1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A Rollator Repair Clinic will be held at the VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 25th St. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://healthhub.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. 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.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Pre-Health advisers and the Transfer Center will host a workshop via Zoom for students who take courses at other institutions and transfer them back to VCU for credit. This session is geared for pre-health students who need to complete summer course work outside of VCU. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meghan Waldron at waldronm3@vcu.edu or (804) 291-6751 or visit https://forms.gle/8HgvrrFYUXRuSEzT9.

3 p.m.

This Zoom workshop will provide the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to 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/.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's College of Engineering celebrates the scholarship of its graduate students at the annual VCU Engineering Research Showcase. This event includes poster presentations from all engineering disciplines as well as computer science. The showcase will be in the Engineering Research Building Atrium, 401 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Engineering Graduate Studies at gradengr@vcu.edu.

5 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop is intended to help participants feel comfortable with paraphrasing in academic writing. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., Biostatistics, will discuss requirements for research sample size calculations and considerations necessary for calculating sample sizes for research studies. Questions: Visit 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/7BzuG15HQ7Gsfz44VfpcMQ.

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 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 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Looking for a creative way to give back? Come join Rams Aging and Engaging GBM and make origami flowers for low-income elderly in Richmond. The session will be in the Multipurpose Room (1303), Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Rhea Chatterjee at chatterjeer2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join Bioethics 4 Students to learn about upcoming service opportunities, events, how to become involved and a discussion on human engineering and environmental ethics. The session will be in the Multipurpose Room (1303), the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

STAR@VCU (Students Together Assisting Refugees) will host a cultural immersion movie night with food and entertainment. "The Good Lie," a film based on the obstacles faced by a group of orphaned Sudanese siblings on their journey to the United States during the Second Sudanese Civil War, will be screened. Food will be catered by 2M Mediterranean Market and Deli. The screening will be in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C and D, 907 Floyd Ave. See a trailer from the film at the following URL.

For more information, contact Students Together Assisting Refugees @ VCU at staratvcu@gmail.com or visit http://youtube.com/watch?v=c2tI5zW3IU8.

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/.

Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The annual meeting of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience will be held at the Delta-Marriott Hotel, 555 E. Canal St. Register or submit an abstract at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeffrey Dupree, Ph.D., at jeffrey.dupree@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.kmjacobs.org/cvcsn.

Monday, Mar. 31, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Dental Hygiene students will be hosting an educational event at the VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 25th St. Spend the day with dental hygiene students and learn about the 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. 31, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an online Meet VCU Authors talk with Samaneh Oladi Ghadikolaei, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. In her new book, Oladi Ghadikolaei discusses the Women’s Islamic Coalition's mission of pursuing gender justice. Register 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/tZArc-CgrDwqE9xYYn3XNP2FKrsH2eKj5_wr#/registration.

Monday, Mar. 31, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Social Psychology invites you to participate in two studies (compensation is available): (1) a study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging, (2) a study on how people react to fictional characters. You will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take approximately one hour. See more details at the following URL and find out if you are eligible.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhhs@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

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.

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025 at 8 a.m.

The VCU Departments of Neurology and Epidemiology, along with the HRV Institute, will host the 2025 Heart Rate Variability Workshop and Conference on April 3-4 at Maymont, 1001 Spottswood Road. The theme, Integration of Heart Rate Variability Into Clinical Practice, will feature speakers, discussions and networking opportunities. A pre-conference workshop on HRV and HRV biofeedback will be held on April 3. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Muna Ali at alim28@vcu.edu or visit https://heartratevariabilityinstitute.org/hrv-conference.

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center invites students, trainees and faculty members interested in oncology, AI and data sciences to the Gordon Ginder Innovations in Cancer Symposium. This in-person event, at the Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 W. Leigh St., will feature experts in this field and offer an opportunity for shared learning and networking. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/bcf2df1a-e998-4105-933f-167768138618/summary.

Friday, Apr. 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Nina Exner, research data librarian, and Sam Byrd, scholarly publishing librarian, to build your scholarly visibility with Scholars Compass and ORCID. (ORCID is a unique, persistent identifier for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship and innovation activities.) In this two-for-one session, you’ll learn about the ETD process and then how to link your ETD to your ORCID researcher ID profile. We’ll start with a walkthrough of the online publishing process for depositing your electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) on Scholar’s Compass. You’ll get a look at the interface, preview the steps you’ll take to submit your ETD and have a chance to ask your questions. Then you’ll learn how to create an online profile with ORCID, the digital Open Researcher and Contributor ID. The ORCID profile acts as an online vita to help your ETD and other research products be more visible. The session will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 205, 901 Park Ave. Register on RamsConnect.

