12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The online presentation will feature an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. Questions: Call (804) 828-4622 or 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-041921.html.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

NFT and Tether founder Craig Sellars will discuss his experiences in the crypto space at a session hosted by the Blockchain Club at VCU. He will also talk about NFTs and their importance. An NFT, a nonfungible token, is a unit of data stored on a digital ledger, called a blockchain, that certifies a digital asset to be unique and not interchangeable. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Connor Riely at rielyc2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97063099478.

4 p.m. to 5 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 Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Are you curious about how product innovation works? Whether you’re interested in developing ideas or want to learn how to prototype and protect your intellectual property, summer courses at VCU's da Vinci Center for Innovation can help turn ideas into action. The center is offering classes to all graduate students at VCU. All levels of experience are welcome. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The University College Experiential Learning Student Ambassador Program and the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge will host a workshop to introduce opportunities for presenting or publishing your work to reach larger audiences, as well as means of securing scholarships and grants to pursue research or creative passions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lc-morjovGt2SoOcv0uFHlnBYo_1bMIdK.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Los Angeles-based composer Antonio Teoli will discuss his work for games and films at a presentation hosted by VCUarts. Known as the Brazilian pioneer on game music, since 2003 Teoli has worked as composer and audio director at Devworks, Hoplon, We Love Quiz and Samsung Black River Studios and also with his own company, Andromeda Sound. Teoli has scored nearly 500 game soundtracks for platforms such as PC, Web, Mobile, PS4 and others. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Filipe Leitao at leitaof2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/guest-speaker-tony-teoli/.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m.

VCU's Graduate Student Association and the Graduate School will present the 24th Annual Graduate Research Symposium. This event allows graduate students from all disciplines to present their original research and creative projects to the VCU community. This year’s virtual symposium will have both synchronous and asynchronous presentations. Questions: https://graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamie Taylor at taylorjl25@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2233 or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1069948.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a lecture featuring John T. Cooper Jr., Ph.D., assistant vice president for Public Partnership and Outreach. Cooper is a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. His research and teaching focuses on participatory planning, particularly as it relates to preparing socially vulnerable populations to prepare for, survive and recover after disasters. Register for his talk, “Public in Engagement in Planning Research and Practice," at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/finale-doctoral-lecture-series-talk-to-feature-noted-researcher-john-t-cooper-jr-.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (The Well) will host Tricia Smith, Ph.D., VCU Biology Department, who will answer questions about cannabis. The first 25 people to register and attend the event will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a "Very Caring U" T-shirt. Register for the Zoom link on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1081189.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, an award that provides funding for students interested in science, mathematics and engineering. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Honors College will host Kimberly Bridges, Ed.L.D., assistant professor, for a Berglund seminar. Bridges will discuss why school segregation is still an issue in the Unites States today. She will also explore solutions as to how school leaders – and individuals – can bring about sustainable change for a future together rather than apart. Contact the following email address for the event link.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 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, Apr. 20, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Storytelling and Healing and Democracy Matters at VCU will host a virtual storytelling event in conjunction with Minority Health Month. Student presenters will share personal stories, narratives, artwork and testimonies of lived experiences, with discussion and Q&A. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Downs at downsee@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97403531494.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This session, part four in a series of six events, will focus on the job search and career preparation. Register in Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/712399.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Active Minds at VCU will host a panel in which individuals in the health care industry will discuss how they and their colleagues handle their mental health in their profession in light of the pandemic. The first 45-50 minutes will include a dentist, physician, counselor and others. A Q&A will follow. Questions: Email activeminds4vcu@gmail.com. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Bastien at bastienrd@vcu.edu or (757) 759-3101 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99917477540.

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators of VCU's Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (The Well) for an afternoon of Bingo focusing on sexual health and healthy relationships. Sign up on Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Peer Health Advisors at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1056669.

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU University Relations will conduct a photo shoot for the university's Make it Real advertising campaign at the Compass. The first 25 students will receive a $20 gift card. A valid VCU V# is required. The gift card for students only. No repeats. This is an outdoor event and will follow university established COVID guidelines.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services will present a discussion aimed to increase awareness about experiences of body discrimination in the LGBTQIA+ community, understand factors that inhibit self-love and provide strategies for combating body dissatisfaction for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carlie C. McGregor at mcgregorc@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcuiqrTspH9GDFfLNd_PdvSL4IdgXZuWm.

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a yoga event to seek mental stillness in conscious movement. The session will be led by Chhavi Sahal, a certified yoga teacher from India. The event will be part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.

United Healthcare Network will present online Donut Stress About Finals. The session will suggest a game plan for students to take on finals and also offer tips and tricks on how to conquer studying while not being too stressed out. United Healthcare Network will provide free donuts to pick up before the event. 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/86894215348?pwd=NGtWVVFxUFRLd1IzNy82TGNJWW5wZz09.

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and Career Services for an introduction to the job search process and what disability support looks like in a professional environment. This session will focus on advocating for yourself in the workplace. Register in Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/733892.

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Do you want to learn more about the causes and treatments of gestational diabetes? Earn CE credit while attending this session of the Diabetes and Hypertension Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), a virtual network of multidisciplinary diabetes and hypertension experts. Participants present de-identified cases to one another, share resources, connect to each other and grow in their expertise. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at EchoDMHTN@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/services/telehealth/for-providers/education/diabetes-and-hypertension-project-echo.

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Society of Women Engineers will host a networking event featuring a panel of recent graduates. Scheduled to participate are Ayesha Zafar, computer science, Facebook; Kiana Jackson, electrical and computer engineering, GE; Dana Hayek, mechanical and nuclear engineering, Aitech Systems; Sarah Headley, mechanical and nuclear engineering, Johnson Controls; and Dolores Henson, biomedical engineering, Streck. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1078762.

