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. Come for a 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 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

12 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 16-month Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program can elevate your career. Learn about the interactive curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87327523065

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Global Education Office, the Student Financial Management Center and the National Scholarship Office for this virtual informational session about how to fund your education abroad experience. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83191979627

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1943375.

3 p.m.

Join online via Zoom to 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/.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Each month the Health Hub will have a different health focus that you will have the ability to ask professionals about. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV infection and the HPV vaccine prevents the types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers, preventing cancer before it starts. The Health Hub is located at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore and connect with student organizations at the Spring Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942998.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play Saint Joseph University at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your seats at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/11.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by Shafer Dining Hall (810 Cathedral Place) to learn about how you could study abroad with VCU this summer. Faculty leaders will be at the entrance to Shafer Dining Hall (second floor) to discuss their summer program and answer questions. Faculty-led study abroad programs and VCU's International Summer Institutes offer immersive learning with VCU faculty including hands-on experiences, cultural engagement and real-world application. Many programs welcome students from any major. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1943009.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at noon

If you’ve been hearing a lot about gut health lately and wondered what it means, then you are in luck. CommonHealth’s new Gut Check program has got you covered. Learn why gut health is crucial for overall well-being and how it plays an important role in managing blood sugar, preventing diseases, regulating mood and more. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/45dWucG

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

University College will host virtual lunch chats with the director of Master's of Product Innovation, William Benton, Ph.D. Join the session and learn how you might use your tuition benefit to enhance your career goals with Product Innovation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed, enrollment coordinator, at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JbNirHq4ZRAS66vD6.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Faculty Organization will host a Professional Development Seminar with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula. Moderated questions will focus on leadership and communication during challenging situations. Open to the VCU medical, dental and science communities. The event will be in Bruce Oliver Tucker Auditorium, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/14929077.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost invites you to Pizza and Politics: The Legacy of Black Women’s Civic Engagement in the United States. Held during the annual MLK Jr. Week, this event will be a collaborative and discussion-based workshop on the history of Black women in American politics, the future of their involvement and insights into getting more young Black women into civic spaces. After hearing from some young leaders in the VCU community, the grouip will engage in a panel discussion with Councilwoman Nicole Jones, former Councilwoman Michelle Mosby and current President of the Richmond National Council of Negro Women, Tyee Mallory. Pizza and refreshments will be provided for those who sign up at the following email address. The meeting will be held James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the first session of a Research Impact Seminar Series. Award-winning journalist Sara Serritella from the University of Chicago will share the key to making real-world impacts. Learn strategies to unlock opportunities in your career and open the doors for your science to spread to the people who need it the most. The full seminar series runs through May and provides a practical tool kit for connecting with diverse audiences and influencing policy. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon, Ph.D., at molzhonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/E757jRCYTz6iGtUtZM1TAA.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=84343668877

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at noon

We all make excuses for eating “junk” or “fast” food. This seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will cover realistic strategies that will allow us to eat well without breaking the bank. There are many options and knowing the truth empowers us to make the right choices for our health and even our wealth. Learn the basics of eating a healthy diet within your financial means, including when to select organic food. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4iXMbPT

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sculpture + Extended Media will present a lecture by visiting artist Chloë Bass at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Bass is a multiform conceptual artist who works in performance, situation, conversation, publication and installation. Her work uses daily life as a site of deep research to address scales of intimacy: where patterns hold and break as group sizes expand.

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

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversations as ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice conversations about career development. Sign up using the Talent@VCU link.

For more information, contact Beverly Walker at bwalker@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82667415584

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This workshop, co-facilitated by the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development and Alumni Relations, delivers concrete strategies to help you identify the three crucial types of mentors you need, overcome self-doubt and establish lasting professional connections. Leave the session equipped with a specific, polished outreach approach ready for immediate use. 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/r1943002.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Department of Biostatistics will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., professor, Biostatistics, will discuss the most common study designs used in health sciences research; the characteristics, goals, benefits and limitations of each design; and possible adaptations of these designs. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/5kbcwDl_SamOSMq7vxWNbA

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the School of World Studies to celebrate the beginning of the Spring semester. All students and faculty are welcome and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. The session will be held in the STEM Building, Room 112, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Katie Taguchi at katiet@vcu.edu or visit https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/events/event-items/sws-welcome-back-gathering.html.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation internal funding team will offer a Zoom session at which researchers can ask questions about Request for Applications (RFAs) for the VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund, VCU Momentum Fund and the VCU Quest Fund. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gianna DeMarco at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3oaHibz0RhiblmpyPHEQTQ.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a session via Zoom about captioning and Title II. This session will present a practical guide to VCU’s main captioning tools. The focus will be on scenarios to help participants manage course videos, make smart captioning choices and know when to request professional captioning support from additional VCU resources. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZP2Tw5e0wKb1cxr8w-WjCStKzPyLHBZwBQ4qZNV21JqG8Pw/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How will AI reshape your field — and how can VCU lead that transformation? Join colleagues for a day of interactive, cross-disciplinary panels and hands-on breakout sessions as VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs hosts its inaugural workshop, designed to move AI from concept to impact. Participants will have the opportunity to forge strategic partnerships within VCU and beyond, shape the future of AI skills in individual disciplines and to learn about relevant AI resources and opportunities available through the Provost’s Office and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Bring ideas, find collaborators and accelerate VCU’s AI future. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, VCU University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/aiworkshopvcu.

This class will prepare participants to plan and conduct American Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED classes. Instructors may also teach other Red Cross courses by completing bridging requirements and obtaining base-level certificates in the applicable program area. Participants must hold current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid training (or higher) before participating in the instructor class. Class will be held Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5, 4-8 p.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=934cd0e7-7cee-46cb-a5a0-0293c75e8eef.

Travel with VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for a week of hiking and skiing in the rugged mountains of the New Mexico Rockies, from sunny desert landscapes to the powdery slopes of Taos Mountain Resort. No camping, hiking or ski experience is necessary, but comfort in cold weather is a must. $1,000/students, $1,500/RecWell members, $2,000/nonmembers. Price does not include airfare or ski/snowboard rentals. Ski lessons will be available for purchase. Email outdoors@vcu.edu for an interest packet or to attend a trip meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=64f1bff4-83dd-4b86-a3a8-f6b67a1c17d5.

Starting with the first pay period in January, the value of group life insurance (provided to all eligible employees) will be included in each of your 24 pays throughout the year (instead of the whole amount appearing once at the end of the year, as has been done to date). This adjustment helps employees avoid potential tax liability at the end of the year, as taxes will be spread more evenly across all paychecks.

For more information, contact VCU Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0740.

VCU will observe MLK Week 2026 Jan. 19-23, featuring a week of service projects, community events and lectures that honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The week will culminate in the MLK Week Keynote Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register and see the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit http://mlkday.vcu.edu.

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.

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 at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.