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.

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.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Interested in spending a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala? VCU Institute for Women's Health and Highland Support Project will host a trip May 18-25. An informational meeting will be held in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8141 or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/community/servicetrips.html.

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.

Saturday, Mar. 30, 2019 at 8 a.m.

M2M is a multifocus, day-long hacking competition — capture the flag/"Jeopardy"-style — that tests competitors’ cyber- and cyber-physical security skills with a variety of machine-to-machine challenges. The event, hosted by VCU's College of Engineering, will be held in Qimonda Atrium, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St. M2M combines computer engineering and electrical engineering and offers challenges that require competitors to confront all aspects of modern security.

For more information, contact Christopher Deloglos at delogloscj@vcu.edu or visit https://m2m.vcu.edu/.

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.

Students are encouraged to go to eServices to learn if their professors have submitted spring midterm grades. Log on to Student eServices at the following URL. If you have received a midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes is March 22.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.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's Office of Research Subjects Protection is seeking feedback from faculty, staff and students on both campuses about which behavioral interventions (i.e. nonmedical) need IRB oversight. All opinions are valued, and input from students is welcome. Feedback may be offered at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elicia Preslan at preslaned@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/AO7rmZdpQp.

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/.

Student organizations will be able to make reservations for major and complex events in University Student Center and Activities spaces on Virtual EMS beginning 8 a.m. March 1 until 11:59 p.m. March 3. This portal will only be open for the 2019-20 school year, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. For more information or help in scheduling an event, click on the following URL, call the following telephone number or visit Room 104, University Student Commons.

For more information, contact USC&A Event Services at uscaevent@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9502 or visit https://usca.vcu.edu/event-services/faqs/#twelve.

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.