11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

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

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join this informational session to learn how service-learning enhances student learning through real-world experience, supports faculty with high-impact teaching and community partnerships and creates meaningful, reciprocal service that benefits the community. Participants will explore available resources, course options and designations and easy ways to become involved in service-learning and experiential education across the institution. The session will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fnkgEiYh4zbDvcYz6.

12 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center and Campus Learning Center will host a workshop via Zoom. This workshop will go over how the reading process can look, different strategies to make it easier and how to use reading comprehension tools to break apart a variety of texts. Register at the following URL.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join A New Way of Life, held every Thursday. 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.

12 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking will present a visiting artist lecture by Gabriela Ruiz in the theater of the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Ruiz is a multimedia artist who works across performance, sculpture, video and digital media. She has shown work at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Palm Springs Art Museum and Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

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

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

University Counseling Survivor Support presents the Clothesline Project. The project is a visual display dedicated to raising awareness of sexual and intimate partner violence and honoring the experiences of survivors in our community. VCU students, staff, faculty and local community members are invited to participate in private shirt-making sessions. Participants will sign up in person on either day for a time slot to create their shirt privately. Shirts will be displayed during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. (Content may be emotionally heavy. Please participate in the way that feels right for you.) The session will be in the Shockoe Room, second floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at tmccoy5@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xzAnpArSXu6a7_Y17tT2jvnI1NSldgaFrn--3DYqDVw/viewform?edit_requested=true.

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you have questions about jobs and internships, or what the Career Services office has to offer? Come chat with the Peer Career Advisers (PCAs) at the Honors College. PCAs will be tabling and ready to answer your questions or direct you to helpful resources. You can also ask about the VCU Internship Funding Program, which provides undergraduate students with up to $5,000 in funding to support summer internships. The event will be in the lobby of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

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

Join a panel of VCU faculty in the College of Humanities and Sciences as they discuss the state of voting rights, representation and threats of sliding backward as the country prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this summer. The panel will discuss voting and democratic participation, barriers to democratic participation, representation of minorities, voting rights restoration, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights. Join the session in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Alexis Finc at alfinc@vcu.edu or visit https://chs.vcu.edu/america-at-250/.

7 p.m.

PennyAppeal is hosting a Pack A Bag volunteer event at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will decorate and pack self-care hygiene items for the local unhoused community. The final room location will be announced closer to the event and will be announced on RamsConnect and GroupMe. Also keep up with PennyAppeal on Instagram.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at VCU at Officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Day of Service – a universitywide opportunity to partner with local organizations and support meaningful work across the greater Richmond region. Join colleagues in strengthening community partnerships while contributing to shared impact beyond campus. Employees are encouraged to use their allotted community service hours to participate. Sign up for a service project at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/events/dayofservice/.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 at noon

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.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCU Libraries' new "AI in Research" series exploring how generative AI is studied and used across VCU, is wrapping up the semester. This online session addresses ethical issues. Shruti Syal, Ph.D., will discuss how she uses Perplexity and Prezi AIs in a way that addresses a few of them: knowledge and data privacy, bias, IP, hallucinations, copyright, explainability, workforce reshaping vs. training, AI use transparency and detractive learning. Syal will also discuss how, despite cautionary steps, concerns about training bias, user data security and scalability are not clearly resolved. 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.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU da Vinci Center will host Feedback Friday at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 w. Broad St. Get ready for big ideas, bold pitches and serious creative energy in the room. Plus, give your feedback to help choose the People's Choice Award winner.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=2a9b0d93-44a4-4f9a-b441-7968fa845a19.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 from 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 9:30 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 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Urban Studies Student Association and the Urban and Regional Planning Student Association will lead a walk along the canal as well as the Virginia Capital Trail that will provide participants the opportunity to explore together while discussing the city's development. Travel with the group on the bus or meet at the Canal Walk a little after 11 a.m. Bring water, sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes. The walk will be approximately two miles. Meet at the VCU/VUU Pulse bus stop.

For more information, contact Corinne Tsou at tsoucd@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"Blind Spot" is the first documentary about campus antisemitism before and after Oct 7. The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is hosting a screening plus a Q&A with the film's Executive Producer, Leonard Gold. Filmed at 12 campuses across the U.S., "Blind Spot" tells the story from the perspectives of more than two dozen students who have experienced and fought against this hatred. The screening will be at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Register with Hillel at VCU 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.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The VCU Music Strings Area will perform in the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. This 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/strings-area-recital-5/.

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Do you value learning that is engaging and meaningful for your students? Do you have experience with or an interest in experiential learning and high-impact teaching practices? Join VCU's Transformative Learning for an interactive workshop designed for instructors at all levels and across disciplines. You will be introduced to experiential learning concepts and other high-impact teaching practices you can use right away. You’ll explore how to “make it real” through hands-on learning and critical reflection, and leave with practical tools, examples and materials to support student success. The workshop will be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP by Friday, March 20 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ivJxqavi9DbNWWvb9.

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 noon

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This meditation, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfnbxvw

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

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

Join the Department of Graphic Design in welcoming the newest visiting artist in its 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. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The virtual session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Register now for the Institute for Transformative Leadership's 2026 Summit at the following URL. ITL is gathering a community of VCU's most passionate leaders – friends, partners and champions – to co-create a more connected, collaborative leadership experience. The session will be held at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Jen Bredehoft at ITL@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itlsummit2026.

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

Private loans work differently (and usually cost more). This virtual workshop with the VCU Financial Success Center breaks down what borrowers should know now to avoid surprises later. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=9fc1b5ca-7d53-40d9-a6cf-a9978dd5f478&utm_source=telegram.

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Still have questions about Title II? If you’re looking for answers to specific accessibility questions, here’s your chance to ask. Join this interactive Q&A session via Zoom. Faculty will bring their questions and panelists will provide guidance on applying accessibility standards to your teaching materials, approaches and course contexts. The event will be presented by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6x8Ex8WsrRgKcHjf7.

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/.

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

The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Time to Lead: Reclaiming Your Path in Health Care and Science." 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. The event will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Registration is now open at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at jody.hedstrom@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=39680.

This web-based service for all employees includes: 24/7 on demand crisis support, 12 free scheduled telehealth sessions with a mental health professional, self-care content and more.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at ehs@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/faculty--staff/support-for-faculty-and-staff/.

The VCU School of Business and the Global Education Office are offering "Sustainable Futures in the Cloud Forest: Business, Biodiversity and Community," an immersive study-abroad experience in Ecuador. Taking place over winter break 2027, students will spend one week in Quito and the Cloud Forest learning about sustainability and ecotourism. Plus you can join an optional excursion to the Galapagos Islands, Learn more and apply now at the following URL. Fewer than six spots remain.

For more information, contact Emory Gunn at ebgunn@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11566.

Rams in Recovery invites research presentations at the 2026 Research to Recovery Conference on May 20 and 21 (Wednesday and Thursday) at the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Presentations are sought covering research around substance use and recovery from basic research to prevention, treatment and recovery. The conference will host a mixed audience of treatment providers, community members and academic researchers. Topics not specific to substance use but relevant to the target audience (e.g. psychiatric conditions, incarceration, trauma) will be included. Offer a submission by Friday, March 22 at https://tinyurl.com/2vj4v2hw

For more information, contact James Bacon at baconj2@vcu.edu or visit https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/UzBDKnoNkG/event.

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/.

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.

Chi Sigma Iota, Counselor Education Student Networking Association, and LaunchPad in the School of Education are collaborating to host a hygiene drive collection through Friday, March 27 in support of HomeAgain Richmond. HomeAgain Richmond supports local communities to become connected to housing resources, assisting 400-plus individuals and families yearly. Drop off hygiene products of all sizes in the donation bin outside of Room 2119A, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Austin LaBrot at labrota@vcu.edu or (618) 806-1121.

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab at VCU is conducting a brain imaging study to understand how decision making differs between adults with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder and no history of a psychological disorder. Participants will be compensated for participating in the study. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn 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/.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training 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. Questions: Contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten, Ph.D., at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

Black women ages 18-35 who have no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share their perspectives about resistance exercise and their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.