5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join VCU da Vinci Center for 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. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted 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-apr6.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to watch Shelfies pitch their ideas and compete to win a gift card. 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. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shelfie-pitchcomp-apr7.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Communication Arts Student Advisory Board and Shift will host a gallery and art market event displaying the artwork of communication arts students. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8 at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. The gallery will be open until April 21.

For more information, contact Siera Fountain at fountainsa@vcu.edu or (804) 503-4224.

Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join VCU HR and Fidelity to learn about key Social Security claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated. This virtual session is a quick overview followed by Q&A. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/42NtRjN

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

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Audio producer, host and storyteller Ronald Young Jr. will discuss his career and what has worked for him as well as ways to put yourself in the best position as a freelancer. He will speak at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact chioke ianson at caianson@vcu.edu or (172) 721-5977 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/ronald-young/.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join April Palmer and Allison Schumacher at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to learn how to build and leverage a LinkedIn social network that will put you in front of the people hiring for your dream jobs. This workshop is free and open to all students and faculty. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/LInetworking-apr2023.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes can help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. Some bikes will be available or bring your own. Workshops are held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Sera Erickson at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

"Body Parts," a documentary which explores the evolution of desire and sex from a woman's perspective, will have a free screening at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, who directed the film, is scheduled to attend. The film is being presented by VCU's Department of Photography and Film.

For more information, contact Sasha Waters Freyer at swfreyer@vcu.edu or visit https://www.bodypartsfilm.com/#festivals.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 at 5 p.m.

The annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity will be presented at Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Randall James Stephens, Ph.D., University of Oslo, will give the lecture.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/sanctified-people-got-more-fire-the-pentecostal-roots-of-early-rock-n-roll.html.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

VCU Police will be supporting the SOS Show of Support Victim Witness Event and 5K in Monroe Park. Join more than 50 public safety and support agencies to educate community members on resources for victims and survivors. The event will also include a virtual 5K, music, food and entertainment.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/SOS5KVictimResourceFair.

Monday, Apr. 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Virginia Garrard, professor emeritus, University of Texas, will give a guest lecture via Zoom titled "God's Man in Ixcán, Guatemala: The Revolutionary Ministry of Padre Patricio." The talk will be hosted by the VCU's School of World Studies.

For more information, contact Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D., at rachesnut@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3408 or visit https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/events/bishop-walter-f-sullivan-lecture-series-in-catholic-studies/.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

In this session, brought to you by VCU HR and Employee Health, learn what cholesterol is and how it affects the body, the importance of heart-healthy eating and what steps you can take to lower your cholesterol levels. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/40qCdwc

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

Academic Technologies will host a webinar series called “Higher Learnings” offered monthly by Top Hat. As part of this series, experts in teaching and learning highlight innovative practices and strategies to the higher ed community. Visit the following URL to view the recordings of past webinars and view the schedule of upcoming events.

For more information, contact Houston Griffith at tophat@vcu.edu or visit https://academictech.vcu.edu/instructional-technologies-hub/training-and-support/top-hat-events-for-instructors/.

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/.