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-Mar-1-Noon The same virtual session will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Design-Thinking-Mar-1-6pm

For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

8 p.m.

Today (Friday, March 1) at 8 p.m. to Monday (March 4) at 6 a.m., the northbound and southbound travel lanes of I-95 at mile marker 74 will be reduced to one lane and exit 74C (I-95 north to Broad Street), Broad Street at the bridge over I-95 and the westbound ramp from Broad Street to I-95 will be closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained. This will be the first of several impacted weekends. See an overview at the followiwng URL.

For more information, contact C.J. James at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/richmond-district/richmond---i-95-bridge-rehabilitations/ or visit https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/richmond-district/richmond---i-95-bridge-rehabilitations/.

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.

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Is it possible to meet the competing demands of job, family, friends, school and work? The answer is a resounding yes. VCU HR and Anthem EAP will virtually present the Five Buckets Principle of work-life balance. Discover how to think about the big picture without ignoring the little things that matter. Explore how to find the time to take care of it all by identifying priorities, making choices, and managing expectations. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://tinyurl.com/yhdhfds4

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

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.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning/Faculty Affairs in welcoming Alchemy - an organization dedicated to empowering educators in designing high-impact curriculum with assistance from Gen AI. A series of demonstrations, featuring practical exercises and techniques, is geared to inspire your own use of Gen AI when shaping your courses. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qVGdJjCKb4M3vm2z7.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in-person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Outreach and Associate Professor at the Wilder School, will discuss findings from the Commonwealth Polls. Conducted by the Wilder School, The Commonwealth Poll represents a trusted bellwether of public opinion and provides policymakers with snapshots of how Virginians view statewide policy issues. This session will illuminate key insights about a variety of timely issues, from reproductive rights to presidential approval and more. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stevan Dozier at doziers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hb8Gx0tUQJe8ZeqCQlvSXw.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The event will be held in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZsKDDYxJw1rlrmimwNRjUB-YXEu2fT-4NUH1PxRdeLQcwSQ/viewform.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024 at 9 a.m.

University Student Health Services will host this year's VCU Out of Darkness Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Monroe Park. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynne Foreman at lforeman2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8828 or visit http://afsp.org/vcu.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 at 10 a.m.

The VCU African American Alumni Council will host its Reunion Weekend April 19-21. Reunite with Ram fam and check out the changing VCU campus. The 50th anniversaries of the Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Eta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be celebrated. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Kline at klinejc2@vcu.edu or (540) 614-2117 or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/dfa72e27-40ad-418e-9952-358a67dc31dd/summary.

RecWell facility spring break hours run March 1-9. For full details, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

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 a nomination at the following URL by Friday, March 15.

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/.

In the dynamic landscape of today's professional world, resilience has emerged as a crucial skill, empowering individuals to more adeptly bounce back from setbacks. VCU Human Resources recently published a collection of resources that has been curated to aid you and your colleagues on the journey to building and sustaining resilience in the workplace.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/resilience-resources/.

Volunteer judges are needed to support the Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning as they send VCU's first team to participate in the Collegiate Leadership Competition. Judges will be fully trained to support the virtual Global Competition on April 4, 6-10 p.m., and April 6, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration for Spring 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) has been extended to Friday, March 15. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/N1kHPQXFUz8xayLF8.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to 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.