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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for the group's upcoming seminar with Robert Montierth, Pharm.D. He will discuss the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation's recent work with pharmacists. The meeting will be held in person (Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) and via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/CPPISeminar.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the da Vinci Center and their grad students for a showcase at 1235 W. Broad St. Meet da Vinci's Master of Product Innovation students, learn about their products and help them think through their product journey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpiproductshowcase.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Internet makes many tasks much easier, but that also includes committing a crime. Anyone can become a victim of a scam or fraud. Join Virginia Navigator Community Specialist Bonnie Scimone as she provides tips and tools to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10298910

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.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom for VCU employees. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of the employee tuition benefit and an alumni panel will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/wsforvcu23.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Growing up, Tiana didn't know Black girls were allowed to be gay. Outdated performances of femininity and expectations for her life were deeply rooted in Southern tradition and customs — especially the church. VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host an intimate conversation facilitated by Tiana Ingram via zoom as she unpacks how living in her truth not only radicalized her, but saved her life. Register via ramsconnect at the following URL for Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927432.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The ICA at VCU will host a series of classes to explore how to see and understand contemporary art. Explore the intersection of politics and contemporary art in this second course. For centuries, art has taken sides in the political struggles of its day. Art history has been the story of artists who sought to be the vanguard not just of artistic change, but of social and political change. The session will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/making-sense-of-contemporary-art-how-did-art-get-mixed-up-in-politics/.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Connect with organizations seeking to hire VCU students for internships (summer and fall), as well as full-time and part-time jobs. The fair will feature employers from government, public services, human services and social assistance industries. See a full list of employers attending and pre register at the following URL. Those who attend may register in person the day of the event, which will be held in the Richmond Salons, second floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/33773/student_preview?token=bSDqZV_hgbqw_wGJkJ20uzFHgKtZHVDeRrTqjJTbwxjELl3S7zTIBQ.

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.

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

Join this workshop, from Social Security and VCU HR, 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? And more. 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, Mar. 29, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students for Life of America at VCU will sponsor Kristan Hawkins and Isabel Brown to speak in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A Q&A will follow the speeches.

For more information, contact Autumn Walser at walseram@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/studentsforlife/home/.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 6 p.m.

This workshop will use Rafael Domenech’s exhibition "The Medium is the Massage" as an invitation to local artists and students to explore the ways in which writing can be generative to production of artworks. On Day 1 (Wednesday, March 29, 6-8 p.m.) participants will produce a collective narrative staged in an alternative world. On Day 2 (March 30, 5-9 p.m.) participants will create a series of book artifacts and objects using materials on site. The event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/name-workshop-murrmur/.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Gerry Moeller, M.D., director, C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and professor and division chair, addiction psychiatry, will discuss online the NIH application and review process at a workshop in its grant-writing series. 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/tZIocemtrTsuGdUZa25tW48PnKP9cg-J4_zC.

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

STEM in Art will host a coding event using the platform Scratch, suitable for all-level coders, to explore the application of technology in the world of art. Learn to create games and movies through the program to better understand how technology can be used to enhance and empower the creativity of artists. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chamber, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Aleah Nguyen at nguyena51@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCI's American Society for Microbiology chapter will host a semester mixer at the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. The event will feature friendly game challenges with small prizes. Food will be available.

For more information, contact Annie Hinson at hinsonan3@vcu.edu.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions will be open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ.

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a.

Learn how to plan and teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. The certification course runs April 10-14, Monday-Friday, 4-9 p.m. Register by April 2. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen, valid for two years. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=212c2835-0e59-439a-85e6-cc97af81db3e&semesterId=2f8f6931-1ad3-43a8-9195-82092dccbc58.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program trips for early April include a High Bridge bike ride day trip to Farmville, (April 1), paddle and paint (April 8) and a backpacking weekend (April 8-9). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

We need your help encouraging upcoming May 2023 graduates to complete the VCU First Destination Survey. Open to undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students completing their degree programs, survey data helps VCU improve student services and recruitment. Graduating students who complete the survey will be eligible to win prizes. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS23.

The General Education Curriculum Committee and Office of the Provost are soliciting feedback on the proposed new literacies for ConnectED, VCU's general education program. All VCU faculty, staff, students and administrators are welcome to share their input. A feedback form and more information can be found at the following URL. Visit the following URL by April 10.

For more information, contact General Education Curriculum Committee at gened@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/gened/new-literacy-initiatives/.

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/.

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/.

VCU Nurse Anesthesia-Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates has a reserved room block at Disney's Contemporary Resort for travel May 26-June 4, 2023. Faculty, staff and friends are welcome to use the group's discounted rate to save around $400 per night. Visit the following URL for information about rooms and discounted park tickets.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sisane at nafa@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nafa2023.

VCU's Student Services Career Community leadership team will hold its annual conference Monday, May 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The conference will showcase how the members of the Student Services Career Community can understand each other's work, connect across departments and best support students. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ishmeal Allensworth at allensworthi@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c54bbfee-0a11-4267-a4db-f46b74202a3f?session=d7c1d6d5-5d4d-4d1f-b8c1-122062faa8d7.

RecWell Health Promotion is expanding its EatWell map to MCV Campus. The EatWell interactive map connects students with food options near them. Add your favorite nearby restaurants by April 11 to be entered to win a free T-shirt. The survey is at: https://forms.gle/QrpmUKRLTkgufiyB8.

For more information, contact Dalena Le at ledm4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Kp-ZvXCN3RvvTJLc4Z3qOoNgcaihDpk&ll=37.54748573726152%2C-77.4535973046463&z=15.

The annual call for nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Awards Program has been made. Since 1982, VCU has paid formal tribute at Convocation to members of the faculty. The categories include Distinguished Teaching Award, Distinguished Scholarship Award, Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award, Outstanding Term Faculty Award, Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award and University Award of Excellence. View criteria, time line and nomination instructions at the link provided. Nominations may be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/.

VCU's Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning will host the next event in its Lessons in Leadership series that draws lessons from the lives of often-overlooked leaders. Suggestions may be offered at the following URL by today, March 27 for the most influential leaders in American history for the group's next event.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8xYit96LkudwmRMb9.