2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center presents "Wellness Wednesday: Got Pot?" at the University Student Commons next to the POD Market. Students will have the opportunity to learn how cannabis affects the body and decorate a flower pot.

For more information, contact Kathleen Corrin at Corrinkh@vcu.edu.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Graduating? Still looking for a summer job or internship? VCU Career Services will host a Just in Time Fair to connect with organizations across a range of industries who are looking to hire VCU students for full and part-time jobs, internships and summer employment. The fair will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Check in at the door or pre-register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit http://tinyurl.com/JITFair19.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society will sponsor an accounting study session. The session will be in Room B2165, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Caroline Clary at clarycr2@vcu.edu.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a screening and discussion of the film "Crazy Rich Asians." The event will be in the Media Showing Room, Gladding Residence Center III, 722 W. Cary St.

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

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The ICA will host a screening of the film "Jinn." Summer is a 17-year old carefree black girl whose world is turned upside down when her mother abruptly converts to Islam, prompting her to re-evaluate her identity. The screening will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/films/cinema-0419/.

7 p.m.

VCU's Department of African American Studies and the National Jericho Movement present The Community Forum on Critical Issues in Black Richmond. The topic is "Involvement: The Obstacle of Ambivalence." The event, facilitated by Rebecca Keel, MSW, an Intersectional Community Organizer, will be in Room 1100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Adam Ewing at aewing2@vcu.edu or visit http://rampages.us/thecommunityforum.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Technology Service is finalizing a new Adobe agreement. Learn more about the contract changes and Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat discount prices available to faculty, staff and students at a session to be held in Room B-41, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register or view the session on Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7713 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17144.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a seminar on grant writing for early career faculty researchers. The session, taught by Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D., will be in Room 1013, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St. Seating is limited; register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D. at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16986.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 at noon

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a brown-bag informational session on the Presidential Management Fellowship for graduate students. The fellowship is a two-year funded opportunity to work in the federal government. The session will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The same session will be held at the same time on April 12 in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Haley Clouser at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 at 5 p.m.

The Chemistry Department at VCU is hosting the 42nd annual Mary Kapp Lecture in honor of Mary E. Kapp, the founding chair of the department. The lecture, in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., will be given by Terrence J. Collins, Teresa Heinz Professor in Green Chemistry, Chemistry Director, Institute for Green Science, Carnegie Mellon University.

For more information, contact Rhea Miller at rmiller3@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cru at VCU will host guest speaker Justin Earley, a Richmond attorney and author of "The Common Rule, Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction." The topic of the meeting, to be held in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is "The Way of Jesus is: Habitual."

For more information, contact Brandon Spurlock at blspurlock@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 at 4 p.m.

BareSOUL, a yoga and meditation studio, will perform at the ICA response to Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” installation. The performance will invite the audience to witness the present moment through breath work, flowing movement and the healing effects of vibrational sound. A performance will also be offered at 3 p.m. April 13. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0412/.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music presents guest artists Blanc et Noir, piano duo. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the 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.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Help VCU students in need by donating eligible perishable and nonperishable items to RamPantry. In exchange for an eligible donation, participants will receive complimentary breakfast and coffee. The event, sponsored by VCU's Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board, will be held in the first-floor conference room, Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. RamPantry accepts nonperishable items, perishable food items, canned goods and hygiene supplies.

For more information, contact Shravan Morla at morlas@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Circle K International will host the Richmond/VCU Capital Scavenger Hunt. Team up with others for a chance to win prizes, participate in a raffle and enjoy free food. The event, to be held in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., is free to VCU students and $15 for non-VCU students. Funds raised will go toward Circle K's WASH project to provide clean running water for third-world countries. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Miranda at treasurer@vcucki.org or (931) 217-8743 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1keLcihYl4HgHb0ShfHm-aj9EIz7KXBE4AMTV5n8G5ow/viewform?ts=5ca24860&edit_requested=true.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Intercultural Festival will celebrate culture through song, dance and food. The event will be held in the Courtyard of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Vendors will sell cultural items and student and area talent will perform. Your VCU ID gets you $10 worth of food tickets.

For more information, contact Sabrina Rusli at ruslisa@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 2 p.m.

VCU's Department of music presents a Saxophone Studio Recital. The concert will be in the Recital Hall of the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. Admission is free.

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

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Music presents a Low Brass Studio Recital. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the 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.

Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Spend an evening painting with VCU students and staff. This fun, laid-back networking opportunity includes free dinner and refreshments. Space is limited; RSVP at the Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board page on the following URL.

