2 p.m.

The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, VCU Writing Center and VCU Libraries will present a panel of students and academic professionals talking about their experiences on the way to becoming more confident readers. Join the dialogue in person (Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, Room 516, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.) or live on Zoom. Register for Zoom link at https://bit.ly/3Kc6lEw.

For more information, contact Matthew James Vechinski at mjvechinski@vcu.edu or visit https://fi.vcu.edu/resources-for-students/the-focused-inquiry-learning-lounge/.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Erin Hanley, Ph.D., assistant director, University Career Services, for this talk on what happens after graduation and how to prepare for it. This talk will take place in person (Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.), but students can register to attend virtually at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfumtrD4oHdf0UeeOIsi0nS9CFDMGe24u.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

One for the World at VCU will present a paint night at the Commons Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to celebrate the event of the semester, discuss how to put an end to world poverty and enjoy snacks.

For more information, contact Anica Huang at huangal@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuoftw.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

An opening reception for the annual Tiny Shiny jewelry sale and exhibition, which showcases works by students in VCUarts' Crafts/Materials, will be held at Dransfield Jewelers, 1308 E. Cary St. The sale and exhibition will be held 11-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 13 and 14, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Bracelets, brooches, rings and more will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Crafting the Future.

For more information, contact Chelsea Rowe at roweca2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.dransfieldjewelers.com/news/tiny-shiny.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for shawarma, falafel and a discussion. Panelists will include Lebanese American journalist Jenny Hijazi (she/her), Palestinian chef Marcelle Afram (they/he) and Iranian American mental health specialist Persia (she/her). Discussion topics will include growing up Muslim, family dynamics and dating. The event will be at the OMSA office, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927828.

6:30 p.m.

Join the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates for a movie and the group's final general board meeting of the semester. The meeting will be in the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Snacks and drinks will be available. The session is open to all students.

For more information, contact Xuliana O at ox@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

7 p.m.

Come destress and make your own zines with Poetry Club in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Amina Fatima at fatimaa4@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.

One of the world's leading spatial ecologists, Marie-Josee Fortin, Ph.D., Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, will present via Zoom "Ecological Networks in Dynamics and Evolving Landscapes." Contact the organizers, Punit Gandhi (gandhipr@vcu.edu) or Oyita Udiani (udianio@vcu.edu) at least 24 hours prior to the seminar for the Zoom information.

For more information, contact Punit Gandhi at gandhipr@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/biomath-seminar/spring-2023-speakers/2023-04-14-fortin.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 at 1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session via Zoom. The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to participate. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register for this or future sessions or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/86JF6u6NsYAw23ef7.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 at 2 p.m.

For more than two decades, Blackbird: an online journal of literature and the arts has been one of the web's premiere literary magazines, earning accolades and attracting an expansive readership for its diverse range of award-winning and emerging writers. As the journal undergoes a transition in advance of its late 2023 relaunch, VCU Libraries and the MFA in Creative Writing Program will celebrate its achievements by featuring a select group of Blackbird alumni. The celebration will be in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. In addition to the afternoon presentation, the celebration will continue at 7 p.m. tonight. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1329 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ8LQd-SfTVb1qG4t_ACl5dRRXxSgkjgaN9ItA6eALcA8SHA/viewform.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members, staff and more. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and get support during their time at VCU. Bring your curiosity and questions, snacks and beverages will be supplied.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Feedback-Apr14.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

Our Shelfies have about a month to showcase and test their ideas and need your help. They could be working on a product or service that is already developed or starting at the beginning with just an idea. During their time on the shelves they will collaborate on a group pop-up market. Join students and alumni at this market, 1235 W. Broad St., to purchase their products and/or give them invaluable insight that will help take their idea to the next level. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Shelfie-Apr15.

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/.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Interested in making beats but not quite sure where to start? This introductory, interactive online workshop will cover the basics of recording and mixing in Fruity Loops, a popular software for music production. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oscar Keyes at keyesok@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10257627.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Military Student Services will offer Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who want to learn more about the military student experience at VCU. The program trains faculty and staff to support veterans and their families as they transition to academic life. Lunch will be provided; options will be available after registration. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18121.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU and VCU Health communities are invited to attend the 2023 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This year’s recipients are Alena Hampton, Ph.D., LCP (Academic and Administrative Leadership); Lane Carasik, Ph.D., and Nikki Fernandes, (Faculty); Monique Sample (Staff) and Korinthia (Kori) Nicolai (Student). The President's Inclusive Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Faith Wilkerson, Ed.D. The celebration will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: mccalls2@vcu.edu RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3nMzcYO.

