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

The Graphic Design Department's junior project class group presents the Love Myself Project in the Compass, April 2-5. The VCU community can participate in a collaborative art piece while also learning about ways to accept and love yourself. All week there will be giveaways along with opportunities to make your physical mark on an art piece which will later be displayed in the Pollak Building.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents the Just In Time Career Fair in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. This is an opportunity to meet employers looking to fill summer internships, part-time and full-time summer jobs, and full-time jobs for soon-to-be graduates.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/JITFair.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts Marissa Levine, MD, MPH, as the speaker to kick off National Public Health Week in One Capitol Square, 6th floor, room 644. Levine, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health, will present "Virginia as the Healthiest State in the Nation: The Role of Public Health." Other National Public Health Week events include seminars by William Thornton, Dr. Gail Christopher and Ashley Harrell.

For more information, visit https://familymedicine.vcu.edu/epidemiology/national-public-health-week/.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in collaboration with the Asian and Pacific Student Alliance hosts the annual Asian and Pacific Islander Month Kickoff event in the University Student Commons, OMSA office, Room 215. This event will feature Dr. Archana Pathak, a post-colonialist feminist scholar activist who examines issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality and scientific imperialism from a social justice perspective.

2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program will host a poster workshop session in Hibbs Hall, Room 327. The workshop will cover some of the technical aspects of poster creation from design to printing. The workshop will prepare undergrads to present their work at the Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity taking place on campus April 25.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2018/02/22/posterworkshops2018/.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Rams in Recovery hosts Andrea Wright, resource task chair for the Rural Substance Abuse Awareness Coalition, at VCU's Motivate Clinic - Conference Room, 501 N. 2nd St., for an up-close description of what some have described as the “radical drug policy” of Portugal - where substance use and abuse is treated as a health issue rather than a criminal issue.

For more information, visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/.

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Music presents guest artists Abbie Conant, trombone, and William Osborne, composer/sound designer, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Free admission.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events/.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU German Club hosts a young ambassador on behalf of the German Academic Exchange Service in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. This presentation will cover possibilities to study abroad and/or intern in Germany for a summer, a semester or even a yearlong stay, including information on programs, scholarships and grants open to all majors. Presentation session will begin on the hour.

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The COBE Connect Lunch features Dr. Abigail Conley, assistant professor of counseling education in VCU's School of Education, in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Her talk, "Re-victimization and Resiliency: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Working with All Students" highlights the unique needs of students who come to college having experienced sexual assault, and shares ways that bystander intervention programs can focus on strengthening assets found to be protective factors against re-victimization. Lunch provided.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The VCU Libraries Innovative Media department invites the VCU community to "Tech Tuesdays" at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Room 2-010. Participants will learn how to use cameras, lenses, microphones, lights, and backdrops to make a high-quality video with hands-on demonstrations of library technology resources, services and workspaces.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/tech-tuesdays-spring-2018.html .

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Honors College invites current VCU students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St., to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply.

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 at 3 p.m.

In one of a trio of events marking the addition of the 3 millionth item to VCU Libraries' collection, the focus is on Dr. David X. Cifu, M.D. Ph.D., and "Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury." This seminal work is based on years of research and leading-edge practice in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, including current translational research conducted at VCU. This book is a key addition to Tompkins-McCaw's Traumatic Brain Injury collection. Cifu will give brief remarks.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/milestones-cifu.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

RESCHEDULED, date TBA: VCU Music's Horn Studio under the direction of Dr. Patrick Smith present a recital in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Free admission.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events/.

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to noon

Students interested in learning more about major options within the School of Business are invited to the "Meet the Majors Fair" in Snead Hall B3189. All business majors will be represented: Accounting, economics, finance, financial technology, information systems, management, marketing, real estate, risk management and insurance, and supply chain management and analytics.

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries' Innovative Media team offers "Basic Leatherworking and Armorsmithing" in The Workshop, lower level, Cabell Library. Practice beginner leather working techniques while learning about the armed history of physical facsimile. Leather scraps for practice will be supplied.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/wednesday-workshops-2017-18.html.

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services hosts a roommate mixer for those seeking potential roommates in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Those unable to attend can check the roommate feature at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU History, along with William and Miriam Blake, present guest speaker Susan Karant-Nunn, Ph.D., Regents' professor of history and director of the Division for Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, University of Arizona, speaking about "The Reformation and the Individual" in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall 303. This event is part of the annual Blake Lectures. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/news/blake-lectures/.

Friday, Apr. 6, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to lunch and learn about health insurance and safety nets through the process and outcomes of affordable health care services administered by the Virginia Coordinated Care Program in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

Friday, Apr. 6, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RamTech, VCU’s on-campus technology store located at 930 W. Grace St., is celebrating its fourth birthday. Students, faculty and staff can take 25 percent off all VCU-branded tech accessories (leather bags 10-15 percent off), 25 percent off Beats by Dre, $50 off select Dell computers and $25 off the Microsoft Surface Pro. All guests can enter to win a mountain bike or a Series 1 Apple Watch. Free snacks while supplies last and beverage sampling from Pepsi between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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

Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center hosts the annual Movin' & Shakin' 5K at Snag-A-Job Pavilion at Innsbrook, 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

For more information, visit https://team.support.vcu.edu/MovinShakin5k.

