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

Did you know some eligible majors can graduate in five years with both a bachelor's and a master's degree? Register at the following URL for a Zoom session to learn if a master's degree in gerontology, the study of aging, is the right path for you - plus how to take advantage of the 4+1 program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOuhrDwvHtS8oDP2vqih8QnVpTtyrjgh#/registration.

12 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required; join at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82716278117.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn how to develop a clear, focused, complex research question. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

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

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Media, Art and Text (MATX) Program, in partnership with the the Humanities Research Center and Department of English, will host a lecture by Marisa Wilson, whose work focuses on food and climate justice, with a focus on Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and trans-Atlantic sugar networks linking the Caribbean and Scotland. The event will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/wil0425.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The lecture, to be hosted by the MCV Foundation, will feature guest speakers Anthony E. “Tony” McDowell; Jaqueline Britz, M.D., MSPH; Brandon Wills, M.D.; and Susan Fischer Davis, M.D. This session will be available live (Learning Theater, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.) or via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862154183?pwd=SGVGRnZ0dUFPYUpHbmJ5MGhXZUpBUT09

For more information, contact Brian Thomas at brian.thomas@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.mcvfoundation.org/.

4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host 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 and Leadership. Join a session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

5 p.m.

The Writing Club, to be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., is a welcoming space for students to join a community of peers who enjoy writing and want to enhance their confidence in their own writing process. Generative writing exercises will be provided, along with opportunities to share work and collaboration on personal projects.

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

6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Pre-health undergrad students are invited to a networking event with professionals in the health care field including doctors, residents and med students in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Nat Araia at araian2@vcu.edu.

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hear firsthand from guest speaker Maxime Madhere, M.D., about a remarkable journey into the work of medicine and hear invaluable advice and inspiration. Connect with fellow students and Richmond-area professionals who share in your dedication to making a difference in health care. The event will be at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

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

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 from 10:45 a.m. to noon

VCU's Sociology Department and Alpha Kapp Delta will host a keynote speech by Esra Sarioglu, University of Virginia. Her book (Oxford University Press, 2022) was awarded the American Sociological Association's Body and Embodiment Section Best Book Award. The talk will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, Room 157, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A Q&A session will encompass the global wave of misogyny, homophobia and transphobia coupled with xenophobia. The speech will be followed by the induction ceremony of AKD, the International Sociology Honor Society.

For more information, contact Volkan Aytar, Ph.D., at aytarv@vcu.edu or (540) 623-2070.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 at 11 a.m.

This session, geared for sophomores and juniors intending to pursue graduate research in the STEM fields, will provide information on the Goldwater Scholarship, which awards its scholars with up to $7,500 for educational expenses and a mentoring network. The session will be held in person (Room 1210, VCU's National Scholarship office conference room, first floor, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LJq7r4A86Z7sMDgHA.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 at 2 p.m.

This session is intended for undergraduates with at least one year of study remaining and current graduate students in STEM-field majors. Learn about RISE, a three-month research internship in Germany (working language is English). Get a two-fer study abroad and research experience (funded). The session will be held in person (Room 1210, VCU's National Scholarship office conference room, first floor, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NarVE5MJa5FuVTvA8.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This scavenger hunt-style event will be held in Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Explore VCU's urban campus and community and focus on creative, innovative approaches to different quests and activities. Register on RamsConnect,

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and Lord Jesus Korean PC (USA) Church will host a Praise and Worship Night for Korean-speaking students and fellows. The event will be conducted in Korean.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

STEM in Art is hosting its final event of the semester. While using coffee as a painting medium, students can learn the biological and chemical effects of coffee on the human body. Free coffee and snacks will be provided. Due to limitations in material, only the first 35 people who come to the meeting will be able to participate. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chamber, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Aleah Nguyen at nguyena51@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Jules Massenet's setting of the beloved fairy tale "Cinderella" will be performed at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Individual tickets are $10 and VCU student tickets are $5. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kenneth Wood at kewood@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/32202/sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts?performance_id=62870973&country=US&language=en.

Monday, Apr. 29, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

In recognition of Minority Health Month, the School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a virtual presentation by Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., titled "Advancing Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control." This presentation will apply an equity lens about the current state of cancer prevention and control and to discuss ongoing and needed efforts to reduce disparities. This event is open to all faculty, staff, team members and students. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12207686.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Pre-Health Advising will hold a Secondary Major and Parallel Planning workshop via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85822550280

For more information, contact Mattie Hedgebeth at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at noon

Join members of the VCU research community for an open house and new equipment ribbon cutting at the High Performance Research Computing Core. The core will provide the VCU community with high performance computing resources for research, teaching and outreach activities. Learn more about the latest equipment and services, including a large focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The event will be on the third floor, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Oglethorpe at oglethorped@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7iJa8XkT4g4TdZQb7.

Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Reflect on the end of another successful academic year with the School of Social Work. Connect with alumni, faculty, staff and Interim Dean Gary Cuddeback, Ph.D., over complimentary refreshments. The event will be at the Graduate Hotel rooftop, 301 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/SSWHH52024.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Maymont. Register before Nov. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

RecWell’s spring group exercise classes finals schedule runs May 1-10. See details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise/.

If you are completing an internship this semester or have secured an internship in previous semesters, take three to five minutes to report your internship by completing the VCU Student Internship Survey in Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/VCUexperience.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives through art? Do you have leadership skills and a drive to create impactful opportunities? Katie's Art Project at VCU is looking for individuals to join its executive board. See the application at the following URL.

For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/eUAbV5Kv9JGwrssJ8.

What happens when a crime occurs virtually? How can video games help with chronic pain? How will culture evolve as more interaction takes place virtually? The Interdisciplinary Studies Program's new minor in Mixed and Immersive Reality Studies will consider technology and its role in society. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zach Hilpert at zhilpert@vcu.edu or visit https://ids.vcu.edu/ids-minors/mixed-and-immersive-reality-studies-minor/.

Graduates, complete the upload form at the following URL to have your graduation portrait shared with family and friends during the universitywide ceremony.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ZAGpqxpWJNrF9PxL7.

VCU's spring universitywide commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Questions: Visit commencement.vcu.edu. Graduates who plan to participate can register by completing the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/commencementrsvp.

Are you interested in giving back to the community and helping Richmond's homeless and less fortunate? If so, apply to become a board member of PennyAppeal at VCU. Apply at by Friday, April 26 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKTBJj0oduSSLYshvUuQ98ux9CaHiPqEijGyALvnaZOenvcw/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information, contact Marcus Garza at garzamj@vcu.edu or (571) 288-7058 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pennyappealatvcu/home/.

The Wellbeing Lab at VCU is entering a project to study the effects of stress management programs on student behavior. The lab needs your input to map social locations across campus for thorough analysis. Your participation is key to the study and will help to uncover insights into how stress management impacts social behaviors within the VCU community. Visit the following URL to participate.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/p52xUiBeqfgUf5G28.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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.