8 a.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences invites the VCU community to the library's Special Collections and Archives Reading Room to view a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, "Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating Pleasures & Medical Prescriptions," during library open hours, March 5 until April 14. The exhibit explores changing definitions of some of our most potent drugs, from medical miracle to social menace.

For more information, visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=67166.

Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "How GPCR Structural Insights Accelerate Drug Discovery" featuring Bryan Roth, Ph.D., director, Psychoactive Drug Screening Program, and Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina’s Eschelman School of Pharmacy, Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union for “Strategies for Eliminating Debt” in Snead Hall, Room B-2165. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16374.

Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 from 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.

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, along with Massey Cancer Center, present at the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter Meeting, "The Role of the Investigational (IDS) in the Management of Investigational Drugs." Participants will learn the basic components of managing the accountability, understanding the regulatory framework, and role of IDS in the management of investigational drugs.

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 .

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art and VCU Painting and Printmaking present a public lecture by Cuban installation and performance artist Tania Bruguera at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Bruguera has participated in numerous international exhibitions. Bruguera received her BFA from the instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

For more information, visit http://ica.vcu.edu/2018/02/14/artist-talk-tania-bruguera/.

Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Office of Faculty Affairs for "Secrets to Productivity for Early Career Faculty Members" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. This workshop, facilitated by Scott Gronert, Ph.D., associate dean of research, College of Humanities and Sciences and professor, Department of Chemistry, is open to all faculty members. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/march-16-workshop.html.

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 at 1 p.m.

Safety and Risk Management will be conducting annual Personal Protective Equipment training for all Facilities Management (FM) personnel in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1160. All FM personnel that wear personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, etc.) are required to attend. Attendance at this training, while primarily for FM employees, is open to all VCU employees. If your department needs customized personal protective equipment training, contact Occupational Safety at the contact information below.

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

Important Reminder: All VCU employees are required to complete Title IX training. The training is required to be completed one time. To access the training, visit: https://equity.vcu.edu/training/.

For more information, visit https://equity.vcu.edu/training/.

The HR Redesign plan design supports career and personal development through movement through career paths. The market ranges stack to create career paths. Employees can move across and up through the market ranges as they gain competencies and skills documented in their career development plan. Movement across the salary range is accomplished in four stages defined as emerging, proficient, accomplished and expert. Career paths provide opportunities for employees to advance through their careers by moving across the four stages and up the job levels as they gain competencies and experience. For more detail, see the infographic illustration by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://greatplace.vcu.edu/media/greatplace/docs/CareerPathsandJobLevels.pdf.

VCU Rec Sports offers multiple sessions of "Functional Fitness Training" this spring. Certified Personal Trainers utilize the Synrgy360 to design unique and challenging circuits while emphasizing proper form in functional movements. Learn how to control your workout intensity to gain cardiovascular fitness and improve your body composition. Registration for sessions five through eight ends March 23.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/small-group-training/.

The Office of the President accepts nominations for the University's Distinguished Faculty Awards Program. Nomination packages are due to department chairs by Friday, March 23. Professors are at the heart of VCU's commitment to transform students' lives and ensure their success. To view the criteria, timeline and instructions for nominations, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit http://www.president.vcu.edu/nominations/index.html.

FixIT, VCU’s on-campus computer repair resource located inside RamTech, 930 W. Grace St., is offering free computer diagnostics to all full-time VCU faculty and staff during spring break, March 5-9. FixIT offers diagnostics and repairs on most brands, including Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo. FixIT will assess and repair most computer brands (work or personal) from any retailer and is authorized for in-warranty repairs. One diagnostic per person.

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

Registration is still open for certain March VCU Recreational Sports Intramural Sports. Register for the 11v11 Soccer Tournament by March 10 and the Tennis Tournament by March 24. You can form a team with your friends or join a team as a free agent.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/.

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.