12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series via Zoom. David Cifu, M.D., professor and chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will discuss the Department of Defense’s research grant application and review 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/tZYodOivrzIqHtHtjPWQfxMrdg6h8JjB-vFE.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Biology will present a courtyard carnival at the Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, 1000 W. Cary St. Help welcome rising sophomores to biology. All biology students are invited. Meet your advisers, faculty, staff and other students in biology. Games, popcorn and giveaways will be available for bio students.

For more information, contact James Tolj at toljjn@vcu.edu.

3 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Graduate Research Fellowship, which funds up to three years of graduate study in the STEM (non-medical) fields, and how the NSO can support applicants. This informational session via Zoom is intended for seniors, recent graduates intending to apply to graduate school and first-year graduate students in the STEM fields. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SC43kQrn45mpXRCv9.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences will host a multi-day symposium on sustainable energy and environment at VCU's Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Puru Jena at pjena@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8991 or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/symposium-on-sustainable-energy-and-environment/.

6 p.m.

You First at VCU will host an Asian American and Pacific Islander Alumni Career Panel in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. VCU AAPI Alumni will discuss their undergraduate journeys and how they have progressed through their careers.

For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@vcu.edu.

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

STEM in Art will host its last meeting for this semester, inviting all current and new members to participate in a hands-on paper landscape art activity. Participants will tear a multitude of artistic medium from magazines and colored construction paper to create three-dimensional landscapes and sceneries. A pizza party with cookies will follow. The meeting will be in the SGA Senate Chamber, University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Aleah Nguyen at nguyena51@vcu.edu or (804) 464-5000.

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023 at noon

The Psychology Department's Committee for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will host a webinar about applying for VCU's psychology Ph.D. programs. The event will cover application essentials from selecting a program to passing interviews. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, will present its end-of-the-year salon, “Frameshift,” at The Underground on the lower level of The Commons, Suite 015, 907 Floyd Ave. Prerecorded TED Talks will be shown about changing the way individuals view and interact with stories and learning to create their own. Informal discussions about the talks will follow. Free food and drinks will be provided. Register on RamsConnect or at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1928011

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

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Department of Communication Art will present the 2023 Communication Arts Senior Expo in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. In addition to artists’ alley-style tabling, seniors will have the opportunity to display works in a gallery context.

For more information, contact Morgan Barnett at barnettmb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/commartsseniorexpo/.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCUarts and The Anderson to celebrate the opening of Round 2 of the 2023 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibitions with a reception at 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Round 2, on view throughout The Anderson, will feature installations from 13 MFA students in the Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting + Printmaking, Photography + Film, and Sculpture + Extended Media departments.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/2023-mfa-thesis-exhibition/.

Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Baseball will present a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Weekend at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Tickets will be $5 for VCU faculty, staff and immediate family members from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30. Present a valid VCU staff ID at the box office.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and RecWell for a virtual High Intensity Interval Training session. High Intensity Interval Training features all-out, quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/41UQu4J

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

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The food you eat before, during and after cancer treatment can play a large role in your overall health and wellness. VCU Massey Cancer Center registered dietitian Samantha Haswell will offer nutrition tips and tricks via Zoom for cancer prevention, as well as recovery during and after cancer treatment. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10560376

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of the Provost invites faculty and student success partners for collaborative conversations about the value of general education in advancing VCU's research mission. Sessions include: keynote speech by Kate McConnell, AAC&U; interdisciplinary panel on research and gen-ed; and student success and practical applications. Lunch will be provided for in-person registrants. The in-person session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., first floor. Hybrid options are available.

For more information, contact Vicki Pallo at gened@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe54gbmM8tKpq-td6XNYqKIZgxabLM9vhZxpmKjgJwmCJ3_Dw/viewform.

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Off-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a training session on May 15 at 1 p.m. outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS515.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.

On-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a May 16 training session via Zoom outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS51623.

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.

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.

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.

Equity and Access Services will offer a virtual orientation session to review the Safety and Protection of Minors Policy. The orientation is geared for those working with minors in any capacity and will offer a review of the basic components of the policy and help address any questions. The session is available on Wednesday, 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 Human Research Protection Program announces the initiation of the HRPP Transformation Project to improve human research compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements, enhance review process efficiency and minimize administrative burden for the VCU human research community. Visit the HRPP Blog at https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?cat=186 to view the kick-off video, complete the feedback survey and register for training for the community.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/.

Due to budget constraints and rising journal costs, VCU Libraries will reduce subscriptions to journals published by Springer effective January 2024. Timing for decision-making is tight. Members of the VCU community are urged to share their opinions about the proposed cancellations via the online feedback form no later than Aug. 4. See the list and feedback form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2023-news/springer-journal-cuts.html.

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://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VmlFqlb19CZYWi.