11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Rams First for volunteer card-making on in Room 1100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. The group will be writing cards for elementary and middle school students and faculty to show appreciation and share words of encouragement as they continue their school year. A few kind words can make a big difference.

For more information, contact Crisley Ventura Lozada at venturalozac@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors talk via Zoom with Brooke Newman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, and author of "The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jiOF70xGQgGfi3h8CQi7xw#/registration.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have medical debt and don’t know where to start? Visit the VCU Financial Success Center during drop-in hours to ask questions about your payment options. Attend the session virtually or at Room B1130, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=89fd8414-9730-42ed-8c81-6c83a54119b5&utm_source=telegram.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Food connects us to culture, heritage and community. Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for Food Is My Love Language, an evening of storytelling, cultural sharing and delicious food, featuring chef and restaurateur Velma Johnson (a.k.a. Mama J) of Richmond’s Mama J’s Café. Through storytelling and conversation, participants will explore how food carries memory and meaning through cultures and across generations. Students will have the opportunity to savor flavors, with a tasting experience featuring sample-sized portions of authentic dishes. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944744.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). 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. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D., is an artist and scholar working at the intersection of art, technology and society. She is associate professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar.This talk presents a practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence. It surveys AI-related projects developed since 2019, examining image, text, robotic and material processes, and critically reflects on authorship, agency and the cultural and ecological implications of generative AI. Register to attend virtually at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carla Averill at averillc2@vcu.edu or (760) 885-7320 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-lecture-series-qatar/.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Risk Management and Insurance Program in the School of Business will host a panel on risk management in building construction and real estate featuring risk manager Cynthia Garcia. Learn how risk professionals protect organizations and capital projects. The event will be in Room B-2166, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. A career panel will follow featuring representatives from Marsh insurance broker (Rooms B-3187/89) and a speed networking event (Rooms B-3187/89.) Refreshments will be provided. Questions: Contact Contact rmi@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or (804) 357-5105.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

YouFirst and VCU Writing Center will present the Professional Communication Workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. 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. 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play George Mason at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/17.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

You First at VCU invites all students to a trivia night in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Fun facts about Richmond, VCU and pop culture will be on the bill. Come solo or bring a squad.

For more information, contact Tiara Strait at straittn@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Penny Appeal will host a Pack a Bag volunteer event at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Toiletry items will be packed for the local unhoused community. The guest speaker will be Camryn Rachel-Bosco. Questions: Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at VCU at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

Free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. The session will serve as 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/.

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. This workshop will include a discussion about how to develop and maintain your unique voice in the age of AI. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This spring, the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society MLP at the Health Hub is offering free legal education and planning programs to support community members’ health, stability and peace of mind. Join them at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A to learn all about the Basics of Life Planning! Open to ages 18+.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For those with bike riding experience, this 201 course, hoated by RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St., will cover all minor adjustments that you can make at home. We'll cover brakes, derailleurs and associated cable adjustments. Register at https://tinyurl.com/rambikesreg

For more information, contact Taylor Welch at welchto@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will present the Active Reading Workshop via Zoom. Develop the strategy necessary for reading any type of text with intention, confidence and a critical eye. 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. 5, 2026 at noon

This virtual panel will feature five tenured faculty members who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. The event will be hosted by the Division of Community Engagement in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmr86AExgSwx3alK90cfJUEekl6kcxc4pApl-OF_bqmnwVw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., Research Data Librarian, will review NIH's new mandate to use SciENcv for creating and certifying biosketches and other support documents, including key changes, ORCID integration and practical steps to create compliant documents for upcoming NIH submissions. 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/DaVlb0a5QEqFKsWgArjJoA.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Dept. of Gerontology will host a virtual informational session. The department's mission to promote optimal aging for individuals and communities is evident through its innovative graduate and continuing education, scholarship and university-community partnerships. Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow. Join the session to learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UJ48p7PiQwG_MgWmEWhEHg

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://gerontology.chp.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies will host the annual Matilde Moros Lecture in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Enjoy light refreshments while listening to visiting speaker Rachel González-Martin, Ph.D., who will discuss the cast of Mexican American Zoey Luna's quinceañera in HBO's four part documentary series: "15, a Quinceañera Story" (2017). A reception with light refreshments will follow the presentation and a connected forum discussion featuring Latinx faculty and students will take place at 3:45 p.m. in the same room. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michi Gardner at gardnerjm2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewzs1rHXS_q8YvblyeVOH6V2yjiLOxKLj5dkFM5CmpATj26A/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Entice your audience by developing the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical manner. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The Graduate School invites Ph.D. students to learn about how they can apply for the Google Ph.D. Fellowship. The award is provided for up to four Ph.D. students in computer science or related fields. Learn more about the benefits and application process. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944874.

