10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU's Sociology Department and Alpha Kapp Delta will host a keynote speech by Esra Sarioglu, University of Virginia. Her book (Oxford University Press, 2022) was awarded the American Sociological Association's Body and Embodiment Section Best Book Award. The talk will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, Room 157, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A Q&A session will encompass the global wave of misogyny, homophobia and transphobia coupled with xenophobia. The speech will be followed by the induction ceremony of AKD, the International Sociology Honor Society.

For more information, contact Volkan Aytar, Ph.D., at aytarv@vcu.edu or (540) 623-2070.

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

It's not too late to register. Today's leadership conference, hosted by the WISDM faculty organization, includes keynote speaker Devon Proudfoot, Ph.D., Cornell University, who will discuss breaking free from gendered expectations at work; Xenia T. Tigno, Ph.D., speaking about National Institutes of Health's efforts to empower inclusive excellence for women in STEMM; and several of VCU's own faculty investigating barriers related to the workplace. The day will conclude with an interactive panel discussion on enhancing your visibility. The conference will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=33046..

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and Lord Jesus Korean PC (USA) Church will host a Praise and Worship Night for Korean-speaking students and fellows. The event will be conducted in Korean.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

STEM in Art is hosting its final event of the semester. While using coffee as a painting medium, students can learn the biological and chemical effects of coffee on the human body. Free coffee and snacks will be provided. Due to limitations in material, only the first 35 people who come to the meeting will be able to participate. The session will be in the SGA Senate Chamber, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Aleah Nguyen at nguyena51@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Jules Massenet's setting of the beloved fairy tale "Cinderella" will be performed at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Individual tickets are $10 and VCU student tickets are $5. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kenneth Wood at kewood@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/32202/sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts?performance_id=62870973&country=US&language=en.

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

The organization Tech for Troops will host a collection event for unused electronics at the VCU I parking lot, 900 N. Seventh St. Visit https://techfortroops.org/support/equipment-donations/ for a list of accepted donations.

For more information, contact Sara Barton at sqbarton@vcu.edu or visit https://techfortroops.org/.

Monday, Apr. 29, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore faith and spirituality through art and creativity with the Rev. Russ Kerr (The Pace Center) and Ad Lester (VCU Arts senior) on the first floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Materials will be provided at this free event. No art skills are required.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and Changqing Luo, Ph.D., for the group's speaker series via Zoom. Luo, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at VCU, will share insights on "Developing Autonomic Security Management Systems for Smart Cities." A Q&A session will follow. Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuuppzwjHddszAFu4r8CcHOfwgV14AS6.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Trauma in its various forms can significantly impact the experiences of young people and young adults. In this workshop, participants will consider the basics of trauma awareness and building resilience for students across various identities and ages. The content shared will also help participants to consider multiple avenues to build resilience in their roles and in their organization as a whole. The event will be 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/99/1714572000000.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. David Cifu, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will discuss the Department of Defense’s research grant application and review process. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu For a complete list of the sessions, contact the following email address. 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/tZYkdO6qrzsiG9VD5Qqfgua18Z8uO6DpZ3wT.

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration until Friday, April 26. This five-day course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.

The VCU Police Department and R.M.C. Security will conduct extra mobile and walking patrols at night near James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., through Wednesday, May 8. For police assistance, call the following number or use the LiveSafe app at any time.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.

This course will prepare participants to plan and teach courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Courses include preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim, preschool aquatics and safety training for swim coaches. The program runs May 21-June 6, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 1:30-5 p.m. (No class May 21.) at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register by May 14.

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

To comply with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (Code of Virginia, §§ 2.2-4800 et seq.), starting Thursday, May 2, delinquent parking accounts will be transitioned to a new debt collection policy approved by the Office of the State Attorney General. If you have outstanding parking tickets, you may elect to pay your outstanding debt online at https://vcu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal

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

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.

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.

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 The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.