11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved. The session will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

12 p.m.

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.

12 p.m.

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/.

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/.

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.

9 a.m.

VCU Emergency Medicine Club is holding a Guess the Gear Giveaway for Day 3 of EMS week on the club's Instagram page. Correctly guess the EMS gear from an extremely zoomed-in picture on its Instagram story (@emc.vcu) to be entered into a $25 gift card giveaway. The sponsor is Christina Spohn (spohncl@vcu.edu).

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

Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU da Vinci Center will host its Spring 2026 Demo Day at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Come for an evening of exciting business and venture pitches, delicious food and even better community building. This event is free and open to all VCU students, faculty and non-VCU community members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/demo-day/.

Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Anderson and VCUarts present Late Breaking, the 2026 MFA Candidacy Exhibitions featuring the work of 21 artists across the disciplines of Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting + Printmaking, Photography + Film and Sculpture + Extended Media. The exhibitions will be on view Friday, April 17 through Saturday, April 25 at The Anderson (907 1/2 W. Franklin St.).

For more information, contact The Anderson at theanderson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/late-breaking/.

Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

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

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.

Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU School of Education is joining Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K Spirit Contest in front of Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St. We're looking for volunteers from any school to join our team, help cheer on the runners, dress in theme and enjoy some good vibes and sunshine. We'll be there from 8:15 a.m. until the end of the race around noon to 12:30 p.m. Questions: https://soe.vcu.edu/ If you are interested in getting some volunteer hours, sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shreya Patel at patelss14@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dq6pnGcMsjDTd_xh2B29iGhRWnH3SMqxKzl7Pwrrt1k/edit?usp=sharing.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Global Education Office will host the next Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success. David L. Di Maria, Ed.D., vice provost for global engagement at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will present "Institutional Preparedness: Focusing on What Matters – A Systems Approach to International Student Services," and discuss how principles of Lean Process Improvement (LPI) can be applied to optimize international student services, from processing applications to planning community events. The event will be in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you have questions about résumés and cover letters, or how to find an internship? Chat with a Peer Career Adviser (PCA) from Career Services at the Science Hub in the STEM Building, Room 201, 817 W. Franklin St. PCAs will be ready to review documents and answer questions. Register in advance at the following URL to reserve your spot.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GEPZ2uZWtHs4cQPq5.

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/.

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. Attend a session to also learn how other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Office of Innovation and Strategic Design (in collaboration with VCU Partnership for People With Disabilities) will host a Design Jam titled "Reimagining the Future of Care" using LEGO Serious Play. The event will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. The event will be at SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. All students, faculty and community members are encouraged to come share their ideas and experiences. Seating will be limited. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by Monday, April 20. Questions: Email https://innovation.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Danis at sdanis@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDTg97UjG6GzWzj52e-u96XD8CriLgzBKnNrcsDCa4glTFEQ/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83729532313.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center is offering two You First Ambassador training sessions this spring (Thursday, March 26 and Thursday, April 23). Ambassador training is designed to build a community of champions for first-generation college students. Participants who complete the training will receive a decal to put in their office, a digital decal for their email signature and an official Credly badge for their email signature and LinkedIn page. Register for a session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Hn7A9PtJ3crn7WSq8.

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 intensifies, 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.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for VCU's first Humanities Symposium. This event, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will showcase the research and work of the university's faculty and students across the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/co-sponsored/humanities-symposium.html.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Dawn Bradley of Long & Foster will moderate a panel of industry experts who will touch on trends, challenges and observations facing the residential real estate industry. Join the Kornblau Real Estate program online or at a watch party in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or (804) 357-5105 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=573d5e0d-db1c-4bef-b58a-edf92b98201b.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The Department of Art History, in partnership with VCU Alumni, will present New Voices in Art History, a celebration of student research, alumni scholarship and academic excellence. All second-year Master of Arts students will present on research from their capstone projects, joined by a group of undergraduate students offering a glimpse into their current studies. Alumna Sharayah Cochran (M.A.’15), a Ph.D. candidate in art history at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will be the keynote speaker. Come to the Valentine. 1015 E. Clay St., to honor the achievements and legacy of VCUarts’ art history.

