4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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

4 p.m. to 4:30 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 the session at 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/.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the Poetry Club @ VCU for a night of poetry and expression in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All are welcome. Sign up at the following URL to perform.

For more information, contact Kaitlyn Lee at Leekj10@vcu.edu or (571) 835-5858 or visit https://forms.gle/dZ3ipCAgVcXRp49k6.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Rams4Memory will host a bake sale at the Compass (in front of Hibbs Hall). All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association in support of Alzheimer's awareness, research and support. For more information contact Krishal Somasundaram at the following email address or rams4mem.vcu@gmail.com

For more information, contact Krishal Somasundaram at somasundak@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 at 10 a.m.

VCU's School of Nursing will host a lecture by James Pressler of Siemens Healthineers. Delve into the dynamic landscape of health care and explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care. From predictive analytics and natural language processing to clinical decision support systems and personalized medicine, AI solutions are revolutionizing patient care, clinical decision-making and operational efficiency. Attend the event in person (Room 1013, VCU School of Nursing, 1100 E. Leigh St.) or via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caitlin Hanbury at cshanbury@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/vcuson/detail/95/1713276000000.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Have you thought about your financial future lately? Whether you’re planning for retirement, seeking a second career or looking to spend your later years traveling the world, it’s never too early to begin saving for your future self. This program is designed to educate participants on the core financial wellness topics. Facilitated by Virginia Credit Union, this workshop will be held via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/66/1713276000000.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 at 11 a.m.

VCU Health Hume Lee Transplant Center and VCU SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) will table on the Compass to commemorate Donate Life Month in April. Hear from people and professionals who have been personally involved with organ transplants, participate in a fun finger painting activity and stop by for free shirts, stickers and pins.

For more information, contact Ria Mohan at mohanr3@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In conjunction with Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will collaborate with the YouFirst office to host AAPI Connect, a mixer for faculty, staff and students. This event, to be held in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is open to all. Food and games will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teresa Dulaney-Dewald at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932567.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU and VCU Health communities are invited to attend the 2024 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This year’s recipients are Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. (Academic and Administrative Leadership); Kim Case, Ph.D. (Faculty Award); Christina Davis (Staff Award); and Austin Ezzard and Ka’Lyn Coghill (Tristen Sloane Student Award) The Riese-Melton Award recipient will be announced at the ceremony. The event will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Corey Martin at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AC5raf5DoMu7jKRo8.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join Division of Student Affairs (University Counseling) Survivor Support Services to speak out against sexual assault. This will be an event of hope, support and solidarity and all are welcome. Resources, music, free food (while supplies last) and a special appearance by Rodney the Ram will be available. The event will be at the Rams Horns, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is required. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932472

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy, program coordinator, at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://survivorsupport.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Department of Health Administration to hear about VCU's hybrid, executive MSHA program from current students and recent alumni. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZHdPkFwhFOtluQojc_SJaX0r9NrQ6Dn5KNYaQOfQTekn5w/viewform.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

Science Hub is partnering with the Developing Men of Color organization for this installment of Not on My Résumé, which will feature VCU alumnus Lester Brown (laboratory technician at Medicines for All Institute) and Daquan Hembry (clinical research chemist at Thermo Fisher). During this program, students will engage with the guest panelists and learn about the side steps and challenges they overcame on their path to achieving a successful STEM career. The session will be in Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register using the following URL.

For more information, contact Mariah Maxwell at maxwellmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3063 or visit https://forms.gle/3V6WE8TYfqd2VCqu9.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Society for Human Resource Management will host a Human Resources Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence presentation by Sumi Lanneau in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Lanneau has 15-plus years of experience in the Human Resources industry. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Richman at richmansg@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932707.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Sarah Raskin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, will discuss the use of qualitative methodology in health-related investigations, including the strengths and weaknesses of this type of research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu 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/tZUqfuytqzIoGdd9D-RYPfnKzTdkklHKInOI.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This interactive workshop will introduce mindfulness as a tool for self care and collective well-being in the workplace. The workshop is designed to explore individual and collective bias and micro-aggressions, identify cultural barriers and understand the experiences of individuals not in the majority must navigate daily. BareSoul Wellness will facilitate the event, which will be held at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/98/1713366000000.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from noon to 3 p.m.

Connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships. This fair will feature employers from a variety of industries and will be the largest yet with 75-plus employers. Faculty are encouraged to bring their students and/or promote this in their classrooms. The fair will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom and Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/vbo8hp.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Stop by and hear about work conducted by VCU researchers engaged with resources available through the Cohort and Registry Administration (CARA) Core. The CARA core team will also discuss available research services for the VCU community. The session will be in person (Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.) or via Zoom. For attending in person, bring your lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Register for the Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOyqrDMjGtV7D6ZAXxKyqbFf36wYzLd0

For more information, contact Emily Lilley at echlilley@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/cara.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine at the Compass for the group's weekly chalk. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat with community members.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to use the necessary tools to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, confident manner. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence will host a webinar led by Amer F. Ahmed, Ed. D., University of Vermont, an organizational strategist and co-founder of Equip Inclusive. He will explore Muslim identity and offer strategies to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab discrimination. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceyhqzksH9ZUKDBfFN289i1_kmzAN_sW#/registration.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club at VCU to hear Gayatri Guda present. Students who join will also be automatically considered for Medical Journal Club’s MCAT Scholarship, which covers a $3,199 MCAT course through Kaplan. The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83815994580.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 at noon

The Division of Inclusive Excellence webinar led by the Academic Engagement Network seeks to mobilize the VCU community to counter antisemitism through education and civil discourse. The webinar will focus on educating and promoting awareness about Jewish identity and antisemitism. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOqqrzosGdEXAaL3QwHAY7vMLWZ5Stp6#/registration.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Richard Bargdill, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, will sign and discuss his new book on dreams, "A Dreamer's Thought Book: Intriguing Ideas About the Dreaming Process" at VCU Barnes and Noble, 1111 W. Broad St. Copies will be available for purchase and signing throughout the event. Bargdill will share insights on lucid, prophetic, repetitive, visitation, warning and karmic dreams. He will talk briefly and pause for signing so that no one has to stay the whole time.

For more information, contact Richard Bargdill at rwbargdill@vcu.edu or (804) 549-1967 or visit http://dreammetaphors.com.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Leadership for Women in Color for a celebration of Black and Palestinian solidarity. Enjoy food and speakers. Learn about the intertwined history of the two peoples. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Philosophy for a talk by guest speaker and VCU alum Christopher Ranalli. This event, in Room 403, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., is free and open to the public Questions: Contact Andrew Moon at amoon@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Alicia Bonilla at bonillaab@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Graduate School and VCU Libraries for a session which will provide graduate students with time, space and resources to support writing. This session, at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will be particularly useful for students writing their thesis or dissertation. The day will begin with a short presentation followed by quiet space to write and research. Students are welcome to stay the entire time or drop in for a few hours. Lunch will be provided. Register on RamsConect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932234.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Open houses are available to those interested in the Pharm.D. program at VCU School of Pharmacy. Attending an open house gives you the opportunity to learn more about the 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=318d7c2b-ef4e-4dad-91b4-8813970d8a04.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m.

The Rams will host the Dayton Flyers on Friday, April 19; Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at the Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Tickets are $5 each and seating is general admission. Gates open one hour prior to the first pitch.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15?fevoUri=vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15%2F.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine, Latinx Student Association, UNICEF at VCU and the Palestinian Student Organization for a multicultural potluck featuring performances by local artists. The event will be at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4CA8AF2CA1F58-48857685-multicultural.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 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-April-22

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

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host a Meet VCU Authors talk via Zoom with E. Gaynell Sherrod, Ph.D., who will discuss how Black dance artists of the 1930's and 1940's pioneered dance pedagogy for decades to come. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/she0422.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Division of Student Affairs will host a time of remembrance and reflect upon the lives lost in the VCU community. This vigil will include brief remarks, student performances, a candlelight reflection and the opportunity to create a memorial luminary. The event will be in the plaza of the University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. (In case of rain, the event will move to the Richmond Salons of the Student Commons.) Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynanne Jamison at ljyndestad@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932664.

Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program team will share updates, including a comprehensive plan of action for study teams, at a virtual training event hosted by the Institutional Review Board System. This comprehensive session is tailored to equip participants with the tools and insights necessary to integrate the new IRB system into their workflow. 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/tZ0qf-GorD0iHtRw_eRwdWDwNQpeLapdqu7d.

Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Participants will learn important definitions, Richmond's landscape and history of health care, VCU’s role in that history as well as Implicit bias and cultural humility in a session at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The session, to be facilitated by the VCU Office of Health Equity, will conclude with a Q&A. Register at the following email address,

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/125/1714050000000.

Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Parking and Transportation will host its virtual spring semester forum to discuss parking and transportation updates and address customer concerns and questions. Register and submit your questions for the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduyrqD4rHNTYKqbbP-u7q_SWzvOENQWH.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Amy Olex, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will discuss generative AI and its practical applications at a meeting via Zoom of the Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates together with the Wright Center. Continuing education will be available for SOCRA members attending the meeting. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArde6upzMrE9Jn2XiG9o8h_6LGDZAfzjaH.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training. April class dates: April 17, 20, 24 and 27. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

Apply now to join the TEDxVCU Planning Team made up of undergrads from different backgrounds and majors. Consider applying for the curation, marketing, production or salons team. Apply by Sunday, April 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vAJzwnEpw8VHWEGP7.

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.

This month, VCU Collaboration Services has an Updates Recap focused on Google Drive and Docs Editors features, including the long-awaited Speaker Spotlight in Google Slides.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/04/10/google-updates-recap-march-2024/.

Chemotherapy may impact memory, attention, processing speed, multitasking and problem-solving. We hope to improve our understanding of these difficulties and identify women who are at the most risk for having them. We are seeking healthy female volunteers (35-68 years) free of MRI contraindications. Participation involves two study visits 12-18 months apart. Visits include brain MRI and online assessments.

For more information, contact Eliza Thrall at cancerwellness@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-8869.

Have you ever wanted to take part in a research study? Are you interested in advancing the field of mental health? The REPEAT Lab at VCU is recruiting adults with or without a psychological disorder for upcoming research studies.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658.

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.

This MRI study explores how genetic and brain factors impact cognitive processes after recent alcohol consumption. To participate, you must be 21-45 years old at the time of the MRI session, have consumed alcohol at least once in your life, be free of major health problems, free of current drug abuse, right-hand dominant, not pregnant or suspecting pregnancy, and free of metallic implants in your body. If interested, complete the consent form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at vcumristudy@gmail.com or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t5nhLHxrtIYFpk.

Are you interested in advancing knowledge on how people develop or get stuck in eating disorders and how they can recover? The REPEAT Lab at VCU is recruiting adults with a current or past eating disorder for research studies. To see if you are eligible, complete a brief screening survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JCDPN7XJL8YLTLHH.

A VCU student is conducting a 5-10 minute survey of VCU students' medical opinions and exposure to alternative medicine as part of the ANTH 380: Medical Anthropology class. This survey is fully anonymous and asks questions about trust in medical professionals, history of medical trauma and the reasons you use alternative practices. Results will not be presented or published in any form. Participate at the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rohan Rathi at rathir2@vcu.edu or (757) 754-0460 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KPRJRTXR7YKME9CT.

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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." $25 paid for each session for participation. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more information, contact Traci Wike, Ph.D., at twike@vcu.edu.