1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Dental Hygiene students will host an educational event at the VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 26th St. Spend the day with dental hygiene students and learn about the vital role of oral health care. Learn the connection between oral health and overall health. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3XcBHlL.

10 a.m.

Learn the necessary steps to establish your ideas in a logical way that will hook your audience. 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 the Humanities Research Center for a virtual Meet VCU Authors event with Daniel Morales. His new book delves into the creation of modern U.S.-Mexico migration patterns from multiple geographic and institutional perspectives. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/meet-vcu-authors/between-here-and-there-creating-the-political-economy-of-mexican-migration.html.

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture's Graduate Program will hold a tabling event at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Stop by and learn more about a master's degree in Integrated Communication, Media Leadership or certificate in Media and Leadership.

For more information, contact Veronica Garabelli at garabelliva@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ms-in-mass-communications/.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop by SHIFT Retail Lab (1235 W. Broad St.) and stay as long as you’d like at this laid-back event designed to spark curiosity and connection. Interested in learning more about the SHIFT Retail Lab, the Shelfie Program or da Vinci Center courses? Join the session at the top of the hour for a brief presentation.

For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.

5 p.m.

VCU's Departments of Craft/Material Studies will present a lecture by visiting artist Jomo Tariku at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Tariku’s furniture designs draw inspiration from Africa’s cultural heritage, historical structures, traditional furniture, craft, colors, artifacts, landscapes, wildlife and even hairstyles. Beyond furniture design, he applies his skills to showcase African stories through data visualizations and has diversified into other creative spaces, including public art sculptures and wallpaper design.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Campus Learning Center will present a hybrid session for those preparing to apply for graduate school, scholarships, fellowships or internships. A strong letter of recommendation can make all the difference. The session will be available in-person (Science Hub, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.) and via Zoom (RamsConnect at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937862)

For more information, contact Shelita Augustus at augustuss@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

This in-person workshop will help equip youth development professionals with facilitative leadership skills to engage youth in co-creating program plans and engage youth in leadership roles. Participants will leave the workshop with a variety of ways to expand the opportunities for youth to be leaders in creating and experiencing the programs designed to support their development. The event, adt the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will be facilitated by Tammy Hobson, Collective Learning and Leading. Register at the following emaill address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/184/1741100400000.

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU wil continue its Spring Speaker Series with Cong Shen, Ph.D. This event will take place virtually via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://cci-cvn.org/spring-speaker-series-transforming-physical-layer-designs-in-wireless-communications/.

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Learn about AI in this interactive Zoom workshop and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue throughout the spring semester.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/4w2yker8

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

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m.

Come join the Spit4Science team at Gladding Residence Center, 1100 W. Broad St., to learn more about mental health and managing stress. Slime balls and stress balls will be available.

For more information, contact Autumn Shifflett at shifflettaf@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Graduate Studies will host a virtual open house for prospective graduate students. The Graduate School at VCU is home to more than 140 master’s, doctoral and certificate programs. Take advantage of an inside look at VCU and connect with representatives from a diverse selection of programs. Recent VCU graduates are eligible for an application fee waiver. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Haya Hamid at gradrecreuit@vcu.edu or visit https://events.ringcentral.com/events/vcu-graduate-studies-open-house-spring-2025-8840fb3f-a8e3-4e8d-bfdb-2c9a5d8bd72e/registration.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at noon

Join VCU's Bioinformatics Shared Resource and the Lipidomic and Metabolomic Shared Resource for a hybrid training session on innovative computational tools for pathway annotation and network integration in untargeted metabolomics. Learn how to overcome analysis challenges and explore how AI & LLM enhance biological insights. Topics will include pathway annotation and network integration, tackling computational challenges in metabolomics and practical application in a knockout model of alcoholic liver disease. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPS44oeU32DgeMimjH6aYyAf9kbls4HgBFwaEe9tfLbT2tiQ/viewform?pli=1

For more information, contact Hillary Boucher at connollyh@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

"Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities" is an exhibition that provides the first in-depth exploration of the connections between cabinets of curiosities and fashion. Colleen Hill, senior curator of costume at the Museum at FIT, will introduce the themes and treasures on view in the museum’s Special Exhibitions Gallery in New York through April 20. The Zoom presentation is sponsored by the Media, Art and Text program with VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences, and the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising with VCUarts. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kristen Stewart at kestewart@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/9e-FExwTTiW3TOvt5pX5PQ.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m.

Becoming involved on campus as a transfer student can sometimes feel like a struggle, but the transfer peer coaches can help you connect. Enjoy a relaxed lunch, meet the transfer peer coaches and get to know other transfer students. The event will be in the STEM Building, Room 503, 817 W. Franklin St. Questions: https://transfer.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937185.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at 3 p.m.

This workshop via Zoom will demonstrate how to save many kinds of texts as PDFs and introduce a system of note-taking using free annotation software. Register at the following URUL.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 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 offersr 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/.

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

Join an informational webinar hosted by the VCU School of Business to discover how the MDA Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the program's interactive curriculum, 16-month hybrid weekend schedule, the cohort experience and the application process. No registration required, join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83463843006.

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU HR offers this course for managers based on a situational leadership approach that emphasizes leader flexibility and management styles to meet the differing needs of team members. The Zoom course is held in two parts, on Thursday, March 6 and the following Thursday, March 13. Attendance at both is required to get full credit. Register for both parts at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://t.ly/D_Hol.

