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.

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.

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.

VCU Residential Life and Housing is accepting applications for 2024 RAM Camp student leaders, who will serve as co-facilitators for the week-long leadership camp for incoming students. Camp leaders will mentor 10-15 first-year students throughout the week and throughout the students' first academic year. Applications may be submitted by Monday, March 18 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kay Adderley at adderleyk@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.erezlife.com.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up at the following URL by March 8.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.