12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents the presidential address with Dr. Julia Jordan-Zachery, "Harnessing our Erotic: Thoughts on Communal Resistance to White Nationalism," in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Jordan-Zachery is director of Black Studies, professor of Public and Community Service Studies and author of "Shadow Bodies: Black Women, Ideology, Representation, and Politics." Her talk is one of the series of events this week a part of the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Ethnic Studies.

For more information, visit http://www.ethnicstudies.org.

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics sponsors a seminar by Dr. Yaping Liu from MIT titled "Understanding the Interactions between Genetic and Epigenetic Variations: Recombination Rate Valley, Methyl-HiC and Cell-Free DNA" at One Capitol Square, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 830 E. Main St., Richmond, VA.

4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents author Evans Hopkins for a screening of his documentary, "Beyond the Horizon," and a lecture on his experiences as a a Black Panther in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107. His talk is one of the series of events this week a part of the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Ethnic Studies.

For more information, visit http://www.ethnicstudies.org.

6 p.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents Christy Coleman's keynote address to the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Ethnic Studies, "How Shall We Remember?: The Challenges and Opportunities of the Commemorative Landscape," in the Singleton Center Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. There will also be a performance with The Conciliation Project and VCU's Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, "A Slide/Drum/Poetic Prologue: The Conciliation Project," and food provided.

9 a.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents the panel discussion "Confronting White Neo-Nationalism, 21st Century Racisms, and Settler Colonialism" in the Singleton Center Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Featured speakers are Adjoa B. Asamoah, George Washington University; Jared Brown, University of Virginia alumni and Charlottesville activist; Attorney Charlie Schmidt, ACLU of Virginia; Dr. Monti Datta, University of Richmond; Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rita H. Willis, Virginia Hispanic Chamber. Moderators are Dr. Kelly Macias, Adler University, and Dr. Ron Scapp, College of Mount Saint Vincent. This event is part of the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Ethnic Studies.

For more information, visit http://www.ethnicstudies.org.

Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents the plenary session, "On Issues of Race and Ethnicity in Central Virginia" in the Singleton Center Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Featuring Delegate Lamont Bagby, (74th District), chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus; Rev. Ben Campbell, Richmond Hill; Dr. Ernest McGowan, University of Richmond; Chelsea Higgs-Wise, community consultant; Jer'Mykeal McCoy, Urban League of Greater Richmond Young Professionals; Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Pastor, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond; Dr. Adria Scharf, Richmond Peace Education Center. Moderator will be Dr. Ravi K. Perry, Virginia Commonwealth University. This event is part of the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Ethnic Studies.

For more information, visit http://www.ethnicstudies.org.

Sunday, Mar. 11, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCUDine is hosting a swipe exchange at Chili’s at VCU on Sunday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dining plan holders may exchange one swipe for one of the following menu items: boneless wings; the Oldtimer Burger with fries; a black bean burger with fries; Chicken Pasta Alfredo; or a custom combo. Offer valid on takeout orders only. Substitutions or additional items ordered will be charged separately. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit vcu.campusdish.com for more information.

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

Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students presents Agnes Mack, retired director of admissions at VCU School of Medicine and expert on the application process, for a session in West Grace Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. The session aims to help students create a plan in order to become successful medical school applicants.

Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 from 11 a.m. to noon

The VCU Office of Research and Innovation and VCU Health hold a monthly clinical research professionals/coordinator meeting on the second Tuesday in Sanger Hall, Room 1-044. The topic is "VCU Health Clinical Permissions: Planning for Competencies."

For more information, visit https://research.vcu.edu/compliance_program/index.htm.

Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts Kristen Brown, Ph.D., as the speaker for its biweekly seminar series in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Brown, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, will present "Digging into Social Epidemiology's 'How': What Can Genomics Tell Us?"

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tau Beta Pi invites the VCU community to "Pi Day" in the Engineering West Hall Courtyard. Games and competitions start at 2 p.m. in the Upper Courtyard, culminating in the Pie-A-Professor event at 3:14 p.m. You can vote for which professor from the four departments (BME, CLSE, ECE, and MNE) to be pied by donating money in the donation cans that will be placed in the department offices. All money donated will go to charity.

For more information, visit https://egr.vcu.edu/news-events/events/tbp-pi-day.html.

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts a roundtable in the University Student Commons, ​Shockoe Room. The discussion is open to student leaders who want to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, share successes and challenges in working with the community, and learn more about upcoming leadership and civic engagement programs. Pizza will be provided.

Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education holds the two-part introductory course P's & Q's: An Introduction to Craft Beer on Thursday, March 15 at Väsen Brewing Company, 3331 W. Moore St., Richmond, Va., and on Thursday, March 22 at Stone Brewing Richmond, 4300 Williamsburg Ave., Richmond, Va. Explore the types and styles of beer, the history of beer, regional history and the growth of the craft beer industry. Limited to participants 21 and older.

For more information, visit https://craftbeer.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Academic Affairs holds an Academic Program and Organizational Change Proposals workshop in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Room 104-105. This workshop is designed to help explain SCHEV, SACSCOC and university criteria/processes for academic program and organizational changes.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/news-and-updates/workshop-for-academic-program-and-organizational-change-proposal.html.

Saturday, Mar. 17, 2018 at 9 a.m.

EarthHacks at VCU hosts an event at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W Broad St., for students of all majors to develop solutions to real-world environmental challenges. Multidisciplinary teams will have 24 hours to learn from mentors, brainstorm and generate solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. Depending upon the problem, proposed solutions can involve hardware, software, art, text and other materials.

For more information, visit https://earthhacks.vcu.edu/.

The committee leading the search for the position of Dean, University College is hosting open forums for the university community to meet the final four candidates on Feb. 26, Feb. 28, Mar. 12 and Mar. 14. For times, locations and information about each candidate, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/deanuc/candidates/.

A draft revised Broadcast Mass Mail policy is now open for university comment through Tuesday, March 13. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics offers Adult Swim Lessons during the spring semester at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center and MCV Campus Aquatic Center. There are lessons for all skills levels, whether you are new to swimming or are a fitness swimmer. Registration ends on March 16 for Saturday and weekday lessons.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/adult-swim-lessons/ .

Employees annual leave balance will roll into the new university leave bucket. Employees in the Virginia Sickness and Disability Plan will also have their sick and personal/family leave balances rolled into the new leave bucket. Accrued sick leave from employees currently in the Traditional Sick Leave Plan will be banked if needed for use in the future. On July 1 employees will receive half of the annual university leave allotment. Carryforward limits will not be applied until December 2019.

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

Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan participants can change voluntary contributions once per calendar quarter. March 15 is the election deadline for changes to become effective in April. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4% of creditable salary to the Hybrid 457 component of the Hybrid Plan, and receive up to a 2.5% Hybrid Cash Match.

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