2 p.m.

Growing up, Tiana didn't know Black girls were allowed to be gay. Outdated performances of femininity and expectations for her life were deeply rooted in Southern tradition and customs — especially the church. VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host an intimate conversation facilitated by Tiana Ingram via zoom as she unpacks how living in her truth not only radicalized her, but saved her life. Register via ramsconnect at the following URL for Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927432.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at noon

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host Julian Glover, Ph.D., who will give an interactive talk on modern feminism, popular misconceptions, the patriarchy and how to move toward a more equitable world. This event is open to all VCU members and lunch will be provided. The talk will be in the Virginia Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927694.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Learn from one of VCU's current Humphrey Fellows, Henry Espinoza, Ph.D. His research and work center around monitoring and evaluating health projects and public health-related research for various national and international clients. Through a lecture and discussion-style format, Espinoza will share more about his work and how it relates to increased public health equity internationally. The talk will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North. 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927644.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BlackGrounds is a new lecture series co-presented by VCUarts Department of Art History and the ICA at VCU. The series will explore how artists from Africa explore the global and local themes. The talk, to be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be given by Cherise Smith, Joseph D. Jamail Chair in African American Studies in the Department African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

David Naff, associate director of VCU’s Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium, will discuss how podcasts share research. This presentation is a case study: Naff’s podcast "Abstract" communicates educational research to decision-makers in public schools. Naff will discuss theoretical and practical implications as well as implications for the literature on research use and podcasting as a communication tool in education. The event will be at The Workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oscar Keyes at keyesok@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10334436.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Office of the President is recruiting students to participate in the Presidential Student Ambassadors Program, dedicated to increasing student volunteering skills, professional development and understanding of university-wide operations. The session will be held in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Presidential Student Ambassadors at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1200.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

To build great teams, you have to meet great people. So, why not take time to connect with our greatest community, ourselves?! Join students, faculty and staff at da Vinci Networking nights to connect with other da Vinci undergraduate and graduate students. All are welcome to attend the event at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/networking-mar2023.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

As part of Women's HerStory Month, author, storyteller, writing coach Shawna Kenney will come to VCU for a discussion about her evolution from punk rock show promoter to dominatrix, journalist and UCLA writing instructor. She will also be reading selections from a few of her books. A Q&A will follow. The meeting will be held at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Seating is limited; register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1927330.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Queer Research and Advocacy Center (Q Collective) will host a screening of "Criminal Queers," co-directed by scholar-in-residence Eric A. Stanley. "Criminal Queers" visualizes a radical trans/queer struggle against the prison industrial complex and toward a world without walls. This event, at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St., is free. 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/.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU's School of Business will host an Executive MBA Experience Day. Learn more about the school's new hybrid weekend schedule, program details, take a tour and sit in on a class. Lunch will be provided. The event will be in Room B3106, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU's School of Business will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. The event will be in Room B3106, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Dentistry will present Pain Science: Why We Hurt and How to Heal, a free virtual course. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Ilechie at dentistryce@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0869 or visit https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0017-0015-F59B96DC1FCE44ECBA7BACD2D82C9B19.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at noon

VCU Choral Ensembles and Black Awakening Choir will sponsor a recruiting showcase of choirs at VCU Sings! in the Amphitheater near W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Hear selections from each singing group and get information about how to join each campus choir. The event is free and informal. Contact Chris Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or the following email address.

For more information, contact Lisa C. Fusco at fuscolc@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 6 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.

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

Monday, Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's American Society for Microbiology Student Chapter will host a general body meeting via Zoom. Semester activities will be discussed. The meeting is open to any undergraduate, graduate, or postdocs interested in ASM. Click on the following URL to join the meeting.

For more information, contact Annie Hinson at hinsonan3@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85281856277?pwd=WlZVWkpZVkZMV1lCT0l3eFhnQWMyUT09.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from noon 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 held at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=27925.

Monday, Jul. 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Commonwealth Management Institute will be held July 17-21 at Hotel 24 South, Staunton. The five-day program is geared toward professional development for experienced managers. Since its inception, more than 2,900 managers have attended. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/cmi/.

Black social workers must recognize the crucial necessity of functioning in the Black community as a servant to our people. Programming is dedicated to improving the lives of Black students in the VCU School of Social Work and beyond. With this in mind, the VCU Association of Black Social Workers is recruiting Executive Board applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year. All students are welcome to apply. The deadline is April 1.

For more information, contact Oscar Kemp at vcuabsw@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Nd1CtJn2n3v0EfA277_7n4yIgZ5QZy-cZiiGGyXLbeQNvA/viewform.

This month's Integrity and Compliance Office blog explores leadership in two ways. First, see why (thanks to McDonald's) corporate officers now face super-sized scrutiny. Second, follow two employees as they handle their team leader's less-than-ethical behavior.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.