1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rollator Repair Clinic at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

1 p.m.

The VCU Alcohol Research Center will host the next seminar in the Foundations of Alcohol Research Seminar Series, a monthly informal lecture series for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows and others interested in alcohol research. The stand-alone lectures will focus on the human disease of alcoholism and will briefly introduce animal models. The lecture will be screened in Room 1009/1011, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/

For more information, contact Jennifer T. Wolstenholme at jwolstenholm@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84265504477?pwd=Mga1hTqNfPwrRJq1B2q1E85TH6v0ty.1.

10 a.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/.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join the College of Humanities and Sciences for Coffee with the Dean. These are informal opportunities for faculty, staff and students to chat with Dean Catherine Ingrassia, Ph.D., while enjoying a cup of coffee and/or hot chocolate. The event will be in the outside patio of the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu.

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.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Commons Farmer's Market returns today to the Commons Plaza. Questions: Email thecommons@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Chris Belote at belotect@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join a leadership conversation on psychological safety and trust, two essentials for teams to thrive. The speakers will explore what it takes to create an environment in which people feel safe to speak up, take risks, support one another and do their best work. Come ready to learn, reflect and share your experiences as we build stronger, more connected teams together. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87964657860

For more information, contact Leadership Career Community at leadershipcc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/f5374da7-c297-402e-93b3.

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.

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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Make friends, share your story and enjoy a free lunch at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Each week, a new storytelling theme is chosen and lunch is provided by a local congregation or partner organization. The event is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Shannon O'Neill at admin@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

2 p.m.

Zach Blas is an artist, filmmaker and writer whose practice contends with computational technologies, their industries and the powers that constitute and animate them. This presentation – both in-person (Lecture Hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) and on Zoom – is part of the annual Creative Inquiries series presented by The Workshop at VCU Libraries. The series showcases experts whose work intersects research methodologies and the creative process and technology. Additional support for 2026 is from the Humanities Research Center, the Media + AI Initiative at VCU and the AI Futures Lab. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Larson at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2025-2026/creative-inquiries-2026.html.

3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Libraries will present a workshop via Zoom. Participants will learn how to create a Zotero account, import citations and PDFs, organize references and generate in-text citations and bibliographies. 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.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides funding for recent graduates and graduate students to spend an academic year abroad pursuing an independent project or a year of postgraduate study, or teaching English and how students and alumni of the School of the Arts can make the most of the program. Apply at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GfgsHPkrXPDqnL867.

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.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Messed up your March Madness bracket? Not to fret. We're all about second chances here at Bioethics 4 Students. Join us to participate in our very own bioethics-based March Madness, hosted by officers Sanjana Gupta and Esha Jhawar. Bring your friends and join us for some fiery ethical debates – and cast your votes to determine who will make it to the final four (no money on the line, of course). Plus, free pizza and drinks will be available. The session will be in Room 2125, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu.

6 p.m.

VCU's Department of Political Science will host an evening with Joan Wodiska, professional lobbyist and bipartisan adviser to governors, state legislators, state policy staff and c-level executives, and Hollie Sue Mann, Ph.D., to discuss careers in policy, government and public service. This conversation will pull back the curtain on how careers are built in state and local government, lobbying and the nonprofit sector – and what it really takes to break in. Students will gain practical strategies, hear real-world stories and learn how to translate their interests into meaningful, career-ready pathways. The session will be in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Hollie Sue Mann at mannhs2@vcu.edu or (919) 357-8942.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's History Department will host a courses fair featuring a chat with professors, a preview of the classes, snacks and the opportunity to network with other history students. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. All current and prospective history majors, minors, M.A. and certificate students are welcome. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/history-department-course-fair.html.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The Academic Internship Office wants to partner with you to develop and increase the number of academic internship opportunities within VCU's campus community. Register at the following URL for the upcoming virtual sessions.

For more information, contact Cameron Carter at ccarter4@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w35uSCA5Y_ftTfKrZ6km4Zp0kB0_SBL4RuSIgi73FRc/edit?usp=sharing.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

The Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St.) will host Pause and Reflect to consider the questions, "Where were you when you found out about what happened?" And, "How are you feeling now?" We will conclude by 10:50 a.m. for those who have an 11 a.m. class. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Join the DC Gay Men's Chorus and Richmond Allied Voices at the Ram Horns plaza, 907 Floyd Ave., for Out Loud and In Harmony. The event is part of a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Gay Alliance of Students, VCU’s first LGBTQ+ student organization. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/schools/VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity/events/out-loud-in-harmony.

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

Join A New Way of Life, every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. 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. 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.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at noon

Juniors, seniors and first-year graduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to join us to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which funds up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/k8X8QvzaFWzddXteA.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

This event has been moved to Zoom. Join the Department of Graphic Design in welcoming the newest visiting artist in our Objects + Methods Lecture Series. Pouya Ahmadi is a typographer, publisher and educator. He is the founder of Amalgam, a design and publishing studio and a journal that explores the intersection of typography, language and power. Through publishing, installations and lecture-performances, he engages with the material and discursive ruptures that shape typographic and linguistic ecologies. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89059452198.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 2 p.m.

