11 a.m.

VCUDine offers a number of April events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. The events include: Sweet to Serve You (4/1: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.); Flaming Hot Cheeto Day (4/1: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.); Chocolate Mousse Day (4/3: 11 a.m.-close); Carbonara Day (4/6: 11 a.m.-close); Food Truck Fest (4/7: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.); National Grilled Cheese Day (4/13: 11 a.m.-close); Game Night (4/16: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.); Earth Week (4/20-4/24: 11 a.m. -close); Fruitapoolza (4/20: 11 a.m.-while supplies last); Spring Fling Pop-up (4/21: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.); Wellness Wednesday (4/22: noon-1:30 p.m.); Midnight Breakfast (4/23: 8 p.m.-midnight); Prime Rib Day (4/27: 11 a.m.-while supplies last). For more information and menus, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Margaret Massie at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.mydininghub.com.

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 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office for its third Globe Speakers Series. This series features professionals who bring a global perspective through their lived, studied or professional experiences across cultures. Each event includes a talk followed by an open Q&A with students, designed to inspire leadership, intercultural agility and career-ready skills valuable across all disciplines. This event's speaker will be Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Dean of the School of Medicine and interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Register at https://bit.ly/JoinVCUGlobe The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Lunch will be served; register now to reserve your spot. VCU GEO will raffle two $500 study abroad vouchers for attendees who check-in who are registered for VCU Globe. This event is part of VCU Globe, its reimagined global learning and leadership program, which connects international and domestic students to each other, to the campus and to the broader local/global community. Open to all VCU students.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1943008.

2 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/.

3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (FILL) will present the Annotating Sources Workshop via Zoom. This workshop will show you how to save many kinds of texts as PDFs and introduce you to a system of note-taking using free annotation software. Register at the following URL.

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

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

Hats are optional, but feel free to bring your own fun, weird or attractive headgear to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Join Anthropology professor Rebecca Gibson, Ph.D., and Andrea Post, the proprietor of Carytown Teas, for a tea tasting party to try four different teas and learn about their flavors, history and origin. Also hear about Gibson’s upcoming class on the Anthropology of Tea for Fall ’26. The event will be in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. The party will be sponsored by the Anthropology Club and the School of World Studies.

For more information, contact Rebecca Gibson at gibsonr3@vcu.edu.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity's benefit show will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will feature live music and bands. Refreshments and snacks will be available. All money will go toward supporting a family in Gaza. Dress code is formal and/or cultural.

For more information, contact Randy Amomoy Soriano at amomoysorianr@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945292.

8 p.m.

Enjoy a meaningful and interactive Passover Seder with Jewish Life at VCU, 1003 Grove Ave. A celebration will also be held at the same time and location on Thursday, April 2. An RSVP is required. RSVP at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Election informational session: Students must attend to run for positions. The VCU Graduate and Professional Student Senate is the graduate/professional branch of the VCU Student Government Association. It consists of an executive board, senate, judiciary and university committee representatives. These members represent the graduate/professional student body at all levels of administration while also enacting initiatives and addressing issues to improve the student experience at VCU. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7257445893?omn=82234467656 Register for the cirtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Graduate and Professional Student Senate at gpss@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945248.

Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ready to move beyond checkbox bias training? This interactive session dives into how bias and prejudice shape everyday experiences and what we can actually do about it. Through reflection and discussion, participants will explore evidence-based strategies and rethink how lasting, equitable change happens. The event will be in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aya Caballero at caballeroa2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/raace/rsvp_boot?id=1945326.

Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will host a Pre-Health "Jeopardy" Night at which participants can take a break and review health care topics, have fun and eat pizza. The event will be in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, MCALC, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mohammed Abdulhadi at abdulhadim@vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 3, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

SGA’s Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus, in collaboration with Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), will present a screening of "Crip Camp" at the VCUarts Depot. 814 W. Broad St. The award-winning documentary explores the origins of the disability rights movement and the power of community, activism and identity. The event will feature ASL interpretation and closed captions to ensure accessibility for all who attend, along with brief discussions before and after the film to reflect on key themes, share perspectives and connect its message to ongoing disability advocacy efforts on campus and beyond.

For more information, contact Shady Habib at habibss@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions is seeking student volunteers for the university's upcoming Preview Day for Admitted Students. Volunteers will assist with greeting and directing guests around campus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kevin-Allen Harris, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at harriskv2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFQuVCBYL19XyHSDzeyWBXVM_ZV1hDrAiIb0cOpjUb4swRVw/viewform?usp=preview.

Monday, Apr. 6, 2026 from noon 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/.

Monday, Apr. 6, 2026 from 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.

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 8 a.m.

Wear your VCU apparel, tag @soph_vcu on Instagram with #VCUPublicHealth and #NPHW2026 and fill out this form for a chance to win a School of Public Health T-shirt. See the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-b2xtzizR1c3orsFbO9qyBYnBjHDXOX2b1rIDL37Q9i5pvw/viewform

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

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police and regional partners will bring interactive education to VCU students and community members on the Monroe Park Campus at The Compass and Park Plaza Amphitheater as part of the Heads Up, Rams! Pedestrian Safety Fair. Safety organizations and advocates from across the region will engage with students through interactive educational exhibits and giveaways.

