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/.

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/.

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.

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.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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 from noon to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that provides you the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? The Health Hub hosts walks in Church Hill each Wednesday. Walks begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each walk goes through a different part of the neighborhood.

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

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 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 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you interested in graduate school but could use support navigating the exploration and application process? Are you a graduate student looking to enhance and grow your mentorship skills? The Graduate School's Mentorship Program is open for 2026-2207 cohort participants for both undergraduate mentees and graduate mentors. Come to this session to learn more about what it means to participate in this program and what benefits are available for both mentees and mentors.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944531.

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.

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 at noon

Join VCU HR and RecWell for a 30-minute virtual circuit workout that targets all parts of the body at different times to get that whole-body workout experience. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4aCKJzU

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Ben Teresa, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Urban and Regional Planning and graduate certificate programs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/murp0310.

Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to noon

Teach BP is returning to Hopewell elementary schools to educate fourth graders about heart health between March 11 and March 24. Volunteers are needed to serve as field teachers and keep students on task during lessons and help with games. Complete the volunteer interest form 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=header.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Join VCU HR for this informational session presented by our representative from Social Security. In this workshop you will learn answers to questions such as: When are you eligible to receive benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? How do you get the most from your benefits? And more. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/46rNPUQ

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Experienced Supervisors Institute (ESI) is open for registration. This three-day course will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. The institute focuses on advanced supervision tools/tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The course will be held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Questions: Visit http://www.gehli.vcu.edu

For more information, contact Victoria Carter-Johnston at carterjohnsva@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/experienced-supervisors-institute-esi/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students, RecWell members, non-member faculty and staff and Richmond community members. Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-health care settings. March classes will be held March 4, March 21 and March 28. Visit our website for registration deadlines.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

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/.

LEDstudio and Technology Services have created resources to support faculty in making sure their digital course materials are accessible to all of their students. In addition to two new tools integrated into Canvas (TidyUP and UDOIT), a self-paced course and a website with best practices and resources for digital accessibility are available. Canvas course: https://tinyurl.com/592hau8j Web resource: https://digitalaccessibility.vcu.edu/

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu.

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/.

The Global Education Office announces the creation of its new Outstanding Global Student Leadership Award. The honor will be awarded to two graduating students and recognizes their exceptional leadership and sustained involvement in global learning initiatives at VCU. Make a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJATN-xE8zFx0VBJIw57Ee9j4j2fszd6f4aZ_hvVhSqBOM4w/viewform?usp=header.

Applications are being accepted for VCU's English Language Program Spring II part-time evening courses to be held Monday, March 16-Thursday, May 7. Four courses are available and will be held in person at the Grace Street Center (912 W. Grace St.), third floor, and online from 5-6:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, at $502 per course. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

Researchers at VCU are looking for volunteers for this survey-based study (VCU IRB: HM300000590). This research is important because we don’t have a good understanding of how head injury relates to long-term health outcomes, or whether these relationships are different for males and females. Further, determining how modifiable factors like exercise, dietary and sleep habits impact health outcomes in people with a history of head injury will help us improve health for everyone. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may be eligible for the study if you are an adult between the ages of 18-59 years and you have a history of one or more lifetime injury to your head. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to fill out an initial online survey (roughly 30 minutes) followed by monthly follow-up surveys (roughly 20 minutes) for up to one year. These surveys ask about your demographic information, head injury history, health history, health-related behaviors, quality of life and other factors that may affect your current health and well-being. Participants will be eligible to win one of 20 randomly drawn $240 gift cards for taking part in this study, and completing more surveys across the study timeline will increase your odds of being selected to receive a gift card. If you are interested in participating in this study, click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Walton at waltonsr2@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8LYNH4LWRXED9JF.

Researchers at the VCU School of Public Health are testing a new research study program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adult women. You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to determine if you may be eligible.

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