Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Communications Career Community will host an informal Zoom conversation “Anniversaries, Landmarks, Reunions and Event Planning Essentials.” Discussion leaders University Archivist Ruth Cody and VCU Libraries Events Manager Ryan Pander will offer tips on time lines, spaces, technology and how to work effectively with University Archives to gather information about VCU/MCV history and traditions. Bring your questions and ideas to share. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/19582/C3discussions.

Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Pakistani Student Association at VCU will host a late-night soccer tournament fundraiser to raise money for the organization. The cost is $4 per player and teams can be made from six to eight people. Games will be played at the Cary Street Gym: MAC TURF, Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact PSA VCU at vcupsa2017@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYscqx_jz-TtTgxcV5eQ9qxJmPdk9Xezlr74ooav7iQjvTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 at noon

Spring is a time to grow. Learn how to grow your education savings with a 529 plan. Join this virtual informational session, hosted by VCU HR and Virginia529, to learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help. Employees who attend will receive an exclusive offer – a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account and the chance to win one of the three $50 Target gift cards. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/59vfwrrb.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

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

VCU’s Pre-Accelerator Program (Pre-X) is for students, alumni and community members who want to turn their ideas into action. The goal of the program is to identify, support and launch high-growth and high-potential startups and founders. Participants will attend workshops between March 30 and April 19. Apply by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at https://forms.gle/GkNC1XAiEkmeh9Kg9 to participate.

For more information, contact Adam Woodward at woodwarda@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-pre-x/.

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.

Friday, Apr. 5, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Transformative Leadership's Spring Leadership Networking and Social Club will be held at Common House, 303 W. Broad St. This event is open to all university faculty, staff and administrators who want to foster connections across campus and continue to grow as leaders by building a culture of care at VCU. Refreshments and food will be served. RSVP required due to space limitations. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ITLmixerSpring2024

For more information, contact Chris Reina at itl@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/centers-institutes-and-labs/institute-for-transformative-leadership/.

Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.

The Center for Corporate Education is offering a 10 percent discount on the upcoming Project Management Professional Exam Prep course for VCU faculty and staff. The six-session program is live and entirely online, helping individuals expand their knowledge of project management and prepare to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. To register, visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/PMPSpring2024?cdct=1 and use the code “cce_nonprofits_rock!”.

For more information, contact Joseph Arton, Ph.D., at artonj@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/.

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.