10 a.m.

This virtual workshop is designed to help you map your research writing into a cohesive and manageable step-by-step process. Register at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Mayor Danny Avula, M.D. (M.D.’03, H.S.’07), via Zoom as he outlines his leadership approach for the future of Virginia’s capital city. He will discuss approaches, key priorities and strategic initiatives to improve community outcomes and collaboration with residents and stakeholders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PzytUQIQRdifpoOo55nFEQ#/registration.

3 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop is a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating 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 5:15 p.m.

TEDxVCU’s Salon will focus on the social and academic demands faced by Gen Z, how those challenges can be overcome and how to create success. The session will be held in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at tedx@vcu.edu.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and da Vinci Center to learn about a graduate certificate that helps those interested in innovation create products and solutions for health care challenges. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Health-Inno-03-19.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Soteria will hold a Healthy Love Workshop in the University Student Commons, Metro Room, 907 Floyd Ave. The discussion will revolve around what healthy love looks like, how to spot the signs in an unhealthy relationship and how to help someone in an unhealthy relationship. Pizza will be provided. Questions: Email the following address.

For more information, contact Harshini Reddy at reddyhm@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a walkthrough of the graduate student online application and live support for applicants. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/320appwalkthrough.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host another Community Engaged Research Series Session. The professional development sessions are designed for faculty and staff looking to enhance their skills in community engagement, focusing on building stronger, more inclusive relationships between institutions and the communities they serve. Participants will explore key strategies and best practices for effective outreach, partnerships and community-engaged research. Meghan Gough, Ph.D., will discuss "The Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory: Reflections on Cultivating Long-term University and Community Partnerships." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx8HPOItFnp6epl4mguRjf4Cc6G9CBk_4OzFQybjX3ZFhSNQ/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Free Hot Coffee and Free Naloxone Bikes will be at the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St., for Drug Fact Awareness Day. Drop by to leearn more, ask questions or simply enjoy a warm drink.

For more information, contact Ella Floyd at floydec@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Join the Department of Graphic Design for a free talk by game developer, artist and educator Everest Pipkin as part of the Objects and Methods lecture series. Pipkin's work both in the studio and in the garden follows themes of ecology, tool making and fantasies of collapse and isolation — as well as the labor, maintenance, devotion and collective care present in those fantasies. The program will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doors open at noon; a Q&A will follow.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu or visit https://objectsandmethods.net/.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center to learn about the flexible study abroad options to find the best fit for your goals. Whether you want to travel for a week, a month or a semester, there's a program for you. The session will be in Hibbs Hall, Room 216, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

The Society of Human Resource Management at VCU will host a networking workshop led by VCU professor David Burke, Ph.D. The session will be held in Snead Hall, Room B1115, 301 W. Main St. Burke will share essential networking tips and tricks. This event is open to SHRM members and guests. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937754.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

STEM In Art will present an event for Women's History Month. Come to the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chamber, 907 Floyd Ave., to create your own stickers and relax while listening to music and eating snacks. Enjoy everything for free.

For more information, contact Mohammed Abdulhadi at abdulhadim@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

This workshop is a foundational badge opportunity offered through the Graduate School. Earners possess foundational skills to communicate effectively across cultures, fostering collaboration with peers, faculty, staff and community members. They engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, promote discourse within their academic discipline and work to establish shared values and norms that enhance communication and collaboration in graduate education. Earners successfully complete the two-hour interactive workshop.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936392.

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present Multiple Myeloma and a Fireside Chat with Facts and Faith Fridays via Zoom. Hear from facts and Faith founders and leaders Robert Winn, M.D.; Rudene Mercer Haynes, J.D.; and the Rev. Herbert Ponder, M.Div. Alicia Collier and Mindy Fast lead the Greater RVA Multiple Myeloma Support Group. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/.

Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025 from 2:50 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Come be a part of a new way of experiencing live theater. Help shape the story in front of you by playing monsters, throwing dodge balls at the performers and playing mini games.This week's show is "The Risen." (When a bitterness comes to the land of the sweetlings, three unlikely heroes will need your help protecting the realm of candy.) Doors open at the Newdick Stage at the Shafer Street Playhouse, 211 Shafer St., at 2:30 p.m. Madlibs to name characters and loctions starts at 2:50 p.m. The show starts at 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Teddy McPherson at mcphersont@vcu.edu or (414) 477-7921 or visit https://www.instagram.com/dodgeballsanddragons/.

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an online Meet VCU Authors event with Hala Auji, Raphael Cormack and Alaaeldin Mahmoud. These co-editors will discuss their book, which investigates the past, present and future of the Arab Nahda in mass culture. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkc-yopjkjE9AWzCZVjpG544wb0yLtALX_#/registration.

Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025 at noon

Join VCU's School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience, and application process. No registration required — join via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85465355129

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Design Thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving. A session, which emphasizes problem-solving and adaptability, will be held at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. This virtual workshop is free and open to all VCU students and community members. Register at the following URL to secure your spot.

For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Design-Thinking-3-26.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

This interactive workshop will provide best practices and strategies for giving and receiving feedback in professional settings. You’ll learn how to deliver both positive and constructive feedback effectively, determine the right timing and approach and apply feedback to enhance your performance. Whether you're a leader or a team member, mastering feedback is essential for success in any work environment. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936388.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 at noon

Learn about the structural roots of social identities, focusing on group membership, individual agency and strategies for relating to one another in context. The workshop will be offered twice: Wednesday, March 26 at noon: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/-fhEypkERd69SiKJgkHJKA#/registration Thursday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m.: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BsgZsDS0Tw-MUrEPg9tB4A#/registration

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 20-month Executive MBA Program can elevate your career. Learn about the dynamic curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required. Join at the following URL.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86922930753.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Inclusive Excellence for RAMmalogues in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. RAMmalogues sessions are designed to foster exploration, understanding and meaningful dialogue across diverse perspectives. RAMmalogues is a space where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/v8SSDP3Fz9nZ6Spi6.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Equality VCU will host the 12th annual Burnside Watstein Awards at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. The program is supported by the Q Collective and Development and Alumni Relations, with sponsorship by VCU Libraries. The awards cite transformational individuals who have profoundly impacted the lives of VCU’s LGBTQ+ community through professional responsibilities and volunteer work. RSVP by Wednesday, March 19 via following URL or email equality@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Ron Jones, Equality VCU Events Chair at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVRoT0xVzeGKB_7xYIS1z7sllye7m7NXD_qM_1nwpx1iCKvw/viewform.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus, or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required. Join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83112015965.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

VCU's School of Education announces the Spring Critical Quantitative Methodologies Speaker Series, which will feature Darnell Leatherwood, Ph.D., University of Michigan. His talk, "Debating the QuantCrit Triangulation: A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Quantitative Critical Race Theory" will be offered in person (Oliver Hall, Room 3108, 1015 W. Main St.) and via Zoom. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/b_sVdRGORPic7qQxjsp_cA.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on the Avaya Workplace app. Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go. Seamlessly use it on your mobile device or computer. Register ​for the overview session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU School of Education's Center for Teacher Leadership is hosting a free monthly virtual webinar series dedicated to advancing education through innovation and inclusivity. This series will feature sessions that address some of today’s educational challenges, from collaborative classrooms and finance in education to supporting multilingual learners, fostering inclusivity for educators and students and embracing new technologies in education. See the lineup and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Faith Wilkerson at fawilker@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/q9aMp.

Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This three-hour interactive workshop will help students reflect on mentoring in higher education and what it means to mentor and be mentored effectively. Students must be actively engaged and present to receive the foundational digital badge at the end of the series.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at embbrown@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Eighth Annual Capital Cup, co-hosted by VCU Recreation and Well-Being and University of Richmond Recreation, will take place Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30. Cheer on your favorite club sport teams as crosstown rivals square off at VCU and UR. The ultimate winning school earns possession of the Capital Cup for 2025. See the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andy Sandlin at sportclubs@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/sport-clubs/capital-cup/.

