12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture is hosting 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/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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/.

2 p.m.

Juniors, seniors and first- and second-year graduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which funds up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHigF0XyF0Mayo2U6BclPhzwghCMC-eYIuMxKLEbunMIvFww/viewform.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Institute for Transformative Leadership at the first-ever all faculty, staff and administrator Leadership Networking and Social Club at Common House, 303 W. Broad St. Food and drink will be served. RSVP at the following URL due to space limitations.

For more information, contact Chris Reina at ITL@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ITLmixerSpring2024.

5 p.m.

All Rams fans ages 13 and under will receive free entry to VCU baseball games held between Friday, April 5 and Sunday, April 7 at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Families can enjoy Black and Gold happy hour on Friday, free post-game kids base run on Saturday and free baseball bingo for VCU prizes on Sunday. VCU faculty and staff will receive discounted tickets at the ticket booth on game day.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=BBSG&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=.

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's da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can posted on 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-April-5-6pm

For more information, contact Heather Millar at hemillar@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Monday, Apr. 8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Research on unconscious bias shows how the brain takes shortcuts that can be informed by socialized biases. Beginning with the roots of prejudice, this interactive presentation demonstrates its progression from thoughts, to words, to actions. Using case studies, discussion and real-life examples, this workshop asks participants to consider the ways in which prejudice stands in the way of creating an inclusive organization. The session, facilitated by Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, will be at the VCU Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/100/1712584800000.

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

A planning session about a clothing swap will take place at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and include when the event should take place and how to best support the event.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at info@thepacecenter.com.

Monday, Apr. 8, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Are you a special educator with a provisional license in special education - general curriculum in Virginia? The School of Education's fully online Graduate Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching is built for you. Learn more about the program's discounted 27-credit-hour program that meets your licensure requirements according to your timeline. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CertSpecSP24.

Monday, Apr. 8, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn how to develop a clear, focused, complex research question. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a brain break to relax and move your body. This 30-minute virtual class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, will help you practice noticing and releasing tension with gentle movement and stretching that can be done at your desk. This mindful movement class is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IVrjYo

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to ask questions about the graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/HealthCareCertQA-04-09

For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/graduate-info-and-qa-sessions/.

Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This documentary explores how prosthetic science challenges conventional thinking about limb loss. The film showcases cutting-edge research in robotics and neuroscience driving the creation of innovative prosthetic devices. Additionally, it shares personal experiences of amputees who benefit from these innovations. The documentary highlights the potential of this transformative science to improve the quality of life for individuals with limb loss, particularly children and veterans who face unique challenges and opportunities. The screening, in the lecture room of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., is free, but registration at the following URL is recommended.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/real-life-film-series.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Join Richmond Youth Development Network for morning tai chi at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. This introductory class is intended for anyone interested in starting their day by destressing and connecting to their bodies and breath through slow, soft and rooted movement. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 2. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/138/1712664000000.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the launch of the Convergence Labs @VCU AI+ to learn about VCU's new model for transdisciplinary research. The presentation, in response to recommendations by the One VCU Repositioning Task Force, will be held in Room 216, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. The session will include opportunities for brainstorming about the intersection of AI and art, computing, health disparities, ethics and integrity, medicine, neuroscience and teaching and learning. This follows the faculty interest survey distributed earlier this year. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/axDMkMTwhYqTe5W6A.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and guest speaker Ravi Hadimani, Ph.D., an associate professor and director of the Biomagnetics Laboratory at VCU, for the group's speaker series. He will share insights into his research on “Personalized Human Brain Phantom and Rat Brain Phantom for Testing and Training Cyber Attacks and Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Attacks.” Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeiqpj0qGtIF-kht26UZsujcuec2jZ0-

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit http://cci-cvn.org.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Education Abroad will host an informational session about studying abroad in England. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Hear from students who have studied at the universities of Surry, Bristol and Westminster and learn about recent programs in England led by VCU faculty. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1932635.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Roy Sabo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biostatistics, will lead a discussion at a lunch research seminar via Zoom hosted by the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvf-ytqD8iGd1SbZMNIPg-2QJimTME2OIW.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Explore the future of flavor creation in the da Vinci Center's design thinking workshop. Discover how AI and culinary arts intersect to create innovative taste experiences. Come to the SHIFT retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for hands-on activities and discussions led by experienced chef and educator Garrett Eagleton as participants unlock the potential of AI in flavor creation. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/foodlab

For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Deciding when the time is right to retire, including estimating retirement expenses, closing any income gap and understanding key milestones that can impact retirement finances will be discussed in this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3VAnbEz

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

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. Loren Melton Glasper, granddaughter of Herman D. Melton, Sr. will present the Riese-Melton Award. The ceremony will be 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.

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration until Friday, April 26. This five-day course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.

Are you or a student you know passionate about social justice, facilitating dialogue and building community? Consider applying to the Diversity Ambassadors Program with Residential Life and Housing. Online applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are due on Monday, April 8 at the following URL. Applicants do not need to live on campus to qualify for the position.

For more information, contact Aimee Layo at RLHDiversity@vcu.edu or (757) 752-7702 or visit https://forms.gle/whsMNzLTJRHzubMy7.

A draft of the new Learning Management System policy is open for public comment until Friday, April 12. Go to the following URL and select “Policies Open for Public Comment” to comment on the draft policy.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit http://policy.vcu.edu.

All Rams fans ages 13 and under will receive free entry to VCU baseball games held between Friday, April 5 and Sunday, April 7 at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Families can enjoy Black and Gold happy hour on Friday, free post-game kids base run on Saturday and free baseball bingo for VCU prizes on Sunday. VCU faculty and staff will receive discounted tickets at the ticket booth on game day.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=BBSG&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=.

Celebrate VCU Night on Thursday, April 11 as the Flying Squirrels take on the Akron Rubber Ducks at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Watch fireworks from inside the fences after the game. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The first pitch will be at 6:35 p.m. The event will be presented by Virginia Credit Union.

For more information, contact Garrett Erwin at garrett.erwin@squirrelsbaseball.com.

Visit the following URL to see the weekly open court times at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The courts will be available beginning today, April 8 to VCU faculty, staff or community members to play pickleball.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Vo05USr8hQJ2C4oZDrFOygOeuaD8WXs9OgacJs6z5w/edit?usp=sharing.

Chemotherapy may impact memory, attention, processing speed, multitasking and problem-solving. We hope to improve our understanding of these difficulties and identify women who are at the most risk for having them. We are seeking healthy female volunteers (35-68 years) free of MRI contraindications. Participation involves two study visits 12-18 months apart. Visits include brain MRI and online assessments.

For more information, contact Eliza Thrall at cancerwellness@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-8869.

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.