12 p.m. 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-Mar1.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join a panel of VCU graduate students from psychology and related fields to discuss the challenges faced during the journey to grad school. The session will be held in person (SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and on Zoom. The event is organized by the Psychology Department's Committee for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CFJA3EPLNFXP8FHT.

3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

A Sociology Lab on Gender, Sexuality and Globalization Studies taught by Ying-Chao Kao, Ph.D., will present "God Loves Uganda," which explores the role of the American evangelical movement in Uganda when an anti-gay bill wins support. The screening will be moderated by research assistants Sarah Young Eleanor Northrup. The film will be shown in Room 203, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Ying-Chao Kao at yckao@vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join You First AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Student Success Coach Julie Nguyen for this interactive discussion around the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander first-generation college students. This event will take place in person (Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.), but students can attend virtually by registering at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscuqqqTIuG90wU8UBOaCgEZlWd9c56KjT.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present an evening of live music, performance, sound and projections at an event celebrating time-based art. Come by The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., to check out the tactile art-based workshop, purchase prints and designs from students and build your own take-home contact mic. The event will take place on the top floor of The Anderson and in addition to Kinetic Imaging students, will also include projects from Graphic Design and Photo and Film students.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/signals-a-kinetic-imaging-pop-up-event/.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center in exploring how in Western modernity, time is often understood in progressive, linear terms, but these measures are increasingly incommensurate and insufficient to understand our contemporary timescape. Petro-time asserts that time itself has been compressed through millennia to become fossil fuels, and then burned, resulting in climate chaos. This hybrid event will be in-person (Room 1102, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4714 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/petro-time.html.

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to unwind for spring break and do some stress coloring. Snacks and coffee will be provided.

For more information, contact Amy Zhang at zhanga7@vcu.edu or (540) 247-6684.

Sunday, Mar. 5, 2023 at 1 p.m.

First Love will present a celebration of VCU's diversity at the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Feel free to come dressed in international attire for singing, music and dancing from all over the world.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a free workshop series that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships on Tuesdays, March 14 through April 11 from 5-7 p.m. The workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select recommenders and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center will host the annual Gordon Ginder Innovations in Cancer Symposium in honor of Gordon D. Ginder, M.D., at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St. The in-person event will focus on linking obesity, metabolism and cancer and will feature nationally-recognized experts. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/KElME5.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon

The "Healthcare Leadership: Prioritizing the Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals." symposium will be held at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 East Parham Road. The hybrid symposium will have options to join virtually or in person with limited seating. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bpBWeMUe5pUpB1k96.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Join the Q Collective on March 28-29 for the 2023 Q Symposium: "Policing Bodies." Scholars, artists and activists will explore the policing of bodies through intersectional and/or transdisciplinary frames. Keynote speaker Eric A. Stanley, Ph.D., of UC Berkeley will discuss the book "Atmospheres of Violence: Structuring Antagonism and the Trans/Queer Ungovernable." The talk will be in the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at https://bit.ly/QCollective2023

For more information, contact Q Collective at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to begin checking whether their professors submitted a midterm grade for one or more classes. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a Midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, March 24, 2023.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

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. Students can join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their field. Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu to learn more.

For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.

Crushing Medical Debt at VCU is holding a spring break volunteering marathon today, March 3. Students can research medical debt resources and assist in compiling them for volunteering hours over spring break, all from their laptop. Those who are not active members can still participate, and this opportunity does not have a minimum time commitment. View the form at https://forms.gle/ig23UnsrXrhU5T2g9

For more information, contact Rebecca Gunnin at crushingmedicaldebtatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/crushingmeddebt/home/.

The 2023-24 VCU Bulletin is available. The undergraduate, graduate and professional bulletins contain information about university policies, course descriptions and academic requirements for the programs available to the respective student populations. View the 2023-24 launch edition online at the following URL.

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

VCUDine offers a number of March events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. They include Food Trends Thursdays (through March 23, 11 a.m.-close); Tasting with registered dietitian at Ram City Market (March 16: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.); Fresh Catch Fridays (March 17-31: 11 a.m.-close); Preview Day Brunch (March 18: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Carnival (March 23: time TBD). Follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram for more events and pop-ups.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

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.