12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event with Jessica Trisko Darden, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science at VCU, and author of "The Accused: How Women Faced Justice for Nazi-Era Crimes." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eFXulEDrSEiURf9295ppnw.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Discovery Dialogues seminar to be presented by Vi Nguyen, Ph.D. student, VCU Wright Center, via Zoom. The series is a regular event that bridges the divide between research, health care and the public. The events are open to all, and the research is presented in lay-friendly language. 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/uZgfGtF2S9msqEICmU0V-g.

2 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/.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Discuss 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/.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Graduate school is a marathon, not a sprint, and maintaining your well-being is crucial for long-term success. Join in a workshop via Zoom for a discussion about ongoing self-care to deal with life's ups and downs and resources available on campus. VCU RecWell will facilitate.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942900.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 at noon

Faculty, community leaders and government practitioners will convene for a side-by-side exchange exploring collaborative solutions to food access and security challenges. Join the conversation via Zoom hosted by VCU's Division of Community Engagement as academic insight and community expertise come together. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7bIQgfuukfLnhGyFTppj1fCLPsiqMG5QfZHIazemjvxoUzg/viewform?usp=header.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Underground at VCU is bringing back the Mix and Mingle Series. These events will provide students with the opportunity to learn about various organizations on campus. The theme is about service organizations at VCU and will take place in the Underground, Suite 015, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided. Register via Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Raine Harris at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945128.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join the Office of First and Second Year Experiences and the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation for a design thinking workshop at which you will help to map the student experience at VCU. Earn a Credly badge in design thinking for participating, enjoy free pizza and even have a chance to win LEGO kits. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity, ideas and energy. You’ll get hands-on practice with design thinking tools while shaping how future students learn and connect. The session will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register t the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944922.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Jewish Life at VCU will host a session on Kintsugi pottery at Jewish Life at VCU at Chabad House, 1003 Grove Ave. Learn how to create beautiful art from broken pottery, discovering how something broken can become whole again.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://student.chabadoncampus.org/vcu/rsvp/events/47393.

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 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 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

How does a discovery in a VCU lab become a life-changing product in the marketplace? Join Ivelina Metcheva, Ph.D. (Assistant Vice President for Innovation) and Magdalena Morgan, Ph.D. (Director of Licensing) from VCU TechTransfer and Ventures. Hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, this seminar via Zoom will provide a road map for protecting your IP and securing commercialization funding to ensure the transition from "bench to bedside" is more dynamic than ever. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D., at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7yOrv14uT_GubgbB8J_8qg#/registration.

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

Are you a working student? Don’t miss this month’s professional development workshop on equity and inclusion, presented by Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer in Equity and Access Services. In this interactive session via Zoom, student staff will gain practical strategies and learn best practices for demonstrating equity and inclusion in the workplace (with a special focus on ability/disability, cultural differences and differences of opinions and viewpoints). Learn how to foster inclusive environments and collaborate across differences, contributing to a culture of belonging and respect. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/MarStuSesh.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present Massey Critical Conversations, a discussion series on community and advancing health centered on the VCU Common Book "The Coming Wave," featuring guest speakers connecting AI to health research. Register at the following URL for the two remaining virtual sessions on Wednesday, March 18 and Wednesday, April 15.

For more information, contact Sam Burns at burnss3@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/B2BzA1.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 at 3 p.m.

This Zoom workshop will demonstrate how to effectively use the Gold Search Box on the Libraries' website and how to find and use subject-specific databases. 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. 18, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research invite you to the monthly clinical research town hall. This month, join Heather Fudala, Ph.D., R.N., Certified Clinical Research Professional and VCU Health Program Director for Nursing Research and Innovation, as she presents via Zoom “Differentiating Research and Quality Improvement and the Role of the VCU Health Quality Improvement Initiative Review and Oversight Committee” and answers questions from participants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris, Ed.D. at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/SS7JXk9HQYOrLDER-JzGsg#/registration.

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

Join the Department of Political Science for the third session of the Social Science Research Working Group in Room 2114, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Grace D. Gipson, Ph.D., will be presenting on her research.

