11 a.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. The session will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Chapter of the International Sociology Honor Society, AKD (AlphaKappaDelta) will host a keynote speech by Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., Clemson University, during the new student member induction ceremony. The session will be in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Volkan Aytar,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sociology and AKD International Honor Society VCU Chapter Representative at aytarv@vcu.edu or (540) 623-2070 or visit https://sociology.vcu.edu/.

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interested in becoming a leader at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for Fall 2026? Many different opportunities for involvement are available. Can't make the meeting? Email Russ Kerr (community@thepacecenter.com) for more information.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr, at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

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

Auctus will have its April GBM in the Multipurpose Room of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Are you interested in having your research, art and creative works published in VCU's undergraduate journal? Would you like to be a part of the group's editorial team and work with peers and faculty in your field? Come to Auctus' GBM to learn about the club and how you can become involved. No prior experience is required.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Health Professions Organization presents HPO: Study and Snack in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. As the semester winds down and the push for finals is underway, HPO offers space to study while enjoying some free food. Join the group for productive and fun studying.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for VCU's first Humanities Symposium. This event, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will showcase the research and work of the university's faculty and students across the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/co-sponsored/humanities-symposium.html.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Active Minds at VCU will host a nationally recognized, immersive suicide-prevention exhibit in Monroe Park. Come to hear stories of loss and hope, promote stigma-free conversations about mental health and connect with campus and community organizations providing behavioral health support.

For more information, contact Arjun Nair at naira14@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/activemindsvcu/.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Communication Arts will host a visiting artist lecture by Communication Arts alumna Catherine Samples, an Art Director for Magic: The Gathering, Universes Beyond at Wizards of the Coast. The talk will be in Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Prior to working at Wizards of the Coast, Samples worked for eight years as a professional in the higher education sector with a focus on teaching fantasy illustration for table-top, trading card games and video game focused art careers at VCUarts.

For more information, contact Communication Arts at commarts@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/catherine-samples-visiting-artist-talk/.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave., for a very special and meaningful Shabbat dinner as we have the great honor of hosting Helina, a Holocaust survivor, who will share her personal story of survival, strength and resilience.

For more information, contact Rabbi Menachem Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3637 or visit https://student.chabadoncampus.org/vcu/rsvp/events/49218.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, with a mindfulness and stress management activity followed by warm beverages and social time.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This month’s Mindful Mornings session, Art by Chance, will focus on the practice of letting go. Led by mindfulness practitioner Thurmond Alford Jr., we will use the geometry of the Steven Holl-designed Markel Center as a framework, translating its distinct angles and light into intuitive gestures. In the surrounding landscape, the process shifts to nature, using found textures and forms to spark “accidental” creativity. By embracing chance and nonjudgmental awareness, we quiet the inner critic to focus on the process rather than the result. All materials will be provided. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. All Mindful Mornings programs are free and begin in the ICA’s Abby Moore Cafe with a review of modern-day mindfulness in the arts, followed by a guided interactive workshop and the opportunity to share reflections on the prompt and observations.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at leasemk@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/mindful-mornings-art-by-chance/.

Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Barnes and Noble @ VCU invites you to join VCU alum Kevin Wayne Johnson for a book signing of his latest release, "Leadership With a Servant's Heart."

For more information, contact Tammy Vallario at tvallario@bncollege.com.

Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Graduate students from VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership will host a 5v5 flag football tournament dedicated to making a difference in Central Virginia. This event involves a canned food drive and the proceeds from the event will benefit Feed More and their ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity across the region. The event will be held at Cary Street Field. The spectator fee is three canned goods (non-expired only).

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-drive-against-hunger-charity-flag-football-tournament-tickets-1984627562464?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Monday, Apr. 27, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Saxbys is coming to VCU. The student-led café, set to open this fall in the VCU School of Business, will be introduced during a student Q&A with Saxbys founder and CEO Nick Bayer in Room B2165, 301 W. Main St. Students can learn more about the company's campus café model, which offers hands-on experience in operations, marketing, finance and leadership.

For more information, contact School of Business Marketing and Communications Office at busmarcom@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bSP7NRumX2LTg14x5.

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Women's Health Research Day is a celebration and promotion of research activities in women’s health at VCU, presented by the Institute for Women's Health. This year’s symposium, “Midlife Matters: Integrating Menopause Research, Innovation and Impact,” begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. The poster session will represent research from all fields that incorporate elements of women’s health and/or sex and gender differences. Awards will be presented for outstanding posters in Basic Science, Clinical/Translational Science and Community Science, as well as monetary awards for the Early Career Investigator Award and the Building Bridges in Interdisciplinary Women’s Health Research Award. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Hyer at molly.hyer@vcuhealth.org or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2026/.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Staff Senate invites all staff to an afternoon of food, fun, resources and prizes. Grab your coworkers and come outside to the Student Commons Plaza for VCU resource tables, Dogs on Call, chair massages, outdoor games, fitness demonstrations, contests, raffles, treats, free swag, chances to win basketball tickets, yummy snacks, photo booth, VCU Senior Leadership meet and greet and more.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at staffsenate@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1316 or visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu.

As the semester winds down, students (and colleagues) are invited to share words of gratitude with VCU professors. University faculty members work hard to make a positive impact – let them know you’ve noticed. Expressing kindness not only brightens someone’s day, it’s good for you, too. Questions: Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at ctle@vcu.edu. Spread joy and send your VCU profs some props through the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-bQxqzSHjvQtndTHFAU1rBCPmXPMAsQlthL2Jh2ShvLeCdQ/viewform.

VCU Department of Music invites students to register for choir for the upcoming academic year. Three ensembles are available: Commonwealth Singers, Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia. All choirs are open to all students, regardless of major, and meet during the day for course credit. Students may register through eServices during enrollment. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#vocal-ensembles.

The VCU Career Services office is seeking students in a variety of roles to join its team for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications will not open on Handshake until the summer, but students can complete the interest form at the following URL to learn more and apply once positions become available. It is anticipated that both Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS students will be hired.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed1HYaeEMVMXN2oY02Uigj6qHtvzvPfITVFKae9P0OIWoXtQ/viewform.

VCU and UVA seek females ages 14–30 for a research study. If you are low weight, lost significant weight or exercise heavily and have missed or irregular periods (FHA), you may qualify. FHA can harm bone health due to low estrogen. This study tests estrogen and progesterone to improve bone health. Includes four visits over 14 months (exams, questionnaires, nutrition/exercise review, bone scans) at no cost. Up to $875 compensation and travel support. Contact: misralab@uvahealth.org

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a non-invasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Help shape the future of brain health – for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL.

For more information, contact Urenna Orazulike at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit https://hero-study.org/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

Full-time VCU undergraduates (18+) are invited to complete a 20-minute survey about barriers to academic success and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Participants who complete the survey may enter a raffle for a digital gift card. The survey is conducted by VCU's Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab, Kinesiology and Health Science. See the survey at the following URL and enter the code 8MPW43H7L

For more information, contact Jess Geller at gellerj@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/.