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid education? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at our informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRMarch11th.

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Free classes will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-noon. The course is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The March 11 course will be in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The March 25 class will be in Room B024, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Registration is free and can be completed by selecting the course on the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) training calendar at the following URL. The March 11 course code is RAMSstb. The March 25 course code is RAMSstb.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal2a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=82&wp=408&tz=0&ms=3&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=CTCCE&rf=&pn=0.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYx8mfxLG6wUyK-siC3MUkp4T189EIKwxvW4tMnnBrjwaHVw/viewform.

Monday, Mar. 16, 2026 at noon

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter (SOCRA) and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Learn about a clinical trial journey from the participant perspective with Mary Fowler Simmons. 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/EOxm6ayuRsGDStWeYV4S-g.

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) x Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference (TAASCON) will host the 2026 ECAASU Conference from March 27-29 at Duke University in Durham, N.C. The East Coast Asian American Student Union is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, educate and empower those interested in Asian and Asian American (A/A) issues. Run solely by student volunteers, the group's advocacy work is conducted through outreach to A/A students and organizations across the country and educating individuals on becoming agents of change through the programs the groups hold throughout the year. Questions: email Jaz Sisouvong at the following email address or jazmine.sisouvong@ecaasu.org

For more information, contact Jaz Sisouvong at sisouvongj@vcu.edu or visit https://ecaasu.org/.

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration is open for the Celebrating the Women of VCU Brunch at the Dewey Gottwald Center. 2301 W. Leigh St. The event’s theme is “In Full Bloom: Honoring the Women Who Inspire Us,” and will feature a chat with special guest alum Jay Ell Alexander and Tomika Ferguson, Ph.D., associate dean of Student Affairs and Community Engagement and assistant professor at VCU School of Education. Those who attend can enjoy inspiring discussion and meaningful opportunities to make connections with like-minded women.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor Smart, senior director, alumni career and personal development, at smartlt@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TEDxVCU is once again bringing ideas that spark and stories that shine to VCU’s Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for an afternoon of inspiration, innovations and ideas that are worth spreading. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944965.

Spring break is a great time to focus on summer job and internship applications, and the Career Services Peer Career Advisers are here to help. Stop by the VCU Career Services Office during drop-in hours (no appointment needed) every week from Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PCAs can offer suggestions on where to look for jobs and internships, how to apply, updating your résumé, and more. Note that drop-ins are not available during the week of spring break. The office is located in the University Student Commons, Room 143, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/about/contact-us/.

If you are completing an internship this semester or have secured an internship in previous semesters, please take three to five minutes to report your internship by completing the VCU Student Internship Survey in Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/VCUexperience.

Juniors and seniors are invited to the Grad Fair to browse and shop for class rings. Visit Barnes & Noble @ VCU on Monroe Park Campus, March 3-5 (today, Tuesday-Thursday): 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Representatives will be available to take ring sizes and answer questions.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is new for fall 2026; registration opens April 1, and Oct. 1 for spring 2027. Four required social work classes (12 hours) equip students with the knowledge and skills to be trauma-informed mental health practitioners. Grads will be prepared to work in a variety of settings with individuals, families and communities who are affected by mental illness by using various trauma-informed approaches. Email the following address or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Cassie DeSena-Jacobs at swmentalhlth@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/MH-Cert.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Your help is needed to read and review submissions. This is a unique opportunity to get your hands on new and exciting work and to contribute your voice to the judging process. Reviews are submitted via a Google Survey, with a final deadline for submitting reviews by Sunday, March 15. If interested, or for more details, email the following address.

For more information, contact Hana Rehman at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.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 KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-Based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand how decision making differs between adults with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder and no history of a psychological disorder. Participants will be compensated for participating in the study.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

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, Ph.D., at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to determine if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.