For more information, contact Shravan Morla at gspb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gspb.

Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Burn off some stress with a special, one-time MCV-edition of this popular dance workout class. Learn K-pop moves from a professional dancer and use up some calories. The event will be in the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Healthy snacks, drinks and fitness-related giveaways will be provided to all who attend. Register at the following URL at ramsconnect.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Shravan Morla at gspb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gspb.

Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019 at 6 p.m.

VCUarts Professors MK Abadoo and Wes Taylor will discuss the overlap of their individual practices around social justice and community organizing with participatory activities. The event will be hosted by the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/artists-choice-0417/.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Kick the Straw” at the Earth Day Picnic (hosted by VCU Sustainability Office) at the Sahara Lawn on Franklin, across from Chipotle. “Kick the Straw” is student-led and sponsored by VCU's Biology Department. Take the pledge against plastic straws and receive a free "Kick the Straw" sticker.

For more information, contact Dr. Ching-Yu Huang at cyhuang@vcu.edu or visit http://@KicktheStrawVCU.

Saturday, Apr. 20, 2019 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU will host its annual spring gala. The free event, with a free catered dinner, dancing and entertainment, will be held in the Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Attire is semiformal. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact CHS Leadership Council at Chsleadershipcouncil@gmail.com or visit https://bit.ly/2I5vQcc.

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Barbara Back of VCU's Safety and Risk Management will discuss how to use the body, posture and individual work station to improve comfort, efficiency, safety and productivity. Register for the class, to be held in Room CCH 1-304, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at worklife@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17097.

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's annual Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event, organized by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and part of VCU Student Research Weeks, is an opportunity for students to present their research endeavors and creative scholarship to academic peers, members of the VCU faculty, community members and friends and family. Two sessions will be held, from 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Remarks and awards will be at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities at hhill@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/ugresources/symposium_flyer.pdf.

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries will host a free webinar on how to get ready for summer research. Proper planning can optimize research and writing time and maintain productivity. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/4631776.

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions will host a Graduate and Professional School Fair. Talk to VCU Career Services professionals and learn about programs from representatives of VCU schools. The event will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Troy Washington at admrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7033 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gradfair.

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 at 8 a.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center is encouraging the university community to wear denim to show support for survivors of sexual violence and challenge victim-blaming beliefs. Post a photo of yourself, your organization or your department using #VCUDenimDay on social media. To request "Ask Me Why I Am Wearing Denim" buttons, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylin Tingle at tinglekm@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/DenimDayButtons2019.

Saturday, Apr. 27, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will host its first Ram Strength Powerlifting Meet. The event will be at the MCV Campus Recreation Center. Participants will compete against other VCU students for prizes and trophies. Register at the following URL (ends April 12).

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://bit.ly/2MEa7vu.

VCU's Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence grant is accepting applications from science, technology, engineering and mathematics faculty to participate in the Institute for Inclusive Teaching STEM Learning Community: Champions for Change. Positions are open to full-time and adjunct STEM faculty who have been teaching at VCU for at least three years. Positions are compensated. Apply by April 15 at the following URL. Information is also available at the following email and from Deborah Neely-Fisher at dneely-fisher@reynolds.edu, Allison Johnson at aajohnson@vcu.edu or Theresa Ronquillo at tronquillo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves at inclusive@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/hhmi-iit-stem-app.

Utility work and construction continues at and around the VCU Health Outpatient Facility and Children's Inpatient Facility construction sites on the MCV Campus. Lane and full street closures will affect traffic over the weekend starting at 7 p.m. April 12 through 7 p.m. April 14.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/our-story/building-projects/adult-outpatient-facility/updates-adult-outpatient-facility.

VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program will host a May 12-19 canyoneering adventure in southern Utah. Visit a different area each day and camp under the stars at night. No previous experience is necessary, but intermediate fitness and a sense of adventure are required. Registration will close April 30.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at kmschmidt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1274 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=7226e5d7-720e-424b-85e5-4d7070fadbd5&semesterId=de8463d0-2001-43ba-8bb4-b37c567ccaa6 .

Undergraduate and graduate students will share their research at VCU’s ninth annual Student Research Weeks, April 5-26. Students enrolled in the university’s more than 200 degree programs will present their research to faculty and peers during symposiums and other campus events.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities at hhill@vcu.edu or visit https://news.vcu.edu/article/Student_projects_take_center_stage_at_VCU_research_events.