1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From community-based health research initiatives and interprofessional research collaborations to spearheading nation-wide multi-partner projects, VCU Nursing Research Weeks will showcase student and faculty-led research from the School of Nursing. The event will be in Room 1011, 1100 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Christina Kyrus at cikyrus@vcu.edu.

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.

12 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a $1 Thursday Multicultural Community Café featuring dishes prepared by students from the classes of John Jones, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com.

2 p.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a mixer for Asian faculty, staff and students in the Virginia Rooms on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food will be featured from Richmond Asian spots including Crazy, Thai, Mochinut and Tulsi. Human bingo will be played and prizes will be awarded. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927788.

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

VCU's Robertson School will host a virtual informational session about its graduate certificate in media and leadership. Join the Zoom session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/journalism Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/certificate-in-media-and-leadership/.

6:30 p.m.

Support the Richmond Flying Squirrels with VCU's Black Graduate Student Association during their HBCU Night. Tickets will be $7 with a valid student ID. The game will be at the Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

For more information, contact Ariel Johnson at bgsa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/bgsa/home/.

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join American Chemical Society Student Affiliates in Room 3309, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St., for a study break to prep for finals (and especially ACS exams). Coffee, snacks and cookies will be available.

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

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.

7 p.m.

Join VCU Poetry Club for the group's final event of the semester in Virginia Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Join RecWell Aquatics for a log-rolling clinic at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Trained instructors will teach participants how to stand and run on the log roller. Wear pool-appropriate swimwear/clothing. Registration closes at the time of the clinic.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/log-rolling/.

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 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the VCU chapter of Katie's Art project for a virtual talk by Aaron Anderson, Ph.D., VCUarts, who will discuss his role in medicine, business and art. Three participants will get a $10 gift card. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meena Kakani at kakanim@vcu.edu or (571) 268-7685 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82696771418.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre will present "Rent," the iconic musical. Set in the East Village of New York City in 1989, "Rent" is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Shows will be Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 30 at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit http://vcutheatre.showclix.com.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

VCU School of Dentistry, Oral Diagnostic Sciences and Endodontics departments will host a continuing education opportunity at the Lyons Dental Building, 520 N. 12th St. The event is part of the school's reunion weekend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Patrice Gray at pgray3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0869 or visit https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0017-0015-86CBE274691843C1B439A729C7FADD09.

Sunday, Apr. 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Black Graduate Student Association for brunch and live music at Kanawha Plaza, East Canal Street. Some light refreshments will be provided by BGSA, but bring a blanket and/or chairs. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/bgsa/home/ Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ariel Johnson at bgsa@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-on-the-plaza-tickets-522140565487?aff=odcleoeventsincollection.

Monday, Apr. 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Take a study break with the Lebanese Student Association in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact LSA@VCU at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A variety of organizations and dance instructors from VCU and the Richmond community will be performing and leading workshops. This event will kick off at 11:30 a.m. in Monroe Park and will conclude with a Glow In The Dark Dance Class at Cary Street Gym. 101 S. Linden St., at 8 p.m. In between, there will be a day full of dance.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise/.

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 at 6 p.m.

The Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment (ISEE), in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Sciences and College of Engineering, will host the inaugural ISEE Symposium 2023 at the Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. Over 25 scholars from VCU and across the globe will meet to discuss the challenges posed by climate change and fossil fuels, and the transition to renewable energy. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/symposium-on-sustainable-energy-and-environment/.

Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Students are invited to the VCU African American Alumni Council Mentoring Circle’s mocktail party. The event honors and celebrates the council's current VCU student mentees graduating from the program and welcomes future mentees who would like to learn more about receiving an alumni mentor beginning in the fall semester. Register at go.vcu.edu/2023mocktail. The event will be in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8194 or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/organizations/african-american-alumni-council/mentoring-circle/.

Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group has collaborated with the Center for Human Animal Interaction to raise awareness for resources available at VCU. Dogs on Compass will be at the Compass to raise awareness and provide insight on resources at the university.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at cappucciok@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/committees/accessibility--inclusion/.

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/.

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 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.

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.

Equity and Access Services will be offering virtual orientation sessions to review the mandatory Safety and Protection of Minors Policy. Orientation is designed for those working with minors in any capacity and will review the basic requirements of the policy and help address any questions. Sessions are offered on April 21 and May 3. Register at the following URL under "Orientation Sessions."

For more information, contact Charles Johnson at youth@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2841 or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/protection-of-minors/.

VCU's School of the Arts, in a collaboration between Graphic Design and Communication Arts, will sponsor an Audubon-inspired artist's journey into nature. Observe and sketch the flora and fauna May 15-19 at the Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary in Corolla, N.C. Hone your skills and connect with like-minded individuals on a five-day workshop with access to the Audubon Society Double Elephant Folio: The Birds of America at the Sanderling Resort. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamie Mahoney at mahoneyjb@vcu.edu or (804) 301-2587 or visit https://rampages.us/obxworkshop/.

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/.