2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Sunny Shin, Ph.D., associate professor of social work and psychiatry, for a Berglund seminar. Shin will discuss adverse childhood experiences and their impact on mental and behavioral health throughout life. Shin will also explore strategies to build resilience in individuals, families and communities. Email Jared Johnson at the following address for the event link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

As part of Women's HerStory Month, VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a yoga class with instructor Chhavi Sahal to remind women that growth can mean different things to different people. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on inclusion (and “diversity”) vs. anti-racist pedagogy. This critical conversation will be about the value of anti-racist pedagogical strategies and how they differ from commonplace diversity and inclusion efforts. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ttZccirGxSXaTdDw9.

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn featuring M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., commissioner for the Virginia Department of Health. Oliver will discuss Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign and administration response. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact James Wasilewski, director of development, at wasilewskijr@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/virginias-covid-19-vaccine-planning-and-administration-response.html.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (703) 269-8237 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__d6-0BxjTES24EvWRYh8cw.

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Center on Health Disparities will present the "Alumni Spring Speaker Series: Our Science Stories" via Zoom. This series will include a diverse selection of alumni from the VCU Center on Health Disparities Research Training Programs discussing their experiences and career paths as underrepresented minorities in the biomedical sciences. This month’s speaker is Nisan Hubbard, a MARC (Minorities Access to Research Careers) scholar and a VCU IMSD (Initiative for Maximizing Student Development) Scholars Program undergraduate alumnus. Questions: https://healthdisparities.vcu.edu/. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Khiana Meade at khiana.meade@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0719 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98731295826.

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

While the technical barrier to podcasting is lower than ever, even budget Digital Audio Workstations and recording equipment can be complicated. It can be hard to know how to produce quality sound at the right volume. Join Rob Byers and Michael Raphael, two audio professionals who have mixed and mastered for dozens of podcasts, as they share the rules of the road for audio mixing in this free, virtual session for the VPM + ICA Community Media Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/producers-institute-mixing-best-practices/.

Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Democracy Matters VCU, VCU Young Democrats and Planned Parenthood Generation Action at VCU will host an online watch party for the Governor's Race Virginia People's Debates. All Democratic candidates competing in the primary are invited to debate, so watch with your peers and feel free to hang around afterward for a short discussion. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Emily Downs at downsee@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/97023305329?pwd=RXpxWkJVL1FTZ2FFR1ZvVFhLNis5UT09.

Saturday, Mar. 20, 2021 at noon

The Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies and OPULENCE will host artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley in conversation with MATX student Aurora Higgs as part of the DISCOURSE x SOUND series. Later that day, at 4 p.m., join queer collectives Dialogue and OPULENCE for a three-hour virtual dance party featuring DJ sets by London-based duo ASTRYD, Manchester-based AYA and GSWS’s madison moore, Ph.D. Register at the following URL. Questions: https://gsws.vcu.edu/news/march-20-discourse-x-sound-002-danielle-brathwaite-shirley-in-conversation-with-aurora-higgs.html. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Levi Walter at gsws@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96912201526.

Monday, Mar. 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Active Minds at VCU will present a student speaker panel focused on breaking the stigmas around toxic masculinity and raising awareness about the importance of open communication about mental health in men. A variety of male students will share their mental health stories. Join the session on Zoom at the following URL. If you are male-identifying and would be interested in speaking at this event fill out the Google form at https://forms.gle/1k3Pk9dmDcHm4qiVA. Questions: Email activeminds4vcu@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Rachel Bastien at Bastienrd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96914100064.

Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Guest producer Ramtin Arablouei will present a free keynote on podcast production at a virtual session presented by the VPM and ICA Community Media Center. Arablouei is co-host and co-producer of NPR’s podcast and radio show "Throughline," which explores history through creative, immersive storytelling designed to reintroduce history to new audiences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/producers-institute-ramtin-arablouei-1/.

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Discuss strategies for healthy, balanced meal planning while also keeping your finances happy and healthy. VCU Human Resources will host a conversation with Carolyn McCrea, director of Financial Wellness, and Mary-Jo Sawyer, registered dietitian with VCU Health. This webinar will help participants to gain the confidence to tackle the grocery store without wrecking the wallet. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/2ZPAD9n.

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill Eggleston, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, will discuss the National Science Foundation's research application and review process at the next grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu6gqDgiHtJT8Bp1rZO-8O_wwX0anfyb.

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents its Leading and Developing Your Team program online for Spring 2021. Receive feedback and participate in discussion and personalized assessment results that highlight how team members interact with each other. Visit the following URL or e-mail corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

VCU REAL will hold training sessions for VCU Student Opportunity Center, a platform which provides a central place for students to find hands-on learning activities. Training sessions are open to faculty and staff and will be held every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Topics to be covered include an introduction to SOC, using SOC communities and building SOC pathways. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or visit https://real.vcu.edu/employees/socsupport/.

The new virtual mental health training "Creating and Fostering Healthy Work Environments" is now available. This training, designed for VCU leadership yet open to anyone, will explore mental health topics, characteristics of a healthy work environment and mental health tools for managers and employees. Participants will learn how to address and reduce stigmas related to mental health conditions. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d34a52d2c-75c3-48f3-9275-d8d2d4c48da2.

All month, RamTech is giving eligible faculty and staff zero percent down on payroll deduction. Shop online or in-store at RamTech's new location inside Barnes & Noble @ VCU. Fill out the preorder form to start payroll deduction on your order at the following URL. Next month, RamTech will be celebrating seven years with seven days of giveaways. Follow @RamTechVCU for details or email ramtech@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit https://rb.gy/ghqkrd.

Shafer Court Dining Center has a number of pop-ups planned for March. They include Grab and Go Trail Mix (March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.); St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 11 a.m.-close); Taste of Italy (March 18, 11 a.m.-close); Steak Night (11 a.m.-close); National Waffle Day (open-close); Starbucks Coffee and Doughnut Day (9-11 a.m.). For details and menus, visit the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on social.

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

VCU Career Services and Alumni Relations will present a series of events designed to connect students and alumni with employers, information and opportunities to support professional development. Attend as many events as desired in the areas of arts, media and communications, health care, public and social service, STEM and even a Create Your Own Adventure. Visit Handshake to register for events (search "Career Week").

For more information, contact Monique Sample at hirevcurams@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/career-fairs---events/careerweek/.

Apply to become an Immunity to Change facilitator and be a catalyst for cultural change at VCU, network with faculty across the university and be compensated for your efforts. This faculty development opportunity is part of an NSF ADVANCE-IT grant to increase recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse women faculty in STEM fields at VCU. Apply at the following URL by April 1. Questions: https://advance.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Denise Grothues at dmgrothues@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/itc-facilitator-app.

The National Weather Service has declared March 15-19 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Virginia, a time to focus on preparing for weather emergencies. In spring and summer, the risk increases for severe weather. If the NWS issues a tornado warning in Richmond, VCU’s Alert system will be activated. Take shelter indoors in the lowest level of the building you’re in, or innermost room. Close doors; stay away from windows, doors and outer walls. Sign up for VCU Alerts at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Emergency Management Staff at vcualert@vcu.edu or visit https://alert.vcu.edu/signup/index.html.

A draft of the revised Budget Management Policy is available for public comment by March 29. 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/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have generalized anxiety disorder or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of GAD symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated for their time. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.