12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join History and Health: Equitable Access to Care for a virtual panel discussing how marginalized and multi-marginalized people in the United States (e.g., BIPOC and LGTBQIA+) are impacted by the history and procedures of clinical trials, how these experiences influence skepticism toward clinical trials and how activism focused on outreach and awareness can be promoted. This event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity, is free and open to all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tvSP2YpQ-u6WFNRLbWBHg#/registration.

6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Girls for a Change will present a Women's HERstory Month panel event on the current state and history of women in hip hop. The panel will discuss lyrics, dress, feminism/womanism, culture appropriation (the Black woman aesthetic), overt and covert misogyny, activism, what’s next for women in hip hop and how a multitude of women's voices need to be heard. The event will be in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Adofo Ka-Re at pattonrs2@vcu.edu or visit https://afam.vcu.edu/events/event-items/pass-my-crown-the-womens-voice-in-hip-hop.html.

Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 at 8 a.m.

VCU's Center for Biological Data Science and Bioinformatics Societies are holding BNFOTHON 2023 on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19 at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. BNFOTHON is a Bioinformatics and Biology hackathon in which teams of four to five come up with cutting-edge solutions to modern biology, bioinformatics and health-care problems. All students of any major are welcome. Food, prizes and skill workshops will be provided. Qs: Contact the Undergrad BNFO Society at societyofbioinformatics1@gmail.com.

For more information, contact BNFO Society at societyofbioinformatics1@gmail.com or (757) 754-0460 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuQv2wsIvrYQA2AFyLGV7r3INVfMiCoeyPCR8DOMVdGUf0RQ/viewform.

Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Fidelity's Women Talk Money welcomes special guest Venus Williams, Grand Slam tennis champion and entrepreneur, for a virtual talk about advocating for what you’re worth and steps to taking charge of your financial future. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3ZhD9SZ

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

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The VPM and ICA Community Media Center will present John Biewen of "Scene on Radio." The best audio work has a feeling of mastery about it. As you listen you feel you’re in good hands, just as you do when reading a fine novel or watching an expertly made movie. Where does this feeling come from, and how do you make stories that have it? "Scene On Radio's" John Biewen looks at sure-handedness in structure, writing, and editing—with concrete examples and audience participation. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chioke Ianson at caianson@vcu.edu or (727) 215-9776 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/media-center-clinic-john-biewen/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Department of Transformation is an artist-organized group that mobilizes the power of art and design toward individual, collective, and structural transformation. Department of Transformation with Prem Krishnamurthy will present at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/prem-krishnamurthy/.

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

The VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program will host its annual symposium at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 E. Parham Road. This will be a hybrid symposium with 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://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/817d7b3df7084ade9b067bf9a7ee805c.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UNICEF @ VCU is partnering with Faith Leaders of RVA for a community walk on Halifax Avenue. After the recent shootings on Halifax and Stockton, members of the group will knock on doors and offer prayers and resources to those going through this trauma. Volunteers are needed. Join a planning chat at the following URL for details.

For more information, contact Rohan Rathi at rathir2@vcu.edu or (757) 754-0460 or visit http://bit.ly/3XVdrSL.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TEDxVCU will present its annual live speaker event, "TEDxVCU: Reframed," at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The event will include six TEDx Talks from the VCU community, as well as audience interaction, networking opportunities and light refreshments. Request your free ticket at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927372.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Police and learn the steps of protecting yourself and others if an emergency occurs near you. This session will be offered in person and virtually. Register in Talent@VCU. Register for the in-person event (Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) at http://bit.ly/3Zh7zVp. Register for the virtual event at http://bit.ly/3ZxFfOd

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

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 from noon to 1 p.m.

The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion on the importance of providing equitable care for members of the transgender community in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. This event will feature a discussion of advocacy methods through a clinician’s and patient’s perspective. Featured will be panelists Madison Watkins, a member of VCU Health System’s PRIDE Team Member Resource Group, and Mary Stevenson, M.D., a physician in the Department of Internal Medicine. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/JkXeTs5n5N.

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.

VCU Police will host Rape Aggression Defense training April 4, 6, 11 and 13. RAD teaches participants physical self-defense techniques and raises awareness about sexual assault, violence and abduction. The class is for women (assigned/identifying/transgender) and is free to students, or $10 for faculty, staff and visitors. RAD is a 12-hour program and participants must be able to attend all dates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Paige Mills at pcmills@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/rad.

We need your help encouraging upcoming May 2023 graduates to complete the VCU First Destination Survey. Open to undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students completing their degree programs, survey data helps VCU improve student services and recruitment. Graduating students who complete the survey will be eligible to win exciting prizes. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS23.

The nation's first Homeland Security Fraternity, Eta Lambda Sigma, will host a St. Patrick's Day Raffle with a basket full of goodies. More information can be found on the ELS Instagram: @elsvcu. Questions: Reach out to vcuetalambdasigma@gmail.com

For more information, contact Teirney Judd at Juddta@vcu.edu.

The Student Leadership Awards presented by The Commons are accepting nominations across 19 awards for student leaders and student organizations. All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to nominate the work of organizations and individuals who contribute to the VCU community. Award descriptions and links to nomination forms are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

VCU's Global Education Office is accepting applications for the Phi Beta Delta international honor society that recognizes international service, education and involvement. Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. A limited number of scholarships are available to applicants.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at phibetadelta@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/phibetadelta/.