1 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Sarah Raskin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, will discuss the use of qualitative methodology in health-related investigations, including the strengths and weaknesses of this type of 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/tZUqfuytqzIoGdd9D-RYPfnKzTdkklHKInOI.

10 a.m.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and Yanxiao Zhao, Ph.D., for the group's speaker series via Zoom. She will share her expertise on “Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces Assisted Wireless Communications.” A Q&A session will follow. Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or (757) 478-8839 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldemhqD4oH9f4wLw9AiRamlCIUQiILoQS.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships. This fair will feature employers from a variety of industries and will be the largest yet with 75-plus employers. Faculty are encouraged to bring their students and/or promote this in their classrooms. The fair will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom and Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/vbo8hp.

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

Our communities need more certified Geriatric Care Managers, and now is a great time to jump into this fast-growing field. You can complete the program at your own pace as either a full-time or part-time student. The entire program can be completed either in person, online or a hybrid of both. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine S. MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-iurToiGtLMyBLleJX1mrhT5ae94KjW#/registration.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine at the Compass for the group's weekly chalk. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat with community members

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what former members of Congress do after they leave Washington? Former Rep. L.F. Payne (D-Va.), president of Former Members of Congress, will provide insights on the complex and important work former members of Congress accomplish. The event will be moderated by Todd P. Haymore (M.B.A.’04, H.L.D.’16), managing director, Global Economic Development, Commerce and Government Relations, Hunton Andrews Kurth. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QzYaDBC_QluON9I7_5VRoQ.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to use the necessary tools to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, confident manner. 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/.

2:30 p.m.

The Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a lecture by multidisciplinary artist Jayson Musson at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Musson has worked across performance, video, textiles, painting and sculpture, utilizing art as a vehicle to probe historical legacy and cultural memory.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/jayson-musson-visiting-artist-lecture/.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Elizabeth Bambacus, Ph.D., director of first-generation student experience, for an overview of test anxiety and how to overcome it. Does your mind ever go blank when you sit down to take a test? Do you feel like you're studying enough but nerves get the best of you during the exam? Learn how to re-assess the information you studied so you feel more confident about test-taking. This event will take place live (Room 1104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85480599524.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., assistant professor, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will lead a conversation on postdoctoral fellowships during a discussion about what they entail, benefits of completing one and how to maximize your own postdoctoral fellowship. The event will be in the Hess Library conference room, fifth floor, West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St. Questions: Email the following address or Aditi Patel at Aditi.Patel@vcuhealth.org Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.alebna@vcuhealth.org or (857) 352-3174 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfuqhrzsiHtINQ60k5sNnfe0kCS6LrtQJ.

3 p.m.

Second- or third-year undergraduate students interested in public service are encouraged to join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference. The event is a fully paid weekend-long conference dedicated to teaching students about what it means to study public policy in a graduate school environment. The informational session will be held in person (Room 1210, NSO conference room, first floor, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uRAM5e96KBkmk95w9.

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/.

7 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club at VCU to hear Gayatri Guda present. Students who join will also be automatically considered for Medical Journal Club’s MCAT Scholarship, which covers a $3,199 MCAT course through Kaplan. The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83815994580.

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.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Leadership for Women in Color for a celebration of Black and Palestinian solidarity. Enjoy food and speakers. Learn about the intertwined history of the two peoples. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police hosts Start by Believing 2024. VCU Police is a Start By Believing agency, meaning when a survivor reports a sexual assault, officers start by believing them. More than a dozen organizations will have resource tables with support information and giveaways. Guests can sign a pledge to support survivors. Timber Pizza will have lunch available for purchase. The event will be at the plaza of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Can’t attend? Sign the pledge virtually at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ofc. Cierra Eldridge at darnellci@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/SBBVCUPD24.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you love fresh doughnuts, come to the association's first-ever bake sale in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doughnuts will be $2 apiece or $20 for a dozen.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from noon to 12:30 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 its M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The same session will also be offered at 4 p.m. The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m.

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.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine, Latinx Student Association, UNICEF at VCU and the Palestinian Student Organization for a multicultural potluck featuring performances by local artists. The event will be at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Suhylah Sharif at sharifs3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4CA8AF2CA1F58-48857685-multicultural.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

This presentation will feature a discussion on wellness and mental health in the context of the workplace and a DEI framework. The session will also include individual and organizational support needed to build a community of wellness and support positive mental health. The event will be available in person (Room 5-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11489808.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Save the Children Action Network will paint pots on Earth Day at the Underground. Planting pots will be provided, but get recyclable jars if available to paint. Come out to de-stress through art and prizes (candy).

