11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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.

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.

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 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Center on Health Disparities will host Joseph Engada, a VCU Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program alumnus, as part of its spring speaker series. The series includes a selection of alumni from the VCU Center on Health Disparities Research Training Programs discussing their experiences and career paths as under-represented minorities in the biomedical sciences. Questions: https://healthdisparities.vcu.edu/. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ettora Burrell at ettora.burrell@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6890 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98731295826.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Honors College will host Bernard Means, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology, for a Berglund seminar. Means will discuss the fossils owned by America's founding fathers through both a research approach and a graphic version in comic-book format. He will also explore how the presence of fossils of large animals shaped America's image as an academic leader on the global stage. Contact the following email for the event link.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Cultural Experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women at VCU will host a discussion about pregnancy and the stigma against Middle Eastern and South Asian women surrounding reproduction. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Afsheen Ali at alia22@vcu.edu or visit https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75829269871?pwd=WmNxNVljQTB6eUNVVXBpU0NhQzJPUT09.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Shannon Eastwood, director of strategy at Mobelux and a 2018 MPI graduate, will participate in a Q&A at a general information session hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center about its cross-disciplinary graduate program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi-april-21.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

William Burke of VCU's Pre-Professional Health Advising will discuss the requirements for the pre-dental track and its value in preparation for dental school applications at a general body meeting of the Dental Club at VCU. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dental Club at VCU at Dentalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91841533923.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The online presentation will include an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. Questions: Email gsib@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6408 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-040721.html.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Poetry Club will host a writing workshop for feedback on individual poems. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Maheen Farooqi at farooqims@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91221093309.

Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ashley Williams, yoga therapist and founder of Mindful On Life and BareSOUL Yoga, will discuss why inner work is necessary for civic action and how individual awareness and self-identity can be used to pursue collective resilience. The event is part of a speaker series co-sponsored and organized by VCU's Center for Community Engagement and Impact. Register at the following URL. Questions: http://rvaengage.org/civicaction.

For more information, contact Katie Elliot at elliottkl@vcu.edu or visit https://planrva-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x025feKiRVyZxNXuwpePGA.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams in Recovery will host a session featuring Jan Brown, who will discuss the future of activism for people in recovery from addiction. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/3ofT5SB.

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Learn why VCU's Online MBA program has ranked 30th nationally for student engagement and how to apply at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Since students have an average work experience of 10 years, the program prefers applicants to have one to two years of work experience or the equivalent (internships of graduate school). Register at https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/#sob-events-1759437. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92537490500. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92537490500.

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.

The VCU First Destination Survey is live for May 2021 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Responses will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and student services. Prizes for completing the survey include AirPods, a Roku player, a robot vacuum, a VCU luggage set and Amazon gift cards. For six months after graduation, respondents will be able to review or change information and will remain eligible for prize drawings.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS21.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. VCU's Police Department is committed to the Start by Believing campaign, which encourages believing survivors when they disclose assaults. To sign the pledge, visit the following URL and use campaign hashtag #VCUBelieves. VCU Police has a dedicated victim-witness coordinator, Ofc. Jasmine Merricks, as well as victim-witness officers on all shifts who can speak with survivors about reporting options.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6365 or visit https://www.startbybelieving.org/pledge/.

Based on recent events impacting Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, the VCU Health Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and VCU Health Sciences academic units will host safe spaces for any VCU Health team member and VCU Health Sciences students, staff or faculty member to talk about recent events and share their lived experiences. Sessions will be moderated by trained counselors and facilitators and are completely voluntary. Register at the following URL for a session on April 7 or 8.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAEAB2AAAFCC16-diversity.

Are you a freshman at VCU age 18+? If so, you are eligible to take part in Spit for Science: The VCU Student Survey. This unique, important resource for research is a great way for students to be involved in helping investigators learn more about factors that influence student outcomes. This research project looks at how environmental and genetic factors contribute to emotional health along with alcohol and substance use habits. The project now also aims to learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. All freshmen age 18 and older have been sent an email invitation, so be sure to check your inbox. An Amazon e-gift card is available upon completion.

For more information, contact Joanna E. Penick at penickje@vcu.edu or (804) 205-8047 or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/.

VCU's Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies is inviting volunteers aged 21-55 who frequently drink alcohol to participate in a research study to add to the science for developing new treatments for people with alcohol use disorder. To find out if you can volunteer for this study, contact study4u@vcu.edu or call the following telephone number to complete a prescreen questionnaire. All research is confidential and volunteers are paid for their time.

For more information, contact Mandy Adams at msadams@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784 or visit https://idas.vcu.edu/research/.