1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Research Weeks presentation by Steven Woolf, M.D., M.P.H, Wright Center Community and Stakeholder Engagement co-lead, and Elizabeth Wolf, M.D., M.P.H, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, who will present their research on pediatric mortality rates. The talk will be in person (Room 2-010, Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St.) and available on Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lillie Lattimore at lllattimore@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5414 or visit https://bit.ly/3x2h3e6.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Shop for free career clothing at a pop-up shop in Room 221, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. The event will be co-hosted by the Suit Yourself Closet, the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture and the Public Relations Student Society of America at VCU. The Suit Yourself Closet of VCU Career Services offers free, gently used career/professional/workplace clothing to VCU students. All you need to shop is your valid student ID; you will be able to take — and keep — up to six items. Bring a reusable bag.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1520969.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you curious about what VCU looks like during the summer? Have you considered taking a class to get ahead but aren't sure what it would look like? Come to the summer resource fair at the Compass. Departments from all over campus will show that the university does not shut down over the summer. Free ice cream (first come, first served) will be available.)

For more information, contact Mallory Mackie at mackiem2@vcu.edu or visit http://summer.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present "Claiming Space," with Jennifer Bickham Mendez, Ph.D., which will chronicle the journey of Latin American immigrants as they and their families struggled to claim space and belonging in Williamsburg, including in the arena of health care and public services, housing and public schools. The session will be in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/jbm0411.

4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join PennyAppeal at VCU to pack 50 bags with essential items for the Richmond community. Volunteers will earn one hour of volunteering for their participation. The event will be in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Marcus Garza at garzamj@vcu.edu or (571) 288-7058 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pennyappealatvcu/home/..

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024 at 9 a.m.

BNFOthon, a Bioinformatics Hackathon sponsored by VCU's bioinformatics student organizations, will be held at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Free food, swag and prizes will be available for all participants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Sackman at sackmanam@vcu.edu or (727) 656-9503 or visit https://rampages.us/bnfothon/.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In conjunction with Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will collaborate with the YouFirst office to host AAPI Connect, a mixer for faculty, staff and students. This event, to be held in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is open to all. Food and games will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teresa Dulaney-Dewald at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932567.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU and VCU Health communities are invited to attend the 2024 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This year’s recipients are Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. (Academic and Administrative Leadership); Kim Case, Ph.D. (Faculty Award); Christina Davis (Staff Award); and Austin Ezzard and Ka’Lyn Coghill (Tristen Sloane Student Award) The Riese-Melton Award recipient will be announced at the ceremony. The event will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Corey Martin at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AC5raf5DoMu7jKRo8.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Division of Inclusive Excellence will host a webinar led by Amer F. Ahmed, Ed. D., University of Vermont, an organizational strategist and co-founder of Equip Inclusive. He will explore Muslim identity and offer strategies to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab discrimination. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceyhqzksH9ZUKDBfFN289i1_kmzAN_sW#/registration.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 at noon

The Division of Inclusive Excellence webinar led by the Academic Engagement Network, seeks to mobilize the VCU community to counter antisemitism through education and civil discourse. The webinar will focus on educating and promoting awareness about Jewish identity and antisemitism. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOqqrzosGdEXAaL3QwHAY7vMLWZ5Stp6#/registration.

Monday, Apr. 29, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This course begins with an in-depth description of the Six Sigma phases, roles and related statistical tools required for success. The curriculum follows both the DMAIC (Green Belt) and DMADV (Black Belt) methodologies, teaching candidates how to integrate Six Sigma into an overall approach to process improvement. Prior Green Belt course work is highly recommended. The cost is $3,300 due at registration. The class will be held at Snead Hall, VCU School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=2039.

VCU's Health Humanities Lab is calling for 2024-25 undergraduate student fellows for the East Marshall Street Well Oral History and Memorialization Project. Students successfully completing the fellowship will each receive a $1,000 stipend. Questions: visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/labs/health-humanities-lab/emswp-oral-history-and-memorialization/ Apply by 5 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chris Cynn, lab director, at cjcynn@vcu.edu or (347) 645-9622 or visit https://forms.gle/BP1SrcMzHCYUP7Hv5.

VCU Alumni will welcome graduates back to campus April 19-21 (Friday-Sunday) for the MCV Campus Reunion Weekend and the African American Alumni Council Reunion Weekend. Those on campus during the weekend are encouraged to welcome these alumni as they return to renew friendships and share memories.

For more information, contact Veda Bellamy at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/events/reunion/.

The Rams will host the University of Dayton Flyers on Friday, April 19; Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at the Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Tickets are $5 each and seating is general admission. Gates open one hour prior to the first pitch.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://offer.fevo.com/vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15?fevoUri=vcu-faculty-and-staff-appreciation-series-special-offer-c0d3e15%2F.

Apply now to join the TEDxVCU Planning Team made up of undergrads from different backgrounds and majors. Consider applying for the curation, marketing, production or salons team. Apply by Sunday, April 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vAJzwnEpw8VHWEGP7.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives through art? Do you have leadership skills and a drive to create impactful opportunities? Katie's Art Project at VCU is looking for individuals to join its executive board. See the application at the following URL.

For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/eUAbV5Kv9JGwrssJ8.

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 Annual Interprofessional Leadership Awards recognize graduating full-time VCU students and full-time junior faculty who have demonstrated significant involvement and interest in promoting interprofessional activities. Nominations for the 2024 awards are open until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Micalizzi at eamicalizzi@vcu.edu or visit https://ipe.vcu.edu/.

What happens when a crime occurs virtually? How can video games help with chronic pain? How will culture evolve as more interaction takes place virtually? The Interdisciplinary Studies Program's new minor in Mixed and Immersive Reality Studies will consider technology and its role in society. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zach Hilpert at zhilpert@vcu.edu or visit https://ids.vcu.edu/ids-minors/mixed-and-immersive-reality-studies-minor/.

Graduates, complete the upload form at the following URL to have your graduation portrait shared with family and friends during the universitywide ceremony.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ZAGpqxpWJNrF9PxL7.

VCU's spring universitywide commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Questions: Visit commencement.vcu.edu. Graduates who plan to participate can register by completing the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/commencementrsvp.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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.

This MRI study explores how genetic and brain factors impact cognitive processes after recent alcohol consumption. To participate, you must be 21-45 years old at the time of the MRI session, have consumed alcohol at least once in your life, be free of major health problems, free of current drug abuse, right-hand dominant, not pregnant or suspecting pregnancy, and free of metallic implants in your body. If interested, complete the consent form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at vcumristudy@gmail.com or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t5nhLHxrtIYFpk.