1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Do you supervise or support student staff? Don’t miss this month’s workshop for supervisors on equity and inclusion, presented virtually via Zoom by Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer in Equity and Access Services. In this interactive session, supervisors will receive actionable guidance and learn best practices for cultivating equity and inclusion in the workplace. Join to learn about modeling inclusive leadership to champion a valued and empowered workplace. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/MarSupSesh.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

How does a discovery in a VCU lab become a life-changing product in the marketplace? Join Ivelina Metcheva, Ph.D. (Assistant Vice President for Innovation) and Magdalena Morgan, Ph.D. (Director of Licensing) from VCU TechTransfer and Ventures. Hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, this seminar via Zoom will provide a road map for protecting your IP and securing commercialization funding to ensure the transition from "bench to bedside" is more dynamic than ever. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D., at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7yOrv14uT_GubgbB8J_8qg#/registration.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

New ride or used deal? With the VCU Financial Success Center by VACU, learn how to shop smart, understand car loans and avoid mistakes that can keep you paying way longer than you planned. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82313644083 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=86e9e0bc-7026-42c4-8855-43188addc49d&utm_source=telegram.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that provides you the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? The Health Hub hosts walks in Church Hill each Wednesday. Walks begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each walk goes through a different part of the neighborhood.

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

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The world of health care is complex and effective care relies on collaboration across clinical and operational expertise. Join a panel of health care professionals advancing their impact through VCU Business graduate programs and learn how skills in analytics, operations, finance and leadership help tackle real-world challenges, strengthen teams and open new opportunities. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84937302821 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-students/events/?post=vcu-graduate-business-skills-supporting-healthcare-webinar.

12 p.m.

Looking for a straightforward way to design video content that connects with learners? Join LEDstudio for this workshop to explore Adobe Express and learn how to build simple, eye-catching videos that deliver your message clearly and effectively. This hands-on workshop requires access to Adobe Express. Complete the VCU Adobe License Request Form to request a license: https://go.vcu.edu/adobe/licenserequest Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/JrzvCD2sSfuGX8uFBBMGVg.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present Massey Critical Conversations, a discussion series on community and advancing health centered on the VCU Common Book "The Coming Wave," featuring guest speakers connecting AI to health research. Register at the following URL for the two remaining virtual sessions on Wednesday, March 18 and Wednesday, April 15.

For more information, contact Sam Burns at burnss3@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/B2BzA1.

3 p.m.

This Zoom workshop will demonstrate how to effectively use the Gold Search Box on the Libraries' website and how to find and use subject-specific databases. Register at the following URL.

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

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research invite you to the monthly clinical research town hall. This month, join Heather Fudala, Ph.D., R.N., Certified Clinical Research Professional and VCU Health Program Director for Nursing Research and Innovation, as she presents via Zoom “Differentiating Research and Quality Improvement and the Role of the VCU Health Quality Improvement Initiative Review and Oversight Committee” and answers questions from participants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris, Ed.D. at harrisl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/SS7JXk9HQYOrLDER-JzGsg#/registration.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Political Science for the third session of the Social Science Research Working Group in Room 2114, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Grace D. Gipson, Ph.D., will be presenting on her research.

For more information, contact Alex Keena at keenaja@vcu.edu or visit https://politicalscience.vcu.edu/events/event-items/social-science-research-working-group-dreaming-freedom-beyond-the-coastal-shoreline.html.

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Eat, drink or snack at the Panera located at 810 W. Grace St. and Panera will donate 25 percent of the order total to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Use code FUND4U at check out in person or online. Co-sponsored by Honors Student Wellbeing Team and VCU Out of Darkness walk organization.

For more information, contact Christy Tyndall at tyndallcl@vcu.edu.

6:30 p.m.

Join members of SCAN (Save the Children Action Network) to paint tote bags in Monroe Park.

