12 p.m.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to cheer on the Rams this Thursday, March 8 at noon at Chili’s (355 W. Cary Street) as VCU Men’s Basketball takes on Dayton in round one of the A-10 Tournament. Game-day specials include the $5 black and gold burger and half-off select appetizers. Free VCU spirit giveaways for attendees. Limited free parking available to Chili’s customers across the street in JL lot.

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

12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a film screening and discussion of “In Defense of Food” in the TML Learning Center at Hunton Student Center, Room 209. In this documentary, Michael Pollan addresses one of the most urgent questions of our time: What should I eat to be healthy? Discussion following the screening will be lead by Emily Maines, R.D., L.D., VCU Health Clinical Services.

For more information, visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=66115.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Association for Ethnic Studies presents a community organizing workshop with Richmond NAACP President James "J.J." Minor in West Grace Street Student Housing - North, Room 1030J. 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 from noon 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 from noon 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 from 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 at 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 at 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.

Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to the Discovery Dialogues seminar "Disrupt Ageism," presented by Dr. Tracey Gendron, associate professor, Gerontology, in the Main Hospital Learning Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) holds a "My Life, My Scholarship" symposium at the Monroe Park Campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU Cafe. The next event features Dr. Brandi Thompson Summers, assistant professor of African American Studies, associate director of engagement for iCubed and member of iCubed's Racial Equity, Arts and Culture core. She will share how both personal tragedy and triumph led to her research on race, culture, and aesthetics. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://icubed.vcu.edu/connect/.

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Innovative Media team teaches "Hand-drawn Animation" in The Workshop, lower level, Cabell Library. Learn how to draw animations frame by frame using flipbooks and smartphone apps.

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

Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center hosts a writing workshop, "How to Write a Lot," with author Paul J. Silvia in Valentine House, Seminar Room. Drawing examples from his own field of psychology, Silvia will show attendees how to overcome motivational roadblocks and become prolific without sacrificing evenings, weekends and vacations. Admission is free and all faculty and graduate students are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/humanities-research-center-events/workshops/.

A revised Reimbursable Business Expenses policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, March 8. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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

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.

This March, RamTech is giving away a Google Home through the store’s Instagram account as part of the monthly #RamTechSpotlight. To enter, follow RamTech on Instagram (@RamTechVCU) and repost the Google Home image from March 1 using the hashtag #RamTechSpotlight. One winner will be announced on March 31. Previous winners are not eligible to win again. The winner must be a current VCU student, faculty or staff.

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

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics offers an American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-certification class, March 23-35 at Cary Street Gym. This is only open to those with a current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications. Registration ends on March 22.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ef0b1e7e-d080-4a9d-bfb9-361ee9c303cc&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of various dining location deals happening during spring break, including: ten different lunch options for $7 each at Chili’s; the Smokey Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Smokey Mushroom-topped Baked Potato at Wendy’s; and the Southwest Chicken Salad at Crouton’s. VCUDine location hours are adjusted for spring break, March 2-11. For a complete list of location hours, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2FJXpVi.