Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation guided by loving kindness. This session, hosted by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3OkZbAQ

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Join Phi Lambda Sigma and Remote Area Medical @ VCU to network with other students and learn from the experiences of health care providers working in interprofessional spaces. The session will be in Room 225, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josephine Gresko at greskojm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7axBKoispeXpeUGECIHXric0A18kWpw8VCg-tjyYIhEgb9w/viewform.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Are you curious about using short-term disability and the Family and Medical Leave Act? Join VCU HR for a virtual lunch ‘n’ learn presentation and Q&A covering FMLA and short-term disability. The session will be hosted by VCU's Staff Senate Accessibility and Inclusion Work Group and will have an overview for understanding employee benefits, examples for use and other available resources. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jen Allen at jallen25@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/pGccY3F6ktSEMkDx8.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at noon

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students about the school's graduate programs on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Questions: Visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ Join a session at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at 5:30 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. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83232574392.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Take a deep dive into securing health care in the digital age. Carl Elks, Ph.D., Associate Professor, VCU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will share insights via Zoom on "Cyber Physical Resilience for Security, Safety and Integrity Assurance in Medical Devices." The talk will be part of the speaker series hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI)-Central Virginia Node (CVN). Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or (757) 478-8839 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkfuqprjkuEtYAbbc39KKD46_w8-IAjnp5.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations will present a virtual workshop for first-time homebuyers. If you’re looking to purchase a home, VCU's partner, American Pacific Mortgage, can help. Register at the following URL for this free webinar to learn about the current market, down payment assistance programs, credit building and other resources. Plus, VCU alumni, staff and faculty are eligible for a $750 discount on closing costs with American Pacific Mortgage.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217068948185/WN_mkooM-UbSpmA6yk0Qd483w#/registration.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Health Occupation Students of America will host its spring general body meeting in the multipurpose room of The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A representative from Stop TB USA will discuss how students can be an advocate for health care. The group will also introduce VCU SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) and opportunities to become involved. The organization will also have customized merchandise for students available.

For more information, contact Ria Mohan at vcuhosa@gmail.com or (425) 979-6452.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Duane Coston, will perform in concert with the Appomattox Regional Governor's School at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The Wind Ensemble will perform works by Shostakovich, Meechan, Sousa, John Williams, Dello Joio, and Hunsberger.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

How does your religious/spiritual identity impact your daily interactions? Faculty, staff and students, come to a RAMmalogues session for storytelling, listening and connecting. The session will be in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a monthly forum for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6CEAmuo3hCNqDtZZ6.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Career Services and the Financial Success Center to explore searching for a job based on what you need and want. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at forrestjf@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1463375.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. Participants will learn about various types of meditation, belly breathing, mindful posture and special considerations for leading meditation with others. Those who complete the workshop will receive additional resources to lead meditation in the community along with a campus leadership sticker. No registration necessary. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82247471724

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at robinsonsn@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The club brings together junior faculty at VCU and partnered institutions to discuss career development topics with Wright Regional Center senior leaders. The group offers peer-to-peer support in reaching desired goals as researchers. Specific aims will be reviewed. The meeting will be held in person in the first floor conference room, Richmond Academy of Medicine, 1200 E. Clay St. and available via Zoom at the following URL. A light breakfast will be served to those who attend in person.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscu6orTwqE9IgEuh9_wnhRiwkbuzOLJpM#/registration.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. 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, Feb. 23, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Are you passionate about creating a more open and inclusive environment at VCU for Black students? Join students from the African-American Studies department for an open forum discussion where your ideas will matter. The talks will cover issues affecting Black students; those who attend will develop a plan of action to better student life and well-being. The gathering will be in Room 1105, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Food will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Victoria Thomas at thomasve@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Samt43Dkr4A7QsX79.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for a discussion led by Corey Lester, Pharm.D., Ph.D., University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, about the implementation of artificial intelligence within pharmacy practice. The talk can be viewed via Zoom in Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Lester's research focuses on improving medication use outcomes by preventing errors, improving pharmacist work and optimizing drug therapy with machine learning tools. Register at: https://bit.ly/CPPISeminar

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/seminar-series/february-cppi-seminar.html.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors talk with Olivia Landry. "A Decolonizing Ear" draws on film and documentary studies, sound studies, archival studies, postcolonial studies and media history to examine the extractive act of colonial listening and colonial ethnography. The documentary will be available on Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/lan0226.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will present a lecture by visiting artist Yuri Kobayashi at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Kobayashi blends traditional woodworking techniques to create pieces ranging from abstract sculptures to functional furniture.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/yuri-kobayashi-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you heard the term "cultural humility" and wondered what it means or how it affects your personal or professional life? Join Jan Altman, Ph.D., to learn about cultural competence and its relationship to cultural humility. Kyle Mason, Ph.D., will moderate a discussion with Kim Case, Ph.D.; Stephan Davis, DNP, MHSA, FACHE, FNAP, FHFMA, FAAN and Brooke Berry, J.D. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpLf5D6iyeo2uV8b2WyP1NwbsJlsrdT94L8aszdnbizYQXg/viewform.

Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Help be a part of VCU Women's Basketball history. VCU Women's Basketball will host its first Support[HER] game at the Stuart C. Siegel Center,1200 W. Broad St., against George Mason University. The game is presented by Synergy Technical. As part of the nationwide movement in supporting women's athletics, the Support[HER] game aims to break VCU Women's Basketball current attendance record of 1,500. Tickets are $5 for VCU faculty and staff and free for VCU students. Click the following URL to purchase a ticket.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or (801) 232-0669 or visit https://offer.fevo.com/george-mason-hwbejgm-95e3cff?fevoUri=george-mason-hwbejgm-95e3cff%2F.

Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU School of Education's Center for Innovation in STEM Education will host the 2024 Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. If you are interested in serving as a judge, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/TifgSqQowU1rAj6F7

For more information, contact Breonne Shana Brooks at brooksbs@vcu.edu or visit https://metrorichva.zfairs.com.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

How do you think about spending money? How do you think about saving money? The goal of VCU's Financial Success Center is to show you how spending and saving patterns develop and how you can change and improve the way you think about money. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 9 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 resilience workshop at the following URL. Space is limited. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. Questions or clarifications, email the following address.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tLurSFKH3HJjhi1u6.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kalpen Trivedi, Ph.D., vice provost for Global Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will lead a workshop, "'Be Bold, Be Bold, Be Not Too Bold:' Charting a Strategic Course for Academic Engagement with India." The workshop is part of the Global Education Office's Global Initiatives Master Class Series and will be held in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://bit.ly/GlobalInitiativesMasterClassSeriesSpring.

Nominations are now being accepted for the President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. These awards recognize outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence. Submit nominations by March 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

Women in Science is hosting Girl Scout Science Day at VCU on the MCV campus on March 16 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the event with registration, serving lunch and acting as chaperones. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Sign up by March 8 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michelle Taylor at taylormm5@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zNF6pgyrAF1GTaWx7.

This class is for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to participate, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation in the review. Classes will be held at Cary Street Gym, 101 S., Linden St., Saturday/Sunday 1-6 p.m. Register at the following URL by March 18.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

Diversity matters: All interested, qualified and dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are invited to consider applying for membership. The deadline is March 1. The IRB seeks candidates who can contribute to a broad spectrum of expertise, fostering a rich and inclusive dialogue on ethical considerations in research. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/wp-admin/post.php?post=2929&action=edit.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will fund a variety of undergraduate research fellowship awards for projects mentored by VCU faculty in any discipline. Successful student and faculty collaborators will receive funding support for selected projects. Applicants must submit a proposal no later than March 14 for review. UROP Fellowships: https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/urop-fellowship/ CCTR Fellowships: https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/cctr-fellowship/

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research, at urop@vcu.edu.

Equality VCU is a faculty and staff LGBTQIA+ advocacy group at VCU. The group is housed within the Queer Research and Advocacy Center (known as the Q Collective), and provides a space for faculty and staff to connect and collaborate. The group holds monthly meetings, organizes faculty and staff happy hours and presents the annual Burnside Watstein award. Email the following address to join the mailing list.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at equality@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/equality.

Students interested in law enforcement are invited to speak with VCU Police staff. Take courses or classes in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a full salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus after completing the academy and field training. The next academy starts in May 2024, after VCU’s commencement. Email policedept@vcu.edu or visit police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

For more information, contact Lt. Joel Abernathy at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

The Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership is gearing up to celebrate the 2024 Top Employers for Interns in Virginia leading up to Virginia Intern Day. Submit a nomination by March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCXp7k9rSavNPuV2Ti8IdJR1UM0dCVldKNFpTVU1UNTI5UTUzVEw2M1VGNC4u.

Spring applications to join the VCU chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the first honor society dedicated to recognizing achievement in international education, are now open. This honor society is an academic and professional organization with over 200 chapters internationally. Apply at the following URL by March 1.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/started/info1/community/phibetadelta//.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement, in partnership with the Council on Community Engagement, announces a Request for Proposals for its Academic-Community Partnership Planning Grants. The division is offering $10,000 in funding to support collaborations between researchers and community partners. Review the grant details and submit your application by March 29 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at dcegrantsinfor@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yszqgAMVVbYketfWzpOyqgT_QP7caMQk/view.

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/.

Have you experienced any of these symptoms or diagnoses? Chronic or unexplained fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, mood changes, PTSD, fast heart rate or POTS, long-COVID, cancer, heart, lung, or belly concerns, traumatic brain injury or concussion. VCU’s School of Nursing is inviting individuals to participate in a study to learn about their symptoms and experiences seeking medical care. Complete the screening process at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dominik Feliciano at felicianodj@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2sharemythoughts.

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. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

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

If you are a person who is in treatment for opioid or cocaine use, is considering treatment sometime in the future for your opioid or cocaine use and does not use drugs, you may be able to participate in a research study. The goal of the study is to test an assessment battery that could be used to personalize treatment for people who use substances. If this may be something of interest to you, please call the following telephone number or email the following address.edu to learn more about how you can become involved in our paid research studies. Eligible volunteers will be compensated for their time.

For more information, contact VCU Research IDAS at study4u@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784.

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 PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and following exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principal investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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