1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Are you passionate about creating a more mindful community at VCU? The university's Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus. Register on RamsConnect for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1521431.

11 a.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a Fulbright informational session via Zoom. The Fulbright scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oaFchVaQQq6HdUtSA.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will join the alumni to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

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

Take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation presented by VCU HR and Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/33SNugU.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your gender impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Engage with students, faculty and staff in an upcoming RAMmalogues session about gender. Share your experience navigating gender and gender-based expectations in our society and bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve your spot.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17911.

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

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to learn about a new fully online 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 for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/HC030122.

7 p.m.

Join VCU's Department of Political Science for a virtual town hall to discuss the current situation between Ukraine and Russia. The panel features faculty with specialties in Russian politics, European security and American foreign policy. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jen Clayton at claytonja@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/99130381531.

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present Project Management Professional Exam Prep. This half-day course is geared for participants looking for further project management application and looking to fulfill PMI contact hour requirements. This course runs March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17, 2022 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., live, online via Zoom. The registration fee is $1,950.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and TIAA and learn investing and saving strategies for women, core concepts that guide all investing, building a plan and taking action, ways to help take on life challenges without damaging future financial well-being. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3t5htdV.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As the community continues to recover and heal from the destruction left in the wake of the fire at Fox Elementary School, Pi Sigma Alpha would like to assist in these efforts by taking donations on behalf of the Richmond Public School Foundation at the Compass.

For more information, contact Erika Misseri at emisseri@vcu.edu or (804) 339-2095.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Police will host an information table at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to answer questions and sign up students and employees for basic physical defense training. The classes teach women (assigned, identifying, and transgender) physical self-defense techniques, risk awareness, risk reduction and defense techniques for sexual assault, violence and abduction.

For more information, contact Ofc. Amy Murray at murrayae2@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/rad/.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

History and Health: Racial Equity will host a virtual panel that will examine the first transplant in the South in the historical context of racial inequality. Join Carlos Smith. D.D.S, M.Div., as he leads a conversation with panelists Phillip Duncan, M.D.; John McCarty, M.D.; Jodi Koste, VCU Libraries; and heart transplant patient Denise Davis. A facilitated discussion will follow the panel. This virtual event will be co-sponsored by the university's Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C-2aqsntRMa5eD8-4--CNQ.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at noon

Join the university's Office of Alumni Relations for Beyond VCU: Alumni Academy, a five-part virtual series focusing on essential tools for career growth and life. Invest in yourself and save when you register for all five sessions for the discounted fee of $20. Registration includes access to a CliftonStrengths personal assessment, certificate, alumni swag and an official badge of completion — plus participants can complete all sessions with a group.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/63826.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will kick off off a new series to connect students with different health science schools. This is an opportunity to learn what it takes to get into some of your dream schools. In this session, a representative from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) admissions will present ways to be competitive applicants and give insight into their admission process. Questions: https://sites.google.com/view/vcuprime. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Usman Babar at babarm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvde-hrjgsH9Im4q6nbXUNIPqJtP9In1zm.

Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Kirk Brown, Ph.D., and members of his research team will discuss current trends and findings in social psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness at a Clinical Research Skills Series Workshop hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/. Registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact CCTR Workforce Development Team at cctrtwdp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuuurzsoGd3Lw09J6leaRxX9DRHza7C4.

Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a virtual Womxn's HERstory Month panel discussion about body acceptance, the effects of social media on our self image, the relationship with our bodies, eating disorders and gentle nutrition. Questions: https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Savannah J. Smith at smithsj2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3143 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOqqrj0oEtTqqgIR-KWWfRhaO_qKpJWZ.

Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Highland Support Project DEEP club will host a spring service trip to Guatemala to focus on the Maya arts program, health care, reforestation and stove building. The meeting will be held virtually and in person at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Click on the Zoom meeting at the following URL. The meeting ID is 980 1769 0291. The passcode is BA7MAw.

For more information, contact Abigail Deza at dezaa@vcu.edu or (202) 695-0960 or visit https://zoom.us/j/98017690291?pwd=dVBjYXM4cE1qeTdNbmNlRldTenpEZz09.

Monday, Mar. 14, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center will present its showcase at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W Broad St., to display prototypes of projects from the center's Master of Product Innovation students. Share your feedback.