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU history department's Alexandrian Society for a talk by Robert J. Patterson, Ph.D. Patterson will discuss the recent political controversies surrounding AP African American Studies, and why Black lives matter, except when they don't. The talk will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/black-lives-matter-except-when-they-dont-ap-african-american-studies-and-black-life.html.

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Black Education Association's African-American male initiative in partnership with the College of Humanities and Sciences is hosting a Kickback. Come to the Shift Retail Lab 1235 W. Broad St. to meet, play games, eat and network. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Brooks at cabrooks@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927769.

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 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. 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries will host a conversation with trans and queer musicians and record label owners Eli Owens and Nancy Grim Kells of Grimalkin Records (https://grimalkinrecords.com), which mentors and supports trans and queer musicians, particularly BIPOC and disabled artists, through artist-centered structures of support through education, mentoring and production services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

Meet the Campus Learning Center Academic Coaches in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and learn about the resources the center has to offer, including tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching and, new this semester, peer academic coaching.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023-ongoing/study-well-spring-2023.html.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for an online informational session about the application process, time lines, financial support benefits and next steps from representatives from Albemarle County and the VCU School of Education. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=a3e6cf37-0472-48e6-bf51-e92dae952afa.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

What is a game? For many people, games are harmless diversions that allow you to pass the time. But for philosophers, games are serious business. In this talk, Andrew Kissel, Ph.D., Old Dominion University, will survey approaches to the metaphysics of games drawn from contemporary philosophy. This lecture, in Room 303, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., is part of the VCU Philosophy Department's Philosophy and Public Affairs Lecture Series.

For more information, contact Andrew Moon at amoon@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1224 or visit https://philosophy.vcu.edu/events/philosophy-and-public-affairs-lecture-series/playing-video-games-in-search-of-utopia-.html.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2023 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. The certificates will be explained, along with programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UGInfo-Apr21.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center and Office of Health Equity will host student moderators from the Health Humanities lab and panelists for a 45-minute online discussion followed by a 45-minute Q&A. They will discuss the clinical, political, historical and media contexts related to mental health; including current perceptions of mental health and mental health care in racial/ethnic minoritized and LGTBQIA+ communities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Iuu0OFOoSae3EHut2nArWA#/registration.

Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. The certificates will be explained, along with programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UGInfo-Apr25.

Did you complete an internship in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023? Have an internship lined up for Summer or Fall 2023? Take three to five minutes to complete the VCU Student Internship Survey in Handshake. Visit the following URL to let us know about your internship experience. Login is required via VCU credentials.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/VCUInternship.

Attention Spring graduates - your student Google account will be automatically disabled after three semesters if you do not re-enroll in classes. Be on the lookout following graduation for important information arriving to your student email about claiming your alumni email account.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/how-to/use-an-alumni-account/.

VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, AUCTUS, is currently accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News and Noteworthy sections. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.

For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Share your graduation photos so they can be displayed for family and friends during the universitywide ceremony. Submit your photos at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EU4rXN8gxu926rtM8.

Virginia Commonwealth University's Spring Universitywide Commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. For more information visit commencement.vcu.edu. Graduates who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/maygraduates2023.

VCU's Division of Student Affairs will host Rams Remember, an event to remember community members who have died, on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. on the Commons Plaza (rain location: Harris Hall 101). We need the community's help to ensure we are aware of all students who have died. If you are aware of a student death, please complete the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynanne Jamison at ljyndestad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1025 or visit https://forms.gle/TWYvJbZjLkpGbYzZ9.

Give VCU Libraries your feedback on study rooms at James Branch Cabell Library and the Health Sciences Library. This brief survey will be open through the end of the semester. Your responses will be used for planning and future improvements. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura W. Gariepy, Ph.D., at lwgariepy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8562 or visit https://vcu.libwizard.com/f/studyrooms.

VCU's Well-Being Lab invites students to join its research assistant team in Fall 2023. Participants will help to run two research projects on improving student well-being and making high school education more engaging. Questions: https://wellbeinglaboratory.org/ Apply at the following URL before Friday, April 23.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Lzpu342KTAi6hjidA.