1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The blood drive will be cosponsored by Alpha Phi Omega and the Honors Student Executive Board. Join the drive (Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.) to donate blood and help save lives. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donors who give blood will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice (see rcblood.org/heart for details). Signup is linked below. Questions: Contact Jo Adams at adamsjc4@vcu.edu or (757) 778-0663, or Ryan Jackson at jacksonra@vcu.edu or (703) 297-9371.

For more information, contact Jo Adams at adamsjc4@vcu.edu or (757) 778-0663 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=23220&driveType=all.

2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. Learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning 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/.

3 p.m.

The Science Hub and VCU Writing Center will host a workshop in Room 201E, the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Learn about the components required for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. A discussion led by the Science Hub 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/.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to attend a prayer vigil for City, Commonwealth and Country to take place beginning at 6 p.m. on the steps of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Prayers will last about 30 minutes.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Improve your afternoon with free coffee or tea and friendly conversations with leaders from real estate and risk management and insurance. This is your chance to get to know the firms shaping our region – no pressure, just great coffee and connections. Casual attire. Check In with the QR code when you arrive at the event, which will be in the atrium of Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or (804) 357-5105.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This session, hosted by VCU Graduate School's Office of Professional Development, guides graduate students through a reflective process to recognize and articulate their existing professional value. Participants will learn how to strategically align their academic skills with in-demand career competencies, ensuring they can confidently promote their strengths for future opportunities, whether in academia or industry. This session will be facilitated by Megan Hollis from Career Services. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942897.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Ivy Bell, VCU Health Hub's community health worker and Massey Cancer Center in this month's celebration of love with a workshop on healthy relationships. Learn what love looks like and feels like and end with a self-care activity. The event will be held at the Health Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Join a group of students for a Bible study on Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. at the Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St). Participants will read scripture, discuss and pray with one another. All are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Pace events (including this Bible Study) are open and affirming of LGBTQ+ people.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 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 film will be screened in Room 535, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84265504477?pwd=Mga1hTqNfPwrRJq1B2q1E85TH6v0ty.1

For more information, contact Jennifer Wolstenholme at JWOLSTENHOLM@VCU.EDU.

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

VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering will present the Rehabilitation Research Grand Rounds via Zoom. Robert Perera, Ph.D., Interim Chair of the Department of Biostatistics, will discuss clinical trial designs that can optimize interventions: Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomized Trial (SMART) designs and Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) designs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/cerse-grand-rounds/.

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

The VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will present the final talk in its Rare Disease Month Speaker Series: Advancing Care in Rare Neuromuscular Diseases. Join Nicholas Johnson, M.D., VCU Health neurologist, via Zoom for a discussion about the establishment of the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center to help children with muscular dystrophies through research and clinical practices. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16260128.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. This serves as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Robert Schwabe, M.D., a professor of medicine and director of the Digestive and Liver Disease Research Center at Columbia University, will present on "Hepatic Stellate Cells in Health and Disease.” His research focuses on the mechanisms that promote the progression of chronic liver disease, focusing on the development of liver injury, steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis in earlier stages and the role of fibrosis in the development of liver cancer in later stages. The seminar will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at bit.ly/482nGNG

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at noon

The Writing Center and the Campus Learning Center will host a workshop via Zoom. This session will provide an overview of helpful study strategies for students to apply in their classes. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in honing your leadership skills and making an impact on campus? Come to the President and Vice President Interest Meeting, Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Current President Sarah Richman and Vice President Ella Henderson will share what it’s like to serve on the e-board of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) at VCU, walk through role responsibilities, explain the application process and answer questions. No leadership experience is required to apply. The sponsor is Shamyra Hoggard-Wilkerson (vcu.shrm@gmail.com)

For more information, contact Cooper Meidinger at meidingerca@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

If you currently have a K award or are seeking to apply for a Career Development Award, join the monthly K Breakfast Club hosted by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. This month's session, at 1200 E. Clay St., will focus on the nuts and bolts of R-level grants. The conversation will focus on choosing the right study section, understanding key sections and terminology (e.g., premise, rigor, authentication of key resources), collaborator letters and publications. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/kl2-program/.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Feb. 27, 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. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors talk via Zoom with Brooke Newman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, and author of "The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jiOF70xGQgGfi3h8CQi7xw#/registration.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Finding the right research and writing tools can be a journey, so join the VCU Graduate School for an open, collaborative space dedicated to peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. We will facilitate an honest discussion on what tools and strategies are currently working – and what challenges still exist – in the fast-paced environment of graduate study. We will have a representative from the Writing Center and Library Services attend to address AI trends in higher education writing, research and academia. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942898.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's College of Health Professions will host a Minor Mixer in Virginia Rooms A-B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about the new minors available to any major – Research Ecosystems, Health Care Change Leadership, Dental Administration and Health Services. RSVP at https://forms.gle/U6yWfoTLgT7QbWPw9

For more information, contact Meredith Dean at deanml2@vcu.edu or visit https://bshs.chp.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Designed for graduate students, this workshop examines contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and the needs and experiences of Jewish people on college campuses and beyond. Participants will explore how antisemitism may emerge overtly or covertly, even in spaces that are seemingly dedicated to belonging and inclusion, and the challenges such dynamics pose for educators, learners and practitioners. Participants will also consider how their own ideas and understandings of Jews and Judaism may impact their perceptions of antisemitism and interactions with Jewish people. The session will include dedicated time for questions and group discussion. The virtual workshop will be facilitated in collaboration with Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative and VCU's School of Social Work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at sheri@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/antisemitism.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 at noon

This virtual panel will feature five tenured faculty members who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. The event will be hosted by the Division of Community Engagement in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmr86AExgSwx3alK90cfJUEekl6kcxc4pApl-OF_bqmnwVw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you interested in graduate school but could use support navigating the exploration and application process? Are you a graduate student looking to enhance and grow your mentorship skills? The Graduate School's Mentorship Program is open for 2026-2207 cohort participants for both undergraduate mentees and graduate mentors. Come to this session to learn more about what it means to participate in this program and what benefits are available for both mentees and mentors.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944531.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYx8mfxLG6wUyK-siC3MUkp4T189EIKwxvW4tMnnBrjwaHVw/viewform.

