12 p.m.

VCU's School of Business will host 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 required – join via the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84244912524.

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.

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/.

2 p.m.

This interactive session, hosted by LEDstudio, introduces the essentials of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to help design with all students in mind. Explore the difference between accessibility, accommodations and UDL and learn simple, high-impact strategies that can be implemented right away. Engage, evaluate and elevate course materials to work better for everyone. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/G-DOvn6cQYG0c2LnITzilQ#/registration.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This week, VCU alumni will speak about their student advocacy in "Voices of Change: Stories From Alumni." Since VCU’s formation in 1968, its student body has never been quiet about injustice – a legacy of advocacy on campus that spans decades. Alumni's diverse experiences across different social issues give insight into histories of resistance. A reception precedes the presentation. The session wil be in the lecture hall of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. 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/voices-of-change.html.

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.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mindful Mornings is a free monthly series that pairs mindfulness practices with the architecture, landscape and exhibitions of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Guided by designer and mindfulness practitioner Thurmond Alford Jr. and Michael Lease, Institute for Contemporary Art Director of Facilities + Experience Design, the series explores the link between nature, art and individual well-being. During this month’s session, Thurmond will teach participants to view the noises of the built environment as opportunities for intention and awareness. All programs will begin in the ICA’s Abby Moore Café.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at leasemk@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/calendar/.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

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

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/16.

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 at midnight

You don’t want to miss three unforgettable weeks in Recife, Pipa, and Natal, Brazil. Think beautiful weather, scenic beaches and full cultural immersion, all while learning about Brazil’s innovative and community-centered approach to health care. Explore how exercise is used as preventive medicine, examine global health care models and gain hands-on insight that will set you apart in your upcoming career. Questions: Contact Edmund Acevedo, program irector, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu or Julia Wells, GEO liaison, at wellsj7@vcu.edu Apply by Sunday, March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Valerie Shcherbakova at vshcherbakova@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11681.

Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

Have medical debt and don’t know where to start? Visit the VCU Financial Success Center during drop-in hours to ask questions about your payment options. Attend the session virtually or at Room B1130, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=89fd8414-9730-42ed-8c81-6c83a54119b5&utm_source=telegram.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Wondering whether the PDFs in your course are accessible and aligned with Title II requirements? This session via Zoom will support faculty in reviewing course PDFs (Portable Document Format) for accessibility, recognizing common barriers and using practical tools and strategies to improve compliance. Participants will leave with clear, actionable steps for making course materials more accessible to all students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyUARIeAUPUuNte-uhLjOycndIvu4h9vUbPo5m_E4r8V5rzQ/viewform?usp=header.

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 at noon

This hands-on workshop, hosted by LEDstudio, will show you how to use the power of storytelling to build deeper connections and help students better understand your course content. You’ll leave with practical steps for incorporating narrative elements into your courses, regardless of subject area. Register for the Zoom course at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/NiZ7v_0eSnmRUWEua0Y-nA#/registration.

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 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., Research Data Librarian, will review NIH's new mandate to use SciENcv for creating and certifying biosketches and other support documents, including key changes, ORCID integration and practical steps to create compliant documents for upcoming NIH submissions. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DaVlb0a5QEqFKsWgArjJoA.

Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Level up your love for Beethoven. Join a morning of piano mastery featuring guest speaker Narciso Solero presenting “Leveling Up Beethoven Sonatas, From Op. 2 to Op. 111.” Performances by students of teachers from Richmond Music Teachers Association and VCU Piano Area students will follow. The session is free and open to the public. The event will be in the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. Questions: Email Magdalena Adamek at madamek@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 at noon

VCU’s Na Bo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biostatistics, will speak on “Novel Statistical Framework for Personalized Treatment Strategies.” Her research expertise lies in the interface of precision medicine, causal inference and data science, especially in survival outcomes. Her methodological research focuses on developing statistical methods and algorithms to estimate heterogeneous treatment effects and identify beneficial subgroups for individualized health care decision making. The seminar will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 7-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at https://bit.ly/3MjG1gt

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

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 this interactive workshop designed for instructors at all levels and across disciplines. Participants will be introduced to experiential learning concepts and other high-impact teaching practices that can be used right away in your courses. 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 workshoop will be on the fourth floor, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

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

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register for a free training session led by Cassie DeSena-Jacobs, D.S.W., LCSW, assistant professor of social work and director of mental health initiatives. The program is through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and hosted by the VCU School of Social Work. Lunch is included, and space is limited. The class will be in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cassie DeSena-Jacobs at swmentalhlth@vcu.edu or visit https://vcussw.info/FirstAidMH.

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. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Registration 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.

Now is a great time to start looking for and applying to summer 2026 internships, and the Career Services Peer Career Advisers are here to help. Stop by the VCU Career Services Office during drop-in hours (no appointment needed) every week from Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PCAs can offer suggestions on where to look for jobs and internships, how to apply, updating your résumé and more. The office is located in the University Student Commons, Room 143, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/about/contact-us/.

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. Friday, March 6 is the final day to submit nominations at the following URL.

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

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/.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research offers the Research Design Studio, a 90-minute, no-cost consultation for investigators developing grant applications. The session provides early, multidisciplinary scientific input to help clarify scientific direction, strengthen study design and methodology, and address key considerations for high-quality clinical and translational research. It is moderated and provides structured feedback from an expert panel that includes two to three scientific experts and Wright Center experts in biostatistics, clinical research, informatics and community engagement, as appropriate. The Research Design Studio is available to VCU investigators planning to submit internal or external funding applications, typically with a submission deadline approximately six months away. Applicants should be prepared to submit a draft of their project’s specific aims and clearly defined questions related to study design. To apply or for more information, including what to expect, eligibility requirements, areas of focus and benefits, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Rose Williams at cctrdesign@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/consultation/research-design-studio/.

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.

Redefining BMI is a research study at the VCU School of Public Health. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two programs to help manage their weight by making changes to eating and physical activity. Both programs involve attending virtual group-based sessions led by a trained lifestyle coach over the course of 12 months. This study also asks participants to attend in-person data collection visits before beginning the program, and then again at four, eight and 12 months.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.

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.

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

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.

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