1 p.m.

Undergraduate Society of Bioinformatics is hosting its very first professor panel. All majors are welcome. Come talk to experienced faculty about research opportunities, internships, industry experience and post-undergrad plans related to STEM. Questions can be submitted at vcuusb bio link. The session will be in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 3104, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Suzanne Varughese at varughesess@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present a Work-in-Progress Seminar with Rachel Gevlin, Ph.D., to explore the crime of bigamy — in its essence a problem of too much marriage — and the curious role it has played in the history of marriage and divorce in England. The talk will be at the Valentine House, Room 201, 920 W. Franklin St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenFRYbcZHNxs3pq1ElRLPnPFGhtKeU6EtvildzZH7x19aF2g/viewform.

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 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/.

6 p.m.

Explore the importance of generational land preservation in this hybrid panel discussion. Experts will discuss challenges faced by Black landowners as well as innovative solutions and the cultural significance of maintaining ancestral properties. Plus, hear from Tracey Graves (B.S.’08), Lowcountry chapter leader, whose grandmother fought to preserve her family’s land in the Gullah Geechee community. VCU Alumni Council member Altimese Curry (B.S.’07) will moderate. Join at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Robinson at robinsonkm10@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86890993702.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come to the da Vinci Center, 1229 W. Broad St., for an evening honoring Ramadan, Saudi Founding Day and Kuwait's National and Founding Days. The event will feature henna, cultural storytelling, a themed photo area and traditional dishes and will be hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Nawaf Tamim at tamimnk@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 3, 2025 from 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.

Monday, Mar. 3, 2025 at 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/.

Monday, Mar. 3, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU's Learning Experience Design Studio for a Zoom workshop. Whether you’re new to rubrics or looking to refine your methods, this workshop will equip you with practical strategies to create rubrics that clarify expectations, streamline assessments and support student growth. Explore approaches such as mastery-based grading, pass/fail systems and specifications grading while gaining tips for designing effective rubrics. Questions: https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6nXAKuvHSe-IvWYoNhRvWQ.

Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Move from “addition” to “transformation” in your inclusion work, deconstructing existing practices and working with peers to build something new. Choose to attend one or more of the following sessions: Tuesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 5, noon; or Thursday, March 6, 12:30 p.m. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdu6przouGtQR_ZIDT8t2nlZQs8HgOPok#/registration

For more information, contact Jackson Bartlett at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/workshops/#d.en.723962.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at noon

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health welcomes VCU's own S. "Obi" Aseem, M.D., Ph.D., to the institute's research webinar. His talk is entitled, "Cellular and molecular mechanisms of biliary fibrosis." Register at https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x365UfekQoOkLzctmSihAQ#/registration

For more information, contact Jennifer Sayne at Jennifer.Sayne@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

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

STEM In Art will hold an event for students to learn about invisible disabilities. Also, try scrapbooking and creating mini dreamcatchers. Free snacks and materials will be provided. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Do you have a difficult time saying No? Do you not advocate for your own needs? Assertive communication is a communication style that allows you to get your point across while being respectful to both yourself and others. In this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, you will learn your communication style, tips for good communication, how to say No, and what obstacles there can be. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2ct2vec2

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

Ramadan is a significant religious observance for many students, faculty and staff at VCU. The Global Education Office encourages the campus community to engage in learning about this important month to better understand the experiences of those who observe it. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin today, Friday, Feb. 28 and conlude on Saturday, March 29 contingent upon the sighting of the new moon. We encourage everyone to learn more about Ramadan to promote awareness and understanding within our diverse university community.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/ramadan/.

Nominations are being accepted 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/.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Dorris Douglas Budd Award. Established in 1981, the award honors the legacy of Dorris Douglas Budd, a dedicated staff member who served VCU for 30 years and inspired excellence in all those around her. The award recognizes a full-time administrative support staff member at VCU or VCU Health who demonstrates exemplary performance and enhances the mission and image of our institution. Nominations may be submitted until 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/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

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/.

Join the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. Spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The group will learn about traditional medicine, midwifery and healing practices. Cost is $1,650 plus air fare. Apply at the following URL by Monday, March 3 (new extended deadline).

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11474.

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/.