1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announces that VCU has joined the TriNetX network. The Wright CCTR, along with TriNetX, provide a researcher-oriented training session at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Conference Room 3-101 to demonstrate how TriNetX can help VCU researchers attract more industry-sponsored trials, collaborate with peer institutions and research patient populations.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2017/02/28/vcu-joins-trinetx-network-demonstration-and-training-session-314/.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University Counseling Services and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction present "Paws for Stress" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Participants can play with certified therapy dogs from the Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress.

For more information, visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/counseling.

3 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Lacrosse playing Lehigh at the Cary Street Field.

6:30 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Baseball as they play Marist at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard.

6:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Girls For A Change local chapter, Camp Diva, Department of African American Studies, VCUarts and Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. sponsor a Women's History Month presentation by Roxanne Shanté in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1169. Shanté (born Lolita Shanté Gooden) is a hip hop legend. Her song "Roxanne’s Revenge" was ranked number 42 on VH1’s "100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs."

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts' mOb is creating a majlis - a community viewing environment - in which to watch the live stream of events from Tasmeem Doha 2017. Tasmeem is VCUarts and VCUQatar's international art and design conference. President Rao will open the Student/Faculty Exhibition at 11 a.m. The VCU community can watch live streams of the conference events and interact with students, faculty and speakers through the portal to Doha beginning at 7:30 a.m. For more event information, visit the VCUarts calendar and search "Tasmeem."

For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/tasmeem-doha-2017-analogue-living-digital-world/.

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Department of Political Science and Global Education Office present a lecture, "Getting to Zero: On the Verge of Polio Eradication," with Ellen Odgen, the worldwide polio eradication coordinator, United States Agency for International Development, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts a program on yoga and mindfulness at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Carrie Baines, wellness coordinator, VCU Recreational Sports, will focus on the health benefits of yoga and lead participants through a light, interactive session. No special clothing or equipment needed. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 at 3 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship hosts an emergency preparedness event in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Rick Pyle, a paramedic and firefighter will train students and members of the VCU community how to respond in an emergency situation with an active campus shooter. Light refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU Residence Hall Association (RHA) presents "Sweetest of Richmond" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees can indulge on Sugar Shack, Bubble tea and Carytown Cupcakes and judge the local bakeries competing for the "Best in Richmond."

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15576.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 at noon

Work/Life Resources holds a lunchtime session in Snead Hall, Room B2165, for employees to learn more about Virginia's 529 plan that offers affordable, flexible, tax-advantaged savings options for qualified higher education expenses. Attendees will learn more about how these plans can help. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15637.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries and the Office of Research and Innovation host Jacob H. Rooksby, J.D., intellectual property expert, to explore how universities capture, manage and monetize intellectual property and why it matters in Cabell Library Lecture Hall. This event is free and open to all and includes lunch at 11:30 a.m. following the lecture at noon. Seating is limited. Register by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/sanger-series-rooksby.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Libraries and Technology Services present the 2017 Tech Fair on Tuesday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, and Wednesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences. Free to all faculty, staff and students; no pre-registration is required. Both days will feature "hands-on" demos, presentations, free light lunch and giveaways courtesy of vendor contributors. Participants can attend information sessions to be entered into special prize drawings.

For more information, visit http://techfair.vcu.edu/.

The Council for Community Engagement seeks nominations for outstanding university-community partnerships in four focus areas: (1) community engaged teaching, (2) community engaged outreach, (3) community-engaged research and (4) student initiated. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 31.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/council/currents-of-change-award/.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by Friday, April 14.

For more information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

The Great Place: HR Redesign draft policy is now open for university comment through Friday, March 17. The draft policy addresses career advancement, career development, networking and mentoring, performance evaluation, merit pay and enhanced leave programs. Review and submit feedback at http://greatplace.vcu.edu/policy/

For more information, visit http://greatplace.vcu.edu/policy/.

The Office of the Provost holds open forums for finalists for executive director for Online@VCU. Candidate A will be held on Friday, March 17, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV; Candidate B will be held on Friday, March 24, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100; and Candidate C will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Snead Hall, Room B3189. These forums will include brief introduction and comments by the candidates followed by questions and conversation. If unable to attend, video and feedback links will be available shortly after the final visit is complete. To "meet the candidates," visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/online-search/candidates/.

Lose weight, get fit and feel better with the REACH Trial. Researchers at VCU are offering a new behavioral weight loss program funded by the National Institutes for Health! The REACH Trial is designed specifically for young adults; qualified participants will receive personalized feedback and coaching to meet their goals. If you are between the ages of 18-25, and overweight, visit reachtrialrva.com or call 827-2250 to see if you are eligible.

For more information, visit http://reachtrialrva.com.