11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The School of Social Work and VCU Common Book will present 2026 Tech Challenge: Solving Social Problems With AI and Technological Innovation. The event will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. Students will be divided into teams and provided with a social problem. They will then have 30 minutes to develop a solution using technology. They will then give a brief presentation on their solution and explain how it can help to work toward social justice. The hope is that as students think about the evolution of technology and how it changes society, they can also think about the change they can affect using it.

For more information, contact C. Draper at cdraper2@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/events/.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Join VCU's Emergency Medicine Club today during EMS Week for its & Pizza fundraiser at 308 N. Laurel St. Show the flyer from the club's Instagram page (@emc.vcu) or use online code AP1041 as a promo code online, and 30 percent of the proceeds go back to us the group. The sponsor is Christina Spohn (spohncl@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Arjun Modi at modia@vcu.edu.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Summer Studies invites students to drop in for a Summer Studies Resource and Ice Cream Fair in the Compass today, Monday. Come enjoy some free ice cream and learn more about Summer Studies courses and the resources are available over the summer.

For more information, contact Aleena Shahan at shahan@vcu.edu or visit https://summer.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event via Zoom with David Wojahn, Professor Emeritus of English at VCU and author of "Secret Addressee: Essays on How Poetry Matters." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rIhXitlSToCeFtY3wM2VgA#/registration.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Jinze Liu, Ph.D., professor, Biostatistics, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Liu’s work was funded by the Wright Center’s Translational Science Pilot Funds. 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/oI2r8tLQRdyAJM9qBOofcA.

2 p.m.

The Department of Focused Inquiry will present its annual expo in the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The expo will showcase the creativity and research of students in UNIV 111, 112, 200 and 299. This is a chance to celebrate FI students and their accomplishments. Students will give talks and readings, display their multimodal projects and more. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge at fill@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0838 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945360.

5 p.m.

University Counseling's Survivor Support Services will present Survivors Speak Out at Richmond Salons III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come join a night of reflection, hope and healing. Participants are welcome to express themselves through poetry, dance, music or by sharing their personal journey. Resources, food (while supplies last) and music will be available. Registration is required. Register at the followiong URL. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/uscsss/rsvp_boot?id=1945262.

6:30 p.m.

Join VCU students and alumni to connect with fellow Rams and learn how to frame your career path. Helene Bumbalo, associate director of graduate professional development, VCU Career Services, will present “Built for Change: Your Career Isn’t a Ladder – It’s a Portfolio.” The event, in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., will be hosted by the Women in Business at VCU student organization, the Business Alumni Society and the VCU Women’s Impact Network. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbey Stanzione, director of alumni engagement, at stanzionea@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/built-for-change-your-career-isn-t-a-ladder-it-s-a-portfolio/?a=12931105.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Parking and Transportation will host a virtual spring forum with updates on parking and transportation and address customer questions and/or concerns. The discussions will include information pertinent to the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l53xZiyJQCiVnid1kBHLbQ#/registration.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 at noon

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, Apr. 14, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

You’ve received a job offer – now it’s time to negotiate. Join Senior Associate Director of Career Services, Megan Hollis, in this workshop via Zoom to learn a step-by-step approach to navigating salary negotiations. Gain insights on aligning compensation with your skills, abilities and the market for your field. Log on to the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942904.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Hub Club: A Mental Wellness Circle holds meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. This meeting, at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will be about building resilience during life's challenges.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host a virtual informational session with program coordinators from the Richmond chapter of Commonwealth Catholic Charities' Department of Refugee Resettlement. The purpose of this session is to provide information about the organization's volunteer roles that may be of interest to VCU students and community members, including: MYVA Youth Mentor, ESL Teacher, ESL Teachers Aid/Substitute, ESL Tutor and Citizenship Class Teacher. Register at the following URL. The meeting ID is 712 5069 0044 and the passcode is 4rwsjx The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julianna Hill at hilljk5@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71250690044?pwd=W3W3bqraU4BD2NCMO6ngqf20LV3rX2.1&from=addon.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested in becoming a leader at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for Fall 2026? Many different opportunities are available to become involved. Come to the Leadership Interest Meeting at Pace. Can't make it? A second meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for an evening of storytelling, cultural sharing and (of course) delicious food, featuring professional chef and restaurateur Fred Enriquez of Richmond’s own Auntie Ning's. The session will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. 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 all OMSA events is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945409.

