12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Departments of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and Sculpture + Extended Media will host Legacy Russell, author and curator at the Studio Museum in Harlem, for a lecture and conversation with GSWS assistant professor madison moore, Ph.D., for a discussion about the ways in which artists engaging the digital are building new models for what monuments can be in a networked era of mechanical reproduction. Questions: https://gsws.vcu.edu/news/march-15-cyberpublics-monuments-and-participation-a-discussion-with-legacy-russell-and-listening-session-facilitated-by-dr-madison-moore.html. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Levi Walter at gsws@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s9UF_T9oTOOBt3He1rGKvg.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries, VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association will present a program that is part of the How-to Talks by Postdocs Series. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/howtotalks/upcoming/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Gerron Scott, Ph.D., academic advisor in the department of biology, will lead a discussion about the intersection of first-generation and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) identities. Register at the following URL. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents031521.

4 p.m. to 5 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/.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Career Services advisors are offering multiple sessions based on industry and/or specialty. This Q&A session will focus on social impact. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Haley Sims at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/648139/share_preview.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 at noon

The Health and Wellness Library will present "CPR Anytime" on Zoom. Learn basic life-saving resuscitation skills to potentially help someone in need. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Ladd at healthlibrary@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/7570676.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Fulbright Scholarship, an award that provides funding for research, study and teaching opportunities abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 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.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will present on Zoom an informational session on Post-Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cheyanne Brown at browncl27@vcu.edu or (914) 310-3287 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/events/info-sessions-open-houses/.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 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/.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is the fifth part in a series of six sessions to help instill confidence in participants during 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/login.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU Brandcenter's final virtual informational session of the semester will focus areas of concentration and the application process for the two-year master's program. Those who attend will hear from current Brandcenter students and the director of admissions. The deadline to apply is April 1. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Ensing at ensingr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8384 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BCinfo_session_3.16.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 from 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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Money Spot is seeking applicants for fall 2021 and spring 2022. The program is for undergraduate students at VCU to receive financial education through one-to-one coaching appointments and through workshops or programs throughout the academic year. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact The Money Spot at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96036450338.

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Human Resources will host the second of a series of panel discussions on career development with a focus on diversity, inclusion and equity. The panel will include four panelists from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, including race, ethnicity, gender and job family. Panelists will discuss their own career paths, challenges they have overcome, how they utilized mentors and support systems. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carol Ann Lawson at lawsonca3@vcu.edu or (804) 840-8396 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d15dc8a32-15c7-4b06-bfb6-a212d6d988b7.

Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present the next in their lunch research seminars. Amy Olex, Wright Center senior bioinformatics specialist, will discuss access to and considerations for using large datasets in research, including her recent experience leading an international team of researchers using the National Covid Cohort Collaborative to answer research questions about COVID's effects on immunocompromised patients. 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/tJ0uceuupzosGtPngnEbFg9RArc3Stb0iMg1.

Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge and the University College Experiential Learning Student Ambassador Program will host "All About Internships." Are you curious about internships but don’t know where to start? Are you unsure if an internship is for you? Are you discouraged by the application process? Learn from fellow VCU students about the why and how of their internships and get tips on finding and making the most of your own. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions: https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/the-fi-learning-lounge-fill/.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscu-qqTguH9DCccsAv0aFOU7DvAQuYns4.

Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies in VCU's School of World Studies will present a virtual event about the Arab uprising a decade after the protests started. It will feature presentations and discussion by School of World Studies faculty and student researchers. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Samaneh Oladi at soladighadiko@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98806022059.

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

United Healthcare Network will host a session for students about managing overall wellness while also succeeding in school. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Suzannah Boaz at uhcnatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82631312698?pwd=azg3M0dwRzBQS2lSWjFFVGtmZWJCUT09.

Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Society of Women Engineers at VCU will host a self-care session. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anisha R. Beladia at abeladia10@gmail.com or (571) 208-6049 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94661916903.

Friday, Mar. 19, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCUarts and VCU Career Services will present a virtual opportunity to meet VCUarts alumni and other professionals who are working in creative fields. Mix, mingle and expand your network. The event, open to all arts majors, will be hosted on Zoom. The student registration link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Umbreit at umbreita@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/703388/share_preview.

Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Art Kellermann, M.D., MPH, professor and senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and CEO of VCU Health System, will present “Times of Change: Educational Scholarship During Major Transition” as the keynote address at VCU’s School Medicine 2021 VCU Virtual Health Sciences Education Symposium. Questions: Email Katherine Henderson at katherine.henderson@vcuhealth.org. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses.

Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Journalist and author Peter Beinart will discuss his book "The Crisis of Zionism" (Picador, 2013), which outlines his perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/brown-lyons-lecture-2021.html.

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Women on Fire will host a Vision Board Event via Zoom. Supply kits, if needed, will be distributed ahead of the event. Email the following address for details.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at womenonfireatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95414412205.

The 2021-22 VCU Bulletin is available. The undergraduate, graduate and professional bulletins contain information about university policies, course descriptions and academic requirements for the programs available to the respective student populations. To view the 2021-22 launch edition online, visit the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Bulletin at bulletin@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Teri Dunnivant at tldunnivant@vcu.edu or visit http://bulletin.vcu.edu.

VCU's African American Alumni Council invites students to join the organization's Mentoring Circle, which connects African American/Black students to African American/Black alumni. The Mentoring Circle also helps students create a network with their peers and other alumni. Learn more about the Mentoring Circle at the following URL or register to join at http://go.vcu.edu/vculink. The 2021-22 cohort runs for a full year, starting in April 2021.

For more information, contact Alexandra Clayton at claytonan@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mentoringcircle.

VCU Counseling Services Advocacy Program and the Virginia Campus Task force will present a survivor speak-out in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event will take place on Zoom from 7-9 p.m. April 2. Student speakers have the option to remain anonymous. The deadline to sign up to speak at the event is noon on March 22.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit http://tinyurl.com/tbtn2021speakers.

Massey Cancer Center is accepting applications for the V Foundation V Scholar Cancer Research Award. This grant is a two-year grant of $100,000 per year. It supports young tenure-track faculty early in their cancer research careers by funding projects that are either laboratory-based fundamental research or translational research. Applicants must have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience. Complete guidelines are available on RAMS-SPOT under the internal opportunities tab.

For more information, contact Glenny Escotto at Escottog@vcu.edu or visit http://www.research.vcu.edu/vcuera/index.htm.

Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old and interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. Visit the following URL. What? New, innovative, and fun virtual reality games designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves nine consecutive weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment and five follow-up visits. Questions: http://www.movr.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Tiffany Amos at tiffany.amos@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-4766 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.

VCU's ASPEN Lab (Advanced Signal Processing in Engineering and Neuroscience) is enrolling individuals for a study involving virtual reality and EEG brain signal measurements. Participants must be 18 years or older and in good general health with no pre-existing serious medical conditions. Dates and times for participating are flexible. Questions: Dean Krusienski, Ph.D., principal investigator.

For more information, contact Meghan Kumar, study coordinator, at kumarm2@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/aspenlab.