12 p.m. 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 the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join the 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/.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Learn how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in the clinical and learning environments. The training has a clinical focus, but the skills presented are adaptable to non-clinical settings. The session will be held in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836772.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from noon to 6 p.m.

The Communication Arts Senior Expo is the annual year-end tabling event for the graduating class. Seniors build booths to promote their art, sell prints and merchandise, display gallery work and connect with the VCU community. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Communication Arts Student Advisory Board at VCU at casabvcu@gmail.com.

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.

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 shearmancm@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUVOTER.

VCU's Trademark Licensing Office needs your help with a quick survey to influence VCU licensed merchandise in the retail marketplace. Upon completion, you will be automatically entered to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards to the VCU Campus Bookstore. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Hart at hartet@vcu.edu or visit https://survey.clc.com/survey/index?key=SrszRDOmNxAiElZMjlFfHm48YSzmEFNgL6blBod8wI2yzw3ohoUdaAkl8gH0GVTc6gIhGZmpCv1PcduQNB0l8MNh3Y3ashAbwLyoa9W0dlaREOdpP9bttsq52LhtOO955n71L5ru%2f9G153h6BBv1wA%3d%3d.

Looking to take a break during finals week? Come play Pickleball at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., next to the Cary Street Field and Gym. No equipment is needed; extra paddles and pickleballs are available. See the weekly schedule at the following URL.

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

Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." Participants will be paid $25 for each session. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more information, contact Traci Wike at twike@vcu.edu.

Are you above 18 years of age and have at least one caregiver who identifies as first- (immigrant) or second-generation (born of immigrant parents) originally from a country in Africa or the Caribbean? Consider the Racial Socialization and African American Immigrants Study. SONA Research credit is available for participants in this study. (SONA is an online platform that manages research opportunities for VCU's psychology department.)

For more information, contact Shawn Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit http://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6i02JLXmkAdAjwq.