11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization will host its annual Research Showcase in Virginia Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mallory Stephenson at stephensonm2@vcu.edu.

3 p.m.

This is an interactive experience for all (faculty, staff and students) women across VCU to mingle and experience some female-owned caterers in Richmond. Featured caterers are Sugar and Twine, Minglewood Bake Shop and Mo's Sweet Minis. The event will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Dame Karen Pierce, DCMG, British ambassador to the United States, for a discussion exploring US/UK relations, the challenges of global diplomacy and her international career ranging from the United Nations to Afghanistan and beyond. Fellow British diplomats Paul Rennie and Phil Dickinson will also speak. The event, in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be hosted by the Wilder School and College of Humanities and Sciences Department of Political Science.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well. This class brought to you by VCU HR and VCU RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3Ie2FBi

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

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of the President is recruiting students to participate in the Presidential Student Ambassadors Program, which is dedicated to encouraging student volunteering skills, professional development and understanding of university-wide operations. Visit an informational session to hear from current Presidential Student Ambassadors and Office of the President Student Interns in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oscar Kemp at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (434) 250-5045 or visit https://psambassadors.wixsite.com/vcupsa.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Diplomat Jessica Border of the UK Embassy and VCU Global Education Office staff will present an informal informational session on opportunities to study in the UK, including study abroad opportunities, graduate degree programs and scholarships. Questions: Visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/ The talk will be in-person (SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave.) and via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at davenportse@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81327860156.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee will sponsor this year's IDEC Speaker, Blu Buchannan, Ph.D., UNC Ashville, who will explore the Black trans experience. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CkGLB0BsTHCnyYv6MPD-tw.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Four diplomats from the UK embassy will present a roundtable discussion facilitated by VCU's School of World Studies. Diplomats scheduled to participate include Molly Gosling, Second Secretary of Emerging Technology and Ministry of Defence; Phil Dickinson, Second Secretary Political; Sam Heath, UK Spokesperson to the US and Head of Communications and John Moffat, Counsellor of the British Defence Staff Defence Policy and Nuclear. Topics of discussion may include Brexit, Ukraine-Russia, Israel-Palestine, NATO. The event will be in Room 1107. Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Bernardo Piciche at bpiciche@vcu.edu or visit https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

John Biewen, who directs the audio program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and produces and hosts the podcast "Scene on Radio," will host a clinic at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. He is co-editor of the book, "Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound." RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/media-center-clinic-john-biewen/.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Chris Lemmon, Ph.D., professor and associate chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the National Science Foundation’s application and review process. The event is part of the Grant Writing Workshop Series sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: Contact 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/tZEvdumpqj4pE9APifd8BQgJOPYswZtDVYX4.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow - quickly. Learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. VCU employees: Tuition waiver is a benefit of VCU employment that you should not squander. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine S. MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or (571) 484-4511 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-iqrjojGtDnX3sJ784K8s163ZkVy1pZ#/registration.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

Lions and tigers and …. taxes? Oh my! Join The Money Spot peer coaches and their adviser for a discussion about taxes and how they can affect your financial decision-making processes. The session will be held in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Amy Pridemore at pridemorea@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is hosting Meet Up to Start Up in the Collaboration Hub of the Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. This event will connect aspiring entrepreneurs with leading Virginia investors. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jen Allen at jallen25@vcu.edu or visit https://cyberinitiative.org/innovation/meet-up-to-startup.html.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The theme of the symposium will be redefining professionalism to foster positive learning environments. The event will include an exploration of how professionalism is being studied and taught with faculty, students and staff from across the MCV campus. The event will be sponsored by the VCU Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and the College of Health Professions. The event will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Questions: https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/9537564.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join RecWell for a guided meditation to celebrate VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Women's HerStory Month. This is a special, 30-minute meditation focusing on femme empowerment, self-compassion and/or positive affirmations. All are welcome to attend and this meditation will be suitable for all levels of practice. Register for the Zoom link on RamsConnect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927695.

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 Diana Caramat at caramatdl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4720 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/artsstudents/2023/03/16/margarita-quiroz-ruiz-screening-women-weaving-our-culture/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUarts, the Global Education Office and mOb Studio will present a collective making event. Join Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” for an afternoon of collective making and conversation. Learn ancestral textile craft techniques from Oaxaca. The event will be at mOb studio, 205 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Diana Caramat at caramatdl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4720 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/artsstudents/2023/03/16/margarita-quiroz-ruiz-collective-making-event/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join team members from Capital One and the VCU da Vinci Center for a networking event designed to help student entrepreneurs at VCU. Capital One supports student innovation and entrepreneurship by being the title sponsor for VCU Demo Day 2023 as well as sponsoring all Spring 2023 Shelfies at Shift Retail Lab. Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The event will be at the lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Feedback-Mar24.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Amendment Art and Literary Journal is holding a release event to celebrate its 2022 journal. The event will be at Park Plaza (between Hibbs Hall and the Singleton Center). Come for free food, copies of the journal and to hear live literature readings and a short panel discussion from contributors.