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Diane Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Keith Jones, social media manager, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, will discuss a framework for scientists to effectively leverage social media for communicating research, engaging with the public and building their professional presence. Questions: https://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/N3bqXq2aRlWckczgTBoNcw.

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for a Transfer Chat with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program in Room 216, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Come learn about undergraduate research, how to get involved, and how to make yourself a great candidate.

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

Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at 4 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will help you feel more comfortable when beginning a research project. Learn how to develop a clear, focused and complex research question. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU School of Education Department of Educational Leadership will host the virtual Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. The session will feature Arne Duncan, managing partner at the nonprofit Chicago CRED and former U.S. Secretary of Education. Register for the virtual event at bit.ly/VCU-EDLP-Lecture

For more information, contact Whitney Newcomb at wsnewcomb@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/leadership/distinguished-leadership-lecture-series/.

Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

Leah Gregory, MPH, MSW, will discuss Engaging Communities in Research at a virtual meeting of the Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Chapter hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffVreD95SKScdfsCXWcfdw.

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 at noon

VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging will host a presentation about gerontology via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Edmund Boxley at boxleyek@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeigqz0tHNMZXV61C3n8QtC_Mfhevn0s.

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Global Education Office will hold its Spring 2025 Global Initiatives Master Class Series: Global Engagement Strategies in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D, 907 Floyd Ave. Malaika Marable Serrano, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging of Guild Education, will present the workshop, "Inclusive Program Design in International Education," which will explore strategies for prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility and emphasize the importance of equitable access to global learning. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 282-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/master-class-series/.

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Flutie Film Festival is a student-led showcase celebrating emerging student filmmakers while supporting a meaningful cause. This event raises funds for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. Students are invited to submit their original films for a chance to win prizes and have their work screened in front of an audience. A panel of judges will evaluate submissions based on creativity, storytelling and production quality. Whether it's a short film, short documentary, animation, or experimental piece, all genres are welcome. The festival, hosted by Theta Delta Chi Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council, will be at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Submit a film at https://forms.gle/4iTTVpHr5CYAijFs8

For more information, contact Drew Rich at richd4@vcu.edu or (757) 621-7544 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937465.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program offers a variety of climbing clinics at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall, 101 S. Linden St. Climbing clinics for March include belay, intro to rock climbing and sport climbing. Registration closes the day of the clinic. See details and registration at the following URL.

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

This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2024-2025 President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. The awards recognize and honor members of the VCU and VCU Health System community for their outstanding achievements, leadership, service excellence and significant contributions to the institution. Nominations may be submitted until Friday, March 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

The poster symposium, organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry and part of VCU Student Research Weeks, is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their research endeavors and creative scholarship to their academic peers, members of the VCU faculty and campus community. All undergrads from every discipline are encouraged to present and attend. Presentations may be for completed research projects, completed papers or research in progress. Submit entries by Friday, March 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Concepcion, Coordinator of Undergraduate Research, at urop@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/poster/.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME). The VCU and VCU Health System communities are invited to nominate a faculty member, staff member, academic or administrative leader or organization, or a student or student organization. Submit nominations by Friday, March 7 using this link: https://forms.gle/z1pGNGMH9UWJqxts5

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

Looking for something for your youth to do this summer while you are working or studying? Consider the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The center will have seven weeks of camp ranging from tennis and pickleball, STEM in Sports and a multi-sport camp at which youth will paddleboard on the James River. All camps are full day Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are included in the price. Register at https://givepul.se/gdhm8u

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

The 2025 You First at VCU Student Success Research Grants application deadline has been extended to Monday, March 17. With funding from the U.S. Department of Education, You First invites applications for funds to support scholarly activity focused on (a) first-generation student success and (b) improving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) first-generation and/or low-income college student success. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Monday, March 17.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus, Ph.D., at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/research-opportunities/first-generation-student-success-research-grants/.

The 2025 Research to Recovery Conference at VCU is accepting undergrad/grad/postdoctoral research submissions to be presented at the conference from May 20-22. Select submissions will be invited to present to the conference for a 10 minute presentation. Submit an entry at the following URL.

For more information, contact James Bacon at baconj2@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/R2R-Poster-Presentation.

Come to the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for Pickleball 101, a four-week course for beginners starting Wednesday, March 19, at the Mary and Frances Youth Center. The cost for four 90-minute sessions is $75 ($60 for VCU students). No equipment is needed.

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

Faculty members are invited to express interest in attending the national Future World Changers in the Academy conference. The conference will be held April 10-13 in Arlington, Va. VCU's Office of the Provost will cover the conference registration fee (only) for up to 10 faculty to attend, on a first come/first served basis with preference given to first-time applicants. All faculty are welcome to apply. Questions: https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/FWCA.html Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latoya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fLJJkCHyiPoQfhm48.

The Department of Forensic Science is offering a new concentration as part of the M.S. in forensic science degree: digital forensics and incident response. Core coursework educates students in foundational and advanced concepts, evidentiary procedures, tools and legal considerations of digital forensics and incident response. Now accepting students for Fall 2025.

For more information, contact Jo Murphy at jsmurphy@vcu.edu or visit https://forensicscience.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ms-in-forensic-science/dfir-concentration/.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.