1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Sudipto Banerjee, Ph.D., senior associate dean for academic programs, professor, Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA, will give a talk entitled "Artificially Intelligent Geospatial Systems: A Case Study in Spatial Energetics for Mobile Health Data." The talk, sponsored by the Departments of Statistical Science and Operations Research (VCU College of Humanities and Sciences) and the Department of Biostatistics (VCU School of Public Health), will be in the auditorium, Room 203, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Madelena Eifert, M.P.H., will lead an opioid overdose and naloxone training program. Participants will learn the signs of an overdose as well as ways to respond. Join the Public Health Student Association for the final event of National Public Health Week. The session will be in One Capitol Square, Room 644, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://sph.vcu.edu/education/nphw2025/.

11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The WISDM (Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine) faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Communication Is Key: Unlocking Your Ability to Communicate Well to Various Stakeholders." Learn how to lead and communicate with emotional intelligence, communicate during a public health investigation, identify strategies for navigating pejorative comments to effectively communicate, understand generational differences in communication, discover how to be an advocate for your own ideas and learn best practices for communicating to a diverse audience. The session will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. All are welcome to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=34996.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Career Services and the VCU Postdoctoral Association will present a virtual career development workshop on how to pitch your skills. You’ve spent years honing your skills—now it’s time to talk about them. Learn how to market your strengths and take the next step in your job search. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren May at mayl3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/EmGfenoHQ4yaGyPa9AHuWA.

12 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 Robertson School also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Have you started an application and need help finishing? The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Register at the following URL.

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

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Urban Studies Student Association will host a game night featuring Jeopardy, GeoGuessr and more in the basement of the Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. Come test your knowledge of city planning, world geography and more. Pizza, drinks and prizes will be provided. This event is open to everyone.

For more information, contact Nonso Akunwafor at akunwafornm@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCU Global Learning in West Grace North (830 W. Grace St.) Room 1030J for an evening of cultural exploration. Learn how to paint your own Korean fan, learn about Korean study abroad opportunities and engage with other students from VCU and Korea. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0175 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938336.

Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center's Health Humanities Lab for the Spring 2025 History and Health Symposium. This event, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., will be co-sponsored by the Office for Health Initiatives and the VMHC. The event is open to all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwvbEfXJFmVx8sqUIdZvhVPKoavJTO98Et0FPgV9tC_Zezdw/viewform.

Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host a free Community and Family Field Day and Health Fair featuring more than 20 activities designed to promote healthy living and positive youth development. Vendors and other organizations are also scheduled to participate. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/events/.

Monday, Apr. 14, 2025 at noon

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 Robertson School also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Have you started an application and need help finishing? The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Apr. 14, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the Doorways at VCU as a guest chef. As a student volunteer, you will have the opportunity to cook for and serve hospital patients and their families residing at the Doorways housing facility, 612 E. Marshall St. Volunteers will receive verified volunteer hours for their service. Sign up on the group's spreadsheet under the April 14 tab at the following URL. A maximum of 10 volunteers can be accepted; those who sign up will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Sneha Gatuku at gatukus@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MnlgajN-HxFij3TO8s0-czbzLIoQSLmBu8Kle4kKfoA/edit?usp=sharing.

Monday, Apr. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.

The Gender Violence Intervention Program will present a screening of the award-winning film "And So I Stayed." The documentary offers a look into the window of domestic abuse and how victims are criminalized for defending themselves. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow. The film will be shown in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah-Jane Brubaker at sbrubaker@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025 at 10 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU will continue its Spring Speaker Series via Zoom with Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D. Abdelwahed will discuss advancing OpenCyberCity for collaborative research, education and innovation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://cci-cvn.org/spring-speaker-series-building-a-connected-future-advancing-opencybercity-for-collaborative-research-education-and-innovation/.

Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Share your thoughts about federal directives targeting DEI, such as the Dear Colleagues Letter, and your thoughts on VCU's response to them. Free pizza will be provided. The session will be in the University Student Commons, Metro Room, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Summer Neil at neilsd@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1938488.

Friday, Apr. 18, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Are you wondering how to turn your internship into a powerful asset in your job search? This interactive workshop presented by VCU Career Services will help you identify the skills, accomplishments and insights gained during your internship — and translate them into compelling stories for your résumé and interviews. Learn how to align your experiences with industry needs, communicate your value with confidence and stand out to future employers. Register for the Zoom session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Valerie Sutton at suttonv@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/gghgZhaRT1elO0cxsU62fQ.

Friday, Apr. 18, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This high-energy competition gives local innovators the spotlight to pitch their ventures and compete for seed funding to fuel their dreams. Watch creative pitches from up-and-coming founders, cheer on your favorite ideas, chat with the local innovation community and celebrate at the awards ceremony. VCU Demo Days is a twice-a-year pitch competition held each fall and spring semester at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., as part of the lab's Feedback Friday. All are welcome. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Demo-Day-4-18.

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics 4 Students clubs for our first-ever conference on the intersections of ethics, philosophy, public health and medicine. All are invited to join; hear from speakers like Michael Fine, M.D., founder of Primary Care for All Americans, network with community organizations and professionals and learn more about the applications of philosophy and bioethics in health care and beyond. Lunch will be provided and attendance is free. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract to present during the poster session. The session will be held at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Those interested in joining us can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUQn69LwwoMkWpdGJG80osulkx3oVrznDxUob1PqMMlBSDPQ/viewform?usp=header

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or (571) 206-7262.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host a number of trips for VCU students and RecWell members in April. They include day caving, day hike, introduction to camping, meteor shower backpacking weekend, paddle and paint and a day climb. Spaces for all trips are limited, so register early. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host a number of free activities for VCU students and RecWell members in April. Activities include mindful stand-up paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, adventure photography clinic and whitewater kayaking. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Spaces for all activities are limited, so register early. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2#.

Are you passionate about education/an aspiring educator and looking for an opportunity to take on a leadership role? Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) at VCU is now accepting applications for its fall 2025 executive board. Become involved, develop leadership skills and make an impact on future educators at VCU by serving on the e-board. Positions are open to all, even if you're not an aspiring educator. Apply at the following URL by Friday, April 11.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/jTd76QzpZhGvXJGm6.

Visit the following URL or email the following address for more information about the program, which is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Apply by Wednesday, April 16.

For more information, contact Melody Wang at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1200 or visit https://forms.gle/MWQrAtPzF8uFoXYq6.

Join members of Nate's Promise at Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2108, 1015 Floyd Ave., to create sensory toys to donate to the Autism Society of Central Virginia and special education programs within Richmond's public schools. Questions: Visit the group's Instagram page @nates.promise or email the organization's sponsor, Barbara Merk, at bmerk@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Tori Novak at novakt2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.natespromise.com/.

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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted 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 Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted 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 following email address.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.