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts Dance and Choreography will host FINESSE, a virtual performance experience featuring the senior capstone projects of five emerging performers and choreographers. The event will also be staged at 7 p.m. April 23. Questions: https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/finesse-spring-senior-project-concert/. Click on the Zoom link for this free event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lea Marshall at lemarshal@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99251029141.

Friday, Apr. 23, 2021 at 11 a.m.

VCU Collaboration Services will hold a Q&A session for Spring 2021 graduates. Questions: https://collaborate.vcu.edu/domain-merge/spring-2021-graduates/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtc-2vpjwoGtFsJrU2b5l3NMY6oQYE4itu.

Friday, Apr. 23, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Archery Club will host an ax-throwing fundraiser with The Virginia Axe Company at 2305 Commerce Center Drive, Rockville. Proceeds will go toward the organization's goal of becoming the first collegiate mounted archery team.

For more information, contact Elle Poe at archeryclub@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 26, 2021 at 4 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host a reading by Kathleen Graber, professor of English and creative writing, who will read from and discuss her recent collection of poems, "The River Twice." This event is presented as part of the Meet VCU's Authors Series and is co-sponsored by the Richmond Public Library. 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-kathleen-graber.html.

Monday, Apr. 26, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Virginia21 at VCU will co-sponsor "Leadership Waits for No Age: Leadership Development Workshop" via Zoom. Leadership is not a position, a title or a role. It is an internal philosophy that will help guide you through nearly every situation, whether you are in charge or not. A panel of young leaders will break down what "leadership development" looks like and how it can be applied to life. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adam Lockett at lockettam@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://www.virginia21.org/event-4228886.

Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The VCU School of Social Work's Child Welfare Stipend Program will present a webinar at which two M.S.W. students will discuss the historical roots of their research. They will speak about the effectiveness of LGBTQ+ training for child welfare workers and resource families on mitigating the risk factors associated with the intersectionality of youth identifying as LGBTQ+ in foster care. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Naomi Sutton Reddish at cwstipend@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mbhRTLuHSLehK2FpDedAsw.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Alumni will host a session outlining all the resources and support VCU Alumni offers. Also, hear from alumni regarding their post-graduation experiences. Students who register and attend will receive a special grad box that includes a T-shirt, flag and keychain. Prizes will be given out during the event. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://hopin.com/events/alumni101.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Understanding the connections between a mother’s health and that of her newborn is crucial for addressing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Kenesha Smith Barber, Ph.D., Va. Dept. of Health, and Amy Paulson, M.P.H., Eastern Virginia Medical School, will discuss current maternal and child health research and statewide initiatives that improve the health delivery system for mothers and their children. The event will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at cctrhlthdis@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/equity.

Monday, Jul. 12, 2021 at 8 a.m.

Registration is open for the Office of Strategic Engagement’s VCU Summer Learning Academy. The academy explores critical topics in education, preparing educators to create a culture of educational excellence and equity in schools through innovative techniques. Over 50 different sessions will be offered this summer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/summer-learning-academy/.

Amnesty International at VCU is recruiting talent for its virtual Jamnesty concert on April 30. All forms of art are welcome. Additional details can be found 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.

Be a Presidential Student Ambassador and gain leadership and professional development experience, collaborate with a small group of VCU's most highly motivated students and create a dialogue with university administrators and community leaders. Apply to the student-driven program at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. April 30.

For more information, contact Phoebe Anderson at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1200 or visit https://forms.gle/cqEwrNxV78vvsi2w7.

VCU Art Education will present VCU Virtual Creative Arts Day Camp from June 21-July 23, 2021. Each session runs Monday-Friday with morning and afternoon synchronous time slots. The camp is offered for students entering grades K-9 and provides experience in a variety of media including drawing, painting, mixed media and digital media and design.

For more information, contact Caitlin Black and Breanna Neville at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-education/creative-arts-day-camp/.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program presents “RAMS Gif Guides,” available now on the program's blog. Guides consist of blog posts that utilize .gif images alongside narrative instructions to illustrate common processes and functions in RAMS-IRB. See the blog at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1157 or visit http://bit.ly/RAMSgif.

The Money Spot helps VCU students achieve financial freedom with free, expert advice from the organization's Peer Money Coaches. They understand the day-to-day challenges of VCU students because they're students, too. Make an appointment at the following URL.

For more information, contact the Money Spot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or visit https://themoneyspot.vcu.edu/.

Applications for VCU scholarships are being accepted in the VCU RAMS Scholarship HUB. Undergraduate students can log in to learn which scholarships may be applicable.

For more information, contact Office of Financial Aid at scholarships@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.academicworks.com/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer four virtual orientation sessions to review the Safety and Protection of Minors Policy and highlight recent changes from the triennial review. The orientations are geared for those who are new to the policy and those who are familiar with understanding how the changes will impact them. The first session will be 9-10 a.m. April 28. Register at the following URL under “Orientation Sessions.”

For more information, contact Charles Johnson, Mary and Frances Youth Center at youth@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/youth-safety/.

Researchers in the Departments of Health Behavior and Policy and Kinesiology and Health Sciences are conducting a study to test whether participants (and an assistant) of 18 years or older can conduct assessments of their balance, strength and walking ability in their home environment with the aid of a toolkit. The testing session takes about 40-60 minutes at home and requires a visit at our labs for the same duration. Contact the following email address for more information.

For more information, contact Alexander Lucas, Ph.D., at Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org.