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at VCU will host the Unwritten Rules of the Workplace: An HR Insights Panel, in Room B3187/3189, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Come to the Q&A panel at which Carol Bensusan, Regional Senior HR Director at the American Heart Association, and Jennifer Stern, Chief of Staff at Defiant Food Group, will share real-world insights on workplace expectations, professional communication, office dynamics and common early-career mistakes to avoid. RSVP at the following URL. Questions: Contact vcu.shrm@gmail.com. The sponsor for the event is Dorothy Fountaine (fountainedr@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Cooper Meidinger at meidingerca@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945498.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present a dialogue series via Zoom encouraging participants to approach developments in AI with both curiosity and critical reflection, centered on the 2025-2026 VCU Common Book, "The Coming Wave: Technology, Power and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma." Join us for Part 4 as we discuss Ethics of AI. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Massey Events at MasseyEvents@VCU.edu or visit https://cvent.me/B2BzA1.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Critical Language Scholarship, which funds the study of a critical language abroad, is open to all undergraduates and graduate students. Join the NSO to learn about the program and application process. The session will be held in person (Room 1210, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU National Scholarship Office at natlscholar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/AKsaNn7PdGtEuZDK9&source=gmail-imap&ust=1776181399000000&usg=AOvVaw1zprG1Wpaj67RmIdZdPNRi.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research will host a clinical research town hall via Zoom. Featured will be Christopher Dor, J.D., VCU Health Director of Privacy and Compliance, and Tamas Gal, Ph.D., VCU Wright Center Director of Research Informatics, who will present “Privacy Board and Honest Brokers for Clinical Research,” and answer questions from participants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/RpRcQ95rSTSADSe6UHu43w#/registration.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts Music announces that guest artist and alum Steve Wilson will perform with the VCU Jazz Faculty Septet and VCU Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The performance will feature the Virginia premiere of Billy Childs’ Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Symphony, a bold new work commissioned by VCUarts Music as part of a consortium of top college programs. Tickets for the performance available at arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/38246689/steve-wilson-with-the-vcu-jazz-faculty-septet-and-symphonic-wind-ensemble-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 at noon

Jesse Senechal, Ph.D., will explore a Richmond-based partnership supporting multilingual youth through collaborative, community-rooted research at a virtual division session of Commmunity Engagement via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2vmjIHdAct5Ht1e82XWr2pbVQ6MzLTg8G497vk9t_DOtGOg/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 at noon

VCU’s Department of Painting + Printmaking will present a lecture by visiting artist Azza El Siddique in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The artist (b. Khartoum, Sudan) is known for her room-sized sculptural environments made of welded steel that take up the related themes of entropy, impermanence and mortality.

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

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you have a Psychology major? Join VCU Career Services and Psychology Advising for a virtual panel to hear from VCU Psychology alumni who pivoted into non-counseling roles. Come and hear how they navigated the job market and how you can market your skills to land roles outside traditional counseling routes. Be ready to ask questions and explore your own path as you navigate what you can do with your bachelor's in psychology. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Araba Andrews at andrewsab2@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/bdzesh83.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn to feel comfortable with the process of 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, Apr. 16, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Health Professions Organization will present HPO: Hands of Hope Volunteer Event in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The event is geared for those who need volunteer hours and want to network and make new connections.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 at 4 p.m.

​​The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to meet the needs of your audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register at the following URL.

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

Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026 at 8 a.m.

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K race will take place on Saturday, April 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Be advised that street closures and designated no‑parking zones will begin on Thursday, April 16 around Monroe Park Campus in preparation for the event. For additional details, including a complete list of affected streets and parking restrictions, visit the race website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Britt Dixon at dixonbd@vcu.edu or visit https://www.sportsbackers.org/event/ukrops-monument-avenue-10k/?_gl=1*uq67t5*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw-dfOBhAjEiwAq0RwI0afw8iaLkhqktRRvjvCLk9Wpvcz6nah6nJkNc915Dc1yedC4fwJNBoCH8cQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADtupH99KCKXTr1nZFdGWvvhRqS1k.

Monday, Apr. 20, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Philanthropy Week is Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23 and will feature daily events across campus, celebrating the impact of giving at VCU. Participants will learn more about philanthropy and have the chance to earn free swag and treats.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, senior director, alumni and student engagement at ramkeysm@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Think learning about money is boring? Think again: Play fun games, compete with friends, pick up money skills and enjoy free pizza while you play with the VCU Financial Success Center by VACU. The session will be in the Snead Atrium, 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=bea50319-f8ec-4088-a32f-5da1f327b239&utm_source=telegram.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from noon to 2:30 p.m.

VCU Wilder School's Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE) and Policy Pathways, Inc. present the UNCOUNTED Virginia Kick-Off. This event will mark the official launch of Uncounted: Virginia, an initiative focused on preventing, documenting and analyzing in-custody deaths across the Commonwealth as part of a broader national effort. The program will feature a panel discussion with members of the Uncounted National team, followed by a book discussion and signing with UCLA professor and author of "The Coroner's Silence," Terence Keel, Ph.D. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested at https://tinyurl.com/3c9xa2rs.

For more information, contact Tivoli Dabney at dabneytt2@vcu.edu or (804) 912-8922 or visit https://rise.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of Family Medicine will host the 12th annual Clancy A. Holland Lecture both in-person and virtually. Randall Longenecker, M.D., Senior Adviser for Graduate Medical Education for the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, will give the address at the George Ben Johnston Auditorium, 305 N. 12th St. To RSVP for the in-person event or to register for the Zoom, register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Rajczewski at derajczewski@vcu.edu or visit https://familymedicine.vcu.edu/about/events.

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU's Graduate School, in collaboration with the Graduate Students Association, will host the 29th annual Graduate Research Symposium in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will feature the work of over 140 graduate students.

For more information, contact Ronald Byamungu at ronaldb@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/professional-development/graduate-research-symposium/.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Health Professions Organization presents HPO: Study and Snack in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. As the semester winds down and the push for finals is underway, HPO offers space to study while enjoying some free food. Join the group for productive and fun studying.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The abstract deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, April 17 for the 20th Annual Women's Health Research Day, a celebration and promotion of research activities in women’s health at VCU, presented by the Institute for Women's Health. This year’s symposium, “Midlife Matters: Integrating Menopause Research, Innovation and Impact,” begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Abstract submissions are welcome from all fields that incorporate elements of women’s health and/or sex and gender differences. Awards will be presented for outstanding posters in Basic Science, Clinical/Translational Science and Community Science, as well as monetary awards for the Early Career Investigator Award and the Building Bridges in Interdisciplinary Women’s Health Research Award. Visit the following URL to register and to submit an abstract.

For more information, contact Molly Hyer at molly.hyer@vcuhealth.org or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2026/.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Come to the Family Friendly Community Health Fair and Field Day sponsored by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Thirty vendors are scheduled to be on site promoting healthy living, in addition to 20-plus games and activities. The event will also feature music, food trucks and prizes. Rodney the Ram will be on hand, along with other VCU departments across both campuses.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/events/.

Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Child Development Center preschool, 1128 Floyd Ave., has upcoming vacancies for 3 year olds. If you are looking for excellent child care and dedicated preschool teaching staff, call the center today to inquire about possible enrollment for your 3 year old this summer.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith at nesmithtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://cdc.soe.vcu.edu/.

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. The application deadline is today, April 13. See details at the following URL.

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

VCU celebrates all working learners (student employees) and their supervisors during National Student Employer Week. Working learners perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative. This week is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the 4,000+ VCU student staff and their supervisors who contribute in critical and valuable ways to our community. Check out the week’s happenings, which include a bingo card and prizes for students, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUNSEW26.

Navigating major and minor requirements, policies and course progress can be difficult. At VCU, many academic advisers go the extra mile to support those they advise through their college journeys. Taking a moment to express gratitude to an adviser who has positively impacted you can brighten their day and boost your spirits, too. Global Advising Week is a time to recognize the crucial role advisers can play in student success and to celebrate the work of advisers, tutors, personal tutors, counselors and coaches who advise students around the world. As the semester comes to a close, we invite you to share your appreciation for any adviser who has made a difference in your journey – whether this semester or in the past. (If you'd like to thank more than one adviser, fill out additional forms.) Your message of gratitude will be shared directly with the VCU adviser. A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way in spreading positivity.

For more information, contact Meghan Waldron at waldronm3@vcu.edu or (804) 291-6751 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfErlW_TVPl1XCIq47CbqPvWkasm2xOiGgfxWxo1PamPf7Frg/viewform?usp=header.

A study in the Department of Psychology at VCU is recruiting participants to investigate the effects of alcohol use and mood within friendships. In this in-person experiment, you will bring a close friend from your real life to the laboratory session, complete several behavioral tasks and surveys. You may be randomly assigned to consume alcohol. The in-person portion of this study will not take longer than two hours to complete. You may earn either SONA credit or $20 USD. Your eligibility is determined by a screening survey. Email brown8@vcu.edu with questions. Click on the following URL if you are interested in participating in this study

For more information, contact Wyatt Brown at brownw8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8icpTWvtLFvjbo2.

This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements with your nondominant hand. You will be asked to complete a tracing game on a touchscreen tablet while wearing an electrode cap. You must be right-handed, male and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. $20 compensation is available for your participation. The study takes about one hour. The study will take place in the research laboratory location in the VCU College of Health Professions building, 900 E. Leigh St. Contact the following email address for addiitonal information.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

VCU sophomores: Did you complete a survey with Spit 4 Science (S4S): The VCU Student Survey previously? If so, check your email for a new survey. Completing follow-up surveys provides researchers with even more valuable data that contributes to their work, answering questions that help improve the health and well-being of the university community. Those who complete the survey will earn e-gift card compensation.

For more information, contact Spit for Science at spit4science@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus 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 at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

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 at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.