12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The emphasis is increasing on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU's da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/eacademy-dt1.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Stephanie Hicks, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, will discuss "Scalable Statistical Methods and Software for Single-Cell Data Science" via Zoom. Questions: https://biostatistics.vcu.edu/news/seminar/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766. The passcode is 364454.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal at VCU will resume its weekly warehouse events at which volunteers organize, sort and track donated medical supplies for shipment to countries in need of emergency relief. Rides to the organization's warehouse at 1210 Bentley Road will be provided at the Commons loop from 3 to 4 p.m. United2Heal is a student-run nonprofit organization that collects surplus medical supplies from local hospitals and clinics.

For more information, contact Sofia Syed at syeds5@vcu.edu or (703) 939-4518.

1:15 p.m.

VCU's Muslim Students Association will hold Jummah (Friday) Prayer in the Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. First Khutbah will be at 1:15 p.m.; the second will be at 2 p.m. Masks will be required.

For more information, contact Muslim Students Association at vcumsa@gmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Have you ever thought about how you would change how shoppers interact with retail spaces? How should the store change now that so many purchases are made online? VCU's da Vinci Center will present a new design jam about rethinking retail through the lens of human-centered design and design thinking. This free, one-day event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shift-jam1.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Take a break from the news, social media and class assignments or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection with guided meditation. This 30-minute guided meditation will provide a sense of calm, peace and balance, while improving attention, focus and ability to work through stressful circumstances. This class is brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Questions: Visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3o3Vv9C.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators of VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) to discuss good sleep habits. The event, in the lobby at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will include sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.

For more information, contact VCU Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present the "Unapologetically Black" series. Unmask the Critical Race Theory villain by taking a tour of the evolution of Black in America. The session will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Alex Mashinsky, CEO of the Celsius Network, will speak at a meeting of VCU Blockchain. Celsius Network is a regulated lending platform that enables users to receive interest on deposited cryptocurrencies or take out crypto collateralized loans. The session will be held at The Collective, 318 W. Broad St., and virtually. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at vcublockchain@gmail.com or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Health Behavior and Policy will host a virtual research seminar. Ph.D. student Vimbad Dihwa will present "OUD Treatment Experiences Among Medicaid Members Receiving Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services in Virginia." Questions: http://hbp.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact LaQuinta Elliott at laquinta.elliott@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMocO6urzotE9KT9H6AZcBJR-hyBZmGqAA8.

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How has your attraction to others shifted over time? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about sexuality. Share your experience with attraction and sexuality in society and bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/. All students, staff and faculty are invited, but registration is limited to 25. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at IExcel@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17910.

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Graduate School will host a virtual open house via the Hopin platform. All are invited to drop by during the open house and explore options for graduate study at the university. Participants can move virtually from room to room, where faculty and staff from more than 50 programs will be available to connect, answer questions and shed light on the application process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Humberson at humbersone@vcu.edu or visit http://hopin.com/events/vcu-graduate-studies-open-house.

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VPM and ICA Community Media Center will host Hana Baba and Leila Day of the award-winning podcast "The Stoop" for a free, virtual talk. The session will break down how an idea evolves into a story. Baba and Day will share from concept to completion the outlining of a podcast episode, prepping for an interview and the scripting process. Then the finalized script will be shared as the production process is outlined. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/cmc-hana-baba-leila-day/.

Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Women in Science is hosting a Valentine's Day bake sale. WIS is currently seeking volunteer bakers, tablers and baked good wrappers. Sign up at the following URL. If you don't have time to volunteer, stop by the elevators at Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., to buy a treat. Each is just $1.

For more information, contact Haley Adcox at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/LEjxzUJVysn6spcZA.

Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Need help creating a portfolio? Adobe staffers will provide tips and advice on how to use Adobe Portfolio to showcase your work from conceptualizing the layout to building the content. The workshop will be virtual and hosted on Zoom. It will be open to all majors and alumni. Register on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/938514/share_preview.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Learn from fellow VCU educators about the benefits of REAL, get tips on the application process and ask members of CTLE and the REAL Curriculum Committee questions on how to design a winning course proposal. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and REAL. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/98Q966UVoJ2UdyKf6.

Monday, Jul. 11, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Art Education will present VCU Creative Arts Day Camp from July 11-Aug. 5 for students entering grades K-9. Each session runs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a weekly art show. The camp provides students with experience in a variety of media including drawing, painting, digital media and design and mixed media. Registration will open later in February.

For more information, contact Marzia Farhana and Ke Xiao at artedcadc@vcu.edu.

The President's Awards for professional and administrative distinction, which honor VCU and VCU Health employees for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence, are now open for nominations. The deadline is March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

Join the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Leadership Council to gain leadership skills, plan events and meet alumni. Serve the VCU student body and student donors of the organization. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 4.

For more information, contact Margaret Boateng at boatengma@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/nVhETadez5rwNkWs8.

VCU Online announces the launch of the VCU Online ID Ideas Blog, which will provide VCU faculty with weekly tips for teaching online. Instructional designers, who support online teaching at the university through course design and professional development, will provide ideas and best practices for creating online communities and rigorous and creative academic experiences for students. Follow the blog at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at altlab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6786 or visit https://rampages.us/vcuonlineidideas/.

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study.

For more information, contact Bushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.