1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Ivan Gomza, associate professor from Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine, as he examines the origins of Russia's war against Ukraine through an international relations lens. The Zoom lecture will be sponsored by the Department of Political Science. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at moserm4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO6vrT0vGNVSpS-x40ZR0-_Xk0uplQ94#/registration.

1 p.m.

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career and professional goals. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/whywilderspring24.

11 a.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host a Work-in-Progress Seminar with Jessica Trisko Darden, Ph.D., whose lecture will explore the oft-forgotten women war criminals of Nazi Germany, offering insight into the role that gender plays in conceptions of oppression and power. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DgGTxfhTeeWM3JqRjKVKA.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

If you've ever asked yourself, "Do I deserve to be here?" this workshop is for you. The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine Faculty Organization is sponsoring a virtual professional development seminar on Building Imposterism Resistance, presented via Zoom by Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D., from the VCU School of Education. All are welcome to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11942127.

12 p.m.

Join Adobe professionals to learn how to develop and design your portfolio website. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqfu6uqj0sGNf4-sUaBY9LGBmTraYNXRzq

For more information, contact Skylar Gonzalez at gonzalezcr@vcu.edu.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host an open house at its new Graphic Narratives Lab. The event will be at the Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St., Room 201. The mission of the lab is to bring more comics to VCU. Snacks will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932065.

7 p.m.

Richmond Chi Alpha will host a screening of the documentary "Unspoken," which focuses on the Christian heritage of Africa, at City Church of Richmond, 822 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Tori Wright at wrightvc@vcu.edu or visit http://rvaxa.com.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Theatre will present "Anon(ymous)," a modern take on Homer’s “Odyssey" which explores the themes of identity, coming-of-age and the shifting nature of home in the face of displacement. Shows will be today through Sunday (Feb. 22-25) at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $10 for the VCU community.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 338-0302 or visit http://bit.ly/vcutheatretix.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join fellow students in a community cleanup. Need service hours and want to explore Richmond? Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. for a community cleanup. Gloves, trash bags and grabbers will be provided.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Pace Center will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive at 700 W. Franklin St. The U.S. is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Blood donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.

For more information, contact Jean Linnell at operations@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The series will focus on empowering educators and youth development professionals in creating spaces in which youth can engage in transformative learning experiences while also addressing and supporting emotional well-being. Guest speaker Kim Young will talk about moral injury in heart work. This series is sponsored by Richmond Youth Development Network, VCU Mary Frances Youth Center and the Minority Education Center. Join in person (Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.) or on Zoom. Register on the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@gmail.com or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/131/1708988400000.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at noon

Join the Living Legacies conversation and delve into the journey of Philip Byrd, 1969 resident alumnus of VCU School of Medicine. The discussion will be moderated by Sarah Martey, a first-year medical student and social chair of the Student National Medical Association. The event will be in the learning theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., and via Zoom. The series is sponsored by the History and Health program, the the Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center, the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11658247.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Did you know February is also Rare Disease Month? On Feb. 29, also known as Rare Disease Day, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center will sponsor an event to raise awareness about rare diseases, the people they affect and NIH collaborations that address scientific challenges and advance research for new treatments. Register for a livestream or view a recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Ratti at rattija@vcu.edu or visit https://ncats.nih.gov/news-events/events/rdd.

Friday, Mar. 1, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 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-1-6pm

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

Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate for the presentation of the annual staff awards for excellence. Recognize this year's nominees and celebrate the two winners in each of the six award categories. The event will be held in the grand ballroom of VCU's University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight or Stephanie Hart at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence/.

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 at 8 a.m.

The Sickle Cell Care Coordination for Achieving Patient Empowerment Conference is a four-day, multidisciplinary course for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, psychologists, community health providers, patients and their families. The event is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for participants to understand and optimize the role of a sickle cell disease health navigator or work in a sickle cell medical care team. The event will be held at the Hilton Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Broad St. Register at www.sccape.org/registration.

For more information, contact Shirley Johnson at shirley.johnson@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.sccape.org.

VCU Business Services invites you to complete a five-to-10 minute survey about the retail services offered at VCU, including Barnes & Noble @ VCU and RamTech. The survey, at the following URL, is open to all members of the VCU community and will be available through Friday, March 1.

For more information, contact Stephen Barr at campussvcs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/retailsurvey24.

Are you a May 2024 graduate interested in sharing your student experience with other VCU graduates, family and alumni? VCU Alumni is looking for a student speaker at the Spring Ring Ceremony on May 8. The selected graduate will receive a complimentary class ring. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. March 1.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zyeL2G1xfcKtjcTa9-Wz6qNt4SSY99BVyNExcSp3-t0/edit.

Be a part of the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. Spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders. Learn about traditional Mayan medicine and explore the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The summer study abroad group will learn about traditional medicine, midwifery and healing practices. Trip dates are May 25-June 1. The cost is $1,300 (plus air fare).

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/education/womens-health-and-healing-in-guatemala/.

Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to participate in free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program is for those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. The program is available in English and Spanish.

For more information, contact Josselyn Valenzuela at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement, in partnership with the Council on Community Engagement, announces a Request for Proposals for the university's Academic-Community Partnership Planning Grants. VCU is offering $10,000 in funding to support collaborations between researchers and community partners. Submit your application by March 29 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at dcegrants@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yszqgAMVVbYketfWzpOyqgT_QP7caMQk/view.

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.