Friday, May 5, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) invites all members of the research community to join us via Zoom for the second session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. The topic is "Minimal Risk Research Considerations." Questions? Contact the HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2646.

Friday, May 5, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Each year, students from the Wilder School’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning program present their ideas for a better community, competing for a prize by pitching their solution to a real-world planning, public policy or management problem before a panel of expert judges. Students have five minutes to present their plans, which will advance through a series of rounds until a champion is named. The event, to be at PlanRVA ofices, 424 Hull St., Suite 300, is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/plan-off/.

Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Media, Art and Text will present a free screening of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s award-winning film ‘Memoria,’ starring Tilda Swinton, at the ICA’s auditorium space. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Oliver Speck, Ph.D., (MATX); Sheree Chen (Cinema) and Josh Tyree (Cinema); and moderated by MATX Ph.D. student Dylan Lackey. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dylan Lackey at Lackeydj@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/memoria-screening/.

Friday, May 5, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wes Taylor's Graphic Design Core IV class of VCUarts will host a listening party to exhibit posters, packaging, video and collaborative music that centers around themes of Ferns, Wavicles, Starlings and Mycelium. The event will occur at 3213 Lanvale Ave. after the Senior Expo, MYCELLIUM, and will have tacos and drinks on a first-come-first-serve basis (vegan options included).

For more information, contact Wendy Nguyen at nguyenwt@vcu.edu or (703) 475-0778.

Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Musician Lucrecia Dalt will kick off her upcoming U.S. tour at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., in support of "¡Ay!," her 2022 album that Pitchfork named “Best New Music.”

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/ica-live-lucretia-dalt/.

Monday, May 8, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Learn how to identify the three core components of a sound budget, begin to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund and gain control over prioritizing your debt. This virtual program will be brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity. 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 https://bit.ly/3LoEYc8.

Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Business Alumni Society will welcome Spring 2023 graduates into the VCU Alumni family with a rooftop party at Common House Richmond, 303 W. Broad St. This celebration is open to all VCU Business alumni, faculty, staff and 2023 graduates. Space is limited; register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Robinson at robinsonkm10@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/BASGradsCelebrate.

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Off-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a training session on May 15 at 1 p.m. outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS515.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.

On-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a May 16 training session via Zoom outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS51623.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a workshop to encourage participants to explore their top strengths and discover how those unique talents contribute to their success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The registration fee is $60.

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

Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Would you like to know how to protect yourself from an attacker? Would you like to learn techniques to keep yourself safe? The Katherine Johnson Community Center is hosting a self-defense class for women at TAOU Studio, 3122 W. Cary St. Led by Karate Master Carrie Jones, currently a sixth degree in Karate Jutsu, participants will learn various techniques to defend themselves in times of need. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Hanley, Ph.D., at hanleye@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-self-defense-class-tickets-623345271487.

Monday, May 22, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office (NSO) will host a free workshop series that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships on May 22-26 from noon-2 p.m. Led by the NSO staff, the workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select those who will recommend you and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/W7DR6DzN9EZdMjSPA.

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 exciting prizes. See the survey at the following URL.

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

Teaching and research faculty who plan to participate in the faculty processional at VCU Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St., should RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/mayfaculty2023.

Today is VCU Giving Day. On this day unlike any other, join the Ramily and support the many programs and initiatives that make VCU special. Game-changing matches and challenges help you maximize your impact. Visit the following URL to choose which giving opportunities to support. Contact Jessie Pilot, assistant director, Strategic Initiatives, at pilotj@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at brownck6@vcu.edu or visit http://givingday.vcu.edu.

The Global Education Office's 2023-2024 Global Learning Program Development Awards will fund proposals to develop new global learning programs, including education abroad, domestic study away with a global focus, or virtual exchange. Proposals are due by Thursday, June 1. For more details: https://tinyurl.com/vcugloballearning Faculty interested in developing new programs should attend the launch event on Friday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. For more, contact: davenportse@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at davenportse@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88515573270.

Speak up and learn from an expert how to leverage the power of your position in the workplace. This month's ICO blog also follows two sets of relatives working in close proximity to examine the potential of conflict of interest. Have a suggestion for the blog? Email the following contact.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.

Need to refresh your tech? Shop RamTech’s Apple Appreciation Sale in-store (1111 W. Broad St.) or online through Friday, May 5. Save on education pricing on select Apple products, with up to $250 off select Macs and iPad Pros and up to $30 off select iPads.

For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

MURRMUR is a 10-month exhibition series through July 16 in the ICA Shop and Café. The goal is to expand how individuals think about reading, publishing and distributing art, books and ideas. MURRMUR presents an installation of research, references and a materials library designed by Sam Taylor. VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center is located at 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/murrmur-misread-unread-read-re-read-misread-unread-re-read/.