12 p.m.

VCU's School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will present Exploring Sustainability, a cross-disciplinary, interactive seminar series held in the Room 202, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. This week’s seminar will feature Meghan Gough, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at VCU's Wilder School, and Destiny Brown, a Research Assistant at VCU’s Center for Public Policy.

For more information, contact Ron Lopez at lopezr5@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1562 or visit https://slss.vcu.edu/events/exploring-sustainability-seminar-mobilizing-local-memory-to-reimagine-sustainable-urban-landscapes.html.

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. to 4 p.m.

Come join a day of relaxation at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., for a guided yoga session led by Valarie Shcherbakov. No experience needed. Register on RAMS Connect at the following URL.

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

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., and VCUarts will present Between Signal and Spirit, the 2026 BFA Senior Capstone Exhibition for the Kinetic Imaging program. Presented in two rounds, Capstone exhibitions represent the accomplishments of the senior class from each area. The participating undergraduate students collaborate to produce and install their own exhibitions which represent the knowledge and skills they have acquired while pursuing their degree and demonstrate their contribution to creative scholarship within their field. All are invited today to the opening reception for Round 1.

For more information, contact Kinetic Imaging at kineticimage@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/between-signal-spirit/.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program with a mindfulness and stress management activity followed by warm beverages and social time at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

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

The VCU Alumni invites Ram families to come together for a VCU play date. You bring the kiddos and we’ll bring the snacks while you mingle with alumni parents over lemonade. Register to hang with us at Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road. Questions? Contact Kaylynn Hill, assistant director of regional alumni engagement, at hillk8@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/rams-at-the-playground-crump-park/?a=12369894.

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.

Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026 at 4 p.m.

VCUarts Music’s Percussion Ensemble 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/percussion-ensemble-performance-2/.

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Science Hub, VCU Writing Center and VCU Libraries will host a workshop in Room 201E, the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Learn the basics of AI and prompt crafting by developing effective strategies for understanding Large Language Models (LLMs). A discussion led by VCU Libraries will follow. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

ACCESS Program at VCU will present the Global Health Forum. If you’re interested in global health and/or working in low-resource settings, come to the Global Health Forum – Global Neurosurgery. The chair of the Neurosurgery Department, David D. Limbrick, M.D., Ph.D., will speak about his experience with Global Neurosurgery. The event will be in the Learning Theater, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Bring questions. The event is open to all students, faculty and residents.

For more information, contact Saumya Gupta at accessprogram@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Interested in learning more about the refugee experience? STAR's "Jeopardy" Night will feature Refugee Trivia in Richmond Salon III (second floor), University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All who attend will have the opportunity to learn more about the struggles many refugees face on their journeys reaching and settling in the United States. At "Jeopardy" Night, compete for prizes and enjoy free catering from CAVA.

For more information, contact Students Together Assisting Refugees @ VCU at staratvcu@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you have questions about résumés and cover letters, or how to find an internship? Come chat with a Career Services Peer Career Adviser (PCA) at the Science Hub, Room 201, STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St. PCAs will be ready to review documents and answer questions. This is also a great time to ask about the VCU Internship Funding Program, which provides undergraduate students with up to $5,000 in funding to support summer internships. Register in advance to reserve your spot at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GEPZ2uZWtHs4cQPq5.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Jazz Junior and Senior recitals will take place at Révéler, 3108 W. Cary St., on Tuesday, March 24 and Tuesday, April 7. These performances are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-jazz-junior-senior-recitals-at-reveler/.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU students and Richmond community members are invited to grab a bagel and participate in a discussion on conflict in Israel and the Middle East, examining today’s most pressing issues and fostering a deeper, more informed understanding of the region. Join the conversation at the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to welcome Ghaith Al-omari and David Makovsky, senior fellows at The Washington Institute. RSVP by Monday, March 23 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, Mar. 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn strategies and activities to destress from the busy semester. Participate in destress activities and socialize with other graduate students in the group exercise room at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. A presentation from 2:30-3 p.m. will be led by RecWell graduate assistants on strategies to destress. Activities to lessen stress will be featured and takeaway snack bags will be available.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944331.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a study hall open to all students. Come at 4:30 p.m. for trivia, then stay for study hall 5-7 p.m. A meal will be provided at 7-8 p.m. Study time will resume 8-10 p.m.

