one million Richmond views and each one counts. Your view counts. RVA Views is a collective of people who sign up to share their opinions and experiences about living in Richmond. RVA Views will raffle off four ViviIMAGE projectors through March 15. Here are two ways to enter: Join RVA Views at the following URL. Follow RVA Views on Instagram: @rvaview Winners will be announced on Instagram or by email.

For more information, contact Jodie Ferguson at rvaviews@vcu.edu or visit http://www.rvaviews.com.

VCU Career Services’ Suit Yourself Closet is seeking donations of gently used professional clothing to help students not only dress to impress, but dress to express. Collection boxes will be available March 13-31. Drop donations off Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at all Career Services offices and additional MCV campus locations (in partnership with Women in Science). Check out @vcucareers on IG for details on drop-off locations and most-needed items.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@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 http://progresslab@vcu.edu.