Friday, Mar. 8, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ram fans, get ready for the ultimate celebration. Witness the journey of the VCU’s women’s basketball team as they charge into the A-10 tournament. A reception will be held at Intermission Beer Co. – Brewpub and Arcade, 10180 Lakeridge Parkway #114, Ashland. Friends, family and children are invited. No cost to attend. Swag will be available.

For more information, contact Jared Kline at klinejc2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/2024A10.

Friday, Mar. 8, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's School of Pharmacy will host an open house for those interested in the university's Pharm.D. program. Ask questions about the admissions process, tour the MCV campus and gain a sense of student life from current Pharm.D. students. The open house will be at the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://apply.pharmacy.vcu.edu/register/?id=b92f621e-1fb5-45f5-9f81-8c86c52faade.

Sunday, Mar. 10, 2024 from midnight to noon

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. The study starts on Monday, March 11, sign up by Sunday, March 10 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 at 8 a.m.

This traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine will be at the Health Sciences Library from March 11-April 19. The exhibit examines the annals of American Civil War medical history, exploring the accounts of surgeons, physicians and nurses. It delves into the valor and harsh realities of battlefield medical procedures. Hundreds of thousands were permanently disabled by battlefield injuries or surgery, which often saved lives by sacrificing limbs. The exhibit will be at the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/index.html.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mindful communication encourages us to be present when we engage with ourselves and others verbally and nonverbally. The sessions explore ways to identify and communicate personal and professional needs and ask for support using the three pillars of mindful communication - compassion, commitment and curiosity. The session, at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will be facilitated by BareSOUL Wellness. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/97/1710342000000.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries will host a Community Zoom with Karen A. Legato, MPS, MSW, executive director of Health Brigade, formerly known as Fan Free Clinic. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonia Vassar at vassaram@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Did you know that VCU is one of only four institutions in Virginia which offers national service? This Instagram Live session will include a discussion of VCU's School of Education programs in partnership with Americorps. The School of Education offers application fee waivers, forms for scholarships after acceptance to VCU SOE and book scholarships through VCU SOE for Americorps members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/americorps24.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.

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 from 10 a.m. to noon

Following the President’s announcement, "Promoting a Welcome, Safe VCU Campus," the Provost lecture series will begin with two virtual workshops, one focused on resilience and another focused on courageous dialogues. Register for the "Courageous Dialogue" workshop at the following URL. Space is limited. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tbnDtXq3GyJERGrB8.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement for a webinar which explores the work of the Cemetery Collaboratory. As part of the group's Community Engagement badge series, this one-hour session delves into the group's work to preserve and celebrate African American history and cultural heritage. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm8-JGAoPGHq8vmGYcvQkTi7BrcgU1gq7z6LA22k4WlYBpKg/viewform.

Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 at 7 p.m.

First Love Church will host an open mic night in the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St., with poetry, singing, rapping and dance.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This panel discussion will highlight the intersection of social work policy, health care and mental health. Social determinants of health represent a panoply of barriers, such as food insecurity, that can prevent those in need from securing lifesaving and preventive medical care. The session will be offered live (VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve, alumni engagement officer, at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/SSWPanel2024.

RecWell’s Intramural spring season continues with 6v6 Volleyball, 9v9 Softball and 9v9 Outdoor Soccer Leagues. Games will be played March 24-April 30. Registration runs through Thursday, March 21. To register, participants must purchase a $10 season pass that allows access to all Intramural Sports activities throughout the semester.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at brumana@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

The chances for a tornado in Virginia increase in the spring and summer. If the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for Richmond, VCU’s Alert system will be activated; take shelter indoors in the lowest level of the building you are in or the innermost room. Close doors; stay away from windows, doors and outer walls. VCU will issue an all-clear message once the warning expires. Sign up for VCU Alerts in the my.vcu.edu portal or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Emergency Management Team at VCUAlert@vcu.edu or visit https://alert.vcu.edu/signup/index.php.

A VCU Brandcenter student is seeking participants for a short survey conducting research for ESPN. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Harper at harpera7@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7yZ9HfNamAj8d56z7.

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.