10 a.m.

The Department of Sculpture + Extended Media will present a lecture by visiting artist Aki Sasamoto at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. Sasamoto works in sculpture, performance, video and more. In her installation/performance works, Sasamoto moves and talks inside the careful arrangements of sculpturally altered objects, activating bizarre emotions behind daily life.

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

12 p.m.

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/.

12 p.m.

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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join A New Way of Life, held every Thursday. This program is a weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that provides a supportive and confidential environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or length of sobriety. Meetings are held at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

12 p.m. 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. Register via Zoom at the attached link.

For more information, contact Pamela M. Dillon, PharmD at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DaVlb0a5QEqFKsWgArjJoA#/registration.

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.

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 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will present Exploring Sustainability, a cross-disciplinary, interactive seminar series to be held in the STEM Building, Room 202, 817 W. Franklin St. This week’s seminar will feature Kate Tibbets, Ph.D., VCU Chemistry, presenting "Green Chemistry and Manufacturing."

For more information, contact Ron Lopez at lopezr5@vcu.edu or visit https://slss.vcu.edu/events/exploring-sustainability-seminar-green-chemistry-and-manufacturing.html.

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program with a mindfulness and stress management activity followed by warm beverages and social time at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Level up your love for Beethoven. Join a morning of piano mastery featuring guest speaker Narciso Solero presenting “Leveling Up Beethoven Sonatas, From Op. 2 to Op. 111.” Performances by students of teachers from Richmond Music Teachers Association and VCU Piano Area students will follow. The session is free and open to the public. The event will be in the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. Questions: Email Magdalena Adamek at madamek@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 at noon

You are invited to the next session in the Division of Community Engagement’s Community Engaged Research Series, which will highlight inclusive and disability-affirming approaches to research with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPNzwbLujL7y2EhhfqAgEMaMLgPWQJhV0LZMU9mtc9LswazA/viewform?usp=header.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join Adrienne Baldwin-White, Ph.D., social work assistant professor, for a technology-focused event that is part of the 2025-26 Common Book series. The hackathon, in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave., is designed to give students the opportunity to work together to propose a solution to a social problem using technology. No RSVP required. See Baldwin-White's video at the following URL. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

For more information, contact Adrienne Baldwin-White at baldwinwhia@vcu.edu or visit https://vcussw.info/CB-Tech.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Flutist Tabatha Easley and pianist Daniel Stipe will present their flute and piano recital at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The program will feature works by Aram Khachaturian and Sergei Prokofiev, both written in the 1940s during a turbulent time in Soviet history. Thematic material in the music highlights lyricism and introspection, contrasted by extroverted sentiments and folk melodies. Tickets are $5 for VCU students $14 for the general public. VCU Music students can attend for free. Tickets are available at arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/tabatha-easley-flute-faculty-recital/.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Curious about service-learning? Join this informational session to learn how service-learning enhances student learning through real-world experience, supports faculty with high-impact teaching and community partnerships, and creates meaningful, reciprocal service that benefits our community. Participants will explore available resources, course options and designations, and easy ways to become involved in service-learning and experiential education across the institution. These sessions will be offered in-person or virtually throughout the semester, so click the link to RSVP for a date, time and location that works for you. This session will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fnkgEiYh4zbDvcYz6.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Day of Service – a universitywide opportunity to partner with local organizations and support meaningful work across the greater Richmond region. Join colleagues in strengthening community partnerships while contributing to shared impact beyond campus. Employees are encouraged to use their allotted community service hours to participate. Sign up for a service project at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/events/dayofservice/.

Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions is seeking student volunteers for the university's upcoming Preview Day for Admitted Students on Sunday, March 22 and Saturday, April 4 from 7-11 a.m. Volunteers will assist with greeting and directing guests around campus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LtZEEooKJcJiSATe8.

Adult beginner lessons are designed for older teens and adults to build fundamental swimming and water safety skills. Participants should be comfortable in the water and will learn basic swimming and water safety skills including floating, breath control, and basic movement. Session 1 runs March 16-April 9. Classes are offered Mon/Wed 7-7:55 a.m. or Tue/Thur 6-6:55 p.m. Register by March 13 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

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/.

The Underground Student Organization Resource Center invites nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to campus and their communities. Friday, March 6 is the final day to submit nominations at the following URL

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

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.

The Rams Scholarship Hub is a centralized, searchable VCU database managed by Student Financial Services and Development and Alumni Relations, where students can view scholarship opportunities available and offered through various VCU colleges, schools and departments. Sign in with your EID, complete the general application, get matched and search for new opportunities. Questions: Contact the VCU Student Financial Management Center at the following email address.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1550 or visit https://vcu.academicworks.com/.

Send in your abstracts by the deadline of Tuesday, March 10. All students and faculty are reminded by the Graduate School and Graduate Students Association to send in their abstracts for the Graduate Research Symposium, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22. Develop your poster presenting skills, obtain a presentation badge and share your findings with the VCU community. See the schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ronald Byamungu at ronaldb@vcu.edu or (804) 779-5186 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey1DT1jGuAZEGXdnncAvU4MaavggUvtiKSder_7Mjt4LsuxQ/viewform.

Registration has been extended to Friday, April 10 for Mosaic Celebration hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. The celebration is a gathering to honor all graduating students. OMSA invites graduates and their families to join the free event on either Wednesday, May 6 or Friday, May 8. Register here at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/agoNWjsMrqYW2pJ29.

Research from VCU has made it into STAT Madness, the national bracket-style competition to determine the year’s best innovation in biomedical research. The competition features 64 of the most innovative biomedical research projects from across the United States, including VCU’s entry for helping premature infants breathe. Voting is now open through Monday, April 6. Those interested can vote once per day and can sign up to receive updates through STAT when each new round of voting begins.

For more information, contact Mary Kate Brogan at broganm2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7701 or visit https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-research-project-competes-for-national-title-in-stat-madness.

Are you a student, graduate student or postdoc working on research related to substance use, recovery, harm reduction or mental health? Submit a poster for the Research to Recovery Conference (May 20–21) and share your work with the campus and community. Submit a poster at the following URL by Sunday, March 22.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or visit https://r2r2026.sched.com/in.

Redefining BMI is a research study at the VCU School of Public Health. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two programs to help manage their weight by making changes to eating and physical activity. Both programs involve attending virtual group-based sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach over the course of 12 months. This study also asks participants to attend in-person data collection visits before beginning the program, and then again at four, eight and 12 months.

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