7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Counseling Services Advocacy Program will present a virtual night of healing and community for survivors of sexual assault. Hear survivors from across Virginia tell their stories of resilience, hope and healing. Note that speakers are set and viewers will not be on camera. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at myoptions@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/tbtn2021.

Saturday, Apr. 3, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sociology will explore the intersections of racial justice, heritage and environmentalism in the American South and will feature Black and Indigenous community voices and coalitions in Virginia. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Travis L. Williams, Ph.D., at tlwilliama3@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2021RacialEcologies.

Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interested in being featured in VCU’s "Make It Real" advertising campaign? VCU University Relations will conduct an open casting call and photo shoot at the Compass. The first 50 students will receive a $20 gift card. A valid VCU V# is required. University-established COVID guidelines will be followed at this outdoor event. (Rain date will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7.)

For more information, contact Shannon Cain at urvidpho@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Health registered dietitian Dana Henderson from Stony Point Women's Health and learn how to take advantage of flavorful seasonal foods. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3rEqiZx.

Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 at 4 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will present "Meet VCU's Authors: Adin Lears, Ph.D.," who will discuss her debut book, "World of Echo: Noise and Knowing in Late Medieval England." 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-adin-lears-phd.html.

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.

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and TIAA will cover the key ideas, trends and numbers needed to provide for health care in retirement. Register in Talent@VCU 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/3dfXTUg.

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.

Monday, Apr. 12, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop with tips from experienced faculty members on how to present research and creative arts accomplishments for VCU's tenure and promotion process. The session will also include brainstorming about how to successfully convey research successes. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SiQ6BE82jnGNSjoK9.

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will host a workshop to explore unconscious bias – social stereotypes about groups of people that form outside our own conscious awareness. Participants will examine the origins of unconscious bias, its impact on individuals, organizations and societies and tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d2c820efa-f877-490a-95bf-9f4d16dae890.

Friday, Apr. 23, 2021 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Office of Military Services will offer an online Green Zone training for members of the VCU community who wish to learn more about the military student experience. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life and the strength and leadership that these students bring to the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact William (Tres) Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17778.

STEM faculty from biology, chemistry, engineering and mathematics at VCU will join the “Champions for Change” Learning Community and work with STEM colleagues from VCU, John Tyler Community College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to improve the educational outcomes of transfer students by developing and implementing strategies for inclusive teaching and transformative pedagogical practices. The effort is sponsored by the VCU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence Award (VCU HHMI IE). Apply at the following URL by April 15th for priority.

For more information, contact Dianne Jennings at dbjennings@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0331 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWy03a37Njzv-pqPAmjSay5JYnQHfdJEJ1T4mNGb2YTo53ew/viewform.