For more information, contact Syd Lewin at lewinse@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon

The VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program will host its annual symposium at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 E. Parham Road. This will be a hybrid symposium with options to join virtually or in person with limited seating. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/817d7b3df7084ade9b067bf9a7ee805c.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UNICEF @ VCU is partnering with Faith Leaders of RVA for a community walk on Halifax Avenue. After the recent shootings on Halifax and Stockton, members of the group will knock on doors and offer prayers and resources to those going through this trauma. Volunteers are needed. Join a planning chat at the following URL for details.

For more information, contact Rohan Rathi at rathir2@vcu.edu or (757) 754-0460 or visit http://bit.ly/3XVdrSL.

Monday, Mar. 27, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Eta Lambda Sigma will sponsor a blood drive held by the American Red Cross at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Donors will receive $10 e-gift card. Register at the following URL,

For more information, contact Katie Petring at petringka@vcu.edu or (571) 377-9596 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=vcu.

Monday, Mar. 27, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host an online informational session about how its Ph.D. in Special Education program prepares future leaders to support students with disabilities, their families and their teachers. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=9e53b691-1262-4a47-b7d6-e1fa985521e1.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu202.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 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. Annette Oeser, MLAS, CCRP, Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator III, Vanderbilt University, will discuss paying research participants. SOCRA CE will be available for those attending the meeting. 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/tZMtdO2hrjoqHdROxtQBz6DmN1wJ6_6YwW33.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion on the importance of providing equitable care for members of the transgender community in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. This event will feature a discussion of advocacy methods through a clinician’s and patient’s perspective. Featured will be panelists Madison Watkins, a member of VCU Health System’s PRIDE Team Member Resource Group, and Mary Stevenson, M.D., a physician in the Department of Internal Medicine. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/JkXeTs5n5N.

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

The First-Year Rising Ceremony, presented via Zoom by First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions, is a culminating event that takes place at the end of VCU students’ first year to honor them for their dedication, fortitude and tenacity as they rise to their sophomore year. This event is open to the entire VCU community and all first-year students and their families/friends. Register 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. 19, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a half-day session to explore common sources of conflict and how conflict plays out. This session is geared for leaders to help team members leverage their differences in a healthy and productive way. The class will be held at Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The registration fee is $200. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/coaching-through-conflict.html.

The Office of the Provost requests input from faculty and staff on the draft VCU Hybrid University statement. The statement is a vital component of moving VCU’s academic enterprise into the future and meeting the goals of Quest 2028. You can provide comments on the hybrid university statement at the following URL. In addition, the link includes an update on VCU’s growing online strategy. Comments are due by Friday, March 31.

For more information, contact Office of the Provost at provost@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/yWedJbkstqUMBTJa8.

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program, which offers free prenatal yoga or education classes, is geared for those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program is for hose who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at aubrych@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

RecWell offers the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with an certificate valid for two years.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

VCU Alumni is accepting applications for its Recent Graduate Council. The council is a group of graduates from the past 10 years who connect with one another and the university and help shape programming and services to engage the recent graduate community. Apply at the following URL by April 30.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/recent-grads/recent-graduate-council/.

The Student Leadership Awards presented by The Commons are accepting nominations across 19 awards for student leaders and student organizations. All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to nominate the work of organizations and individuals who contribute to the VCU community. Award descriptions and links to nomination forms are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

Do you know a student who may qualify for an academic or community engagement scholarship? Business Services is offering a range of scholarships from $2,000-$6,500. Apply at the following URL by Friday, March 31.

For more information, contact Stephen Monroe at smonroe@vcu.edu or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/scholarships/.

Equity and Access Services is preparing to publish the Summer Youth Programs Guide. This guide will serve as a one-stop shop for the VCU and Richmond communities as they search for summer opportunities for youth on VCU's campus. If you would like your summer program to be featured, please complete the submission form at the following URL by Sunday, March 26.

For more information, contact Charles Johnson at youth@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2841 or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/23youthprogramsguide.

Are you 18 or older and adopted from foster care, privately or internationally in the United States? You may be eligible to participate in a project to understand how adoptees are aging and the nature of adoptee spaces/ groups. Online survey asks about trauma history, stressors, racism/adoption stigma, physical and mental health, identity and experience in adoptee spaces/groups. Compensation provided.

For more information, contact Hollee A. McGinnis, Ph.D., at hamcginnis@vcu.edu or visit https://www.caare-research.org/mapproject.

VCU HR conducted a two-minute survey in December 2022 with all salaried staff. The feedback aims to facilitate meaningful discussions with staff regarding employee engagement, cultivating an inclusive culture of care and appreciation and supporting a climate that encourages critical thinking, innovation, compassion, collaboration and continuous learning. All staff can now view the university-wide results of this survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact askHR@vcu.edu at VCU Human Resources or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/learning-and-development/survey-results-and-staff-events/.