1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a virtual workshop and discussion facilitated by A'Jee Delaigle on pay equity, pay negotiation and asking for what you deserve. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

12 p.m.

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune, is accepting applications for Fall 2022. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/#sob-events-1759437.

12 p.m.

Join the Science Hub and presenter Anirban Mahanty as he virtually discusses the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program award. Mahanty is a VCU senior who received the competitive $20,000 NIH undergraduate scholarship. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84522704771.

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

Join staff from VCU's da Vinci Center to learn about the Master of Product Innovation program, designed for creative thinkers and doers from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds who want to ideate and launch innovative products, projects, and initiatives in the world’s most leading-edge companies. 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/MPI032922.

6 p.m.

Q Collective will present a screening of the film "Making Sweet Tea" at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. In this film, E. Patrick Johnson, Ph.D., travels to the South to come to terms with his past and reconnect with six Black gay men he interviewed for the book "Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South - An Oral History." The screening will be followed by a conversation with the artist/scholar, facilitated by VCU's Kimberly Brown, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Archana Pathak at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

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

The VCU Police Department will host a bike registration and U-Lock table in front of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. VCU students, faculty and staff can receive a free U-Lock with proof of VCU ID and learn how to register their bicycle. A limited supply of U-Locks will be provided.

For more information, contact Officer Amy Murray at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu.

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

Brian Cone, Ph.D., will virtually discuss how to connect with classmates in STEM courses and how to optimize study group sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu6oqjwuG9QRnJ5cWXhXbGH02nfyf29u.

Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Learn about research being conducted by two VCU seniors at a session in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Vera Purcell will talk about combination chemotherapy approaches to acute myeloid leukemia. Nuhash Bhuiyan will discuss the effects of Doxorubicin through which a combination treatment of Sildenafil and Rapamysin could improve the anticancer efficacy of Doxorubicin while reducing its cardiotoxicity. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkfuCvqjsiHdN0BEh9g1aHb0er1qLbXheX.

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

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual panel discussion about unique/nontraditional careers with Rabia Kamara, owner of Ruby Scoops Ice Cream, and Angie Cooper, Richmond real estate agent with River Fox Realty. They will discuss how/why/when they chose their career paths and the challenges involved. A Q&A will follow. Register for the Zoom link online at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This virtual 30-minute practice is focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. This session is brought to you by VCU HR and VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3HbVfMo.

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

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series via Zoom. Gerry Moeller, M.D., director, Wright Center, will discuss the National Institute of Health’s application and review process. For a complete list of the sessions, contact the following email address. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcOusrzgjG9Ax80940cN9bRx7aur7a-oL.

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session. 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 session or request the recording at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host a Bike Maintenance 101 workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for all levels of bike riders. This introductory workshop will cover parts of the bicycle and how to discuss them with your mechanic, sights and sounds that indicate a problem and routine maintenance. The workshop will also include cleaning of components and what normal wear and tear looks like. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees (STAR) will hold a Refugee/Migrant-themed "Jeopardy" night in Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doughnuts and soda will be available.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or (908) 210-1096 or visit http://staratvcu.wixsite.com/home.

Friday, Apr. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Transform will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Schedule an appointment (sponsor code: VCU) at the following URL. Donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Monday, Apr. 4, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for a virtual guided meditation session. 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 meditation. 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/3D9djXf.

Monday, Apr. 4, 2022 at noon

The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology will host Jayne Fulkerson, Ph.D., as the online speaker to kick off VCU's celebration of National Public Health Week (April 4-8). See the speaker schedule and Zoom registration at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeny Beausoliel at jenifer.beausoliel@vcuhealth.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUNPHW.

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

If you know the basics of using Google Sheets and are ready to learn more about functions and formulas, join us for the first part of this virtual two-part hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Health and Physical Education majors will sponsor a day of service for Fox Elementary students and staff. All volunteers are welcome. This community effort, to be held at Clark Springs Elementary School, 1101 Dance St., will bring together the VCU School of Education, Richmond Public Schools and other community stakeholders who support Fox Elementary School. The effort will include painting the U.S. map, hopscotch, four square, alphabet tree and other learning and play spaces for the students. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f4daaae2fabfb6-vcuhpeschool.

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

How does ability and disability impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in an upcoming RAMmalogues session about ability and disability. Share your experience with neurodiversity, physical and mental disabilities or ways that you’ve come to understand ability and disability in our society. 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. 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://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Joshua Hahn, senior grant development specialist, VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, will virtually discuss strategies and tools for seeking an appropriate grant opportunity for projects. He will introduce participants to Pivot and other searchable grant databases. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsd-iuqzksG9SW32DNkhk2xGkk_SXL1XpK.

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 corssah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.

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 inaugural VCU Massey Cancer Center Walter Lawrence Scholars Initiative will be launched in summer 2022 to create a pipeline of interns from Virginia in scientific writing and science communication. The initiative will support interns with a minimum of a completed master's degree or higher who are interested in learning about career pathways in the U.S. Biomedical, Clinical, Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Enterprise. Apply by April 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Lacey at heslina@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/education-and-training/the-walter-lawrence-scholars-initiative.

Applications for the Spring 2022 round of VCU's Commercialization Fund are now open to VCU faculty and staff. The Commercialization Fund is dedicated to fostering the growth of VCU's culture of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship to advance VCU inventions and improve their chances of reaching the market. Submit applications to the following URL by noon April 6.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at ott@vcu.edu or visit https://innovationgateway.vcu.edu/about/commercialization-fund/.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting an epidemiological study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.