For more information, contact Patricia Bradby at bradbyp@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

C3: VCU's Communications Career Community will present a virtual, in-depth seminar on university style and how to apply it to all university communications — from serial commas to best practices on inclusive language. Panelists: Kristen Caldwell, executive director, Development and Alumni Communications; Carla Davis, editor, University Relations; and Teri Dunnivant, managing editor, University Bulletins. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Greg Weatherford at goweatherfor@vcu.edu or (804) 937-4722 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-deep-dive-into-university-style-tickets-276010202947.

Friday, Mar. 18, 2022 from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Code Beats is an interdisciplinary research project led by David C. Shepherd, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU Engineering Computer Science Department, and Taylor Barnett, DMA, assistant professor, VCUarts Department of Music. The program, at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will feature live music performed by hip hop artist Dumi Right and VCUarts music students, a live coding demonstration and information about the July 18-22 Code Beats summer program for Richmond-area middle school students.

For more information, contact David C. Shepherd at shepherdd@vcu.edu or (804) 873-4270.

Monday, Mar. 28, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to a boot camp, March 28-April 1, at Westover at Maymont. This professional development course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools to develop and sharpen leadership skills and help participants become influential leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Debbie Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8845 or visit http://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.

Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon

Learn to be an advocate and ally for people struggling with substance use disorders and those in recovery at a virtual session hosted by Rams in Recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hall at lawjl@vcu.edu or (804) 586-7746 or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/recovery-ally/.

VCU Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Cross at crossah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.

VCU Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Cross at crossah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9921b6a-d526-48c3-ac2f-b5a913a231f0.

The deadline to submit a letter of intent for the VCU Quest Fund internal funding opportunity from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is 5 p.m. April 1. Letters of intent should be submitted via RAMS-SPOT Internal Opportunities VCU Breakthroughs Letter of Intent (OP00000430). View a Q&A session about this funding opportunity by clicking on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuB8E561Dg.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1443 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/about/strategic-research-priorities-plan/srpp-funds/.

The President's Awards for professional and administrative distinction, which honor VCU and VCU Health employees for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence, are now open for nominations. The deadline is March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program, sponsored by Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) will offer the following day and overnight trips in March: POC Day Hike, March 20; Richmond Climbing, March 26; and Backpacking Weekend, March 26. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

The Outdoor Adventure Program sponsored by VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) will hold climbing clinics at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall, 101 S. Linden St., throughout the month, including belay, sport climbing, climbing technique and gym to crag. All clinics are free to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants may pre-register online or register at the Wall. View the schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/.

VCU Staff Senate Awards of Excellence honor Classified Staff and Academic and University Professionals employee classifications of VCU and the staff of VCU Health for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence. Any VCU or VCU Health staff member may nominate a fellow staff member who meets the specific criteria for each of the awards. The deadline is March 15.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/awards/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center will be offering 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 to understand how the changes will impact them. Sessions will be available on April 12 and on May 4. 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.

VCU Human Resources and Social Security will present an overview of Medicare basics and of the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to faculty members, University and Academic Professionals and classified staff of the university at retirement. This session will be held on Zoom. Talent@VCU registration is required. To register, visit https://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu and enter "Medicare" in the Learning Search, or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3JzWFSw.

The goal of the UAAB Awards Program is to encourage a wider support and recognition of outstanding advising at VCU. Awards are presented across five different categories to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advising, innovation and administration. Award winners will be submitted to the National Academic Advising Association for Regional NACADA recognition. Nominations may be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeline Goldman at goldmanmb@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/aQMZyn4R6RXWzizK9.

A number of special events are planned for Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. They include Fish Fridays (through March 25: 11 a.m.-close); Ever Grains Rotating Restaurant (March 14, 11 a.m.-close); March Madness Specials with premium options (March 17, 11 a.m.-close); Shafer Favorites Week (March 21-25, 11 a.m.-close); Seafood Bash (March 22, 11 a.m.-close); and Elephant Thai Guest Restaurant (March 23, 11 a.m.-close).See menus at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

VCU's undergraduate, graduate and professional Bulletins offer information about university policies, course descriptions and academic requirements for the programs available to the respective student populations. Questions: Email bulletin@vcu.edu. View the 2022-23 launch edition online at the following URL.

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

The Doughnuts for Fox Elementary Donation Drive organized by Pi Sigma Alpha at VCU has been postponed and will be held at a later date.

For more information, contact Erika Misseri at emisseri@vcu.edu.

Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who vape nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effects of vaping on eating behavior. Two, three-hour laboratory visits, each with a buffet meal, are required. Compensation is provided. Call (804) 827-3562 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or visit the following URL. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.