For more information, contact Emily Campbell, director of alumni engagement, at campbelleg@vcu.edu or (804) 248-8050 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/art-history/newvoicesinarthistory/.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU Opera, together with the VCU Symphony, will present Aaron Copland’s "The Tender Land," on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. "The Tender Land" will be guest directed by James Hampton and conducted by Daniel Myssyk, director of Orchestral Activities. Tickets and more information at arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/vcu-opera/.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU HR will facilitate an Appreciative Approach to Feedback workshop via Zoom. While designed for managers, anyone interested in learning about ways to share feedback that focuses on appreciation and strengths is welcome to attend. If you are a VCU Health employee and would like to attend, complete this form: https://forms.gle/EvkgUtGHXWKxQMiL8 Register by Monday, April 27 in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penelope McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/yc2k3hu6.

Friday, May 15, 2026 at midnight

The Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant Program, offered by VCU’s Division of Community Engagement, provides up to $25,000 in seed funding for community-engaged research projects across all disciplines. The program is designed to support VCU faculty and research staff in piloting community-engaged research projects that respond to community-identified needs. The submision deadline is 6 p.m. Friday, May 15. See the request for proposals at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/resources/grants/thriving-communities-pilot-grant/.

VCU Department of Music invites students to register for choir for the upcoming academic year. Three ensembles are available: Commonwealth Singers, Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia. All choirs are open to all students, regardless of major, and meet during the day for course credit. Students may register through eServices during enrollment. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#vocal-ensembles.

TimelyCare is a web-based service for all employees that includes: 24/7 on-demand crisis support, 12 free scheduled telehealth sessions with a mental health professional, self-care content and more. Questions: Visit the following email address or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/faculty--staff/support-for-faculty-and-staff/.

Richmond Public Schools is working to establish a local teachers institute modeled after the nationally recognized Yale National Initiative, a professional development program that strengthens content knowledge for K-12 teachers. As part of this effort, VCU tenured faculty who teach are invited to participate in a sponsored four-day program at Yale University July 6-9, 2026 (travel July 5 and 10). Contact Valerie Schwarz at the following email address by Friday, April 17. Limited slots are available.

For more information, contact Valerie Schwarz at vschwarz@rvaschools.net or visit https://teachers.yale.edu/.

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.

As the semester winds down, students (and colleagues) are invited to share words of gratitude with VCU professors. University faculty members work hard to make a positive impact – let them know you’ve noticed. Expressing kindness not only brightens someone’s day, it’s good for you, too. Questions: Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at ctle@vcu.edu. Spread joy and send your VCU profs some props through the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-bQxqzSHjvQtndTHFAU1rBCPmXPMAsQlthL2Jh2ShvLeCdQ/viewform.

As we wrap up the semester, we’re looking to highlight VCU faculty who have incorporated service-learning into their courses. These experiences create meaningful connections between academic content and real-world impact, and your story can help inspire others to explore this work. Whether it was a powerful student outcome, a meaningful community partnership or a moment that stood out in your course, we invite you to share. Your insights can help showcase the value of this work and encourage more faculty to integrate service-learning into their teaching.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/cuymGqmz9Qoe9quX8.

The 2026 Excellence in Community Engagement Awards nominations deadline has been extended to Friday, April 24. These awards recognize individuals, teams and partners who exemplify community engagement, collaboration and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Nominees demonstrate meaningful partnerships that bridge the university and community, creating impactful, reciprocal learning across teaching, research and service. The five award categories are Excellence in Community Engaged Teaching, Excellence in Community Engaged Research, Excellence in Community Engagement (Faculty or Staff), Excellence in Community Engagement (Students or Postdocs) and Outstanding University Community Partner. Nominations should be submitted with a letter of support by Friday, April 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Wp1BnVGyaYY5EoB27.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a non-invasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL.

For more information, contact Urenna Orazulike at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit https://hero-study.org/.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent, and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand decision-making processes in adults with anorexia nervosa. Participants will be compensated for participating in this study. Questions: Visit the following URL.

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

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.