12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Distinguished VCU Biostatistics Alumnus Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D., currently Professor of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center and Duke Clinical Research Institute, will discuss "Clinical Trials Using Patient Health Data: Realities and Myths." The presentation will take place in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vcu.edu/Details.aspx?myVal=78077.

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

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will hold virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. Certificates are also offered in Media and Leadership. Sessions will be held today, April 12 at noon-12:30 p.m and 4-4:30 p.m. A session will also be held 4-4:30 p.m. April 15. 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/.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Katie's Art Project at VCU is holding an art gallery fundraiser with art donated by local VCU/Richmond artists and other creative activities to raise money for the Richmond Children's Hospital. Food and drink will be provided. The event will be in Room 1303, multipurpose room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Questions: Visit @katiesartproject_vcu on Instagram.

For more information, contact Geetika Kancharla at kancharlagg@vcu.edu or (571) 831-1347.

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/.

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/.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn more about Auctus, VCU's Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship. Interested students can join the STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, Creative or News and Noteworthy sections and learn about reviewing submissions. Food will be provided. The meeting will be held in person (Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and virtually. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88100520677.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. 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/.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the Poetry Club @ VCU for a night of poetry and expression in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All are welcome. Sign up at the following URL to perform.

For more information, contact Kaitlyn Lee at Leekj10@vcu.edu or (571) 835-5858 or visit https://forms.gle/dZ3ipCAgVcXRp49k6.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 at 11 a.m.

VCU Health Hume Lee Transplant Center and VCU SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) will table on the Compass to commemorate Donate Life Month in April. Hear from people and professionals who have been personally involved with organ transplants, participate in a fun finger painting activity and stop by for free shirts, stickers and pins.

For more information, contact Ria Mohan at mohanr3@vcu.edu.

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.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Society for Human Resource Management will host a Human Resources Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence presentation by Sumi Lanneau in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Lanneau has 15-plus years of experience in the Human Resources industry. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Richman at richmansg@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932707.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 at 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.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2024 from noon 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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, will host Presidential Professor Teresa Sullivan, Ph.D., the first female president at the University of Virginia, for a talk on “Leading in Calm and in Chaos” for faculty and staff. The talk will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8Qej6WuDKk1p3uG7A.

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Success in life begins with you and how well you communicate. This session, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, is a step-by-step class for improving communication at work and in your daily life. The discussion will include the importance of first impressions, different communication styles and providing feedback. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3TzFmrt

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

Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Participants will learn important definitions, Richmond's landscape and history of health care, VCU’s role in that history as well as Implicit bias and cultural humility in a session at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The session, to be facilitated by the VCU Office of Health Equity, will conclude with a Q&A. Register at the following email address,

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/125/1714050000000.

Monday, Jul. 15, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Commonwealth Management Institute applications are open until Friday, April 19. This five-day course for experienced managers focuses on bringing about positive change in participants and others. The session will be held at Hotel 24 South, 24 S. Market St., Staunton.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/cmi.

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.

Teaching and research faculty who plan to participate in the faculty processional at VCU Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center should RSVP. Register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/riHNqGeiaF6S6iuq5.

This month, VCU Collaboration Services has an Updates Recap focused on Google Drive and Docs Editors features, including the long-awaited Speaker Spotlight in Google Slides.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/04/10/google-updates-recap-march-2024/.

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.

The EMPOWER Youth lab has openings for undergrad research assistants for summer and/or fall. EMPOWER (Examining and Motivating Positive Development and Well-Being among Ethnic-Racial) lab aims to create culturally affirming spaces. The lab's work is primarily with Black, Latino and Multiracial youth and families. Research assistants will be trained in recruiting and interviewing young children and families and other research skills. Questions: Visit the following URL or instagram/facebook @empoweryouthlab.

For more information, contact Chelsea Williams, Ph.D., at williamscd13@vcu.edu or visit https://www.empoweryouthlab.org/.