12 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School is hosting a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media & Leadership. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/. Join the session at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

You First at VCU's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Program will host a wellness drop-in workshop. Talk to RecWell's Peer Health Educators, connect with You First AAPI mentors and chat with University Counseling Services staff while creating your own DIY wellness kit. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932370.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Oliver Speck, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU's School of World Studies, will talk about the phenomenon most people experience at some point of their lives: the impostor phenomenon. If you have had thoughts that you might not belong or are not qualified enough to be in a space or position you're in, then you have experienced it too. Learn more about the experience and how to overcome it. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceChqTkrGNzOSkrv0Nmrcf9rfpTNLFsW.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in developing your professional image? VCU's Health Professions Organization will host an event in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to discuss résumé building, go over networking tips and how to develop your LinkedIn profile. A guest speaker will answer questions and share advice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932363.

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 at 10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node for a presentation by Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D., for a virtual talk entitled "Development of a Model-Based Home Automation System." The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-CsqDIvGtMkVOnJJ7BrUOtCQeLvbTFX

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

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's chapter of the Society for Human Resource Mangement will host Business Career Services for a LinkedIn workshop in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Enhance your professional edge and unlock the full potential LinkedIn has to offer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Richman at vcu.shrm@gmail.com or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932361.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

Ever wondered what success really means? Is it the number of likes on your last Insta post? And let's talk about "professional" dress – the age-old concept that seems to have missed the memo on individuality and identity. Join VCU Career Services for an afternoon of casual and mind-bending discussions to uncover the secrets of success with some engaging speakers, who have redefined the game while embracing their authentic selves – casual wear, piercings, tattoos and all. The session will be in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu.

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

Learn how to find, read, evaluate and incorporate academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

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 at 12:30 p.m.

Kelli Anderson is a designer, paper engineer, animator and tinkerer who pushes the limits of ordinary materials and formats by seeking out hidden possibilities in the physical and digital world. Her work operates in the space between conceptual art, graphic design and tech. Intentionally lo-fi, she believes that humble materials can provide entry into the endless, tunneling complexity of our world, making those wonders accessible on a multi-sensory, rich, human level. She will speak in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Shields at dwshields@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 7 p.m.

NBC News White House correspondent Aaron Gilchrist will discuss his time at VCU, his career path and the importance of journalism in today's world. The session will be in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Jones at jonesa61@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqZv4We3uMI6scrSPnRTSktYo_J3s8qMRfCmWAzj_veTmnAg/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Human Research Protections Program/Institutional Review Board for online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and the role of post-approval monitoring. This training is relevant to those who conduct or oversee research of human subjects. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdeqqqjMpHdcvUOzqL4NOcfAvcD6gxbAX.

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

VCU Police officers will be on board RamSafe buses on three consecutive Wednesdays, March 20, March 27 and April 3. Throughout the rides, officers will provide passengers with safety advice for staying alert during nighttime travels. Additionally, passengers will have access to safety brochures, resources and pepper spray to enhance their overall security. Passenger feedback on ideas to promote a safer campus environment for all individuals is welcomed.

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

RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer and ask questions, perform fitness assessments specific to individual goals and develop a fitness program. This 90-minute session is designed for those who might not need full guidance from a trainer, but want to learn more about equipment, progressions or general health status. Consultations are available at both Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center. Registration is ongoing.

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

Are you thinking about internships but concerned about summer costs? Apply for VCU's Internship Funding Program. Apply by Monday, April 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram.

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.

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. Learn more and complete the feedback form at the following URL.

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

Don’t miss VCUDine’s events this month at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, from 11 a.m. to close. They include Taco Tour (March 19), National Ravioli Day (March 20), Wellness Wednesdays (March 20-27: 12- 1:30 p.m.), Fish Fridays (March 22-29), 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.

VCU Libraries will run an Instagram contest through Friday, March 29. The prize will be a guaranteed reservation for a study room during the high-use spring exam season. Along with a room for six - the winner and five friends – comes free pizzas to fuel the study session. Participants must be current students who follow https://www.instagram.com/vculibraries/ and post a selfie or photo in library spaces with #LoveVCULibraries

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/students-win-a-study-room-pizza-party-on-vcu-libraries-instagram.html.

The Simple Sunflower is recruiting volunteers to take charge of arranging bouquets which will be given to patients at VCU Hospital. The role includes picking up flower buckets from the volunteer room before the event, helping coordinate volunteers who have signed up for the event and leading the bouquet arrangements. Volunteers will be asked to commit about one event each month or about four hours monthly. Questions: email simplesunflower.rva@gmail.com

For more information, contact Jenna Langbein at langbeinjb@vcu.edu or visit https://simplesunflower.org/get-involved-1.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.