6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A reception for new exhibits will be held at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Works by students and faculty from VCU's Departments of Sculpture and Extended Media, AFO, Photo and Film, Graphic Design, Painting and Printmaking and Craft and Material Studies will be featured.

For more information, contact Maggie Flanigan at mflanigan2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720.

Monday, Mar. 4, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Research and Innovation presents a seminar, "Because of You: Research You Make Happen," with Audra Iness, M.D.-Ph.D. candidate. The session will be held in the conference room, Virginia BioTechnology Research Park – BioTech One, 800 E. Leigh St. Iness will discuss the transition from bench to bedside, mechanisms for engaging in translational research in VCU, and national and international perspectives on translational research training, highlighting VCU's unique characteristics. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 people who arrive. Register at training.vcu.edu (keywords "because of you").

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2642 or visit http://www.research.vcu.edu/events/because_of_you.htm.

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host a workshop about the physical and mental benefits of a good night's sleep. The session will be held in the Learning Center, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Establishing daily habits to promote sleep, improving the sleep environment, relaxation techniques and dealing with insomnia will also be discussed. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at worklife@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17090.

Friday, Mar. 8, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Gospel singer Cora Harvey Armstrong will perform at the ICA. Drop-in performances, part of Rashid Johnson's "Monument" exhibition, are free and open to the public at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. A performance will also be given at the same location at 3 p.m. March 9.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0308/.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services and The Money Spot at VCU present "Money Mondays: The App Store." The event will be held in the SGA Senate Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A representative from Virginia Credit Union will answer questions about how to use technology to successfully manage finances. This event will be repeated on March 25.

For more information, contact Amanda Wontz at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517.

Monday, Mar. 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Heart to Soul in Action at VCU and United Methodist Family Services: Virginia Foster Care will host an informational talk about the foster care system in Virginia. The session, about opportunities to volunteer in a citywide service project, will be held in Room 1004H, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Free pizza.

For more information, contact Leena Penumalee at penumaleels@vcu.edu.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

RAMifications of VCU will host Richmond Rhythm, an a cappella invitational. The event will be held at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Among the categories in the competition, which will feature groups from Virginia, are best group, best beatboxer, best soloist, best arrangement and fan favorite.

For more information, contact Tiger Carrasco at carrascoet@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcuramifications.com.

Monday, Apr. 1, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Queer and Trans Social Workers at VCU, the LGBTQ+ student organization for VCU’s School of Social Work, will host "Queering Social Work: Understanding LGBTQ+ Student Experience and Creating Affirming Classrooms." The event will be held in the SGA Senate Chamber, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Patrick Link at linkp@vcu.edu.

In March, cheer with fellow Rams at the official Men’s Basketball Watch Parties at Chili’s at VCU. Catch the HAVOC on March 2 vs. Richmond (4 p.m.), and March 5 vs. George Mason (7:30 p.m.). Games will be live on each of Chilis’ nine TVs, plus fans can take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking available to customers across the street in the JL lot.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

VCU Recreational Sports will be operating on an abbreviated schedule March 2-9 during spring break. Cary Street Gym will be open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays and the MCV Campus Recreation Center will be open 5:45 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays. Visit the following URL for a list of hours and closures.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

VCU Recreational Sports' Group Exercise classes will operate on an abbreviated schedule March 2-10, during spring break. The adjusted class schedule is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.

TIAA is working with Ram Pantry to help students who are battling food insecurity. Visit the following URL and click on "Shop Now" to purchase food for pantry users. Donors will be emailed a tax receipt. Upon request, TIAA Virginia (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) will match purchases of $25 or more for all TIAA employees. Follow the instructions on the site.

For more information, contact Felicia Dixon at fdixon@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3475 or visit https://yougivegoods.com/tiaafood2019-rampantryvcu.

VCU Recreational Sports is having a sale March 1 only on on 60-minute table massage sessions. All currently listed appointments will be $5 off.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/table-massage/.

The VCU Office of the Provost is offering five grants to fund faculty participation in the Faculty Success Program. The 12-week virtual boot camp, held during the Summer 2019 cohort, is offered through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. March 18.

For more information, contact VCU Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/about/events/feed-for-home-and-events-page/application-deadline-faculty-grants-for-ncfdd-summer-2019.html.

Wellness Coordinator Carrie Baines and Peer Health Educators Erica and Pilar will discuss spring break safety tips. The Wellness Resource Center podcast is available at the following link.

For more information, contact Lisa Joyner at lijoyner@vcu.edu or visit https://shows.pippa.io/what-the-well/what-the-well-spring-break-safety.