10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates and programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation. Classes about human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans will also be discussed. Register for the virtual session at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Q&A-March-13

For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

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.

11 a.m.

Stop by the Richmond Public Library table in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to sign up for a library card and learn more about library services. To sign up for a card, you need a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address. Your card permits access to library physical and digital collections, including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines. Richmond Public Library has public computers, laptops for checkout and Wi-Fi for public use.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu .

4 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will break down the artist's statement, how to write one and why art students should focus on their writing skills. Register at the center's events page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's School of Business will host a session to discuss how spending patterns develop and how to change or improve the way money is considered, spent and saved. The session will be in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=329148d4-c3f3-4391-95da-da48227eaf27&utm_source=telegram.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees will host a cultural immersion movie night with free food (from Mediterranean Bakery and Deli) and the screening of the film "Flee," a documentary-style story about Amin Nawabi's journey to escape from Afghanistan as a child. See the trailer at the following URL. The film will be shown in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Students Together Assisting Refugees @ VCU at staratvcu@gmail.com or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgj7DUEtfg0&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesIndie.

7 p.m.

Trying to make sense of the 2024 presidential primary season? Wondering if the nomination process has become obsolete? Bring your post-Super Tuesday questions to an open forum with VCU political scientists Allie Reckendorf, Alex Keena and John Aughenbaugh. They will discuss the 2024 presidential primary season and what it portends for the upcoming presidential election. The session will be held in person (lecture hall at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/civil-discourse-town-hall-.html.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Department of Communication Arts will host art directors from the AAA gaming industry: Ben Greene, of Gearbox Studios, and Marcus Dublin, founder of the outsourcing studio, Art Bully Productions, for a lecture and discussion. They will discuss their journeys from artists to directors, elaborate on their criteria for evaluating portfolios and provide guidance for pursuing careers in this field. Questions: https://arts.vcu.edu/event The free session will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Morgan Barnett at barnettmb@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/communication-arts-forum-speaker-series-game-development-feat-ben-greene-and-marcus-dublin/.

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.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

As VCU Parking and Transportation approaches the implementation of license plate recognition in parking facilities, the VCU community is invited to attend a learning session. This virtual one-hour session is designed to teach those who attend how to manage vehicle information online, share future changes and address any pending questions in real-time. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/lpr.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about federal careers in data science from experts in the U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Optimization and Data Science. They will discuss their own journeys into this work, what type of projects they work on, which agencies are hiring for roles in data science and advice for pursuing this type of career. The event will be sponsored by VCU Business Career Services and the Department of Information Systems. The event will be held in Room B2147, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present via Zoom Facts and Faith Fridays: Affordable Housing: Creative Solutions With Community Partners led by the Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Javon Burton and Greta Harris. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM

For more information, contact the Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hindu Students United will host a Holi celebration at the VCU green space, 813 W. Grace St. (The Hindu festival is observed as the Festival of Colors, Love and Spring.) Admission is free and open to all. Music and free powder will be available. Questions: Follow on Instagram at @HSU.atVCU Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Neha Madakasira at madakasirnv@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CvxQm6txCzJNW6fUA.

Sunday, Mar. 17, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Auctus, VCU's Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, will hold a general body meeting in person (Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and via Zoom. Interested students can join the STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, Creative, or News and Noteworthy sections and learn about reviewing submissions. Food will be provided. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88100520677

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.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.

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/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

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

Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Outreach and Associate Professor at the Wilder School, will discuss findings from the Commonwealth Polls. Conducted by the Wilder School, The Commonwealth Poll represents a trusted bellwether of public opinion and provides policymakers with snapshots of how Virginians view statewide policy issues. This session will illuminate key insights about a variety of timely issues, from reproductive rights to presidential approval and more. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stevan Dozier at doziers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hb8Gx0tUQJe8ZeqCQlvSXw.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

The Science Hub and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program will host a program to explore the projects our students are leading, gain insights into their journeys and uncover the possibilities of becoming involved in research at VCU. The program will be in Room 201, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mariah Maxwell at maxwellmc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/WfociL9iWr7BKGDV9.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Discover the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, tailored for aspiring educational leaders. This 30-credit-hour program delves into vital leadership theories with a focus on equity and social justice. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/EDLPSpring24.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 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.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. Chris Lemmon, Ph.D., professor and associate chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the National Science Foundation’s application and review process. 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/tZMtcuGppj4uE9GVBC7EcgFJ1RhkOOBHvj42.

Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 at noon

The Seventh Annual Capital Cup will take place Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at VCU and the University of Richmond. Club sport teams in more than a dozen games and matches will compete. The ultimate winning school earns citywide bragging rights and is keeper of the Capital Cup for 2024. The competition is co hosted by VCU Recreation and Well-Being and University of Richmond Recreation.

For more information, contact Delaydia Frink at sportclubs@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/sport-clubs/capital-cup/.

Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024 from noon to 3 p.m.

Connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for full-time and part-time jobs, as well as internships. This fair will feature employers from government, public services, human services and social assistance industries. Faculty are encouraged to bring their students and/or promote this in their classrooms. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/45900/student_preview?token=Epp3dY31TZ4mT2v08P1mGVqkMX95mHyUkrEFLijjNN7srTGZFJfHpg.

Friday, Mar. 29, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come to the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to explore the innovative potential of NASA technologies, kick off Innovation Month at VCU and connect with collaborators throughout RVA and beyond. Learn about cutting-edge NASA technologies from the inventors and subject matter experts themselves. Register at register: https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Ignite-Innovation-March-29

For more information, contact Manjari Kumarappan at kumarappanma@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Sunday, Mar. 31, 2024 at 1 p.m.

First Love church will host an Easter sermon and concert in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.

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

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.

Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024 at 3 p.m.

This training covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone. This is a lay rescuer training. A lay rescuer is someone who has received training in offering essential first aid and medical care during emergency situations. The session will be in Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Liffert at lifferth@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932348.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Experience the uplifting melodies and rich harmonies of "Anchors of the Soul: A Celebration of Black Composers" and “Soul Searching.” The evening will honor the contributions of Black composers to choral music. The concert will feature Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers. The event will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94056788/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

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.

A log-rolling clinic is open to VCU students and RecWell members looking to improve their balance, compete against friends and complete a medium-intensity workout in a unique way. Beginners are welcome. The clinic will be held from 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Friday, March 29. Registration closes at the time of the clinic.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Do you know an outstanding administrative or office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The Dorris Douglas Budd Award recognizes an employee who demonstrates an exceptional level of accomplishment in providing administrative support. Make a nomination at the following URL by March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to see if their professors have submitted a midterm grade for one or more classes. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, March 29.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

Juniors and seniors are invited to browse and shop for class rings at Grad Fair. Visit Barnes & Noble at VCU Medical Center on today, March 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and/or Barnes & Noble @ VCU on MPC, March 13-15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Representatives will be available to record ring sizes and answer questions.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

The Division of Student Affairs is accepting nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in student leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their communities. Submit a nomination by March 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

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.

Calling all sports fans. VCU Brandcenter is looking for you to fill out a two-minute survey concerning ESPN sports engagement and content viewing. This survey will help inform how ESPN can better engage sports fans. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Harper at harpera7@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PDrECoQgP78SpPEx7.

It's not too late to join the 2024 Women's Health and Wellness Trip to Guatemala: May 25-June 1 with VCU's Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 20. Spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfspJLsZyinxlzC2poz9Wdjq0mjtC3oH1xTlNTbCOrq7q9ViQ/viewform.

Are you new to the sport or already playing Pickleball but want to improve your skills? Come to the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for four-week sessions of Pickleball 101 or 102. VCU faculty, staff and students will receive a discount. Sessions will be on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Pickleball 101 begins March 20 and Pickleball 102 begins April 17. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://forms.gle/e2MGaaotygnbV3KE9.

Would you be interested in helping to assess the effectiveness of prepared AI prompts to support students in career planning and setting SMART goals? Fully complete a two-survey study on AI mentoring to receive a $100 gift card. Spots are limited. Interested students should complete the Participant Survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EZfApm5SJSx3o13h9.

This study seeks adult participants who identify as an Immigrant Woman of African descent (IWAD) (Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latina, etc.) and have received social service aid (food, housing, child care, health care assistance, etc.) in the U.S. This research study aims to explore IWAD experiences navigating social services. Principal investigator: Nicole Corley, Ph.D., and Nicole George, MSW, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Social Work.

For more information, contact Nicole George at georgen4@vcu.edu.