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

The Peer Health Educators of VCU's Wellness Resource Center will present "Why Don't They Just Leave? Ending Stigma Around Intimate Partner Violence." The interactive session, to be held in Commonwealth Ballroom A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will focus on the scope of intimate partner violence, recognizing and minimizing stigma, learning how to intervene and increasing awareness of resources for survivors.

For more information, contact Kaylin Tingle at tinglekm@vcu.edu.

4:30 p.m.

Graphic designer, editor and teacher Sara Kaaman will speak as part of the Objects and Methods Lecture Series. The talk, to be held at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St., is hosted by VCUarts. A workshop will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29 on the third floor of the Pollak Building, 325 N. Harrison St.

For more information, contact Lauren Sue Thorson at lthorson@vcu.edu or (515) 360-0429 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/graphicdesign/.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor will speak in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Taylor is Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Chair in the University of Virginia’s Corcoran Department of History and author of numerous books about the colonial period, the American Revolution and the Early Republic. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1996 and 2014. This is the third event in the year-long series "Virginia's Past, Present, and Future," presented by VCU's Humanities Research Center and Department of History in partnership with American Evolution: Virginia to America, 1619-2019.

For more information, contact Michael Means at meansmm2@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/spring-2019-speaker-series-alan-taylor .

7 p.m.

The Diversity Ambassadors from VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation about pop culture. The discussion will focus on how pop culture can be problematic and oppressive if folks are not careful about what is consumed and shared. The discussion will be in the Fireplace Lounge, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Free food will be provided.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at vandervelded@mymail.vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu.

7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

The Baby Box Project at VCU will hold its spring social. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North 830 W. Grace St. Activities will include painting, games and food.

For more information, contact Aamna Ikram at ikrama@vcu.edu.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will hold a Fulbright informational session. The workshop, to be in Room 1030C, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., is geared toward all students and alumni. An appointment may be scheduled at the following email, with Samantha McCartney at mccartneysa@vcu.edu or Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Rorey Hughes at rhughes2@gmail.com.

Friday, Mar. 29, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Representatives from VCU's Wellness Resource Center will be tabling on the Shafer side of The Compass for those who wish to register for the March 30 Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. Proceeds from the walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Register for the walk at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://bit.ly/OOTDVCU19.

Friday, Mar. 29, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center and Hitting Cancer Below the Belt will host an event aimed at raising awareness of colorectal cancer and educating the public about screening measures and reducing the risk of cancer. The event will be held in the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Activities will include a giant interactive inflatable colon, a live DJ and dance performances, Q&A tables with doctors and other medical experts, nutrition demonstrations, stress reduction classes and group exercise demonstrations.

For more information, contact Rachel Hunley at hunleyre2@vcu.edu or (757) 769-2663 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2257970711187417/2278891799095308/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1553179551694582.

Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019 at 4 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music will present Margaret Taylor Woods, soprano. The faculty recital will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Technology Services and VCU Libraries present the 2019 Tech Fair. The event will be held on April 2 in the Lecture Hall, Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and April 3 in Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. The fair is free to students, faculty and staff. No registration is required. Both days feature hands-on demonstrations, presentations, free light lunch and giveaways, courtesy of vendor contributors. Among the raffle prizes will be an Apple Watch series 4 and DSLR camera.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit http://techfair.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Health economist Ellen Montz, Ph.D., will lead “Leveraging Medicaid Data to Monitor and Evaluate Delivery System Reforms and Coverage Expansions in Virginia.” The seminar, hosted by VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy, will be held in the 12th floor conference room, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. Montz is Chief Health Economist, Division of Health Economics and Economic Policy, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to the following email.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://hbp.vcu.edu/research-seminar/.

Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU's Inter Health Professionals Alliance presents "Educate Then Advocate: The Diverse Role of Doulas." The session will be held in Room 335, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Daire Rose, co-founder of the Richmond Doula Project, will discuss the diverse roles of doulas in clinical and nonclinical settings. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Lee at leess6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dLREAmGjT7bA57Zq9.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Dean of Students' Office will host a panel of local lawyers for a discussion about legal rights of tenants and strategies in the resolution of conflicts with landlords. The discussion, to be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will include lawyers from the firm of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Dinner will be provided.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Camp Kesem at VCU will host its fifth annual nonprofit banquet fundraiser "Make The Magic.' Camp Kesem, led by college students, supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. The event, at Independence Golf Club, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd., Midlothian, will include a seated dinner, silent auction, paddle raise and guest speakers. Funds from the event will go to Camp Kesem. Purchase tickets at the following URL and save $10 by using the promo code CKALLDAY.

For more information, contact Rebecca Alemu at vcu.mtm@campkesem.org or visit https://donate.kesem.org/event/camp-kesem-at-virginia-commonwealth-university-make-the-magic-fy-2019/e221274.

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host an Asian and Pacific Islander Culture Night. The event will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. API-identifying individuals are sought to perform or host a tabling activity. Contact the following email or Hien Vo at voht2@mymail.vcu.edu by April 1.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 20, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

United2Heal will hold its seventh annual fundraising gala, hosted at Four Points by Sheraton-Richmond, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike. The event will include a live and silent auction with art pieces, event tickets, trip packages and more. Proceeds raised at the event go toward United2Heal, a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization that collects surplus medical supplies for shipment to areas in need around the world.

For more information, contact Suha Hafeez at hafeezs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.united2healinternational.org/gala-2019.html.

VCU's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program will host a poster workshop. The session, to be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. on March 28th, will be in Room 1160, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. The session will cover some of the technical aspects of poster creation from design to printing, and is appropriate for undergrads who will present their work at the Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity taking place on campus April 24. The full schedule of design sessions is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities at urop@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2019/01/29/sympcall2019/.

VCU's Intercultural Festival is seeking those who enjoy arts/crafts or have interest in learning arts/crafts from different cultures to participate in Intercultural Arts and Crafts Day. The event will be held April 10. Workshop leaders are sought to facilitate one-hour workshops. No experience is needed.

For more information, contact Jisoo Shin at icf.directors@gmail.com.

VCU's Graduate School is accepting applications to the 2019-2020 Graduate School Mentorship Program. The program matches undergraduate and graduate students in mentoring relationships, matching students based on areas of academic discipline and/or interest. Students interested in being matched with a specific student must both indicate this preference on their applications. Apply by May 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Portia Newman at gsmp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4544 or visit http://www.graduate.vcu.edu/development/mentorship.html.

Open forum videos and candidate feedback forms are now available for the Director of Faculty Success search. Videos and feedback at the following URL will be available to the university community until 5 p.m. April 2.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/dirfacsuccess/candidates/.

Discover more about this semester's activities at VCU's Wellness Resource Center by subscribing to the "What The Well?" weekly podcast. Recent episodes explore mental health and well-being and the creation of the Stall Seat Journal. Link to resources at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7596 or visit https://shows.pippa.io/what-the-well/episodes/well-being.