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

Friday, Apr. 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No.1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Come to the Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St., for Preview Day to see what it’s like to be a Brandcenter student. Meet current students and faculty, learn about Brandcenter programs and attend the center's Friday Forum Speaker series featuring an alum who works for the National Hockey League brand.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/preview-day-april-2025?utm_source=TelegRam.

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.

Monday, Apr. 7, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Global Health Leadership Symposium - The Humphrey Fellowship Program at VCU and Emory University With Reynolds College: Driving Change, Building Partnerships m will take place in a hybrid format with limited in-person seating at the Reynolds Community College, Downtown Campus, Room 633. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tFkGkyuizLfuS4KF8.

Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 19th Annual Women's Health Research Day will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. The symposium this year, titled "Nutrition and Women's Health," begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Abstracts from all fields with elements of women's health and/or sex/gender differences are due by Friday, March 28. Awards will be given for best posters in basic, clinical/translational and community sciences. Monetary awards will be given for young investigator and best interdisciplinary abstract. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lillia Thumma at thummadl@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2025/.

Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host a field day and health fair. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register at https://forms.gle/tkDuZ4EE1LKEXfcs6

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

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics 4 Students clubs for its conference on the intersections of ethics, philosophy, public health and medicine. All are invited; students are encouraged to submit an abstract to present during the poster session. 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. The session will be held at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Those who wish to speak for the panelist session should complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHdRbGG4YC0BuJPgZZ-fTY8G1AX07_8niNTM_JGGKIxOZt5w/viewform

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUQn69LwwoMkWpdGJG80osulkx3oVrznDxUob1PqMMlBSDPQ/viewform.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will offer Student Outdoor Leadership Experiences. SOLE is an intensive training program that forms the foundation of OAP trips. It focuses on skill development, personal growth and leadership for future OAP student leaders. Using the outdoors as a classroom, participants also connect with nature and learn to provide similar experiences on OAP trips. An informational session will be at the Outing Rental Center, 130 S. Linden St., at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at spohncl@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/leadership-programs/student-outdoor-leadership-experience/.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host a week of travel through Norway. Experience glacier peaks and valleys, canyoneer down waterfalls and sea kayak through a fjord. Explore villages and wilderness, all while experiencing new activities in a supportive and friendly environment. The price includes food, equipment, lodging, and guides, but does not include airfare. An interest Meeting will be held Thursday, April 10; Monday, April 21 and Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 S. Linden St. The trip runs July 16-July 25 Register at the following URL by June 16.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f6cbbf86-0f41-4cd2-8d47-29e4bfd30d20.

Graduating? Looking for an internship or experiential opportunity? The VCU Spring Career Fair will be noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballroom, 907 Floyd Ave. Connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for internships as well as full-time and part-time jobs. Not sure if you're ready for a job? Come chat with employers. Participating organizations will outline the skills and experiences they are looking for in an employee and help students learn about affinity groups and internal opportunities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tay Knighting at knightingta@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/3650bc1f-fda6-4084-8ab8-b5224128e6e1/student_preview.

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.

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

The Society of Human Resource Management at VCU is seeking a creative, innovative student to join its executive board as the communications officer. The role is open to students of all majors. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 31.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fhytDV9PJbhDQswL9.

Nominations for the Daniel Cordero-Laske Memorial Award and the Ram Pride Award are being accepted by the Student Government Association through Friday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. Make a nomination for the Daniel Cordero-Laske Memorial Award at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZRfy3S2WffvaxOJTNfp1zR3zciOE6QunUnR9z4BVP1PEaDQ/viewform Make a nomination for the Ram Pride Award at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCd7hcFbMgNhGfOHC6eDQxm8Ce4wwa5KmeOG9oQp82h6Mh7w/viewform Nominees will be invited to the Student Leadership Awards on April 17 and winners will be announced at that time. Questions: Email the following address or studentorgs@vcu.edu

For more information, contact VCU SGA at SGA@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

The VCU Campus Learning Center is hiring student tutors, supplemental instruction leaders and peer academic coaches for the fall 2025 semester. Apply at the following URL by Sunday, April 6 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, contact Campus Learning Center at clc@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/our-team/work-for-us/.

VCU's Council for Community Engagement invites nominations for the following awards for Excellence in Community Engagement: 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 nominations at the following URL by Friday, April 4.

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

Volunteers are needed for the Family Field Day and Health Fair at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., on Sunday, April 13. Questions: Visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/events/ Volunteer at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4DAAAE2FABFB6-55769580-family#/.

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.

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 The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu

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