Monday, Apr. 9, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please join VCU Chemistry as we celebrate the 34-year career and retirement of Dr. Sarah Rutan. For more information and accommodations, please visit https://chemistry.vcu.edu/events/2018-rutan-symposium-.html.

For more information, visit https://chemistry.vcu.edu/events/2018-rutan-symposium-.html.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Institute for Women’s Health presents the 14th Annual Women’s Health Research Day in the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, MCV Campus. A celebration and promotion of research activities in Women's Health at VCU, the plenary session will focus on "Women and Substance Use Disorders: Does Gender Matter?" There will also be young investigator and interdisciplinary research awards, a poster session and reception. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/researchday.html.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Equity and Access Services invite the VCU community and the public to "Not Anymore at VCU: Panel on Creating Cultural Change to Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment" in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303. National, state and local experts will address critical issues in response to the #MeToo movement, #TimesUp and other catalyzing forces. Free. Continental breakfast will be served.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 at noon

The Department of Psychology and School of Social Work welcome Shannon Dorsey, Ph.D., from the University of Washington for a speech in the University Student Commons, Commons Theater. She will speak on the implementation of child-focused evidence-based treatments both domestically and globally with a focus on supervision and task-sharing.

For more information, visit https://psychology.vcu.edu/about/events/#d.en.269441.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Sustainability hosts Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., an activist and thought leader on the social and environmental impacts of industrial-scale agriculture and globalization, for an event at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Shiva will speak and participate in a panel discussion “Exploring Issues of Social Justice and Environmental Impacts on Fashion,” with Kimberly Guthrie, Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising in the School of the Arts, and Meredith Katz, Ph.D., Department of Sociology in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Free and open to the public. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhXNGXs3vPpoJ8YEZYjLczYqrJEBalFSDnrRaiSALUIWLkww/viewform.

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Alumni's African-American Alumni Council's Mentoring Circle hosts a Mocktail Party in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303. The council connects students and alumni with shared professional interests through a yearlong mentoring relationship. Last year, the Mentoring Circle paired 80 students with alumni mentors. The Mocktail Party that simulates a professional cocktail party to provide a platform to help you learn how to comport and introduce yourself in a business setting.

For more information, visit https://mailchi.mp/vcu.edu/what-are-you-doing-april-21?e=[UNIQID].

Monday, Jun. 25, 2018 at 9 a.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer two different week-long, full-day summer program camps from June 25 – Aug. 17 at the Center. Lobs & Lessons camps offer tennis, swimming, outdoor adventure games and healthy lifestyle activities for rising 1st-9th graders. Discovery, for rising 6th – 8th graders offers fun, challenging and creative classes that provide a variety of in-depth experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Health Sciences. Visit the URL below to register.

For more information, visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/summer-programs/.

The START-Play Research Program is comparing a new physical therapy to usual community care. START-Play targets motor skills and thinking. We assign your baby to START-Play or usual care group. Researchers will visit 5 times over 1 year and record your baby’s skills, toy play and parent-infant play. Eligibility: baby must be 7-16 months (adjusted for prematurity), have motor delays and can sit propped for 3+ seconds, but can’t get in/out of sitting.

For more information, visit http://start-play.unl.edu/parent.

The Social Enterprise Club is accepting open applications for all E-board positions. Any and all majors, both graduate and undergraduates, are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the group on RamsConnect.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/idmrd8w2JywEgvCY2.

The VCU Recreational Sports Wellness Program provides one-on-one conversations to recognize the importance of mind and body connection, understand how physical activity affects your outlook on life; learn how to create your workouts mindfully. Events will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 in the Hunton Student Center and noon - 1 p.m. April 9 in the Cary Street Gym Wet Classroom. Registration is available on MyRecSports Portal.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0063b3c2-c003-46bb-b121-67630d796e59&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

VCU Recreational Sports Canoe Day Trip at Dutch Gap. This day out on Dutch Gap learning about conservation, paddling the tidal lagoon and exploring the boat graveyard. Price includes transportation, equipment and guides. This trip will take place on April 15; registration ends on April 10.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=6037e1f3-4d9c-4fd5-958d-adf836fa8e11&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

You may be able to take part in this Study if: l You are between 18 and 75 years of age l You have been diagnosed with major depression that is considered moderate to severe l You currently have depression that has lasted 2–18 months l You have experienced at least two previous episodes of depression If you are eligible for the study you will receive an FDA-approved medication for depression for up to 16 weeks. You will be compensated for your time and travel.