1 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.

VCU's Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program is seeking student mentors (sophomores, juniors and seniors) interested in actively supporting underrepresented identities. Apply at the following URL by April 12.

For more information, contact Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu or visit https://omsa.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. 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 11 a.m. to noon

Curious about what it means to do research and what the benefits are? This workshop led by Ibironke Lawal, Ph.D., (professor, University Libraries) and Traci Wike, Ph.D., (associate professor, Social Work) will explore questions about becoming involved with research at VCU. Learn about different types of research, how to connect with faculty doing research and how to become involved in a research project of your own. Register at the following URL. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus, Ph.D., at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents040621.

Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021 at noon

Carrie LeCrom, Ph.D., executive director of VCU's Center for Sport Leadership, will moderate a panel discussion in celebration of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The panel will include graduates and friends of the center. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Beck at acbeck@vcu.edu or (804) 586-5202 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MoLtVQHcQNquQC0uq6amXQ.

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

This is the second in a series of six sessions to prepare for the career prep journey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/712416.

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

Faculty and staff from VCU's School of Nursing and the da Vinci Center for Innovation will participate in an informational session about a new graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/april-hc-cert.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Biomedical Engineering Department will host Fabrisia Ambrosio, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh. Ambrosio will discuss "Regenerative Rehabilitation: Applied Biophysics Meets Stem Cell Therapeutics." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rene Olivares-Navarrete, Ph.D., at ronavarrete@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WVKEmzWQ7uzEbOwxuJuUg.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Working on building confidence, leadership and public speaking skills? VCU Toastmasters may be able to help. The organization is hosting a virtual Spring Open House. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit http://vcutoastmasters.com.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Organization invites faculty to participate online in the next monthly meeting. WISDM is a professional organization supporting career and personal growth opportunities for women physicians, dentists and scientists at VCU. Contact the following email address for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/facultyaffairs/wims/.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Join Peer Health Educators from VCU's Health Promotion and Well-Being Center for an interactive session showing some tips for when you and your peers choose to drink alcohol. Sign up using RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Peer Health Advisors at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1056665.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will host an online opportunity to discuss current events and their long-term effects in the health-care field. The event will be open to all VCU students. VCU students who want to attend will be able to pick up free pizza before the event. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact UHCN at UHCNatVCU@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85051295094?pwd=QXB2VEpyR05oUDVpRzA0K2phOW8wdz09.

Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and Career Services for a workshop series on navigating disability and career development. This series will provide an introduction to the job search process and what disability support looks like in a professional environment. This session will focus on career exploration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/733886.

Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Justene Hill Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia, will discuss her new book examining the economic lives of enslaved people and how they were affected by the capitalism of slavery. The Alexandrian Society event will be presented by VCU's Department of History. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aaron Pirnat at pirnatam@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2380564489.

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.

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

VCU's Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies of the School of World Studies will present Melanie O'Brien, Ph.D., senior lecturer in international law, University of Western Australia, an award-winning teacher of international humanitarian law, public international law and legal research. The event is in keeping with the annual VCU tradition of commemorating the Armenian genocide and honors a connection forged by the late VCU professor Herbert Hirsch with Richmond's Armenian community. This year's event highlights the neo-genocidal threats to the Armenian people, culture, religion, identity and homeland. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. The event is open to the public.

For more information, contact Mayda Topoushian, Ph.D., at mtopoushian@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodumopzstE9LsbRhSLHFO6WIfYkHw-nMi.

Monday, Apr. 19, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will host a blood drive at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Volunteers can sign up at the following URL. Donors can schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Use the sponsor code Pacecenter and select the April 19 blood drive when signing up. All blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Questions: Email Lahari at ramagiril@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OZNW4p9xSMaN86lBCXo4oFMtvGJ7qGGvIPXCQuzUOAU/edit?usp=sharing.

Monday, Apr. 19, 2021 at 4 p.m.

Aspen Brinton, Ph.D., will discuss the relevance of her new book, "Confronting Totalitarian Minds: Jan Patočka on Politics and Dissidence," to contemporary political movements. Patočka was a Czech philosopher who lived through the turbulent politics of 20th-century central Europe and shaped his intellectual contributions in response to those events. He died in 1977 as the result of medical complications from interrogations by the secret police after he was arrested for being involved in the Charter 77 movement in Czechoslovakia. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catie-Reagan Palmore at palmorecr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/meet-vcus-authors-aspen-brinton-phd.html.

Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine Faculty Organization’s 29th annual leadership conference, “You Belong Here! Imposter Syndrome: What Is It, How to Recognize It and How to Overcome It” will be available via Zoom. Keynote speaker Jennifer Hunt, M.D., University of Florida, will discuss “A Secret Truth About the Gender Leadership Gap.” The conference will also feature two workshops and a spotlight session.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org.

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/.

A draft of the policy for Gift Acceptance and Administration is available for public comment by April 8. 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/.

RamTech, VCU’s on-campus technology store, is celebrating its seventh birthday through April 7 with giveaways every day on Instagram @RamTechVCU and a grand prize of a MacBook. Those who spend $200 on tech will receive a free Grande Starbucks beverage at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU Café. Follow @RamTechVCU for details and a chance to win.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

Amnesty International at VCU is recruiting talent for its Jamnesty Charity Concert, which will be held online at 7 p.m. April 30. All forms of art are welcome. Funds raised will benefit RVA Community Fridges. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Myia Samuels at samuelsma@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc66GmuBFV3xhtimNzfsWvD9wxwCIDdKA5hcHezA3FuTTZwQQ/viewform.

Earlier in the year a system-wide outage affected the IT Career Community Listserv. As a result, the Listserv was repopulated with all IT Career Community members from an HR-provided list. Unfortunately, it appears as though manual subscribers to ITCC's Listserv may not have been repopulated. If you believe you have been affected, contact IT Career Community leadership at the following email address.

For more information, contact ITCC Leadership at itcareer@vcu.edu or visit https://wiki.vcu.edu/x/gBhoBQ.