12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (W-CCTR) invites the VCU community to bring lunch to the Main Hospital's Learning Center to learn about the new updates and features of the Collaborative Advanced Research Imaging (CARI) research MRI scanner at VCU. This presentation is the first in a series of four W-CCTR Brown Bag lunch seminars taking place at the Learning Center over the coming months.

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 at noon

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "Genes and Epigenetic Mechanism Mediating Central Nervous System Drug Response," facilitated by Joseph L. McClay, assistant professor, Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCUarts Photography + Film Department presents The Canary Project at The Depot. The Canary Project produces art and media about ecological issues such as climate change, extinction, food systems and water resources. We believe that cultural production is a crucial building block in social movements.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/calendar/event/visiting-artist-lecture-susannah-sayler-edward-morris-canary-project/.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence sponsor a workshop to inform faculty about scholarly service-learning teaching in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. The workshop will focus on the distinction between scholarly teaching and SoTL and offer guidance for faculty members interested in exploring SoTL.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/faculty-support-/training--development/service-learning-workshops/.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 at 3 p.m.

United2Heal hosts a "Picnic with U2H" at Brown's Island, bottom of 12th St. Attendees will enjoy free food and events by the river and will have the opportunity to meet the members of the nonprofit organization.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs holds a town hall about today's political climate, leadership, the nation's changing electorate and how citizens can get involved at the Grace Street Theater. Featured speakers include Governor L. Douglas Wilder; Robert Holsworth, Ph.D.; John Accordino, Ph.D.; Jack Trammell, Ph.D., interim dean at Randolph-Macon College; and VCU faculty members Meghan Gough, Ph.D., and Alexandra Reckendorf, Ph.D. Free and open to the public.

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

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

The Military Student Services Office hosts a Green Zone training in West Hospital, South Wing, Second Floor. The Green Zone program highlights the struggles and strengths of the VCU military-affiliated student population and offers resources on how to help this population succeed.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15566.

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/.

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.

Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan participants can change voluntary contributions once per calendar quarter. Wednesday, March 15 is the election deadline for changes to become effective in April. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4% of their creditable salary to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Plan, and receive up to a 2.5% employer match.

For more information, visit http://www.varetirement.org/hybrid.html.

The Integrity and Compliance Office reminds employees to share their insights in an anonymous 5-7 minute survey focused on VCU's culture by Wednesday, March 24. Participants may enter for a chance to win one of five $100 Rambucks cards. The survey can be found at https://goo.gl/forms/DtqS32QhZ90IlTPy1. 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 https://goo.gl/forms/DtqS32QhZ90IlTPy1.

During spring break, VCUDine invites faculty and staff to visit Chili’s at VCU for the "3 for Me Deal." Guests can choose one premium entrée, a house salad and a mini molten cake for just $10. Entrée options include a classic bacon burger or sizzling chicken fajitas.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

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.