1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students for Disability Advocacy Awareness coordinates a presentation sponsored by Equity and Access Services featuring Jenson Larrimore, VCU alumnus, discussing his personal journey towards disability advocacy in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Larrimore welcomes a discussion on how perceptions can be changed; to continue the dialogue about integration and disclosure; and to reframe the public perspective. To R.S.V.P., use the contact information below.

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Robertson School's Distinguished Dabney Professor Bob Levey holds a lecture entitled, "The Future of the Media," in the Commons Theater. In the lecture, Levey "will touch on the business issues that have reshaped the industry, as well as the outlook for responsible journalism in the Trump era." The lecture is open to VCU faculty, staff and students, as well as the public. There is no admission charge. A reception will follow.

For more information, visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/news/name-238664-en.html.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association holds a seminar in the Honors College, Room 1303, for attendees to learn about the different spiritual journeys from the lenses of those who have converted to Islam. This event is a part of Islam Awareness Week.

7 p.m.

The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a joint-reading by Ru Freeman and LeAnne Howe in Cabell Library, Room 303. All VCU Visiting Writers Series events are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/visiting-writers.

7 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents "Immigration Monologues 2017" in the University Student Commons, Common Ground.

9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts Sculpture + Extended Media Department presents "PERFORMING HISTORY," a series of events that bring together contemporary black artists for a robust discussion of identity by looking at art that modifies, plays with, and reframes the historical record through object making and performance. Invited guests include the London-based artist and author Samson Kambalu, and the New York-based artists Sable E. Smith and Steffani Jemison. For full event details, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/calendar/event/visiting-artist-steffani-jemison-samson-kambalu-sable-smith/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 at 10 a.m.

VCU AmeriCorps hosts an open house on Friday, March 24, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. at the AmeriCorps office, 1103 W. Marshall St. AmeriCorps is in need of full-time summer tutors and mentors for elementary students in the city of Richmond. In exchange for a summer of service, AmeriCorps members receive a stipend and education award upon program completion.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/outreach/americorps/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Stacia M. DeSantis, Ph.D., association professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, discussing "Multivariate Network Meta-Analysis for Bias Reduction in the Presence of Publication Bias and Selective Outcome Reporting" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.

The Society for Human Resource Management at VCU hosts a speaker series in Snead Hall, Room B2165. Each month this organization invites speakers from the Richmond area to discuss current trends and best practices in human resource management.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Amnesty International at VCU presents a screening and discussion of Kamala Lopez's documentary, "Equal Means Equal," in Hibbs Hall, Room 203. Attendees will learn and join a discussion about gender inequality, wage discrimination and the Equal Rights Amendment in the United States.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Baseball playing La Salle in a weekend series at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard. Game one will be held on Friday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.; game two on Saturday, March 25, at 2 p.m.; and game three on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Rec Sports Group Exercise hosts its first annual Yoga Day at the Cary Street Gym in the Group Exercise Studio. Classes will run all day and are catered to all levels (new yogis are encouraged to attend). For a chance to win yoga prizes, participants are encouraged to wear their craziest yoga pants/leggings. For the complete schedule, log in to your Rec Sports portal account and find "Fitness Friday" under group exercise. Drop-ins only; no registration is required.

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

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The RAMifications of VCU hosts a collegiate a capella competition at the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 with a student ID or $15 for general admission. Ten groups from all over Virginia will be competing for best all around, soloist, beatboxer and fan favorite.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

University Counseling Services holds a Safe Zone Workshop at Snead Hall. This two-hour diversity workshop raises awareness about LGBTQ issues and creates a more welcoming and inclusive environment at VCU. This workshop is an outreach program of University Counseling Services and part of a national program. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15799.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2017 at 1 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Lacrosse playing Liberty University at Cary Street Field.

Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Japanese Student Association presents the third annual Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival on the Commons Plaza. Participants will enjoy cultural performances, activities, snacks and tables hosted by local Japanese businesses. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

Monday, Mar. 27, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.

The Department of Art Education hosts visiting scholar, Aaron Knochel, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, for his talk "Encountering Wicked Problems as Artists and Designers" in Franklin Terrace, Room 301. The talk will focus on curriculum to encounter "wicked problems" (Rittel & Webber, 1973) or problems that are especially dynamic due to their fluctuating parameters that allows for multiple entry points in the inquiry process. As a central structure to this kind of transdisciplinary inquiry, design thinking offers an iterative methodology that emphasizes process in exploring solutions to an inquiry. Design thinking is not a singular approach to design. Rather, design thinking references problem solving that takes a cyclical pathway through stages of discovery, interpretation, ideation, experimentation and evolution. Project work encountering wicked problems will be reviewed to discuss the role of artists and designers engaging in the complexity of contemporary life.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

TIAA and VCU Human Resources present a free workshop about planning for the financial transition from employment to retirement in the HR Training Building, Room 115. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15727. This program is designed for those nearing retirement eligibility.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15727.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Office of the Provost holds open forums for the first two candidates for the dean of the School of the Arts. The forum for Candidate A will be held on Tuesday, March 28, from 2-3 p.m. in Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room 250. The forum for Candidate B will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 2-3 p.m. in Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room 250. These forums will include a 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 second visit is completed. To "meet the candidates," visit the website below. The forums for Candidates C and D will be held in April.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The School of Pharmacy hosts "VOICES: Diversity and Unconscious Bias" in the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, Room 103. The discussion, open to all VCU faculty, staff and students, will center on increasing awareness of implicit bias and igniting change in how students respond to cultural and social events. Trish Edinboro, School of Allied Health Professions, will facilitate audience participation. R.S.V.P. by Friday, March 24.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/livefromvcuschoolofpharmacy/wp-content/uploads/sites/1188/2017/03/VOICES-Flyer-V5.pdf.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents its final installment of the "Digital Pragmata" series which will examine how animation and motion graphics can be used to visualize and explain data in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. Speakers from the sciences and arts include Whitney Beer-Kerr, science producer at Pixeldust Studios; Donna Desmet, medical illustrator and animator; and Josh Gunn, founder of Planet Nutshell. Lunch will be included. Free and open to all. Seating is limited. Register by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/digital-pragmata-spring-2017.html.

Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 at noon

The Division for Inclusive Excellence and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, in partnership with VCU Health Sciences and the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, present the play "Voting Rights Matter, The Fannie Lou Hamer Story," which tells the story of African-American voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and her pursuit and exercise of basic rights, in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom B. This event is free and open to the public.

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

Monday, Apr. 17, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Department of Psychology invites the VCU community to enjoy a final lecture by James McCullough, Ph.D., ahead of his upcoming retirement in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2100. The title of the lecture is "Swimming Upstream," which will include a brief overview of his memoir-in-progress illustrating how his CBASP therapy system for chronic depression evolved over time.

The Integrity and Compliance Office thanks employees in advance for sharing their insights through an anonymous 5-7 minute survey focused on VCU's culture. Participants may enter for a chance to win one of five $100 Rambucks cards. The survey can be found at http://go.vcu.edu/culture-survey. Results will be used to evaluate employee perceptions of our culture, celebrate successes, identify opportunities for improvement and advance the quality of universitywide initiatives.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/culture-survey.

Are you pregnant? Would you like to be in a research study about the “Mindful Moms” program for stress management and self-care? For more information, contact our research nurse about the “Mindful Moms” study: Amy Rider, VCU School of Nursing—804-828-5579 or rideraw@vcu.edu