For more information, contact Kayla Phu at phukn2@vcu.edu or (757) 202-9371 or visit https://groupme.com/join_group/113186780/W6pMFDmH.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 from 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.

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

VCU Convergence will hold an informational webinar for its Convergence Planning Grants via Zoom. Convergence will award planning grants of up to $10,000 for projects in transdisciplinary research, interdisciplinary curriculum, or transformative/experiential learning. For more information on the Planning Grants, see the RFP at https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/media/provost-academics/ConvergenceSeedAward2025(1).pdf Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at convergence@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/40pR5g0QRxmypNPUKr6HMw#/registration.

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

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., professor, Biostatistics, will discuss a study design approach aimed at addressing high dropout rates in control groups of randomized controlled trials.. Questions: visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/j8FnV0c4RV28MjbzDCwOZQ.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Rams In Recovery for the group's All Community Meeting and meal. Connect with the community, share a meal and meet others. Whether you’re new, already involved, a person in recovery, or an ally to our community, this is a welcoming space and all are invited. The meal will be at 7 p.m. at the group's club house, 1103 W. Marshall St. A recovery meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The VCU Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, along with the College of Health Professions, invites you to join Krista Donohoe, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP; Jenny Inker, MBA, MS, PhD, LALFA; and Kerry Mader, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT for this pre-symposium session that offers a clear, accessible introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), beginning with foundational definitions and guiding principles. Participants will explore what counts as SoTL, how it differs from other forms of scholarship and why it plays a critical role in health sciences education. Presenters will support participants in identifying their own teaching questions, areas of curiosity and practice-based challenges, highlighting how these naturally align with SoTL and can serve as meaningful entry points for scholarly inquiry. The session will be held in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Space is limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/15651806.

Monday, Mar. 30, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join a virtual informational session to learn more about Demo Day Spring 2026. We’ll walk through pitch categories, application tips and what to expect, with time for Q&A to help you take the next step with confidence. The event will be hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center and SHIFT Retail Lab.

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

VCU has advanced to the semifinal round of 16 in STAT Madness, the national bracket-style competition to determine the year’s best innovation in biomedical research. Those interested can vote at the following URL once daily before this round closes at 4 a.m. Monday, March 23.

For more information, contact Mary Kate Brogan at broganm2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.statnews.com/feature/stat-madness/bracket-voting-now-open/.

VCU Libraries invites students to apply for funding to attend the American Library Association Convention in Chicago June 25-29. First, second and third-year undergraduates and first-year graduate students are eligible. Apply at the following URL by Wednesday, March 25.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/-students-interested-in-libraries-or-young-adult-literature-apply-for-travel-funds-.html.

Friday, March 20 is the final day to submit work for consideration for the Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus Exhibition at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Link to the application at the following URL.

For more information, contact Xavier McDaniel at mcdanielxl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oZ7vnW_35aaT5rjrVnTTnvjWT78nF5y6458HMqd_Y1s/viewform?edit_requested=true.

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.

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 the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey to learn 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/.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group is seeking participants ages 14-30 years to complete a research study assessing hip muscle function following ankle sprains. You may participate if you either have a first-time lateral ankle sprain or have no ankle sprain history and are healthy (control group). This study will require one in-person study visit at our research laboratory at Biotech 8, an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation, ultrasound imaging assessments of your hip at rest (lying down) and during light activity (squatting, treadmill walking) and hip muscle strength assessments. Participants with ankle sprains will also be asked to complete remote, electronic surveys at three and six months after the in-person visit.

For more information, contact Crystal Figueroa at crystal.figueroa@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0871.

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.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescent girls and young adult women (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely, or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

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.