For more information, contact Hakilah Hudson at hudsonhm@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/pedestrian-traffic-transportation-safety/.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 at noon

Thinking about a graduate degree in business but unsure how to finance it? Come to a virtual session, Financing Your VCU Business Graduate Degree: Clear, Confident Strategies for Fall 2026 and Beyond. In cooperation with the VCU Financial Success Center, those who attend will learn practical strategies to help plan for graduate school with confidence. Learn about funding options, financial planning tips and other strategies to support your goals. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83562503683.

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

Join the VCU School of Public Health as distinguished VCU alumnus Karl E. Peace, Ph.D., virtually shares how he has transformed public health through education, research and philanthropy. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OQ85QJJSTU6-uCt6qXNMzA#/registration.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center in welcoming Robert Gray, VCU's Indigenous Elder in Residence, for a monthly lunch. The event will be in Room 201, Valentine House, 920 w. Franklin St. Space is limited; RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/co-sponsored/monthly-lunch-with-indigenous-elder-in-residence-robert-gray.html.

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 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 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Come join the Suit Yourself Closet for free career clothing, easy access to a variety of campus resources and prizes to celebrate the closet's 10th anniversary. The event will be in Richmond Salons I-II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Suit Yourself offers free, gently used career/professional/workplace clothing to VCU students. All you need to shop is a current student ID. You will be able to take – and keep – up to 10 items. Bring a reusable bag. Check out the event on Handshake for additional information.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1932032/share_preview.

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 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/.

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://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1944833.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter (SOCRA) and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual meeting. Join Lara Schiff, MPH, CCRP as she explores how, at the clinical site level, strategies are identified to define, engage and communicate with key stakeholders during the clinical trial start-up process through project management approaches and tools. CE will be provided to SOCRA members. All are welcome. Registration is required. Register at the following URL

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xuxvxvr-T4yauzVM2o34NA.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Want to commute by bike but aren't sure how to get started? Come on the Tiny Parks Tour hosted by VCU RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St. We'll review aspects of riding in a city and ride for about 5 miles at a beginner's pace. No experience is necessary. Bring your own bike if you have one. Commuter Basics workshops occur in collaboration with VCU Sustainability to encourage more environmentally friendly transportation. 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/.

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.

Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present Facts and Faith Fridays via Zoom. Learn more about Camp Kesem, an organization committed to creating a world in which each child who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer is never alone. The program supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. Wendy Bottinor, M.D., who is leading the work at Massey of providing and promoting cardiovascular health during cancer survivorship, will present. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/.

Monday, Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Think learning about money is boring? Think again: Play fun games, compete with friends, pick up money skills and enjoy free pizza while you play with the VCU Financial Success Center by VACU. The session will be in the Snead Atrium, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=bea50319-f8ec-4088-a32f-5da1f327b239&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Curriculum Conversation with Associate Professor of Education Amanda Morales, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PBYxyUwCS3Ofy85ZI9rFKg#/registration.

Monday, Jun. 1, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU’s Virginia Geriatric Education Center is accepting applications through Wednesday, April 15 for its Summer Academy for Geriatrics Exposure. The eight-week (June 1–July 24) interprofessional geriatrics program is geared for health professions students. Gain hands-on clinical experience and collaborate across disciplines at sites in Richmond. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kristin Zimmerman at kzimmerman@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/56jAQYjxaRsHxbz16.

VCU Global Medical Brigades (GMB) is a service organization focused on providing sustainable health care in underserved communities. Members can gain hands-on experience, participate in international brigades and work alongside health care professionals. No experience is required, just an interest in global health and helping others. Follow the organization on Instagram @ramsgmb and join our GroupMe at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sanjana Gupta at guptas18@vcu.edu or visit https://groupme.com/join_group/113792280/Xo7iQkaq.

Asian American and Pacific IslandAAPIA (Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity) will sell graduation stoles for $17. The stoles are woven fabric (not printed) with intricate patterns and blue and warm colors that represent the organization's identity at VCU. The stoles will be available until 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3. Order at the following URL.

For more information, contact Randy Amomoy Soriano at amomoysorianr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqw7otnqPmdcGJJQOhDEGSKwmIyvda_0UiaQ-AzH9TtcqXVA/viewform.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this research 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. Questions: Contact the following email address.

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

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 + travel support. Contact: misralab@uvahealth.org

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

Researchers at the VCU School of Public Health are testing a new research study program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adult women. You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2. Visit www.RedefiningBMI.com to learn more and take a quick survey if you may be eligible.

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

A study in the Department of Psychology at VCU is recruiting participants to investigate the effects of alcohol use and mood within friendships. In this in-person experiment, you will bring a close friend from your real life to the laboratory session, complete several behavioral tasks and surveys. You may be randomly assigned to consume alcohol. The in-person portion of this study will not take longer than two hours to complete. You may earn either SONA credit or $20 USD. Your eligibility is determined by a screening survey. Email brown8@vcu.edu with questions. Visit the following link if you are interested in participating in this study.

For more information, contact Wyatt Brown at brownw8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8icpTWvtLFvjbo2.