1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Department of Communication Arts will host art directors from the AAA gaming industry: Ben Greene, of Gearbox Studios, and Marcus Dublin, founder of the outsourcing studio, Art Bully Productions, for a lecture and discussion. They will discuss their journeys from artists to directors, elaborate on their criteria for evaluating portfolios and provide guidance for pursuing careers in this field. Questions: https://arts.vcu.edu/event The free session will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Morgan Barnett at barnettmb@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/communication-arts-forum-speaker-series-game-development-feat-ben-greene-and-marcus-dublin/.

10:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries will host a Community Zoom with Karen A. Legato, MPS, MSW, executive director of Health Brigade, formerly known as Fan Free Clinic. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonia Vassar at vassaram@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/community-zooms.html.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Melanie Chambliss, American Council of Learned Societies postdoctoral fellow in residence at the Humanities Research Center, will present her work exploring the early gift economy of the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection. The talk will be in the second floor conference room, Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/M582nYMUx6MN89su7.

12 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. A certificate is also offered in Media and Leadership. Join the session Thursday, March 14 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. Join a session at 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.

Learn how to find, read, evaluate and incorporate academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a true and personal story of breaking the myth of marriage from a woman's perspective. This animated film, almost a musical for adults, is a blend of Eastern-European and American aesthetics. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022 and went on to screen at over 100 film festivals around the world winning 25 awards. It will be shown in Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marta Krivade at krivadem@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1932124.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity at VCU will host an Oceanic Print Night featuring William & Mary's Hawaiian-Black artist André Adams. The artist will give a talk and teach Hawaiian printmaking. Materials, snacks and drinks will be provided. The event will be in the Honors College multipurpose room at 701 W. Grace St. Adams' work may be seen at his Instagram page at ayonmythos

For more information, contact Jackie Pili at aapiavcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/aapia/rsvp_boot?id=1932316.

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

As VCU Parking and Transportation approaches the implementation of license plate recognition in parking facilities, the VCU community is invited to attend a learning session. This virtual one-hour session is 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.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 at 8 a.m.

This traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine will be at the Health Sciences Library from March 11-April 19. The exhibit examines the annals of American Civil War medical history, exploring the accounts of surgeons, physicians and nurses. It delves into the valor and harsh realities of battlefield medical procedures. Hundreds of thousands were permanently disabled by battlefield injuries or surgery, which often saved lives by sacrificing limbs. The exhibit will be at the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/index.html.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Medical Innovation and Sustainability Society will hold a volunteer event with the Office of Sustainability's Student Learning Garden. We will be helping out with jobs in the garden, so come ready to get your hands dirty. The garden is next to the West Cary Street Parking Deck on Parkwood Avenue. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Meredith Rainhart at rainhartmc@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration for Spring 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) is closing soon. Register at the following URL by 5 p.m. Friday, March 15.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/N1kHPQXFUz8xayLF8.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You First at VCU's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Program will present Beads and Boards led by AAPI peer mentors. The craft and game night will be in Virginia Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Materials will be available to create phone charms/bracelets. Play board and card games. Food will be available. All friends, allies and supporters of the AAPI community are invited.

For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@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.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Commons Event Services Team will host a forum for all VCU departments. This is a chance to learn more about our office, ask questions and offer feedback about your experience. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/FkykMtxgfxv7KJy39.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Michael Hemphill, Ph.D., UNC Greensboro, will discuss integrating restorative justice in youth development programs as part of EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series. The event will be sponsored by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and the Minority Education Center. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/133/1710799200000.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

It is not a secret that most people borrow money, however knowing how to do it responsibly is a craft. This workshop via Zoom hosted by the Virginia Credit Union and the Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer tips and tools to help put you on the right path for financial success. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/65/1710856800000.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

With seemingly limitless options of potential snacks and meals, it can be challenging to maintain healthy (and cheap) eating habits. Come to the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., for a chat with Mary-Jo Sawyer, a registered dietician at VCU Health, to discuss strategies and tips for sustaining an inexpensive and healthy diet. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12013646

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Oliver Speck, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU's School of World Studies, will talk about the phenomenon most people experience at some point of their lives: the impostor phenomenon. If you have had thoughts that you might not belong or are not qualified enough to be in a space or position you're in, then you have experienced it too. Learn more about the experience and how to overcome it. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceChqTkrGNzOSkrv0Nmrcf9rfpTNLFsW.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in developing your professional image? VCU's Health Professions Organization will host an event in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to discuss résumé building, review networking tips and how to develop your LinkedIn profile. A guest speaker will answer questions and share advice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932363.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Learn the intricate interplay between mind, body and spirit through the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. This community workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., is open to participants of all levels. Join for the full six-week session or individual classes. Each session builds upon the last, offering a comprehensive Tai Chi experience. Sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays to May 2. Register at the following email address. The class is limited to 18 participants.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/138/1710849600000.

