12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81549743467 will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A will follow. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-051823?program=MBA.

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

VCU's Robertson School will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in media and leadership. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/journalism. Submit an inquiry at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/certificate-in-media-and-leadership/.

Friday, May 19, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Black Education Association for an end-of-year celebration to honor the historic and ongoing career and accomplishments of former Va. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, distinguished professor and namesake for VCU’s top 15% ranked Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The event will be in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The program will be followed by a social with hors d’oeuvres. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Charlene Crawley at cdcrawle@vcu.edu or visit https://bea.vcu.edu/events/legend/.

Friday, May 19, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Facts and Faith Fridays will present the American Heart Association; Community Education Efforts and Introduction to the JXN Project. Facts and Faith Fridays works to enhance the lives of people in local communities through a monthly conversation around science and religion. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Need to release some stress after spring semester? Join the women's self-defense class hosted by the Katherine Johnson Community Center. The class will be at TAOU Studio, No. 220, 3122 W. Cary St. The center is committed to creating safe spaces for VCU students, staff, alumni and the greater Richmond community to connect. Rams will receive discounted tickets. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Hanley, Ph.D., at hanleye@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-self-defense-class-tickets-623345271487.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register for this session or future sessions, or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/86JF6u6NsYAw23ef7.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at noon

A sound bath is a form of meditation that guides participants into a state of deep relaxation while enveloped in ambient sound. Waves of soothing, echoing sound from crystal bowls, gong and various instruments assist the mind and body with stress and fatigue. This is an in-person session in Monroe Park. Bring a mat or a blanket. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3AEV7V3

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

Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Military Veterans Alumni Council invites alumni and student veterans to a pre-Memorial Day get-together at the Village Café, 1001 W. Grace St. Socialize with other veterans and remember fallen comrades. Complimentary light appetizers will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8194 or visit https://forms.gle/h5Nzoy1mqQKi1DV58.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) invites all members of the VCU research community to share your opinion by completing the Research Community Feedback Survey at https://forms.gle/d9TL9JrUR9LTo8WX9. Submit your responses by Friday, May 19. The survey will take only a few minutes to complete and individual feedback will help the HRPP understand the impact of the HRPP Transformation Project. Questions: Visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/.

For more information, contact VCU Human Research Protection Program at orsp@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/human-research/hrppirb/.