For more information, contact VCU SCAN club at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

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

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join A New Way of Life, held every Thursday. This program is a weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that provides a supportive and confidential environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or length of sobriety. Meetings are held at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 at noon

The goal of this class, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, is to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of how to effectively facilitate online presentations for colleagues. While providing an extensive overview of best practices for online workplace etiquette, this class highlights specific action steps to ensure video meetings are engaging, professional, and productive. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4s9ZkZ

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from noon to 5 p.m.

University Counseling Survivor Support presents the Clothesline Project. The project is a visual display dedicated to raising awareness of sexual and intimate partner violence and honoring the experiences of survivors in our community. VCU students, staff, faculty and local community members are invited to participate in private shirt-making sessions. Participants will sign up in person on either day for a time slot to create their shirt privately. Shirts will be displayed during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. (Content may be emotionally heavy. Please participate in the way that feels right for you.) The session will be in the Shockoe Room, second floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xzAnpArSXu6a7_Y17tT2jvnI1NSldgaFrn--3DYqDVw/viewform?edit_requested=true.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you have questions about jobs and internships, or what the Career Services office has to offer? Come chat with the Peer Career Advisers (PCAs) at the Honors College. PCAs will be tabling and ready to answer your questions or direct you to helpful resources. You can also ask about the VCU Internship Funding Program, which provides undergraduate students with up to $5,000 in funding to support summer internships. The event will be in the lobby of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Day of Service – a universitywide opportunity to partner with local organizations and support meaningful work across the greater Richmond region. Join colleagues in strengthening community partnerships while contributing to shared impact beyond campus. Employees are encouraged to use their allotted community service hours to participate. Sign up for a service project at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/events/dayofservice/.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Join Join the OVPRI (Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation) internal funding team via Zoom for answers to questions about the VCU Breakthroughs Fund. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gianna DeMarco at demarcogb@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dOtalzrvRvGIIuW5mXZHJw.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Joseph Mikhael, M.D., and Sharon Napper for Facts and Faith Fridays via Zoom. Learn more from Mikhael at the International Myeloma Foundation and Napper about the BA-UMAP (Black American United Memory and Aging Project) The BA-UMAP is an opportunity for Black Americans to participate in a national effort partnering with African American sororities, fraternities, churches and civic organizations to better understand memory loss. This project will explore how faith, social support, education and other protective factors may help delay or reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/.

Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

VCU is hosting its third annual Campus Walk in Park Plaza. Community members are encouraged to register online for the walk or donate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lynne Foreman, M.D., at lforeman2@vcu.edu or visit https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/VCU.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU HR is facilitating a SMART Goals and You workshop via Zoom. The course clarifies SMART goals, how to use them for both performance and career development and includes practical application. HR encourages attendance for anyone who wants to learn more about SMART goals for themselves and/or their team; or is in a position to educate others about SMART goals. Workshops are offered throughout the year. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/4m0vbbm.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Preparing for interviews is a critical step toward achieving your professional goals, whether you are pursuing roles in academia, industry or the public sector. This session via Zoom will provide a high-level overview of essential interview mechanics, helping you understand common formats and the unspoken expectations of hiring managers. Virginia Damron from VCU Career Services will facilitate this session.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942901.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU Music’s Guitar Studio will perform at the W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/guitar-studio-concert/.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 at 10 a.m.

In this engaging, hands-on LEDstudio workshop, we’ll dive into the world of Peerceptiv – whether you’re brand new to the tool or looking to level up your skills. Together we’ll explore the basics of setting up and running peer review assignments and then fast-forward to what’s fresh: new features, recent changes and updates that make Peerceptiv easier and more powerful than ever. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7kNiKbibTVmhWiF3TfnWAw.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Given the recent decommissioning of Lon-Capa, this is an opportunity to receive training specific to individual experience and challenges, ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Join this virtual/online session sponsored by Learning Systems by going to the training.vcu.edu website (keyword: mobius) and registering. For more information about Möbius and how to get started, visit go.vcu.edu/mobius

