5 p.m.

Join a community of peers who enjoy writing and seek to enhance their confidence in their own writing process. The group will meet in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

Learn to support your colleagues and address discrimination and other forms of mistreatment in clinical and learning environments. These interactive workshops hosted by the School of Medicine utilize video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences to help participants learn how to use a positive approach to addressing discriminatory behavior in the health care environment. While the workshops are clinically focused, the skills taught are transferable to nonclinical setting. The sessions will be held in Room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836751.

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

RecWell invites VCU faculty and staff to explore RecWell facilities at the Cary Street Gym (101 S. Linden St.) and MCV Campus Recreation Center (Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.) for free access Monday through Friday (March 4-8). VCU Faculty and staff who visit RecWell facilities during the week will be entered to win a free three-month RecWell Ram Express Membership or 60-minute massage.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

Learn best practices and how to effectively communicate with your students in Canvas. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18323 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=88971978442

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

An overview of Kaltura Video Management System will demonstrate how it integrates with Canvas. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18326 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=88971978442

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover tips and tricks within the Canvas LMS. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18327 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=88971978442

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Critical Quantitative Methodologies Series, VCU School of Education, will host Wendy Castillo, Ph.D., in its spring speaker series. The title of her talk will be "The Next Chapter in Quantitative Educational Research Can Challenge Racial Inequities." The talk will be available in person (Room 4084B, Oliver Hall - School of Education, 1015 W. Main St., or via Zoom with ID 81724847595.)

For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on our campus and in our classroom, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will speak in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. The talk will be hosted by VCU's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

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.

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

Research-related Institutes and Centers support and promote VCU’s interdisciplinary strengths in research, scholarship and creative expression. Institutes and centers are organizational units comprised of a group of multidisciplinary researchers across multiple units focused on solving a critical societal problem that is consistent with the goals of VCU’s Quest 2028 and the One VCU Research Strategic Priorities Plan. Apply at the following URL by March 18, 2024.

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/resources/institutes-and-centers/.

Do you know an outstanding administrative or office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The Dorris Douglas Budd Award recognizes an employee who demonstrates an exceptional level of accomplishment in providing administrative support. Make a nomination at the following URL by March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

VCU Career Services’ Suit Yourself Closet is collecting professional clothing to help students dress to impress and express. Collection boxes will be available through Wednesday, March 13 at locations across the Monroe Park and MCV campuses in partnership with Business Career Services, Engineering Career Services, Women in Science, SEMSS Engagement Committee and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group. Check out @vcucareers on IG for item and location details.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu.

The deadline to register for VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Cultural Achievement Ceremonies is 5 p.m. Friday, March 1. Register at the following URL.

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

Over spring break, some 70 pieces of furniture at Cabell Library will be out of service to be reupholstered. Most of this furniture is from the second floor or the lower level and was installed in 2016, when the expanded library opened, and is now in need of care and attention. All seating should be back in place by March 22, and much of it sooner. Please excuse any inconvenience.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

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 cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. 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.