11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Global Education Office's Education Abroad team is hosting a representative from VCU's partner university in London, the University of Westminster. The representative will have a Commons Lobby table from 11 a.m.-noon, an informational session in Hibbs Hall (Room 405, 900 Park Ave.), from 2:15-3 p.m. and host drop-in hours from 3:15-4 p.m. in the GEO Office (912 W. Grace St.; fourth floor). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1932325.

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will present a roundtable discussion of medicine, marginalization and resistance with the HRC's residential fellows: Grace Gipson, Adin Lears, Gabriela León-Pérez and Victoria Tucker. The event will be in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/mm0312.

5 p.m.

Learn more about the Health Care Management summer program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. During this session, you learn more about its interactive curriculum, convenient schedule and the application process, plus get any questions answered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-hcm-03.05.24?program=HCM.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come to the Alumni Panel/Networking event hosted by the VCU School of Business Career Services office. Four master's-level graduates from information systems will discuss how they leveraged their degrees post graduation. The first hour will be the panel discussion followed by an hour of informal networking between alumni and current students. The event will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, Room B3189, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Helene Bumbalo at hmbumbalo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=20eff347-305b-4ec7-a36d-90b4fb6ea8bf&_gl=1*1bzsvv*_ga*MjE3Mzk0MDE4LjE3MDQzNzQzMTk.*_ga_WMHV0FXMBD*MTcwOTE0OTQ1NS4yNi4xLjE3MDkxNTA1MjguNTMuMC4w.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and guest speaker Jundong Li, Ph.D. on Zoom for his presentation, “Enhancing the Cyber-Physical Security of Power Grid With Graph Machine Learning." The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuytpzkqHtSuXCvIOTMww9x2LcbIGqLR

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or (757) 478-8839 or visit http://cci-cvn.org.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join faculty teaching courses in the ConnectED general education program for collaboration and discussion of assignment design and alignment with this year's learning goals of Quantitative Literacy and Global/Cultural Responsiveness. All ConnectED faculty are invited to participate and share ideas about teaching and student learning in the ConnectED program. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83228880590 RSVP at the following URL

For more information, contact Christy Tyndall at tyndallcl@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zADBkAVq6aTwQYnQ6.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a free screening of "The Right to Read" followed by a panel discussion in the VCU University Commons Theatre, 907 Floyd Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The discussion panel will begin at 8:15 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina Wright at wrights7@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JVB3oars7jVreKeC9.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Equality VCU, a faculty/staff LGBTQ+ and ally networking and advocacy group, will host an off-campus social event for VCU faculty and staff at Thirsty's RVA, 3516 Forest Hill Ave. RSVP at the following email address.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/equality.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 5:50 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Operation Smile at VCU will present the Healthcare Expo at Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Health care professionals, admissions officers, recruiters and nonprofit executives will speak at the free event. Scheduled guests will be from the internal medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, pediatric surgery, emergency medicine, genetics, physician assisting and more. The dress code will be business professional. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jaella Lahat at lahatja@vcu.edu or (571) 598-7098 or visit https://linktr.ee/opsmileatvcu.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Are you interested in the psychology behind implicit bias and how it impacts the identity and health of marginalized people? Luis Rivera, Ph.D., a first-generation college graduate from South Bronx, N.Y., with Puerto Rican roots and a researcher of social identity, will attend a breakfast social hour hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Division of Inclusive Excellence, and the College of Humanities and Sciences. The event will be at the OMSA office, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGcLT_vfpkwQbvZFMZLKh7wCPMb4dpyw174O1WS239C4n_Dg/viewform.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Training sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health staff and faculty. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Learn the intricate interplay between mind, body and spirit through the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. This community workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., is open to participants of all levels. Join for the full six-week session or individual classes. Each session builds upon the last, offering a comprehensive Tai Chi experience. Sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays to May 2. Register at the following email address. The class is limited to 18 participants.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/138/1710849600000.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bGUQwQPtQ4cSqmeSA.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Planning for retirement goes beyond putting together a financial strategy. A full-picture plan starts with considering many non-financial aspects of retirement. This session, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA, will provide a foundation for thinking beyond the money by exploring several aspects of retirement health using the well-rounded retirement model. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://tinyurl.com/ckw3w8p5

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the da Vinci Center for an open house in the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to meet faculty, staff and students from the Master of Product Innovation program. The curriculum is a cross-disciplinary master program focused on students applying knowledge in advanced product innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship topics with real-life clients. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/MPI-Open-House-Mar-20

For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 a.m.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.

On Monday, March 18, VCU customers will see a change in how they sign into the Central Authentication Service (CAS) and Microsoft platforms using the DUO application. On this date, VCU will implement the new DUO Security Universal Prompt with Verified Push. The Universal Prompt looks different from the traditional prompt and offers a more secure authentication method. For more details, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/duouni.

Ramadan is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar during which Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset, engage in prayer and contemplation and perform acts of charity. Ramadan will be observed through Tuesday, April 9. All are encouraged to learn more about Ramadan to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect within our diverse university community. VCU Dining will have bagged meals at Market 810 and in Za'atar in the Student Commons. See meal options at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/newsroom/2023/ramadan/.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call the following telephone number.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

RecWell’s Women+ on Weights for Weights Spring Session 2 is open to women and individuals who are nonbinary and/or gender nonconforming who are looking to learn foundational methods of resistance training and workout design. Learn how to use strength machines, resistance bands, cable stacks and free weights. Build knowledge of proper technique and progressions, as well as confidence in the weight room. The program runs March 18-April 25. Registration at the following URL closes on March 15.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000026001.

This course will prepare participants to plan and teach courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Courses include preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim, preschool aquatics and safety training for swim coaches. The program runs May 21-June 6, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 1:30-5 p.m. (No class May 21.) at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register by May 14.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., from 1-3 p.m. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These Tuesday sessions will continue throughout the spring semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu.

This is the last week to submit a nomination for one of the President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. These awards recognize outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence. Register at the following URL by Friday, March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

The VCU Votes Student Coalition is accepting applications for two executive director positions to organize registration drives and voter education programs and collaborate with student organizations to promote civic engagement at VCU. This is a paid opportunity. All students are invited to apply at the following URL by April 1, however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81942.

Tell us what you think about the research-based ONE VCU Sustainability Plan that will help us better embed sustainability into our culture, restore the natural environment and inspire sustainability in education, research and health care in our community and beyond. Complete the feedback form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Case at sustainplan@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainabilityplan.vcu.edu/.

VCU's Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present a series highlighting data science at the university, resources available across campus and how to access the VCU Data Hub.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6630 or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/data-hub/vcu-data-science-series/.

The VCU Quest Fund (formerly the VCU Presidential Research Quest Fund) supports new, emerging or continuing research. Research proposals that advance any discipline and area of research focus are appropriate for consideration. Apply by April 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

VCUDine offers a number of March events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, from 11 a.m. to close. They include Mac and Cheese Day (today, March 12), Wellness Wednesdays (March 13-27: noon-1:30 p.m.), Pi Day (March 14), Fish Fridays (March /15-29), St. Patrick’s Day (March 15), Taco Tour (March 19), National Ravioli Day (March 20), Cheesesteak Day (March 24), Waffle Day (March 25) and Dining Around the World (March 28). Questions: Visit the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

All are invited to the 18th Annual HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Conference on Nov. 1. This year the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's 25th Anniversary will be celebrated with the theme, "Cultivating Graceful Leaders: A Legacy of 25 Years." Join the institute in continuing the legacy and spirit of collaboration, equity and partnership modeled by Harris, Ph.D., throughout her service to the university and the greater Richmond community.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/.

Attention all faculty and research staff. The Division of Community Engagement in partnership with the Council on Community Engagement is offering seed funding to support intentional collaboration between researchers and community partners. In today's landscape, funders are increasingly prioritizing robust academic-community partnerships as the cornerstone of impactful research.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yszqgAMVVbYketfWzpOyqgT_QP7caMQk/view?usp=sharing.