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!
Highlighted Events
March 12, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM on Zoom
CE Research Series: "DAIR" to Engage: Trust and Tailored Recruitment Strategies for Inclusive IDD Research
This session will highlight DAIR-recommended strategies for respectfully engaging co-researchers and participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will explore practical tools, co-developed recruitment resources, and approaches to building authentic, reciprocal partnerships that support equitable participation in research.
March 17, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM on Zoom
Virtual Webinar: Side by Side Exchange
Join faculty, staff, community leaders, and local government partners for a dynamic Side by Side Exchange focused on food access. This conversation brings together academic insights and community knowledge to explore local challenges, lived experiences, and collaborative solutions.
March 19, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 PM
VCU Day of Service
VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Day of Service — a university-wide 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 using the link provided.
March 21, 2026 | 4:30-6:30 PM on Zoom
Girls, Unlimited Book Talk with Dr. M. Couvson
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking book talk with Dr. Monique Couvson, author of Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money. Drawing on decades of research and lived experience, Dr. Couvson challenges us to rethink how society invests in girls—particularly those from historically underserved communities—and offers a powerful framework for nurturing girls’ unlimited potential through education, mentorship, emotional wellness, and equitable opportunities.
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April 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Showcase
The Community Engagement Showcase is an inaugural event highlighting outstanding community-engaged projects from across the university. This annual showcase celebrates the innovative work of faculty and staff who are making meaningful contributions through partnerships, research, service, and outreach.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of initiatives that exemplify how academic knowledge and community collaboration can drive positive social change. From local service-learning programs to regional engagement efforts, each project featured demonstrates the power of university-community partnerships in action.
Come connect with changemakers, gain inspiration for your own work, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration that defines our campus community.
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