10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Office of Sustainability will host a number of events on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses in celebration of Earth Day. Learn about sustainability programs and initiatives at VCU and in the community, contribute to the development of the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan and win prizes. See a list of activities at the following URL.

For more information, contact Parker Long at longpj@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainability.vcu.edu/get-involved/events-volunteer/.

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

Medical Journal Club will host an article presentation via Zoom on back massage vs. music therapy for leukemia patients. Medical Journal Club will also discuss how to volunteer through Village Book Builders as well as earn a Kaplan Scholarship for graduate exams (MCAT, GMAT and GRE). Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or (804) 937-2584 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98114032120?pwd=L2NXREVTVHRFQVN4RXk2amRTTHUydz09.

7:30 p.m.

VCU Music will showcase the work of its students in the Media Scoring class. Media scoring students are composers who create work for a variety of media projects, including animations, films and television ads. The media and music will cross all genres; action and drama, jazz and electronic and more. The event will take place in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Felipe Leitao at leitaof2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.google.com/search?q=Media+Scoring+Show+%7C+VCUartshttps%3A%2F%2Farts.vcu.edu+%E2%80%BA+Concerts&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS887US887&oq=Media+Scoring+Show+%7C+VCUartshttps%3A%2F%2Farts.vcu.edu+%E2%80%BA+Concerts&aqs=chrome.0.69i59.3796j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association will host VCU's 25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium in the University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn more about the research and academic work of VCU graduate students across all disciplines. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamie Taylor at gradschool@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1551427.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Wavelength, an online artist lecture series presented by the ICA at VCU, VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar, will return with a virtual talk from artist and director Jenn Nkiru. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-jenn-nkiru/.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 at noon

Join VCU Libraries and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research via Zoom to hear stage IV kidney cancer survivor, patient advocate and international keynote speaker e-Patient Dave (Dave deBronkhart) share his cancer journey, including acting as an advocate for his own health and participating in a clinical trial which ultimately saved his life. This program is free and open to all. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Ladd at dlladd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/epatientdave.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

TRIO, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Counseling Services and VCU Department of Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) will host mental health advocate Richard Taylor Jr. in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., and virtually. A TRIO alumnus, Taylor’s story of overcoming morbid obesity, depression, multiple suicide attempts and domestic abuse resonates with many college students. The first 20 to attend in person will receive a copy of his latest book, “31 Days of Power.” Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact TRIO Student Support Services at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517 or visit http://bit.ly/ThePowerOfMany.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 at 2 p.m.

The Institute of International Education will sponsor an informational session via Zoom about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides funding for recent graduates and graduate students to spend an academic year abroad pursuing an independent project or a year of postgraduate study or teaching English. Register at https://apply.iie.org/register/GPS4.19.22.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson, Ph.D., at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Women in Cyber Security will host a panel discussion with representatives from CarMax and the Federal Reserve. Come to network and learn more about working in cyber security. All students are welcome; snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event will be in Room 1232, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St. RSVP (required) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Tome at tomen@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckJ8RSUbl3i74bw_Ap85UNuJxBOus7xqpG04GuJbg_8dM5wg/viewform.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 at 8 a.m.

Join VCU Massey Cancer Center for The Inaugural Massey Breast Cancer Summit Meeting at the Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St. The meeting is designed to optimize community engagement around new directions for breast cancer research. Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., is the scheduled keynote speaker. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or (719) 322-6896 or visit https://cvent.me/Vy3N1b.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

Rams in Recovery and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will present a two-day event April 19 and 20 on the third floor of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Visit r2r2022.sched.com for tickets and https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8AA23A7FCC43-research for volunteers. CEUs will be available.

For more information, contact Lauren Powell at detrevillelj@vcu.edu or (804) 814-1280 or visit http://r2r2022.sched.com.

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Police, in partnership with sexual assault resource providers, will host Start by Believing @ The Commons at the Commons Plaza, 907 Floyd Ave. Members of the VCU women’s basketball team will host a “dribble knockout” and a “dribble relay” to raise awareness about disbelieving survivors. The event will feature resource tables, raffles, free food and other activities hosted by offices and organizations internal and external to VCU.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office and the School of World Studies will sponsor a table on the Compass (Hibbs side) to learn more about global learning opportunities. The availabilities include study abroad, certificate programs in Peace Corps Prep and TEFL, Phi Beta Delta, the Cultural Ambassador Program and more. Opportunities range from a day to a lifetime and include virtual and in-person options. Additional information is available by visiting https://global.vcu.edu/ and https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute class, sponsored by VCU HR and VCU Department of Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell), will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. 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/3wEgzID.

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. This event will be open to all VCU students. 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/UG04202022.

Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Teddie Potter, Ph.D., director of planetary health and clinical professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, and Nicole Cropper, special assistant to the Office of the Commission at the California Public Utilities Commission, will speak at the 2022 Quality Forum sponsored by the Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety. The event will be held in Room 1011, School of Nursing, 1100 E. Leigh St. The event will be free and open to the public. A virtual option to attend will be available. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Dina Belic at belicd@vcu.edu or visit https://nursing.vcu.edu/langston-center/upcoming-events/.

Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022 at noon

REAL will host a virtual Lunch and Learn Session with Dayanjan Wijesinghe, Ph.D., and Denise Emminger, both 2020-2021 Challenge Grant winners. They will discuss their work to create the Practical Digital Health Applications Program. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at real@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/REALLunchxLearn.

Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host an adult learn-to-ride workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) because it's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. Instruction will be provided for all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping and everything in between. Bring a bike, or RamBikes can provide one.

