12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Public Health Student Association kicks off National Public Health Week with a presentation on global health and AI, featuring experts Matthew S. Krauchunas, Ph.D., assistant professor in the VCU College of Health Professions, and Monica Swahn, Ph.D., professor and dean of the VCU School of Public Health. The session will be available via Zoom and in person at Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. See the Zoom link and schedule for the week at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://sph.vcu.edu/about/nphw2026/.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Office of Health Initiatives will be tabling at University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to promote history and health trivia. Come on out to learn about social drivers of health and the history that has shaped health outcomes in Richmond. Complete the trivia scorecard and you will earn prizes.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at ohiconnect@vcu.edu.

6 p.m.

This virtual session with the VCU Financial Success Center will help you plan ahead for textbooks, fees and everyday costs while unpacking how your money habits are shaped. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=ca1e56e0-e69f-4eb6-aec6-0c8b2622b508&utm_source=telegram.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you in need of assistance with your finances? Are you trying to figure out how to stretch a dollar? Make an appointment with the VCU Health Hub's financial coaching team. They will be at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, the first Tuesday of each month. Create an appointment at the following link.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2CDnPp0yXguzgIqwOboClM03Q4ANF2wX1yYybJp48O3YZM8ijXQveFDAvL96wembPgz1KN-jAT.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This essential session via Zoom will demystify the conference experience, transforming it from an intimidating event into a powerful professional opportunity. The session, hosted by VCU's Graduate School, will cover key strategies for strategic networking, effectively delivering presentations or posters and efficiently managing your time to maximize your return on the investment. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942903.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpa0407.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In this interactive workshop you will learn how you can become involved in STEM research opportunities and internships. The workshop will be hosted by The Science Hub and Career Services and will be held in Room 201E, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. The workshop will be offered on two dates: Tuesday, April 7, and Thursday April 9, both from 3-4:30 p.m. Register at https://forms.gle/VwFDLbZCPMGyrHRR7

For more information, contact Sunauz Moezzi at moezzis@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

YouFirst and VCU Writing Center will present the Developing Voice in the Age of AI Workshop via Zoom. Discuss how to develop and maintain your unique voice in the age of AI. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Nate’s Promise and Disability Awareness and Advocacy Caucus will host an educational workshop on the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) with speech and language pathologist Ross Horner. Participants will make communication boards to donate to local special education classrooms as well, since many individuals with developmental delays utilize them in their day-to-day lives. The event will be in Room 2128, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. A free dinner will be provided.

For more information, contact Victoria Novak at novakt2@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the necessary tools to write your best statement by taking a look at examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones. Register at the following URL.

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

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

Policymakers don't read scientific journals – so how do you bridge the gap? Join the VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for a session in our Research Impact Series: "Using Your Research to Shape Policy." Steven H. Woolf, M.D., M.P.H., Director Emeritus of the VCU Center on Society and Health, and professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, will share how to pair rigorous data with strategic outreach to catch the eye of decision-makers. The Zoom link isat the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D., at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0jhPi3zrQR6LBem9KzevPw#/registration.

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

Join the Commons Events Team for the group's final Lunch and Learn of the semester and learn how to successfully plan a major campus event. We'll go over student organization funding, key campus policies to know and resources you will need to have a successful event. The session will be in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 from noon to 4 p.m.

Join the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A., for their life planning clinic. Create life documents now so you don’t have to worry about them later. The event is open to ages 18+. Register using the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gJ7OrYIQVUu9Tjl96lZnGRXSbpF6CpFNiAL0g8EhnihUOEtETTRMU0dFNlpMSkdFRkNKR0ZRNTVRRS4u.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and 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/.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Spring Choirs concert will feature performances by VCUarts Music ensembles, Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia, in addition to guest acapella ensembles the Notocords and the Ramifications. The performance will be in the W.B. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $5 for VCU students and $14 for the general public. VCU Music students attend for free. Tickets are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/36764143/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU Choirs will present their Spring Choirs Concert at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The concert will feature the Choral Arts Society and Vox Concordia, with guest ensembles Ramifications and Notochords. Tickets are $6 for VCU students and $14 for general admission.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-choirs-spring-concert/.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Red Cross will host its final blood drive of the academic year in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Volunteers are needed for tabling prior to and the day of the blood drive. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anusha Soni at soniav@vcu.edu or (210) 777-1219 or visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cbnHISZDx6gVnZo0dU3qosBaDt6krncLTYeMe2_Uysc/edit?usp=sharing.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 at noon