For more information, contact Alex Keena at keenaja@vcu.edu or visit https://politicalscience.vcu.edu/events/event-items/social-science-research-working-group-dreaming-freedom-beyond-the-coastal-shoreline.html.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

VCUarts and the Office of Alumni Relations are hosting the third event in the Makers at Work series. This program via Zoom will focus on the variety of professional pathways at museums and galleries. If you'd like to learn about administration, museum education, programming, art handling and more, this is an opportunity to hear from alumni and ask questions.

For more information, contact Emily Campbell, director, alumni engagement, VCUarts at campbelleg@vcu.edu or (804) 248-8050 or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/makers-at-work-careers-in-museums-and-galleries/?a=12272231.

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

Learn and practice how to respond to airway obstruction emergencies through an interactive simulation using Play-Doh models and EMT techniques. The session will be in the Multipuirpose Room of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Saniya Chethan at saniya.chethan@gmail.com.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will host a workshop via Zoom. This workshop will go over how the reading process can look, different strategies to make it easier and how to use reading comprehension tools to break apart a variety of texts. 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. 19, 2026 at noon

VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking will present a visiting artist lecture by Gabriela Ruiz in the theater of the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Ruiz is a multimedia artist who works across performance, sculpture, video and digital media. She has shown work at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Palm Springs Art Museum and Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

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

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you have questions about jobs and internships, or what the Career Services office has to offer? Come chat with the Peer Career Advisers (PCAs) at the Honors College. PCAs will be tabling and ready to answer your questions or direct you to helpful resources. You can also ask about the VCU Internship Funding Program, which provides undergraduate students with up to $5,000 in funding to support summer internships. The event will be in the lobby of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Are you interested in publishing your research, art or creative works in VCU's undergraduate journal? The meeting will be in the multipurpose room, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Would you like to be a part of the editorial team and work with peers and faculty in your field and have the opportunity to learn about the club and how you can become involved? Can't make it? Join VCU RamsConnect: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/auctus/club_signup

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu.

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/.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn to map your research writing into a cohesive, manageable step-by-step process. 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. 20, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Come join a day of relaxation at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., for a guided yoga session led by Valarie Shcherbakov. No experience needed. Register on RAMS Connect at the following URL.

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

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Celebrate Shabbat with two Hillel student hosts. You’ll be welcomed into a student’s home to taste the flavors that shaped them and experience Shabbat in their own unique style. Gabby’s Shabbat will feature a Cajun-inspired menu, and Matan’s Shabbat will highlight Asian-inspired flavors –— each bringing their own personality and traditions to the table. RSVP by Wednesday, March 18 at the following URL to save your spot and receive location details.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at sheri@hillelatvcu.org or (804) 213-2513 or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Alumni invites Ram families to come together for a VCU play date. You bring the kiddos and we’ll bring the snacks while you mingle with alumni parents over lemonade. Register to hang with us at Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road. Questions? Contact Kaylynn Hill, assistant director of regional alumni engagement, at hillk8@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/rams-at-the-playground-crump-park/?a=12369894.

Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Ecological Society of America SEEDS chapter (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability) will host an Art in Nature fundraising event at Rice Rivers Center. Lunch and materials will be provided with a ticket. Rain or shine. Activities will include field sketching (Debby Kaspari), ecopoetry (Catherine Hulshof) and nature journaling (Mary Larson) to support young scientists. The center is located midway between Richmond and Williamsburg. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Hulshof at cmhulshof@vcu.edu or visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/virginiacommonwealthuniversity/2083698.

Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

VCU is hosting its third annual Campus Walk in Park Plaza. Community members are encouraged to register online for the walk or donate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynne Foreman, M.D., at lforeman2@vcu.edu or visit https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/VCU.

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. Volunteers will assist with greeting and directing guests around campus.

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

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU’s department of Political Science, the Commonwealth International Relations Organization and Eta Lambda Sigma will hold a free screening of "2000 Meters to Andriivka," a documentary about the war in Ukraine. The screening will be in the theater of the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at polistaff@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VCUPOLI/rsvp_boot?id=1945057.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU students and Richmond community members are invited to grab a bagel and participate in a discussion on conflict in Israel and the Middle East, examining today’s most pressing issues and fostering a deeper, more informed understanding of the region. Join the conversation at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to welcome Ghaith Al-omari and David Makovsky, senior fellows at The Washington Institute. RSVP by Monday, March 23 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at sheri@hillelatvcu.org or (804) 213-2513 or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at noon

