10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RamBikes technicians perform free bike maintenance checks on the Compass near Shafer Street.

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

12 p.m.

The Global Education Office and National Scholarship Office host workshops on the Faculty Fulbright Scholar Program at noon in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Room 104, and at 3 p.m. in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. Fulbright representative, Andy Reiss, will discuss global teaching and research opportunities, how to select countries for application and make contacts abroad, how departments can host visiting scholars and how to prepare the Fulbright application.

Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The School of Education presents the 10th annual Equity and Social Justice Conference at the Academic Learning Commons. Keynotes will include Leigh Patel, Boston College; SJ Miller, New York University; and Eugene Puryear, Movement for Black Lives. This conference will focus on the role of teaching and leadership in struggles for equity, justice and liberation.

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Staff Senate presents its fourth annual professional development conference, "Discover the Greatness in You," from March 8-9 in the University Student Commons. This full-day conference will be offered on two days so employees can choose which day works best for their schedule. This year's conference will feature two renowned keynote speakers who will lead discussions on important workplace issues such as productivity, motivation and the importance of diversity and civility. Breakout sessions will also be offered. For the full agenda and to register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/conference/.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.

In honor of Women's History Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Counseling Services and the Muslim Student Association present "Celebrating Women in Islam: Portraits of Extraordinary Women and Personal Narratives" in the University Student Commons, Room 215. VCU students who identify as Muslim will highlight exceptional Muslim women in history, as well as share their personal stories as women within Islam.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017 from 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/.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU presents its first "Abortion Speak-Out" at the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St., to fight the stigma around abortion. Attendees that are interested and comfortable are invited to share their story in-person or can have their story told by one of the Gen Action members. The submission form can be found at the website below. For details, find "Gen Action at VCU" event page on Facebook.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2lhxgmP.

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/.

For those needing a ride back home for Spring Break, RamAway provides free transportation for faculty, staff and students during designated holidays and semester breaks to and/or from the Richmond International Airport, Greyhound Bus Station and Amtrak at Main Street Station and Staples Mill Road. RamAway is currently accepting reservations for rides through Sunday, March 12. Reserve a ride by visiting go.vcu.edu/ramaway

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramaway.

Staff Senate presents Employee Appreciation Week from March 6-10. A week of fun activities have been planned for employees on both campuses to thank them for the hard work they do in supporting the mission of VCU and VCU Health. Activities include free doughnuts from the Krispy Kreme Cruiser, office visits from Rodney the Ram and staff senators, free tours of the Capitol, VCU Recreational Sports is offering free membership for the week, and RamTech and Barnes & Noble @ VCU are offering discounts for employees. For a full schedule of events, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/appreciation/.

VCU Rec Sports encourages the VCU community to take some much-needed "you time" this March during VCU Rec Sports' "Stay Calm and Stress Less Month." There will be lessons and tips on mindfulness and staying centered, Moonlight Yoga and other relaxing events at the Cary Street Gym.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/calendar/.

RamRide and RamSafe guest passes are now available for download online for all VCU faculty, staff and students. All RamRide/RamSafe passengers with guests who will need to utilize either service must present a copy of the guest pass to the driver upon boarding. For download instructions, visit go.vcu.edu/ramride

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs invites faculty and staff to review the draft Annual Assessment of Faculty Performance policy. Comments can be submitted during the 10-business-day public comment period before continuing through the governance process. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.