Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a grant-writing session via Zoom. Deborah Diaz-Granados, Ph.D., Wright Center evaluation lead, will discuss the importance of team science, especially with regard to funded research. 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/tZwkfumqqTsjGdRdtxRq6nrSgP5pLXtbVaux.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences for a photo shoot at the Compass for the upcoming class of 2023. Come in your robe and cap and take a photo with the ampersand statue.

For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu.

Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture will present the first ever VCU Market Day at The Diamond, 2001 Arthur Ashe Blvd. Shop from over 20 Virginia brands before heading in to cheer on VCU baseball. The Rams take on the University of Richmond Spiders at 2 p.m. The VCU Market is a free and public event. A ticket is required for entry into the game.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or (801) 232-0669.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.

The First-Generation Student Success and Research Center will present a Summer Faculty Institute for First-Generation and Asian American-Pacific Islander Student Success. The Institute will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Thursday (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), May 16, 17 and 18 in Room 1030, Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ed Acevedo at eoacevedo@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAHfwVxNfT7c82kU0PvdeG43en9Vz7FlpSh08vx16Z3fuhWA/viewform?usp=pp_url.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Officer Amy Murray with the VCU Police for this in-person session and learn the steps of protecting yourself and others if there is an emergency in and/or around the school or work place. The session will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., Jackson Ward A. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/43Yaghm

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

Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU Alumni on May 20 to cheer on the Richmond Flying Squirrels at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Discounted tickets will be $6 or $18 with an exclusive T-shirt featuring Nutzy. Be the one of the first 50 people to check in at the alumni tent and receive 10 Acorn Bucks, plus enjoy food specials, fireworks and more.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://fevo.me/3kHbI63.

In celebration of Nurses Week, the VCU School of Nursing honors the contributions of alumni, faculty and students. The dedication of nurses to patient care and healthier communities is extraordinary. Join the School of Nursing for coverage acknowledging and showing appreciation for their work.

For more information, contact Caitlin Hanbury at cshanbury@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/nursesweek2023.

Spring has sprung, which means it is time for spring cleaning. Google no longer offers free, unlimited storage, and everyone's help is needed. Just like your own home, your VCU Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items such as mail and files in Drive that are no longer needed. Take some time to clean up your account today. Visit the following URL for suggestions.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/03/02/kicking-off-a-digital-spring-cleaning/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday May 16, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-semester processes. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons are held on Saturday mornings at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Swim lessons are offered for Parent/Child, and Preschool 1, 2 and 3, ages 6 months-5 years old. Register for Summer Saturday Session 1 by June 2 at noon.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

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.