10 a.m. to 11 a.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/.

10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and guest speaker Ravi Hadimani, Ph.D., an associate professor and director of the Biomagnetics Laboratory at VCU, for the group's speaker series. He will share insights into his research on “Personalized Human Brain Phantom and Rat Brain Phantom for Testing and Training Cyber Attacks and Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Attacks.” Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeiqpj0qGtIF-kht26UZsujcuec2jZ0-

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

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You don't have to live in the city to get a library card from the Richmond Public Library system. Visit the Richmond Public Library table in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to sign up for a library card and learn about its vast services. To get a card: Show a picture ID such as a driver’s license or passport. If your address is different from the one on the ID, bring a document that has your address. The card gives free access to books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines at all branches.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://rvalibrary.org/services/get-card/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Education Abroad will host an informational session about studying abroad in England. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Hear from students who have studied at the universities of Surry, Bristol and Westminster and learn about recent programs in England led by VCU faculty. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1932635.

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.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-10

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

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2024 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Questions: http://teachrtr.org RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRAPPApril.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Equality VCU, an advocacy and networking organization for LGBTQIA+ and ally faculty/staff, will hold a morning coffee meet-up at Blanchard's Coffee, 26 N. Morris St. Drop in as your schedule permits and get to know other faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Are you planning on leading a study abroad or domestic study away trip or are you interested in learning more about how to get started for the 2024-25 school year? Join Global Education staff for its proposal application launch event to learn about the next steps. All group travel must be facilitated by GEO, see the new university wide policy. The session will be in the sixth floor conference room, 912 w. Grace St.

For more information, contact Amy Leap at leapae@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=3548CF7D-5056-BA1F-73F265C73B799D81&Link_ID=35F74645-5056-BA1F-73456E5D544E851D.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2024 at noon

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. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Distinguished VCU Biostatistics Alumnus Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D., currently Professor of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center and Duke Clinical Research Institute, will discuss "Clinical Trials Using Patient Health Data: Realities and Myths." The presentation will take place in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vcu.edu/Details.aspx?myVal=78077.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Katie's Art Project at VCU is holding an art gallery fundraiser with art donated by local VCU/Richmond artists and other creative activities to raise money for the Richmond Children's Hospital. Food and drink will be provided. The event will be in Room 1303, multipurpose room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Questions: Visit @katiesartproject_vcu on Instagram.

For more information, contact Geetika Kancharla at kancharlagg@vcu.edu or (571) 831-1347.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Deciding when the time is right to retire, including estimating retirement expenses, closing any income gap and understanding key milestones that can impact retirement finances will be discussed in this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3VAnbEz

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

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.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., will lead a conversation on postdoctoral fellowships and what they entail, the benefits of completing one and how to maximize an individual postdoctoral fellowship. The event will be live (Hess Library conference room, fifth floor, West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.Alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfuqhrzsiHtINQ60k5sNnfe0kCS6LrtQJ.

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.

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.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's Pride Employee Resource Group will present its "Out in the Workplace" webinar. Join the open discussion about what it means to be out at work and how to make the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe and welcome at work. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Massey Pride at masseypride@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTivDhLPPNUcTGDBMOZ9c5FKGlRiiNwrPzVDbmpmKY0gCRFg/viewform.

Saturday, Apr. 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center will host a mini-symposium on research related to the East Marshall Street Well Project. The program, which will be held in the lobby and Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., will include panel presentations, lunch and poster sessions. For more on the well project, visit https://emsw.vcu.edu/ For more on the oral history and memorialization project, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/labs/health-humanities-lab/emswp-oral-history-and-memorialization/ Register at https://bit.ly/hh0427

For more information, contact Chris Cynn at cjcynn@vcu.edu or (347) 645-9622 or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/labs/health-humanities-lab/.

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Learn to support School of Medicine colleagues and respond to situations of discriminatory behavior. Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Join the session, in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., to learn how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in clinical and learning environments. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836772.

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/.

A log-rolling clinic is open to VCU students and RecWell members looking to improve their balance, compete against friends and complete a medium-intensity workout in a unique way. Beginners are welcome. A clinic will be held Friday, April 26 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration closes at the time of the clinic.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Celebrate VCU Night on Thursday, April 11 as the Flying Squirrels take on the Akron Rubber Ducks at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Watch fireworks from inside the fences after the game. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The first pitch will be at 6:35 p.m. The event will be presented by Virginia Credit Union.

For more information, contact Garrett Erwin at garrett.erwin@squirrelsbaseball.com.

VCU Health will purchase two pieces of artwork inclusive of ownership rights by two different artists. Prints will be gifted to nurses, team members and their families upon retirement or when they pass away. Artists who currently attend VCU are eligible. The selected artists will be paid $1,000 each for the original piece of artwork and will sign an agreement giving reproduction rights to VCU Health. The deadline submission is 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28.

For more information, contact Alexis Shockley at alexis.shockley@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-1771.

VCU Parking and Transportation is gearing up for the transition to License Plate Recognition. To ensure uninterrupted access to your designated parking facility and avoid the risk of a citation, review and update your license plate information through your online parking portal at https://vcu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal For video instructions, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/lpr.

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.

VCU political science students are seeking to gauge the way VCU students participate in activities connected to politics. Those who complete the 6-8 minute survey will be entered to win one of three $50 Target gift cards. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Auwarter at shearmancm@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUVOTER.

If you've completed the Ethics and Compliance module in the spring training release, you've met the seven characters involved in the scenario about new professor Dr. Anthony Watkins. In this first follow-up video, we learn what Dr. Paula Rubio did in response to the Chair's mistreatment of Dr. Watkins. Did she speak up or stay silent? Follow the following link to find out.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Dr.+Rubio+-+Called+the+Helpline/1_oxjhxc0x.

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.

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.

The VCU School of Education's AI mixed method research team is seeking participants for a study of undergraduate college students' perspectives on utilizing AI in education. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Completing the survey allows entry into a drawing for one of eight $50 gift cards. See the survey at the following URL. Questions? Contact Lindai Xie at the following email address or Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Lindai Xie at xiel3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/AIINEDU.

The EMPOWER Youth lab has openings for undergrad research assistants for summer and/or fall. EMPOWER (Examining and Motivating Positive Development and Well-Being among Ethnic-Racial) lab aims to create culturally affirming spaces. The lab's work is primarily with Black, Latino and Multiracial youth and families. Research assistants will be trained in recruiting and interviewing young children and families and other research skills. Questions: Visit the following URL or instagram/facebook @empoweryouthlab.

For more information, contact Chelsea Williams, Ph.D., at williamscd13@vcu.edu or visit https://www.empoweryouthlab.org/.