11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will break down the artist's statement, how to write one and why art students should focus on their writing skills. Register at the center's events page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

In a world of changing norms and ever-present glass ceilings to break, female leaders will discuss the question - what does being a woman in business mean today? Hear their personal journeys, how they serve as mentors and the role of identity at work. Panelists will include Anna Goranson, head of people operations, MediaAlpha; Adele McClure, executive director, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus; Faby Helme, emergency preparedness specialist, Dominion Energy; and Reba Hollingsworth, morning anchor CBS6 (event moderator). The panel will be hosted by VCU's Office of Student Engagement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cait Burns at cmburns@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/women-in-business-spring2021.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Storytelling and Healing will present an exploration of female narratives which address the question, “How have stories of women emerged out of anonymity and evolved throughout time?” Click on the Zoom link at the following URL to participate.

For more information, contact MiJin Cho at chom6@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97403531494.

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators from the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center for a game of Bingo on topics around sexual health and healthy relationships. Register with Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Peer Health Advisors at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1056660.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present an experiential, pleasure-centered conversation and workshop for Black women and femmes in the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about VCU's National Scholarship Office, how the office can offer support in applying for external funding and available opportunities. A second session will be held at 3 p.m. April 2. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Relay at VCU will host a fundraiser at Chipotle, 810 W. Grace St., to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Show the flyer from the organization's Instagram page @RelayatVCU or order online with the promo code DHTJ82G. During the fundraiser, Chipotle will donate 33 percent of its profits.

For more information, contact Yumna Rahman at rahmany@vcu.edu or (804) 621-3573 or visit https://linktr.ee/RelayatVCU.

Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU’s Writing Center will present an interactive session focusing on the tools necessary to establish ideas in a strong, logical manner to hook readers and entice them to read more. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Pre-Law Society will present a law school admissions panel via Zoom. Questions: Email vcuprelawsociety@gmail.com. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hala Al-Mustafa at almustafahr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95800327948.

Friday, Apr. 2, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences will host a speed dating-style event about movies via Zoom. Participants will split up into breakout rooms and ask each other questions about movies. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact CHS Leadership Council at giordanoer@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94490175421.

Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Medical Scientist Training Club will host a virtual physician-scientist panel at which speakers will share their personal experiences and advice on pursuing a career as an M.D.-Ph.D. Those interested in related health care fields are also encouraged to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kirti Sharma at sharmak10@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/MSTC/rsvp_boot?id=1052240.

Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology will host Art Kellermann, M.D., MPH, as the speaker to kick off National Public Health Week, April 5-9. Kellermann, VCU senior vice president for Health Sciences and VCU Health CEO, will present "American Public Health: Past, Present, and Future." Other National Public Health Week events include seminars by Norm Oliver, M.D.; Gonzalo Bearman, M.D.; and April Williams. Email the following address for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jeny Beausoliel at jenifer.beausoliel@vcuhealth.org or visit https://familymedicine.vcu.edu/epidemiology/seminars--events/.

Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Julius Watkins, the first prominent jazz French horn player and arguably the first professional African American French horn player in America, has received little attention from music scholars, jazz artists and other performers of his instrument. This lecture by Patrick Smith, interim assistant chair, Department of Music, is part of the VCU Faculty Lecture Series. Smith will document Watkins' life story in biographical form, determine his innovative methodologies for breaking down stereotypical barriers related to racial and instrument “norms” and explore the development of the jazz French horn.

For more information, contact Kim Catley at artssocial@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-innovation-and-application-julius-watkins-and-the-jazz-french-horn-genre-patrick-smith/.

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The members of VCU's Presidential Student Ambassadors will discuss student leadership and engagement with peers, administrators and the community. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. The code to join is 657 408 7913.

For more information, contact PSA at PSAmbassadors@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6574087913.

Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 from noon to 5:30 p.m.

VCU WISDM will present its 29th annual conference, featuring keynote speaker Jennifer Hunt, M.D., University of Florida, author of Amazon best-selling book “Unlocking your Authentic Self” and spotlight speaker Katherine Wintsch, author of Parade magazine award-winning book “Slay Like a Mother.” Those who register for this CE-approved activity will receive a copy of Wintsch’s book. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=17466.

Collaboration Services is merging VCU's Google Workspace domains, mymail.vcu.edu and vcu.edu, into one so students and faculty/staff can collaborate.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/domainmerge.

VCU Publishing is seeking contributions for a curated, open-access anthology that imagines and explores futures for Richmond through an Afrofuturist lens. VCU Publishing, part of VCU Libraries, seeks Afrofuturist works from diverse authors — both academic and community members — as well as diverse disciplines and perspectives. Submissions can include multimedia, poetry, essays, fiction, scholarly pieces, art, comics or photography. The deadline is July 1.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2021-news/vcu-publishing-seeking-contributions-to-imagining-black-futures-in-richmond-.html.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers flexible online learning for the VCU community and members of the public. Choose from bookkeeping, computer skills for the workplace, counseling and behavioral health topics, customer service, event planning, Excel, Google Analytics, paralegal studies, play therapy, podcasting, supervisory and leadership, WordPress and test prep for the GMAT, GRE and LSAT, ACT and SAT and MCAT, PCAT and DAT.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.

A draft of the policy for Automated External Defibrillators Purchase, Installation and Maintenance is available for public comment by April 2. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

The Money Spot program provides financial education for undergraduate students at VCU through one-to-one coaching appointments and workshops during the academic year. Apply for a coaching position through VCU Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact The Money Spot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/postings?page=1&per_page=25&sort_direction=desc&sort_column=default&query=money.

University Student Health Services offers free flu vaccines to all students on both campuses. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and does not cause the flu. All students are encouraged to get the flu vaccine, especially those at high risk for flu complications (people with asthma, diabetes or heart disease). Due to COVID-19, the flu vaccine is available by appointment only. Call the Monroe Park Campus clinic at (804) 827-8047 or MCV clinic at (804) 828-9220 to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact University Student Health Services at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047 or visit https://health.students.vcu.edu/.