12 p.m. 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 for the Zoom link 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/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

5:30 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86205361830.

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.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Join the School of Social Work to celebrate Social Work Month. Connect with alumni, faculty and Interim Dean Gary Cuddeback, Ph.D., over complimentary coffee, tea and refreshments at a VCU alum-owned business, Buna Kurs Ethiopian Café, 402½ N. Second St., Suite A.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/SSWCoffee.

Friday, Mar. 8, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ram fans, get ready for the ultimate celebration. Witness the journey of the VCU’s women’s basketball team as they charge into the A-10 tournament. A reception will be held at Intermission Beer Co. – Brewpub and Arcade, 10180 Lakeridge Parkway #114, Ashland. Friends, family and children are invited. No cost to attend. Swag will be available.

For more information, contact Jared Kline at klinejc2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/2024A10.

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.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.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-March-13

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

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's School of Business will host a session to discuss how spending patterns develop and how to change or improve the way money is considered, spent and saved. The session will be in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=329148d4-c3f3-4391-95da-da48227eaf27&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a writing workshop with Petersburg author and poet Paula G. Akinwole in the OMSA offices, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will have the opportunity to win a PGARTistry Writer's Bundle. Journals and treats will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact amala thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932158.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about federal careers in data science from experts in the U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Optimization and Data Science. They will discuss their own journeys into this work, what type of projects they work on, which agencies are hiring for roles in data science and advice for pursuing this type of career. The event will be sponsored by VCU Business Career Services and the Department of Information Systems. The event will be held in Room B2147, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@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 campus and in classrooms, 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 offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. 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. 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 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Off-Campus Student Services will present its annual Off-Campus Student Housing Fair in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Participants will have the opportunity to gain more information about rental properties in Richmond, enjoy free food and participate in raffles. Questions: http://offcampus.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Coats at offcampus@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932011.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.

The Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers will perform songs around a theme delving into the metaphorical journey from turmoil to tranquility, using the anchor as a symbol of stability and faith. The concert portrays music as a beacon of hope and a steadfast anchor amidst life's storms, guiding the audience to a place of inner peace and serenity. The concert will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94056788/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

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

Kevin Harris, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and various Department DEI Leaders will cohost a series of discussions with colleagues and learners to come to a common understanding of what DEIB is and how it functions within our work and academic and clinical environments. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashili Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11489678.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Develop a shared understanding of wellness from an individual and organizational perspective. This presentation will offer a discussion about wellness and mental health in the context of the workplace and a DEI framework. The session will be available in person (Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11489808.

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/.

As the implementation of license plate recognition in university parking facilities draws near, VCU Parking and Transportation will host virtual learning sessions. These one-hour sessions are designed to teach those who attend how to manage vehicle information online, share future changes and address any pending questions in real-time. Register at 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.

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join VCU HR and the Alzheimer's Association to learn about research in the areas where making healthier lifestyle choices can help reduce our risk of dementia and other health conditions. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://tinyurl.com/mswrzmcd

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