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.

Monday, May 22, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a free workshop series on May 22-26 from noon-2 p.m. that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships. Led by the NSO staff, the workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select recommenders and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. The session will be at the NSO office, Room 1210, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. 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/W7DR6DzN9EZdMjSPA.

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

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a hybrid Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright Scholarship funds 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 request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/86JF6u6NsYAw23ef7.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Profs and Pints Richmond will present “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, Ph.D., VCU associate professor of psychology and author of "An Artist’s Thought Book." Learn how dreams can be messages or warnings, how individuals can create their own artwork in dreams with music and visual pieces and how repetitive dreams can represent an effort to get across a message. The event will be at Triple Crossing Brewery, Fulton location, 5203 Hatcher St. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Richard Bargdill at rwbargdill@vcu.edu or (804) 549-1967 or visit https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/dreaming.

Learn the foundational methods of cardio and resistance training and program design with the Summer Sweat Series small group training. Each week participants will work with a certified trainer to learn about new equipment and exercises to build skill and knowledge of proper technique and progressions. Session 1 runs May 22-June 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by May 24.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/small-group-training/.

On Wednesday, May 31, the MCV Campus and Monroe Park Campus parking offices will close from 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. for training. During high school graduations, the MPC Campus parking office will be closed today (May 23), May 24, June 6, 7, 8 and 9. The MCV Campus Parking Office will remain open from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. during high school graduations.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.