1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center invites VCU Alumni to join VCU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations for a memoir writing workshop with Sonja Livingston, Associate Professor of English at VCU. The event will be in Room 311, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zVp1Jp9szG5MMC778.

2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

5:30 p.m.

VCUarts Cinema will host a screening of "Common Ground" as part of the Richmond Environmental Film Festival. The film profiles a hopeful, uplifting movement of white, black and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health and stabilize America’s economy. The free screening will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the screening will begin at t 6 p.m.

For more information, contact VCUarts Cinema at cinema@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/common-ground-screening-rva-environmental-film-festival/.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play Fordham at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/16.

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Join the Red Cross Club at the Doorways housing facility, 612 E. Marshall St., as the organization serves a meal to guests in the community. Check Instagram @redcrossatvcu for the QR code to sign up.

For more information, contact Aashka Patel at redcrossatvcu@gmail.com.

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 at midnight

You don’t want to miss three unforgettable weeks in Recife, Pipa, and Natal, Brazil. Think beautiful weather, scenic beaches and full cultural immersion, all while learning about Brazil’s innovative and community-centered approach to health care. Explore how exercise is used as preventive medicine, examine global health care models and gain hands-on insight that will set you apart in your upcoming career. Questions: Contact Edmund Acevedo, program irector, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu or Julia Wells, GEO liaison, at wellsj7@vcu.edu Apply by Sunday, March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Valerie Shcherbakova at vshcherbakova@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11681.

Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Rams First for volunteer card-making on in Room 1100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. The group will be writing cards for elementary and middle school students and faculty to show appreciation and share words of encouragement as they continue their school year. A few kind words can make a big difference.

For more information, contact Crisley Ventura Lozada at venturalozac@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Food connects us to culture, heritage and community. Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for Food Is My Love Language, an evening of storytelling, cultural sharing and delicious food, featuring chef and restaurateur Velma Johnson (a.k.a. Mama J) of Richmond’s Mama J’s Café. Through storytelling and conversation, participants will explore how food carries memory and meaning through cultures and across generations. Students will have the opportunity to savor flavors, with a tasting experience featuring sample-sized portions of authentic dishes. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. The event will be in hte Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Lockhart at lockhartjcj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944744.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Varvara Guljajeva, Ph.D., is an artist and scholar working at the intersection of art, technology and society. She is associate professor of Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts Qatar.This talk presents a practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence. It surveys AI-related projects developed since 2019, examining image, text, robotic and material processes, and critically reflects on authorship, agency and the cultural and ecological implications of generative AI. Register to attend virtually at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carla Averill at averillc2@vcu.edu or (760) 885-7320 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-lecture-series-qatar/.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

This virtual panel features five tenured faculty who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. Hosted by the Division of Community Engagement, in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmr86AExgSwx3alK90cfJUEekl6kcxc4pApl-OF_bqmnwVw/viewform?usp=header.

Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 from 8:45 a.m. to noon

Teach BP is returning to Hopewell elementary schools to educate fourth graders about heart health between March 11 and March 24. Volunteers are needed to serve as field teachers and keep students on task during lessons and help with games. Complete the volunteer interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQYUSNFyDiYiKffTEN-BjYn6y8BJGzahJCsOU6IXfpXVHPg/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYx8mfxLG6wUyK-siC3MUkp4T189EIKwxvW4tMnnBrjwaHVw/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Rams in Recovery for lay rescuer Naloxone training at the Rams in Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St. Learning how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency could save a life. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce5yua7uSasV8cU6jTmCvQejNMYHBIErNpCrfFV5fDSQ57Zw/viewform.

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submissions are open for student poster presentations at the People-Based Medicine conference. The conference is a joint undertaking focusing on health inequity as a critical disease in the U.S. – and preventive care as its cure. Students are invited to submit abstracts for research in a range of subjects, as long as they serve a purpose for advancing health care. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Registration is free, but students are responsible for printing and transporting their own posters. Abstract submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfacGSNTQIkjrqduQPZZPVu-6C1RDT9GBBSyJwuzNszWcvnpg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108654656777557566866.

Are you creative? Passionate about design? Ready to leave your mark on VCU? ConnectED, VCU’s General Education program, is hosting a contest to design a fresh new visual identity. Complete and submit an entry by Friday, March 27 via the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact ConnectED Faculty Directors at gened@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOLjGvPwYGxLcQyYkHkarpL6u6w9AlIjzWlSkLmQ9gyphpUw/viewform.

The Underground Student Organization Resource Center invites nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to campus and their communities. Friday, March 6 is the final day to submit nominations at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

The Medical Outreach and Screening Association (MOSA) is an organization that provides free preventive health screenings to underserved communities in the Richmond area. The organization is currently accepting board applications to expand its team. Open positions include head of outreach, secretary, treasurer and communications officer. Questions: mosaatvcu@gmail.com Apply by Sunday, March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Saihithi Akula at akulas2@vcu.edu or visit http://forms.gle/J2bLPxjvGXPWpWxp7.

Abstract submission is open until Tuesday, March 10 for The Graduate Research Symposium. All graduate students are invited to network with other researchers, showcase their work to the VCU community, get professional development and earn a research presentation badge. Submit an abstract at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Byamungu at ronaldb@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/professional-development/graduate-research-symposium/.

The initial phase of demolition and construction will impact traffic and pedestrian access from March 2-June 1 with activities occurring between sunrise and sunset. Questions: Contact Facilities Management at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/.

Black women ages 18-35 who have no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share their perspectives about resistance exercise and their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

Redefining BMI is a research study at the VCU School of Public Health. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two programs to help manage their weight by making changes to eating and physical activity. Both programs involve attending virtual group-based sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach over the course of 12 months. This study also asks participants to attend in-person data collection visits before beginning the program, and then again at four, eight and 12 months.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescent girls and young adult women (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation. For more information, contact the TREAT Lab at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or 804-827-4174, or follow this link: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.