Events

There are many events, meetings, training sessions and conferences related to community engagement developed by VCU or held on VCU's campus. Two of the significant events the Community Engagement office are directly involved in or responsible for are:

These are ongoing events that happen every year!

Upcoming Events

AI as the Bridge: Strengthening Community Engagement through Responsible Innovation

  • Date: May 7, 2025
  • Time: 1:00pm
  • Virtual (Zoom)

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Join us and AI Ready RVA for an interactive webinar to explore how to responsibly use AI to advance work in the community, address local needs, and mitigate challenges that technology poses

Community Engaged Research Training

Dates:

  • February 20, 2025
  • March 20, 2025
  • April 24, 2025

The Division of Community Engagement presents a Community-Engaged Research Training Series designed to equip faculty and staff with knowledge and skills to foster meaningful partnerships, conduct ethical research, and enhance community impact.

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Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

  • Date: May 5, 2025
  • Time: 4:30 - 6:30
  • Location: TBA

Call for Nominations!

The Division of Community Engagement is seeking nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

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Call for Nominations for Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

Community Engaged Collaboration Hours

The Council on Community Engagement's Research Workgroup is hosting opportunities for community-engaged researchers to come together and bring their questions or challenges for collaborative problem-solving with our team.

Details:

  • Collaboration Hours will take place twice a month at lunchtime
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Dates: 3/24, 3/31, 4/10, 4/28
  • This event will take place virtually on Zoom
  • Register for a date at the link below

Register Here

 

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Community Engaged Research Support Circle

The Council on Community Engagement's Research Workgroup is hosting a panel discussion and supportive space for those involved with community-engaged research. Panel hosts include Susan Bodnar-Deren, Caroline Cobb, Amy Salisbury, and Faika Zanjani. During the event, we will discuss current strategies for community-engaged research efforts and share resources.

  • Date: April 16, 20225
  • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Virtual (Zoom)
  • Register at the link below

Register Here

 

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