The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Review guidelines to confidently and effectively incorporate synthesis into your research. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

​​Join Rams in Recovery and MCV campus schools for a lecture series highlighting health care professionals in recovery. Speaker Dziko Singleton, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, will offer new perspectives and help reduce stigma in health care spaces. Hybrid attendance is available (in-person, VCU School of Public Health, 830 E. Main St., Room 644) and box lunches provided for in person guests. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJNa9cQseLWw4MzGZfG7iEehXEPB4wFW9yTT4Z5RDoa4sU4w/viewform.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Come join the Suit Yourself Closet in Salons I-II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for free career clothing, easy access to a variety of campus resources and prizes to celebrate SYC's 10th anniversary. Suit Yourself Closet of VCU Career Services offers free, gently used career/professional/workplace clothing to VCU students. Those who produce a valid student ID will be able to take – and keep – 10 items. Bring a reusable bag. Check out the event on Handshake for more information.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Come to the inaugural Division of Community Engagement Showcase and discover how faculty and staff are partnering with community members to create real-world impact. Network across disciplines, foster new partnerships, explore innovative projects, connect with community collaborators and gain fresh ideas for your own work. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ-s_0fAEAWAk5P0ohjWFMp2CL1g9BIcGGiE2AcGDmRpVhnw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn to map your research writing into a cohesive, manageable step-by-step process. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU Choirs will present "In Bright Mansions Above" at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 520 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. The concert will feature the Commonwealth Singers performing Mozart’s Coronation Mass with choir, soloists, orchestra and organ. They will also celebrate the African American spiritual tradition, performing works by Rosephanye Powell, Roland Carter and Undine Smith Moore. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, PhD at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/commonwealth-singers-at-st-marks-episcopal-church/.

Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for the final walkthrough of the graduate student online application with live support for master's, certificate and doctoral applicants. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/0410appwalkthrough.

Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Kinetic Imaging Live Coding class will present an evening of algorithmic music and visuals created and improvised in real time. Using code as a performative and compositional tool, students write, modify and remix live algorithms on stage, foregrounding process, experimentation and collective learning. The performance embraces the Algorave ethos – danceable, exploratory and transparent – inviting audiences to experience code as both sound and spectacle. Presented as programming for the KI Mixtape Exhibition running Wednesday, April 1-Thursday, April 16 at Seipel Gallery, 1000 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Kinetic Imaging at kineticimage@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/lamppost/ki-mixtape/.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cultural Awareness Day, hosted by the Association of Black Social Workers at VCU and the Radical Alliance for Anti-Racism, Change and Equity (RAACE), has been created to celebrate, honor and learn from the diverse cultures and identities within our community. The program will feature speakers who will share insight on culture, advocacy and lived experience, along with food that reflects the richness of our communities and opportunities for networking. The event will be held at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Questions: Follow ABSW on instagram at @abswatvcu or contact the following email address.

For more information, contact ABSW at VCU at quansahh@vcu.edu.

Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The School of Social Work and VCU Common Book will present 2026 Tech Challenge: Solving Social Problems With AI and Technological Innovation. The event will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. Students will be divided into teams and provided with a social problem. They will then have 30 minutes to develop a solution using technology. They will then give a brief presentation on their solution and explain how it can help to work toward social justice. The hope is that as students think about the evolution of technology and how it changes society, they can also think about the change they can affect using it.

For more information, contact C. Draper at cdraper2@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/events/.

Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event via Zoom with David Wojahn, Professor Emeritus of English at VCU and author of "Secret Addressee: Essays on How Poetry Matters." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rIhXitlSToCeFtY3wM2VgA#/registration.

Monday, Apr. 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.