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submissions are open for student poster presentations at the People-Based Medicine conference. The conference is a joint undertaking focusing on health inequity as a critical disease in the U.S. – and preventive care as its cure. Students are invited to submit abstracts for research in a range of subjects, as long as they serve a purpose for advancing health care. This can include but is not limited to the sciences, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, sociology, economics or other areas. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Registration for the conference is free, but students are responsible for printing and transporting their own posters. Abstract submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfacGSNTQIkjrqduQPZZPVu-6C1RDT9GBBSyJwuzNszWcvnpg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108654656777557566866.

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 20th annual Women's Health Research Day, a celebration and promotion of research activities in women’s health at VCU, will be presented by the Institute for Women's Health. This year’s symposium, “Midlife Matters: Integrating Menopause Research, Innovation and Impact,” will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. in the the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Abstract submissions are welcome from all fields that incorporate elements of women’s health and/or sex and gender differences. Awards will be presented for outstanding posters in Basic Science, Clinical/Translational Science and Community Science, as well as monetary awards for the Early Career Investigator Award and the Building Bridges in Interdisciplinary Women’s Health Research Award. Submit an abstract at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Hyer at molly.hyer@vcuhealth.org or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2026/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students, RecWell members, non-member faculty and staff and Richmond community members. Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-health care settings. March classes will be held March 4, March 21 and March 28. Visit our website for registration deadlines.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

Learn to plan, prepare and teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Lifeguarding Instructors play a critical role in ensuring the safety of aquatic facilities by providing thorough, consistent training to lifeguard staff. Candidates must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding (including deep water) certificate. The course will be held March 16-27. Email a copy of your certificate to aquatics@vcu.edu for verification.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=212c2835-0e59-439a-85e6-cc97af81db3e.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Burnside Watstein Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and alumni/community members whose work has had a positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU. Submit a nomination at the following URL by the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 27. The awards ceremony and a reception will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPKqzZRmaVy_NJ2Yk3ndLRw140ZWp5HSV8w1ZPyZHvvxyOBA/viewform?pli=1.

Now accepting nominations for the Dorris Douglas Budd Award — a meaningful way to recognize support staff whose exceptional service keeps everything running smoothly. Make a nomination at the following URL by Monday, March 16.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

Nominations for the 2026 PACME awards are now open. Members of the VCU and VCU Health community are invited to nominate and recognize a deserving individual or organization at VCU for the PACME (Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment) award. The awards will be presented on Monday, April 13 in the VCU Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Nominations should be submitted by Monday, March 2 at the folllowing URL.

For more information, contact Office of the President at president@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9_qJj8nmj7_rL7O7pz3SiN7QKY8pJfQooXo83Svi0qHVqsQ/viewform.

Are you looking for something fun for your young ones to do this summer? Consider registering for one or more of the camps at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The center will offer three weeks of tennis/pickleball camp and four weeks of multi-sport themed camp. Register at https://vcu.givepulse.com/event/830935-Summer-2026-Camp-Registration

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/.

The Underground Student Organization Resource Center invites nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to campus and their communities. Submit your nominations by Friday, March 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

Each semester the Division of Student Affairs shares information with students, faculty and staff about the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and the resources available to assist those who need them. Please read our spring 2026 notification on our Division of Student Affairs updates page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at skillmanj2@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/index.php/spring-2026-alcohol-and-other-drug-policy-and-resources-notification/.

Residential Life and Housing, Conference Services offers overnight accommodations in select residence halls for summer programs, conference groups, youth camps and internships from May 17 through Aug. 8, 2026. Submit an overnight request at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nichole Smithson at conferences@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7666 or visit https://summerconferences.vcu.edu/.

The Medical Outreach and Screening Association (MOSA) is an organization that provides free preventive health screenings to underserved communities in the Richmond area. The organization is currently accepting board applications to expand its team. Open positions include head of outreach, secretary, treasurer and communications officer. Questions: mosaatvcu@gmail.com Apply by Sunday, March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Saihithi Akula at akulas2@vcu.edu or visit http://forms.gle/J2bLPxjvGXPWpWxp7.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Your help is needed to read and review submissions. This is a unique opportunity to get your hands on new and exciting work and to contribute your voice to the judging process. Reviews are submitted via a Google Survey, The final deadline is Sunday. March 15. Interested? Email cabellfn@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Hana Rehman at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

Abstract submission is open until Tuesday, March 10, for The Graduate Research Symposium. All graduate students are invited to network with other researchers, showcase their work to the VCU community, get professional development and earn a research presentation badge. Submit an abstract at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Byamungu at ronaldb@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/professional-development/graduate-research-symposium/.

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 PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and following exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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

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 www.RedefiningBMI.com to learn more and take a quick survey 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.