The VCU Department of Music presents Tiffany Valvo and Daniel Stipe in a free faculty recital. The performance will be held in the Recital Hall, James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

VCU's Department of Music presents a flute and percussion studio recital in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

Black Women in STEM will host a “Zumba and Meal Prep” event at the group's next general body meeting. The session will be in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Dance yourself fit with Afro Beat and Hip-Hop Zumba and learn easy, efficient and cost-beneficial meal prep tips. For more information, contact Kia Williams at williamst28@mymail.vcu.edu .

Mexican indigenous artist Federico Cuatlacuatl will speak in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck, 609 Bowe St. He was born in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico and emigrated to Indiana, where he received his MFA specializing in digital arts at Bowling Green State University. His work is invested in disseminating topics of Latinx immigration, social art practice and cultural sustainability. The lecture is presented by VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging. For more information, contact Kinetic Imaging at kineticimage@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/calendar/event/federico-cuatlacuatl-lecture/.

Make It Happen at VCU will present "Who Do You Think You Are?” with Terry and Terrence Everett. The session will be held in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Networking will follow the talk. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Chika Osuchukwu at osuchukwuca@vcu.edu or visit https://makeithappentalk.eventbrite.com.

VCU's Global Education Office invites all members of the university community to the monthly Global Café in Room 1030J of the West Grace North residence hall, 830 W. Grace St. This student-centered program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU, and provide the opportunity to meet students from across the globe. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalcafe/.

The third annual Staff Senate Employee Appreciation Week will feature a variety of events and discounts for all VCU and VCU Health employees from March 4-8. Among the highlights will be free coffee and doughnuts and discounts at VCU Dine locations, Barnes & Noble, RamTech and RecSports. For more information, contact Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/2019-employee-appreciation-week/.

The discussion series will focus on dispelling misconceptions or lesser-know facts about cultural identity groups or general social justice issues. The series is hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The discussions can correspond to cultural heritage months or focus on topics related to cultural identity groups or social justice topics. Sessions will also be held at the same time and location on March 29, and from 1-2 p.m. at the same location on April 12 and April 26. For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu.

In partnership with the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education, the VCU Engineering Alumni College will feature four sessions on current engineering topics. The event, hosted by the VCU Engineering Alumni Board, will be held in Room 106, College of Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St. An optional networking lunch for VCU alumni and industry professionals will also be offered. Participants are eligible to receive professional development hours. For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.

Presented in partnership with the Chrysalis Institute, the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents a course to cover mindfulness essentials. The session will be held at 213 Roseneath Road. Learn to create a pause between what is happening and how to respond. Mindfulness meditation helps develop a clear mind, compassionate heart and greater sense of well being. For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mindfulness.html.

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host a webinar, “Building Clinical Partnerships to Advance IPECP.” The event will be held in Room 200, McGuire Hall, 1112 E. Clay St. Health professions faculty, students and clinicians will learn best practices to assist with IPE efforts. Refreshments and discussion will be available following the webinar. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-KzoQrYkFNejKjGZu25c3MWaiKBFu69PdhhszERJXtjRbLQ/viewform.