For more information, contact SCAN at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cassandra Willis, Ph.D., will discuss "Empowering Resilient Learners: Navigating Challenges Through Education and Well Being" at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Faith Wilkerson at fawilker@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9yRE4QBnSJJmQ03RcuZVFppuPAhxb1PJOSmEBwfnY5C6Wjg/viewform.

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Workshop VCU will provide free resources for students to mend their clothes and promote sustainable fashion. Come to The Workshop at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for an event hosted by Eco Fashion, Vintage Threads and the Workshop. Questions: Megan Le at lembmb@vcu.edu of Oscar Keyes at the following email address. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oscar Keyes at keyesok@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/spaces-tech/the-workshop/.

Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program team will share updates, including a comprehensive plan of action for study teams, at a virtual training event hosted by the Institutional Review Board System. This comprehensive session is tailored to equip participants with the tools and insights necessary to integrate the new IRB system into their workflow. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-GorD0iHtRw_eRwdWDwNQpeLapdqu7d.

Monday, Apr. 29, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

In recognition of Minority Health Month, the School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a virtual presentation by Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., titled "Advancing Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control." This presentation will apply an equity lens about the current state of cancer prevention and control and to discuss ongoing and needed efforts to reduce disparities. This event is open to all faculty, staff, team members and students. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12207686.

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/.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations invites you to kick off your journey to alumnihood with Grad Week. Celebrate your upcoming graduation with Grad Bash (Tuesday, May 7 at the Ram Horn Plaza, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and the Ring Ceremony (Wednesday, May 8 in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons), two special traditions that bring together fun, family and friends. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, director of alumni and student programs at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/GradWeek.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations invites you to kick off your journey to alumnihood with Grad Week. Celebrate your upcoming graduation with Grad Bash (Tuesday, May 7 at the Ram Horn Plaza, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and the Ring Ceremony (Wednesday, May 8 in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons), two special traditions that bring together fun, family and friends. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, director of alumni and student programs, at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/GradWeek.

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at noon

Secure a spot in the summer cohort of VCU Continuing and Professional Education's paralegal studies certificate program. Learn more about the program at a virtual informational session. Questions: https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/ Register for the informational session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at coateske@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

As the semester draws to a close, the goal in VCU Psychology is to ensure the well-being of faculty, staff and students. Next week, VCU PSYC Academic Operations in partnership with Health Psychology, has planned a week of wellness and festivities. The week will be filled with meditation, yoga, tea brewing, thankfulness, reflection, treats and self-care swag on April 22-26, Monday-Friday, for VCU Psychology Wellness Week. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lucy Hudson, Ed.D., at s2lrhuds@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/X4p3vn8o5f1ESZtn6.

Help shape VCU’s engagement with the recent graduate community. VCU's Office of Alumni Relations is looking for leaders and visionaries to serve on the Recent Graduate Council. The council helps alumni from the past 10 years connect with one another and the university. Apply by Tuesday, April 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Robinson, assistant director, Regional Programs and Volunteer Engagement at robinsonkm10@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/recentgradcouncil.

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.

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.

Model UN at VCU is looking for volunteers for the group's first conference, RAMMUNC I, to be held in the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Students of any major or year will be accepted; no prior experience is necessary.

For more information, contact VCU Model UN at buian@vcu.edu or (703) 884-7225 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/modelunitednations/home/.

The Monument Avenue 10K will create no-parking zones and road closures. Parking will not be allowed on West Franklin Street between North Laurel Street and North Belvidere Street starting Thursday, April 18 at 1 p.m. Street closures will begin Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. on various streets on campus. Streets and parking will reopen by 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. See maps and full information at the following URL.

For more information, contact C.J. James at jamesca@vcu.edu or visit https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/monument-ave-10k/10k-course/.

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 catherinemshearman@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUVOTER.

Would you be interested in helping to assess the effectiveness of prepared AI prompts to support students in career planning and setting SMART goals? Fully complete a two-survey study on AI-mentoring to receive a $100 gift card. Spots are limited. Interested students should complete the participant survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EZfApm5SJSx3o13h9.

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.

Are you interested in advancing knowledge on how people develop or get stuck in eating disorders and how they can recover? The REPEAT Lab at VCU is recruiting adults with a current or past eating disorder for research studies. To see if you are eligible, complete a brief screening survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JCDPN7XJL8YLTLHH.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu or visit http://healthyheart@vcu.edu.