Monday, Mar. 31, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Social Security and learn answers to questions such as: When are you eligible to receive benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? How do you get the most from your benefit? And more. Register for the virtual event in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2vk45x2c

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

Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Career Services Sr. Associate Director Megan Hollis for an interactive overview of résumés/CVs. Bring your latest draft and work on updates in real time. Then, follow up with an appointment with Career Services staff to perfect your final version. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown, Ph.D., at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936618.

Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TEDxVCU will present live TEDx Talks and performances from VCU Rams in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Reserve a ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ally Awtry at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938127.

Monday, Apr. 7, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

On April 7 and 8, Teach BP will be returning to Dupont Elementary School, 300 S. 18th Ave., Hopewell, to teach young students the importance of staying heart healthy. Volunteers are needed to help students stay on task and practice taking blood pressure. Volunteers needed for 50-minute increments between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. No prior heart health/blood pressure knowledge is needed. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQYUSNFyDiYiKffTEN-BjYn6y8BJGzahJCsOU6IXfpXVHPg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Join RecWell Aquatics for a log rolling clinic at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St. Participants will practice balancing and staying atop the log in the pool's shallow end. Registration is open through the day of the clinic. The March clinic will be held Friday, March 21, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Beginners welcome; intensity level is medium.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062.

VCU RecWell offers children’s swim lessons for ages 6 months to 6 years, taught by certified water safety instructors under the American Red Cross program. The lessons, at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St., focus on fundamental swimming and water safety skills, with support tailored to each child's comfort and ability. Session 2 runs Saturday, March 22 - Saturday, April 12. Register by Friday, March 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=805d477a-53f7-4a08-8d31-2c0fb96d6ee0.

Banzai's March module is on protecting yourself and your data. As you progress through the activities for the month of March, you will have the chance to win cash and other giveaways. Most importantly, we aim to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Learn more at: https://ramstrong.banzai.org/wellness/rewards/march:-intellectual-well-being-2de14c47

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

VCU Division of Inclusive Excellence is seeking VCU students, staff and faculty to take part in an in-person focus group to discuss personal experiences regarding sense of belonging, care and community. Information shared in the questionnaire linked below will help identify potential participants who will then be sent an invitation to attend a focus group. If you do not attend a focus group, your answers to these questions will not be used. See the questionnaire at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Case at casek3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKK40A3aIz-bigZo4NwNGhAKYiZMxnwtaPUzfqegCYtVYog/viewform.

VCU students are asked to share their experiences with and awareness of on-campus offices and organizations that offer services or resources to students. VCU staff member Jess Hoy, M.S.W., is conducting a research survey that can be completed online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Students are not required to have ever used a VCU resource to participate. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of five $25 gift cards to the VCU bookstore. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctIBpT8H0TVLHzE4sq66PB1aEx8HCkKwtNtbG8odN3VY0qIA/viewform?usp=sf.

The Council for Community Engagement invites nominations for awards for excellence in community engagement. The categories are transformative educational experiences, community engaged research partnership, demonstrated impact in community engagement, outstanding community engagement by a student or group of students and outstanding community partner. For all awards, nominees should exemplify the values of community engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Submit a nomination at the following URL by Friday, April 4. Nominees will be notified and asked to submit a letter of support from their community partner. Questions: Email muellermr@vcu.edu or lavetrovec@vcu.edu, co-chairs for the awards committee.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/dce-news-events/events/.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Labat VCU is conducting a study on the stress experiences of young Black women. We would like to use the information gained from this study to develop a stress reduction program to improve cardiovascular health among young African American women. Resources will be provided on stress and health management. The study will take place over two consecutive weeks. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility and sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at eqcholab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX.

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. Questions: Contact the KHS Healthy Heart Lab at the following email address.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.