This general informational session is geared toward undergraduates in every major and year. All are welcome. Learn about the National Scholarship Office, the (inter)nationally competitive awards for which we advise and how to make yourself a great candidate. The session will be in person (701 W. Grace St., Suite 1200) and vitual. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uZXXDs2tobQHfYFz6.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Office of Health Initiatives and the Graduate Medical Education R.E.A.C.H. (Respect, Engagement, Accessibility, Connection and Health) Committee will sponsor an interactive panel. Guest speakers from the Office of Government Relations will break down the state legislative process and highlight key issues from the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session impacting the VCU Health System – from workforce challenges to evolving health policy. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at ohiconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JLVxV2PyyJh5iLTb9.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Music Clarinet 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/clarinet-studio-recital-3/.

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The VCUarts Department of Dance and Choreography will present its spring student concert on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. The concert will feature works by Alannah O’Hern and Nia Reynolds, Ana Levi, Ari Stephens, Luke Moen, Vonne Walker, Nassir Tabb, Yterniti Williams, Samantha White, Kate Lingo and Josie Bennett, Vonne Walker and Josh Moise, Frances Baker, and Laila Gaddist and Elle Garcia. Tickets available at bit.ly/vcudancetickets

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at dance@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/spring-2026-student-concert/.

Monday, Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will present a visiting artist lecture by Katie Hudnall (M.F.A. '05) at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Hudnall is an artist, woodworker and educator living in Madison, Wis. She makes other-worldly, interactive, furnitural objects intended to solve problems both real and imagined and, sometimes, they do.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/katie-hudnall-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026 at noon

Food packaging can be confusing – but it doesn’t have to be. Join VCU HR, Employee Health and their dietetic interns for a supportive session that simplifies food labels and shares tips to help you shop smarter and feel confident about your choices. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/muez76u3

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

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCU Libraries' new AI series wraps up with an online presentation exploring how generative AI, particularly natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs), is reshaping research in medicine and public health. Drawing from her team’s work at the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, Hyundam (Dami) Gu, M.D., MPH, will share real-world challenges faced in studying alcohol-associated liver disease and substance use disorders and how AI tools have helped overcome them. The session will also highlight broader applications of AI in clinical practice, translational research and real-world evidence generation, offering a practical and inspiring perspective for researchers, students and health professionals. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2025-2026/ai-in-research.html.

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.

Monday, Apr. 6, 2026 at 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.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 at noon

VCU's own Michael Miles, M.D., Ph.D., will present a hybrid talk, "Brain and Liver Molecular Adaptations in a Mouse Genetic Model of Chronic Progressive Ethanol Consumption." The talk wil be available in person (Room 7-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St.) and online. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://bit.ly/4cU8vsG.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 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 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 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU faculty are invited to participate in a live-streamed presentation by Leo Lo, Dean of Libraries and Adviser for AI Literacy at the University of Virginia. The session will take place in commUNity and examine pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies in the context of generative AI. A moderated Q&A will follow. (Prior to the event, Faculty need to join commUNity to participate in the discussion. Visit https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/who-we-are/community/ to join commUNity.)

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/who-we-are/community/.

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.

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 (808) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/master-class-series.

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in the legal profession? Learn how CPE’s Certificate in Paralegal Studies can equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for paralegal opportunities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Registration is open for Black Alumni Weekend on April 23-26. This year’s lineup features an array of activities including a golf outing, block party, comedy show and more. Reminisce, reconnect and celebrate the lasting legacy of the Black community at VCU. View the events lineup and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Kline (M.S.C.M.’24, Cert.’25), assistant director, Signature Events at klinejc2@vcu.edu or (540) 614-2117 or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/2026-black-alumni-weekend/?a=11989084.

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.

When you sign up for a Healthy Heart Assessment, a clinician will help you assess your cardio metabolic health and risk for developing pre-diabetes. The clinician can discuss strategies to help improve your heart health and will help you identify other wellness and health-related VCU employee benefits that are available to you. Schedule your visit with VCU Employee Health at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

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.

This year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” celebrates how everyday food and beverage choices can help individuals and communities thrive. It’s all about making informed, evidence-based decisions that support long term health and well-being. Key focus areas include empowering informed food choices through credible, science-based nutrition information. Supporting thriving communities by promoting access to nourishing foods. Highlighting plant- forward eating and exploring diverse, nutrient rich foods. Reducing food waste and encouraging shopping locally and building sustainable healthy habits. Your Employee health team can explore with you how nutrition can support your personal health goals. Follow these links to access additional resources and schedule an appointment with your Employee Health Team. http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month

For more information, contact Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu.

The Big Event, a day full of community service, is this Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m .to 1 p.m. Sign up on RamsConnect today for free food, a T-shirt and volunteer experience.

For more information, contact Student Government Association at sga@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944848.

Beginning on Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m. departments can begin requesting spaces for events and meetings in the University Student Commons for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The Commons encourages filing large annual event requests as soon as possible. See guidelines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyler Jarrett at uscaevent@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1302 or visit https://thecommons.vcu.edu/reserve-a-space/.

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/.

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.