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 at noon

Join us for a live webinar to learn more about the Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program. Hear directly from alumni as they share their experiences in the program, how they balanced coursework with their careers and how the degree has impacted them post-graduation. Gain insight into the skills developed, career alumni are in and overall value of the weekend format. The session will conclude with a live Q&A. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86501087118

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-students/events/?post=mda-weekend-program-virtual-alumni-panel.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The Baldacci Institute will host a Braver Angels debate in Room 227, Rodney's in the Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. Participants will debate whether social media is a threat to democracy. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Wintersieck at wintersieal@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4stKmh6.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Join the Activities Programming Board to explore the parallels between the game of Spades and the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a seasoned Spades player or a novice, this event will teach you how to think ahead, strategize, partner effectively and take calculated risks; all essential skills for successful entrepreneurship. The event will be in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sensiere-Yanti Thompkins-Harris at thompkinshs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/apb/events/.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at noon

Whether you’re preparing for a symposium, conference or class presentation, this online workshop introduces practical design strategies that can be used when creating research posters. Undergraduate researchers will learn how to utilize Adobe Express, an approachable tool for beginners and available to VCU students. This session will cover the basics of layout, typography, color palettes and effective use of images. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16408530.

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Pauley Heart Community Engagement is seeking VCU health professionals to engage with middle school students. Carter G. Woodson Middle School, 1000 Winston Churchill Drive, Hopewell, will host a career fair and has asked VCU to bring five professionals with diverse health care careers (nurses, doctors, social workers, sonographers and patient care techs) to host a table and speak with interested students. Those interested should contact Jennifer Hundley at the following email address. Tables will be provided and the VCU Pauley Heart Community Engagement Team will help any interested professionals in preparation.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or (336) 972-5404.

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register for a free training session led by Cassie DeSena-Jacobs, D.S.W., LCSW, assistant professor of social work and director of mental health initiatives. The program is through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and hosted by the VCU School of Social Work. Lunch is included, and space is limited. The class will be in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cassie DeSena-Jacobs at swmentalhlth@vcu.edu or visit https://vcussw.info/FirstAidMH.

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join students and alumni for a festive Passover Seder Masquerade. Come dressed as one of the 10 plagues and get ready for a night of costumes, meaningful traditions and lots of matzah-filled fun. Register to save a spot by Friday, March 27 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at sheri@hillelatvcu.org or (804) 213-2513 or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Enjoy a meaningful and interactive Seder with Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave. An RSVP is required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rabbi Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/Passover.

Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Enjoy a meaningful and interactive Seder with Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave. An RSVP is required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rabbi Lessoff at Rabbi@vcu.edu or visit https://jewishvcu.org/Passover.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The Public Health Student Association is hosting a speed networking event to bring together faculty and students with shared research interests. Faculty can meet motivated students eager to support ongoing projects, while students can find possible mentors to guide their academic and research journeys. This event, on the 12th floor at One Capital Square, 830 E. Main St., is designed to spark meaningful connections and promote collaboration across VCU. Interested in participating as a mentor or mentee? Fill out the form at the following URL by Wednesday, March 25.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE531pqmivgqvircE3KNiAVff8hkhlIBJwrf6ksS3IUTKSUw/viewform.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St., will help you with all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping and everything in between. We can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Register at https://tinyurl.com/rambikesreg

For more information, contact Taylor Welch at welchto@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TEDxVCU is once again bringing ideas that spark and stories that shine to VCU’s Commonwealth Ballrooms, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for an afternoon of inspiration, innovations and ideas worth spreading. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944965.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Global Education Office will host the next Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success. David L. Di Maria, Ed.D., vice provost for global engagement at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will present "Institutional Preparedness: Focusing on What Matters – A Systems Approach to International Student Services," and discuss how principles of Lean Process Improvement (LPI) can be applied to optimize international student services, from processing applications to planning community events. The event will be in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The unyielding scars of colonialism are confronted in the VCU Department of Theatre’s production of Wole Soyinka’s "The Bacchae." Soyinka reimagines this classical myth through the lens of West African tradition and Yoruba culture, transforming the narrative into a revolutionary communion rite. Performances will be Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. Performances will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets ($20) are available at bit.ly/vcutheatretix

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at theatre@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/theatre/mainstage-season/currently-showing/.