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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's chapter of the Society for Human Resource Mangement will host Business Career Services for a LinkedIn workshop in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Enhance your professional edge and unlock the full potential LinkedIn has to offer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Richman at vcu.shrm@gmail.com or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932361.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In the next Pauley Heart Center Young Career Seminar Series, panelists will lead a discussion about the nuances of selecting a mentor, defining the qualities of a strong mentor-mentee relationship and effectively navigating the dynamics of mentorship. Come gain some helpful tips on deciding your next career steps. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the Hess Library, fifth floor of West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at pamela.alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqduqvqzwjE9KEph2BHh6ZWLxYMNv9NnWg.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Action Continuum framework helps participants distinguish between behaviors that work against equity and those that support equitable and inclusive environments. Through this workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., participants will be able to explore this framework and consider barriers that keep people from working for inclusion. They will then brainstorm actions that they can take to individually and collectively move across the continuum toward equity and inclusion. The program will be hosted by he Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/102/1710961200000.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom for VCU employees. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of the employee tuition benefit and an alumni panel will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/ws4vcuspring24.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement for a webinar which explores the work of the Cemetery Collaboratory. As part of the group's Community Engagement badge series, this one-hour session delves into the group's work to preserve and celebrate African American history and cultural heritage. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm8-JGAoPGHq8vmGYcvQkTi7BrcgU1gq7z6LA22k4WlYBpKg/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.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-21

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

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence, Ethics and Community Engagement at VCU School of Dentistry invites all students, faculty and staff to its Thriving as Men of Color in Health Care Event in Room 3121, VCU School of Dentistry, W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Building, 1101 E. Leigh St. Two panels will be followed by an hour of networking and mingling. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the health professions and health sciences to learn from health care professionals.

For more information, contact Ruth Bravo-Anez at bravoanezrm@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 29, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center on Health Disparities will host this month's Changing the Face of Science Diversity Speaker Series with Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. This virtual series is designed to provide an inclusive, interactive platform for scholarly exploration across multiple health science disciplines and support a collaborative environment for those who attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Khiana Nelson at khiana.meade@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0719 or visit https://forms.gle/AEz6tHkw5ZhLWRX79.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.

On Monday, March 18, VCU customers will see a change in how they sign into the Central Authentication Service (CAS) and Microsoft platforms using the DUO application. On this date, VCU will implement the new DUO Security Universal Prompt with Verified Push. The Universal Prompt looks different from the traditional prompt and offers a more secure authentication method. For more details, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/duouni.

Register for the 2024 session of Creative Arts Day Camp at https://apps.art.vcu.edu/cadc. A 5 percent discount will be applied to your total bill as a VCU employee or student. The camp is offered for students entering grades K-9. The camp provides students with experience in a variety of media including drawing, painting and digital media. K-2 and 3-4 classes are now waitlisted.

For more information, contact Ryan M. Patton at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-education/creative-arts-day-camp/.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to see if their professors have submitted a midterm grade for one or more classes. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, March 29.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

Calling all sports fans. VCU Brandcenter is looking for you to fill out a two-minute survey concerning ESPN sports engagement and content viewing. This survey will help inform how ESPN can better engage sports fans. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Harper at harpera7@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/PDrECoQgP78SpPEx7.

VCU centers, departments, programs and organizations: apply for help with your problems of practice from a team of School of Education doctoral students in leadership (EdD). From summer 2024 to spring 2025, teams will utilize a variety of specialized skills and methods to improve your unique organization and context. Dissertation-in-practice (Capstone) work is provided at no cost to partners. Complete this form by Friday, March 15 to be considered for matching with doctoral student/leader teams: https://bit.ly/2024partners

For more information, contact Kim Bridges at bridgeskm@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/doctoral-programs/edd-leadership/capstone/.

Are you a current senior or VCU employee? Enhance your leadership skills with the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program in Culturally Responsive Leadership or Higher Education Administration. Earn a certificate in culturally responsive leadership in as few as five courses. See the prerecorded informational sessions at the following URL. Thanks to a RAM Opportunity, seniors don't pay an application fee. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 1.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/EDLeadership24.

VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education will partner with Kaplan Test Prep to offer discounted enrollment in MCAT Test Prep. The live online courses provide access to a team of Kaplan Test Prep's instructors, an interactive classroom and instant one-on-one help with your questions. See course schedules at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1187 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mcat.

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 Cancer Survivorship Research Team at cancerwellness@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-8869.