11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alpha Delta Iota and Alpha Sigma Alpha are partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Free food (while it lasts) will be provided by VCU Catering. Donors will receive a "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and Red Cross T-shirt (limited quantities). Appointments are recommended. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: vcu to schedule an appointment or click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma McCall at mccalleg@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM.

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

There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. This virtual workshop is free and open to all VCU students and community members. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Design-Thinking-April-4-Noon

For more information, contact Jerica Simmons at simmonsjj4@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

2 p.m.

Learn about funded opportunities for postgraduate study in the U.S., UK, Ireland, China and at Stanford University, as well as how the VCU's National Scholarship Office can offer support throughout the application process. The session will be available in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfzLDzRp44hgPysX5TP1h9T8qQchZ2YWYhLKKAUa_YV2iW1A/viewform.

3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The Public Health Student Association will hold a lay rescuer training session on 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. The session is part of the association's daily events to celebrate National Public Health Week. This year's theme is "Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health. The session will be held in Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brooke Nissim-Sabat at nissimsabab@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/publichealthstudentassociation/rsvp_boot?id=1932348.

4 p.m. to 5 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/.

5:30 p.m.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and superblooom at OMSA offices, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for the launch of its first zine, “Made in Vietnam.” The event will include zine-making, food and a panel discussion with members. Learn about Vietnam and the process it took to make this zine. Stick around for a panel discussion about diaspora narratives, dismantling media portrayals and global south solidarity. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932466.

Friday, Apr. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Juniors, seniors and first- and second-year graduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which funds up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHigF0XyF0Mayo2U6BclPhzwghCMC-eYIuMxKLEbunMIvFww/viewform.

Friday, Apr. 5, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Institute for Transformative Leadership at the first-ever all faculty, staff and administrator Leadership Networking and Social Club at Common House, 303 W. Broad St. Food and drink will be served. RSVP at the following URL due to space limitations.

For more information, contact Chris Reina at ITL@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ITLmixerSpring2024.

Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Come out to see speakers and artists from the VCU community and explore their ideas. The event will include talks and art and will be followed by a participant meet-and-greet and light refreshments. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Reserve a free ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1932005.

Monday, Apr. 8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Research on unconscious bias shows how the brain takes shortcuts that can be informed by socialized biases. Beginning with the roots of prejudice, this interactive presentation demonstrates its progression from thoughts, to words, to actions. Using case studies, discussion and real-life examples, this workshop asks participants to consider the ways in which prejudice stands in the way of creating an inclusive organization. The session, facilitated by Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, will be at the VCU 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/100/1712584800000.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the launch of the Convergence Labs @VCU AI+ to learn about VCU's new model for transdisciplinary research. The presentation, in response to recommendations by the One VCU Repositioning Task Force, will be held in Room 216, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. The session will include opportunities for brainstorming about the intersection of AI and art, computing, health disparities, ethics and integrity, medicine, neuroscience and teaching and learning. This follows the faculty interest survey distributed earlier this year. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/axDMkMTwhYqTe5W6A.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Research Weeks presentation by Steven Woolf, M.D., M.P.H, Wright Center Community and Stakeholder Engagement co-lead, and Elizabeth Wolf, M.D., M.P.H, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, who will present their research on pediatric mortality rates. The talk will be in person (Room 2-010, Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St.) and available on Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lillie Lattimore at lllattimore@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5414 or visit https://bit.ly/3x2h3e6.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 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 is necessary. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85690700369

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

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. Loren Melton Glasper, granddaughter of Herman D. Melton, Sr. will present the Riese-Melton Award. The ceremony will be 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.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help students and alumni turn their ideas into action. VCU Demo Day is designed to connect student and alumni innovators and founders with the Richmond ecosystem and beyond. Hear pitches from students and alumni who will compete for funding and other prizes. The session will be at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., Register by Friday, March 22 at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/demo-day-2024

For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-demo-day/.

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

In recognition of Minority Health Month, VCU's School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a virtual presentation by Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D. The discussion, "Advancing Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control," will include a discussion about the current state of cancer prevention and control and the ongoing efforts to reduce disparities. This event is open to all. Register at the following URL.

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

On March 22 VCU Human Resources sent a two-minute survey to all VCU staff to hear feedback on the experience of working at VCU. VCU HR is committed to making our university a great place to work - and we need staff input to do so. The survey is anonymous and will be open until 5 p.m. Friday, April 5. Check your VCU email for the survey link.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resourecs at askhr@vcu.edu.

Alison Miller, interim assistant vice president for Human Resources, will host a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join us to share your thoughts. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Human Resources at avphr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d5a5814c4-468f-4206-a786-bcae1f7e530a.

Getting your ducks in a row before you retire is important. Join Bill from Fidelity and VCU HR for a brief overview virtually and a chance to ask questions. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3PyRack

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Join RamTech in celebrating its 10th birthday through Saturday, April 6. Eligible faculty and staff will receive 0% down on payroll deduction, discounts on select RamTech items with a VCU ID, $300 off select MacBooks and iPads, over $50 off select AirPods, 20% off select Dell laptops and more. Shop in-store.

For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://vcu.bncollege.com.

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.

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.