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

Participate in the 20th annual Women's Health Research Day, 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. Abstract submissions from all fields incorporating elements of women’s health and/or sex and gender differences will be accepted at the following URL by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10. 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/.

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

From the Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs, this session is designed to support building connections among department chairs and across units using a peer-to-peer consulting model. Whether you are in your first year or a seasoned veteran, this session provides the space to exchange ideas, explore challenges and solutions to renew and recharge department leadership. This session will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vwtPjJfsmPSpEyp59.

VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) announces the Aquatic Center at the Cary Street Gym will close for a renovation project beginning Friday, April 17. The anticipated reopening is mid‑September. During this closure, the Aquatic Center will undergo several major facility improvements, including replacement of the existing HVAC system, draining and re-plastering of the pools, resurfacing of the pool deck, removal of the slide, replacement of the starting platforms and installation of a new lighting system. Questions: Email recwell@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at skillmanj2@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/.

Faculty and staff should order rental regalia by Friday, April 3. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup. Contact your campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU manager with any special or late requests. Limited sizes will be available in-store. Begin your order by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact tvallario@bncollege.com at tvallario@bncollege.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYG1jlxThkoaJJ8IaJ7-jywx_Zjr4AYgK2ngWvDkeC4zanjA/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Unlock new skills this spring with LEDstudio's micro-courses. Registration is open until Friday, April 10. Each course has been designed with busy faculty in mind and you'll have 30 days to complete the course at your own pace. Best of all? You'll earn a digital badge to celebrate and showcase your dedication to continuous learning. Learn more and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/learning-resources/micro-courses/.

Apply to make a pitch at the VCU da Vinci Center's Spring Demo Day. Whether you're in the early idea stage, have a workable prototype or have an active business venture, you can compete to win prize funding upward of $2,000 for your idea. Apply by 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the following URL. Demo Day is Friday, April 17 from 4-7 p.m. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger, program manager, at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKR2i11S83nji5l1S-Xj7k5OoSY4kT8kdsWyr1ZPXOjuIvIg/viewform.

The 2026 Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair, hosted by the Center for Innovation in STEM Education, will be held Saturday, March 21 in the STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St. Judges are sought for the fair and will evaluate specific categories, either for middle school or high school projects. Judges will interview student researchers and ask questions about their project (evaluation guides will be provided). There are 17 categories and at least two judges are needed for each project. The time commitment for judges will be approximately 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up to volunteer at the following URL.

For more information, contact Breonne Shana Brooks at brooksbs@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nXbyfkCLWxW6PL-xfNFL657fBaSGjopV4_gywgcnVF8/viewform.

Have you contributed to community-engaged scholarly work between 2024 and 2026? Whether it is a presentation, article, video or other work, we want to help showcase it. The Division of Community Engagement and VCU Libraries are partnering to feature your work on Scholars Compass. Apply through Thursday, April 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHSI7hPvD4hfbEXAXxoqyj_yErB1zWJs16MwDF4j0A6fOeew/viewform?usp=header.

Chi Sigma Iota, Counselor Education Student Networking Association, and LaunchPad in the School of Education are collaborating to host a hygiene drive collection through Friday, March 27 in support of HomeAgain Richmond. HomeAgain Richmond supports local communities to become connected to housing resources, assisting 400-plus individuals and families yearly. Drop off hygiene products of all sizes in the donation bin outside of Room 2119A, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Austin LaBrot at labrota@vcu.edu or (618) 806-1121.

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to learn if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

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

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. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to determine if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

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

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. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten, Ph.D., at rsgarten@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.