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

Anime is not new, but it has become quite popular in the United States in the past few years. VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host an in-depth look the evolution of anime art over time to include more racially diverse populations and its impact on popularizing the entertainment form. The session will also explore how this has opened the door to gatekeeping and its effect on fans who are people of color.

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

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Critical Language Scholarship Program, an award that provides funding for studying languages abroad. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

Saturday, Apr. 24, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Camp Kesem at VCU will present Make the Magic, a virtual fundraising gala to support children through and beyond their parent's cancer. This virtual event will contain a livestream with guest speakers and an opportunity to support this often-overlooked population of kids. A silent auction will feature items from Richmond businesses including Butler Portraits, Quirk Hotel, Richmond Symphony, Bombolini, Flying Squirrels, Picnic RVA and more. Order tickets at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michelle Quach at vcu.mtm@campkesem.org or visit https://donate.kesem.org/event/camp-kesem-at-virginia-commonwealth-university-make-the-magic-fy-2021/e292440.

Sunday, Apr. 25, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Opera will livestream excerpts with orchestra and piano from the last 10 years. Scenes will be presented from "Hansel and Gretel," "The Gondoliers," "The Magic Flute," "Trouble in Tahiti," "The Marriage of Figaro," "A Little Night Music," "The Consul," "The Merry Widow," "Porgy & Bess" and "The Pirates of Penzance." Co-directors Melanie Kohn Day and Kenneth Wood will host the event. Click on the following URL for the link.

For more information, contact Melanie Kohn Day at mkday@vcu.edu or (804) 389-3238 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

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.

Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2021 at 1 p.m.

This workshop will bring together multiple disciplines to consider how classrooms can be used to raise awareness about climate change. The discussion, co-hosted by VCU's Common Book Program and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, will include "Rising," next year’s Common Book; the ways it can be the impetus for collective conversations about science, ethics, social justice and communication; and the many ways all are affected by the changing environment. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fagan and Tara Burke at fagane@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBr6wZ1XfPYHuegVs99hVkLrxO4nPmzUE_hff3tRifyI_E7g/viewform.

Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Learn why VCU's Online MBA program was recently ranked 51st in the country (30th for student engagement) and how to apply. Students who are accepted have an average work experience of eight years; it is recommended that applicants have one to two years of work experience or the equivalent (internships or graduate school). Register at the following URL. If you cannot register ahead of time, attend using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95013227143. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-042921?program=OMBA&utm_source=VCUSOB&utm_medium=email&utm_content=IC2021&utm_term=SaveTheDate&utm_campaign=IC2021.

Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host Hollee McGinnis, MSSW, Ph.D., assistant professor, for a presentation in conjunction with Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The presentation will include an overview of the history and practice of transracial adoption of Asian children and the complexity of living and loving across differences of race, nationality and blood. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mijin Kim, Ph.D., at mkim9@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvdO6prz0pGNzBiLjVyCOTkxLYt-px517N.

Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources in partnership with VCU Recreational Sports will offer an educational session covering the basics and benefits of cardiovascular exercise, including current guidelines and tips on how to meet them. 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/2QWjytm.

Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center for a virtual event to celebrate the ICA's third anniversary as a dynamic community dedicated to exploring complex issues through contemporary art, conversation and mutual learning. Executive Director Dominic Willsdon and special guest speakers will reflect on the last three years and discuss current and upcoming exhibitions and programs. Also learn about the ICA's new membership program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/third-anniversary-lunch-launch/.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Mario Acunzo, Ph.D., VCU KL2 Scholar, Massey Cancer Center researcher and an assistant professor in VCU's Department of Internal Medicine, will give a presentation on the role of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in lung cancer. The talk will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTihJejLQJyGEqXf8r_V8A.