1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From community-based health research initiatives and interprofessional research collaborations to spearheading nation-wide multi-partner projects, VCU Nursing Research Weeks will showcase student and faculty-led research from the School of Nursing. The event will be in Room 1011, 1100 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Christina Kyrus at cikyrus@vcu.edu.

3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a mixer for Asian faculty, staff and students in the Virginia Rooms on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food will be featured from Richmond Asian spots including Crazy, Thai, Mochinut and Tulsi. Human bingo will be played and prizes will be awarded. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927788.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

What is a game? For many people, games are harmless diversions that allow you to pass the time. But for philosophers, games are serious business. In this talk, Andrew Kissel, Ph.D., Old Dominion University, will survey approaches to the metaphysics of games drawn from contemporary philosophy. This lecture, in Room 303, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., is part of the VCU Philosophy Department's Philosophy and Public Affairs Lecture Series.

For more information, contact Andrew Moon at amoon@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1224 or visit https://philosophy.vcu.edu/events/philosophy-and-public-affairs-lecture-series/playing-video-games-in-search-of-utopia-.html.

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. 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre will present "Rent," the iconic musical. Set in the East Village of New York City in 1989, "Rent" is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Shows will be Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 30 at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit http://vcutheatre.showclix.com.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

VCU School of Dentistry, Oral Diagnostic Sciences and Endodontics departments will host a continuing education opportunity at the Lyons Dental Building, 520 N. 12th St. The event is part of the school's reunion weekend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Patrice Gray at pgray3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0869 or visit https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0017-0015-86CBE274691843C1B439A729C7FADD09.

Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A variety of organizations and dance instructors from VCU and the Richmond community will be performing and leading workshops. This event will kick off at 11:30 a.m. in Monroe Park and will conclude with a Glow In The Dark Dance Class at Cary Street Gym. 101 S. Linden St., at 8 p.m. In between, there will be a day full of dance.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise/.

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 at 6 p.m.

The Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment (ISEE), in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Sciences and College of Engineering, will host the inaugural ISEE Symposium 2023 at the Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. Over 25 scholars from VCU and across the globe will meet to discuss the challenges posed by climate change and fossil fuels, and the transition to renewable energy. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/symposium-on-sustainable-energy-and-environment/.

Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group has collaborated with the Center for Human Animal Interaction to raise awareness for resources available at VCU. Dogs on Compass will be at the Compass to raise awareness and provide insight on resources at the university.

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

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.

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 be offering virtual orientation sessions to review the mandatory Safety and Protection of Minors Policy. Orientation is designed for those working with minors in any capacity and will review the basic requirements of the policy and help address any questions. Sessions are offered on April 21 and 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 School of the Arts, in a collaboration between Graphic Design and Communication Arts, will sponsor an Audubon-inspired artist's journey into nature. Observe and sketch the flora and fauna May 15-19 at the Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary in Corolla, N.C. Hone your skills and connect with like-minded individuals on a five-day workshop with access to the Audubon Society Double Elephant Folio: The Birds of America at the Sanderling Resort. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamie Mahoney at mahoneyjb@vcu.edu or (804) 301-2587 or visit https://rampages.us/obxworkshop/.

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://progress.vcu.edu/participate/.