University Counseling's Survivor Support Services will present Survivors Speak Out at Richmond Salons III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come join a night of reflection, hope and healing. Participants are welcome to express themselves through poetry, dance, music or by sharing their personal journey. Resources, food (while supplies last) and music will be available. Registration is required. Register at the followiong URL. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/uscsss/rsvp_boot?id=1945262.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Multilingual Ambassador Program (MAP) will host a virtual informational session about the experiential, on-site, FRLG 493 MAP Internship course that is recruiting for the fall 2026 cohort. Designed for students passionate about language access, educational equity and community engagement, the course combines hands-on fieldwork with reflective learning and professional development. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/J9JbLUQaSLSHzkqNeaRUNQ

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at jlenhardt@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/multilingual-ambassador-program/.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 at noon

Jesse Senechal, Ph.D., will explore a Richmond-based partnership supporting multilingual youth through collaborative, community-rooted research at a virtual division session of Commmunity Engagement via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2vmjIHdAct5Ht1e82XWr2pbVQ6MzLTg8G497vk9t_DOtGOg/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Health Professions Organization will present HPO: Hands of Hope Volunteer Event in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The event is geared for those who need volunteer hours and want to network and make new connections.

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

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 from 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.

Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The conference is open to all VCU, VCU Health, and VAMC personnel – including faculty, staff and trainees/students – alongside regional health care professionals and community leaders. Join us for lunch from Lyra's Natural Kitchen and engage in a brainstorming activity from keynote speaker Amery Treble-Barna, Ph.D., Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh, who will speak on Rigorously Reclaiming Your Time. Celebrate the recipients of the SOM, SOD, SOP, SPH and CHS Professional Achievement Awards. Learn how to: recognize common behaviors that waste time and reduce productivity; prioritize tasks that align with goals; apply time management techniques to career advancement; identify ways to reclaim time, space and authority; practice peer coaching skills; and develop a personalized networking strategy with best practices for maintaining and strengthening alliances. Register at the following URL. The conference will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=39680.

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

Come to 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 are welcome 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 and Public Health Science, as well as monetary awards for the Early Career Investigator Award and the Building Bridges in Interdisciplinary Women’s Heal7h Research Award. Register and submit an abstract by 5 p.m. Friday, April 17 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/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students, RecWell members, non-member faculty and staff and Richmond community members. Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-health care settings. April class dates are April 1, April 11 and April 18. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

Please share with your community partners: The Division of Community Engagement announces the 2026 Seed Grant funding initiative for the VCU Health Hub and the Mary and Frances Youth Center. Both centers offer 10 seed grants at $2,000 each for local, nonprofit community organizations and programs. The application deadline is Monday, April 13.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://healthhub.vcu.edu/working/grants/.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Excellence in Community Engagement Awards, which recognize community engagement, collaboration and a commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Nominees demonstrate meaningful partnerships that bridge VCU and the community, creating impactful, reciprocal learning across teaching, research and service. Nominations for the five categories, accompanied by a letter of support, should be submitted by Friday, April 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/4imY1MiyEKB7r6fBA.

Demo Day, hosted by the VCU da Vinci Center and SHIFT Retail Lab, is an opportunity to test your ideas, tell your story and take meaningful steps toward putting your ideas into action. Participants who pitch will compete to win up to $5,000 in funding for their idea. Apply by 11:59 p.m. today, Monday, April 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/demo-day/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., is hosting a Community Health Fair and Field Day on Sunday, May 3 from 1-5 p.m. Volunteers are sought for a variety of activities. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4DAAAE2FABFB6-62561390-field#/.

VCU celebrates all working learners (student employees) and their supervisors during National Student Employer Week. Working learners perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative. This week is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the 4,000+ VCU student staff and their supervisors who contribute in critical and valuable ways to our community. Check out the week’s happenings, which include a bingo card and prizes for students, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUNSEW26.

Registration is underway for The University Band (APPM 357), which is open to all VCU students and faculty regardless of experience. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. and performs one to two concerts each semester. Questions: Contact band director Duane Coston at the following email address.

For more information, contact Philip Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#bands.

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 individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD 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.