For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Friday, Apr. 22, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The U.S. State Department and VCU Political Science will host two events for students interested in careers in diplomacy. At 10 a.m.-noon, a panel discussion in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall – South, 1015 Floyd Ave.. on "Data-Driven Approaches to Global Conflict" will feature Matthew Steinhelfer, deputy assistant secretary of state; Elizabeth Hume, executive director, Alliance for Peacebuilding; Jessica Trisko Darden, Ph.D.; and Michael Paarlberg, Ph.D. A meet-and-greet session will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Rams Lounge with the State Department officials.

For more information, contact Michael Paarlberg at mapaarlberg@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 22, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs to hear Jessica Brown, Ph.D.; Myriam T. Kadeba, Ph.D.; Chad Sims, Ph.D.; and Chelsea Williams, Ph.D., have an informal discussion about generational trauma and how it affects first-generation college students. It is inclusive but not exclusive to first-generation students and/or students from immigrant families. The event has an attendance cap of 40. RSVP (required) at the following URL by April 20. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sheila Hernandez-Rubio at hernandezsl@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SA2D8ZqQWebihCQq7.

Saturday, Apr. 23, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Judaic Studies Program will present a two-actor comedy which explores the absurdity of prejudice and racism. This show teaches its audience members how to engage in cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue through fast-paced sketches, improvisations, puppets, a game show and a post-show discussion. The production will be at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact David Weinfeld, Ph.D., at daweinfeld@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 25, 2022 at noon

Join VCU Alumni and Students Today Alumni Tomorrow for Philanthropy Week April 25-29 to show appreciation and learn how philanthropy has helped in the pursuit of dreams. Events during the week include dinner with an alumni donor, Thank a Giver (TAG) Day (earn a T-shirt and other swag), the inaugural VCU Giving Day and a chance to meet STAT members and learn how to join them to make a difference at VCU.

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

Monday, Apr. 25, 2022 at 4 p.m.

"Scientific Strategies to Stop Overdoses and Prevent Addiction" will feature Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director, National Institute on Drug Abuse. Additional scheduled speakers include A. Omar Abubaker, D.M.D., Ph.D., S. Elmer Bear Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and F. Gerard Moeller, M.D. director, C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The talk will be virtual and in-person in Room 2/3-200, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amber Yancey at amber.yancey1@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-4576 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8HTz6sQAtyw1CgvdXzn9yCdovd7jMGYzy05dHtyz9SVHvJA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Forms for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022 at 3 p.m.

Join President Michael Rao, Vice President Aashir Nasim and the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success as we celebrate faculty, staff, academic and administrative leaders and students who have made exemplary contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence at the 2022 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This event, to be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free and open to all.

For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success at ies@vcu.edu. or visit http://go.vcu.edu/pacme.

Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present Facilitating Career Conversations as part of the Level Up Learning series. In this online workshop, managers will learn how to facilitate career conversations and empower employees to develop their careers and boost engagement. The registration fee is $40. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Women in Science will host Kathleen Schoch, Ph.D., a research assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis. She will discuss her approaches to scientific writing for abstracts, manuscripts and grants/fellowships. She will also share her favorite tips to improve or practice one’s writing. Those that are available to meet in person may gather in Room 6-032, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., for pizza. The session will also be available via Zoom. Register for the link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 876 9707 6579. The passcode is 648120.

For more information, contact Haley Adcox at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87697076579?pwd=a29rQndaYndyc2hLOHBpRlh4TTIyUT09.

Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Leadership Conference promotes professional development of leadership skills, communication and personal growth. The conference will focus on leadership self-awareness, analysis and discussion of leadership skills related to other leaders and feedback from colleagues. It also provides an opportunity to network with other professionals as well as share advice and experiences. The session will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=26949.

Friday, Apr. 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.

VCU's African American Alumni Council will host the AAAC Reunion Weekend on April 29-30. Events will include a Friday night happy hour at the ICA, sponsored by the School of the Arts; and on Saturday, a Mentoring Circle Mocktail Party, a block party and a nighttime gala with DJ HyOctane. Questions? Contact Larry Powell, director of alumni affinity programs, VCU Alumni, at (804) 828-8194 or wlpowell@vcu.edu; or Diane Stout-Brown, special assistant for alumni engagement, VCU Alumni, at dstout@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Diane Stout-Brown at dstout@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/events/reunion/aaac-reunion/.

Saturday, Apr. 30, 2022 at noon

Are you about to graduate from VCU? Did you graduate from VCU within the last 10 years? Applications are open to join the Recent Graduate Council. The council is a group of recent graduates from the past 10 years who connect with one another and the university. VCU's Office of Alumni Relations is seeking leaders to help shape programming and services to engage the recent graduate community. Apply at the following URL by April 30.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/recentgradcouncil.

VCU hosts its inaugural Giving Day April 28, but you can make your gift early at the following URL. Your gift will count on Giving Day. Choose from 1,500-plus funds to support the people and places at VCU that mean the most to you. Your gift, no matter the amount, will help change the lives of our students, patients, faculty members and the communities VCU serves. Let’s show the world how VCU can unite for 24 hours of change.

For more information, contact Mike Andrew at andrewsmp@vcu.edu or visit http://givingday.vcu.edu.

VCU's May Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. May 14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by April 22. For ordering information, visit https://vcubooks.com/. Faculty who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide Commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mayfaculty2022.

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study. The study is conducted within the VCU Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Lab. Questions: Email Bhushan Thakkar at the following email address or Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.