New ride or used deal? With the VCU Financial Success Center by VACU, learn how to shop smart, understand car loans and avoid mistakes that can keep you paying way longer than you planned. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=86e9e0bc-7026-42c4-8855-43188addc49d&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office for its third Globe Speakers Series. This series features professionals who bring a global perspective through their lived, studied or professional experiences across cultures. Each event includes a talk followed by an open Q&A with students, designed to inspire leadership, intercultural agility and career-ready skills valuable across all disciplines. This event's speaker will be Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Dean of the School of Medicine and interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Register at https://bit.ly/JoinVCUGlobe The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Lunch will be served; register now to reserve your spot. VCU GEO will raffle two $500 study abroad vouchers for attendees who check-in who are registered for VCU Globe. This event is part of VCU Globe, its reimagined global learning and leadership program, which connects international and domestic students to each other, to the campus and to the broader local/global community. Open to all VCU students.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1943008.

Monday, Apr. 6, 2026 at 6 p.m.

This virtual session with the VCU Financial Success Center will help you plan ahead for textbooks, fees and everyday costs while unpacking how your money habits are shaped. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=ca1e56e0-e69f-4eb6-aec6-0c8b2622b508&utm_source=telegram.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cultural Awareness Day, hosted by the Association of Black Social Workers at VCU and the Radical Alliance for Anti-Racism, Change and Equity (RAACE), has been created to celebrate, honor and learn from the diverse cultures and identities within our community. The program will feature speakers who will share insight on culture, advocacy and lived experience, along with food that reflects the richness of our communities and opportunities for networking. The event will be held at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Questions: Follow ABSW on instagram at @abswatvcu or contact the following email address.

For more information, contact ABSW at VCU at quansahh@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 worth spreading. Register at the following URL.

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

Have you interviewed for or accepted an off-campus summer internship, but are worried about the costs? Apply for VCU's Internship Funding Program. Attend the virtual informational session. For quotes from those who have previously participated in the program and to register, apply by March 31, 2026 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram.

The VCU School of Business and the Global Education Office are offering "Sustainable Futures in the Cloud Forest: Business, Biodiversity and Community," an immersive study-abroad experience in Ecuador. Taking place over winter break 2027, students will spend one week in Quito and the Cloud Forest learning about sustainability and ecotourism. Plus you can join an optional excursion to the Galapagos Islands, Learn more and apply now at the following URL. Fewer than six spots remain.

For more information, contact Emory Gunn at ebgunn@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11566.

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.

Interested in addiction research? VCU undergraduates are invited to apply for a summer research fellowship through the Guided Research Experiences and Applied Training (GREAT) program. The eight-week (June 1-July 24) paid summer research opportunity is geared for undergraduates interested in substance use research. Fellows also participate in weekly group sessions centered on preparation for further research, education and career pathways. All interested VCU undergraduates, regardless of major and prior experience, are encouraged to apply. Training and programming will be tailored to students with no or minimal previous research experience. The program prioritizes undergraduate applicants who will be enrolled as a VCU undergraduate the following academic year. See the curvey at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CWPPM88J4TRWNWE9

For more information, contact Amy Adkins at adkinsae@vcu.edu or visit https://irbeh.vcu.edu/undergraduate-research-training-programs--courses/.

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.

Please share with your community partners: The Division of Community Engagement announces the 2026 Seed Grant funding initiative for the VCU Health Hub and the Mary and Frances Youth Center. Both centers offer 10 seed grants at $2,000 each for local, nonprofit community organizations and programs. Register for information sessions at the following URL.

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

Apply to make a pitch at the VCU da Vinci Center's Spring Demo Day. Whether you're in the early idea stage, have a workable prototype or have an active business venture, you can compete to win prize funding upward of $2,000 for your idea. Apply by 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the following URL. Demo Day is Friday, April 17 from 4-7 p.m. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger, program manager, at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKR2i11S83nji5l1S-Xj7k5OoSY4kT8kdsWyr1ZPXOjuIvIg/viewform.

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 see 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/.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This noninvasive study is investigating the acoustic startle reflex and acoustic startle potentiation in relationship to subsequent injury following concussion. Participants will be compensated for their time. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., at oldhamjr@vcu.edu or (804) 628-0891 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YKDWLNYWDNK7M7KX.