1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, our program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-041123?program=DAPT.

1 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center and VCU Libraries present the Writing Center Writing Group in Room 404, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This semester’s group is designed to help students in Focused Inquiry or other introductory courses and will include brief workshops to build skills in writing and peer review (including time dedicated to writing).

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

12 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will also be available to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-041123?program=EMBA.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

One for the World at VCU will present a speaker event at the Commons Alumni Board Room, 907 Floyd Ave., featuring Ella Matza, a chapter manager from One for the World headquarters. In this event, the discussion will include a discussion of what OFTW does, the 1 percent pledge and the impact of OFTW on global poverty. Food will be provided.

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

6 p.m.

Join the History and Health Program, Birth in Color RVA and the VCU School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a screening of "Birthing Justice." The documentary flips the victim-blaming narrative, centering on the lived experiences of Black women and their advocates as they fix a broken system and transform the future, one birth at a time. The film will be shown at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. Reservations are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-screening-of-birthing-justice-tickets-569924297917.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office, with a nod to Daliborka Padon, Ph.D., Department of Focused Inquiry, invites students, staff and faculty to cultural conversations with participants from the University of Primorska, Slovenia. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOmgqjgoHNwcKICny4pENs5G_VKkRxUZ

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.

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 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join the School of Education for more information on the four different concentrations in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership along with the two certificates in Culturally Responsive Leadership and Educational Leadership (K-12 administration and supervision add-on endorsement). Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=f9d5e86e-dc2b-4263-84da-34f080f7be6a.

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/.

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

Interested in Educational Leadership, Masters of Education or Certificate? VCU's School of Education offers four unique concentrations in its Masters in Education, Educational Leadership, including: Administration and Supervision; Culturally Responsive Leadership; Higher Education Administration; and Leadership Studies. Its certificates in Educational Leadership include Culturally Responsive Leadership and Educational Leadership. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura O'Brien at lbobrien@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuschoolofeducation.info/Ed-Leadership-Info-Session.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 at 1 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://icavcu.org/events/body-parts-preview/.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 at 11 a.m.

In the coming months VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Interested in a musical experience? Join the Voices of the Water: Choral Music Celebrating the Beauty and Power of Water, VCU’s Spring All Choir Concert under the direction of Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., and professor Lisa Fusco. The concert will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This full-body circuit training, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, takes the basics of martial arts and adds the fun of circuits. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio exercises. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3ZqG4YR

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

Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

VCU's Lebanese Student Association will host a spring bash in Virginia Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with dancing and Lebanese food served at sunset.

For more information, contact Lebanese Student Association at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences will host a night of dancing and food at a masquerade ball at the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jasmyne Khan at Khanjj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/theleadershipcouncil/rsvp_boot?id=1927711.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Rayvon Fouché, Ph.D., director of NSF's Social and Economic Sciences Division, will discuss "Broadening Participation and the Future of Research and Innovation," and Matthew Gibson, Ph.D., director of Virginia Humanities, will give a talk entitled "I Know It When I See It: The Invisible, Flourishing (Public) Humanities in Virginia." The session will be held in the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Questions: researchweeks.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at researchweeks@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6759c26e0b1549f193252a9b7ed734e8.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86536655636

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-041823?program=MBA&utm_source=email&utm_medium=slate&utm_content=IC2021&utm_term=SaveTheDate&utm_campaign=invite.

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police will host Start by Believing Day in the University Student Commons Plaza. Thirteen organizations will have resource tables, giveaways, swag, food and games. Police will be collecting pledges from community members to cover a police cruiser. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign pledge cards to start by believing sexual assault survivors when they disclose an assault.

For more information, contact VCU Police Ofc. Cierra Eldridge at eldridgeci@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the university's Health Sciences Library will present their next lunch research seminar via Zoom. A panel of senior faculty researchers will discuss their experiences as authors, reviewers and editors in the peer-reviewed publication process. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register 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/tZcrd-yprj4sGNGMlFVhl3ho8miQhnn1Tfmv.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Accessibility and Inclusion Working group will present a virtual lunch and learn session in collaboration with Employee Relations and the Ombudsperson regarding conflict resolution options and approaches. Both areas will briefly describe how their processes work. A Q&A facilitated by the Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group will follow. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdOuvrz8uEtGdhe5-u16AGB4IspQPEQ8_ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at cappucciok@vcu.edu or (571) 481-6431 or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/committees/accessibility--inclusion/.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This virtual exercise class from VCU HR and RecWell is a slower practice that focuses on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/42Pc8IC

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

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Flourishing or Functioning? How to Help Yourself and Others." Learn how to bring together your strengths and values, find meaning and purpose in your work, set boundaries, manage stress and create meaningful work relationships. The event will be at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at jody.hedstrom@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=27925.

Spring has sprung, which means it is time for spring cleaning. Google no longer offers free, unlimited storage, and everyone's help is needed. Just like your own home, your VCU Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items such as mail and files in Drive that are no longer needed. Take some time to clean up your account today. Visit the following URL for suggestions.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/03/02/kicking-off-a-digital-spring-cleaning/.

Want to become more independent in rock climbing? Learning to belay allows you to climb with a partner and is a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. Outdoor Adventure Program staff will teach best practices for belaying and answer questions about climbing in the Cary St. Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Clinics are held every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. OAP also offers Gym to Crag, Climbing Technique and Sport Climbing clinics.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

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.

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.

VCU's The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is holding elections for executive board positions. Ballots will be emailed to graduate and professional students for voting until Thursday, April 13.

For more information, contact Anne Skelton at GPSS@vcu.edu.