3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session via Zoom on national scholarship opportunities for graduate students. The NSO will provide an overview of external funding opportunities, how to find them and how the NSO can offer support through the application process. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for this session or an identical session at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9, or to request the recording, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/p5vDsSMVNwV3ZQtD8.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Meet VCU's student entrepreneurs at the Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/FF-1.

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Learning Systems will sponsor an online session to help organize Canvas dashboards, effectively use notifications, use the Rich Content Editor and embed Kaltura videos. The training is free and has no cancellation penalty. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17945.

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at 6 p.m.

VCU Blockchain will meet to discuss the recent developments in the blockchain industry. Topics will include cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).The session will be held at The Collective, 318 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Connor Riely at rielyc2@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Excited about medicine and want to learn more? Want to publish your own research through VCU? Interested in mentoring children in Uganda? VCU’s Medical Journal Club has biweekly meetings. The organization offers members the opportunity to publish research, learn about the medical field and participate in fun activities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or (804) 937-2584 or visit https://zoom.us/j/98114032120?pwd=eTNQaCs2YWpGYVl5dU9saVQwVFUwUT09.

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Collective Corazón is a VCU organization that promotes Latinx health equity. The group will hold its spring 2022 general body meeting to discuss volunteer opportunities, panel events and medical Spanish workshops for the semester. You do not need to know Spanish or identify as Latinx to become involved. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Roma Kankaria at kankariara2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94972185869.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Military Student Services at VCU will offer Green Zone training for faculty and staff members in the Senate Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life and the strength and leadership that these students bring to the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17907.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Minorities In Law at VCU will host an interest meeting in the Metro Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for students to learn about the organization and play Bingo. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/milaw/home/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu or (757) 602-3332 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/MILaw/rsvp_boot?id=1464816.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at 12:15 p.m.

WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) will lead a live open house via Zoom. Learn about PersonalPoints, WW’s most personalized program ever – no two plans are like. Participate in a live virtual WW Workshop lead by a WW coach, refocus on your wellness journey with new techniques, learn about the VCU discount and ask or submit questions via chat for a live wellness Q&A. All are welcome; the session is open to WW members and non-members. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers-ww/.

Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn fundamental exercises including the squat, deadlift and bench press and how to program them into your workouts. This small group environment will provide participants the opportunity for personalized attention. The session will be offered by VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) at the Cary Street Gym Fit Zone, 101 S. Linden St. Registration closes Feb. 4. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/instructional-programs/.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D.; Andrew K. Ottens, Ph.D.; Peter J. Hamilton, Ph.D; and Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., will participate in a leadership and career development seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Participants will learn about leadership, managing a research lab or multidisciplinary clinical translational team. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceGhqDopEtxjHLulYeKcmeODRxmtSvu5.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and The Workshop will present an interactive workshop encompassing free digital tools for creating simple video games geared for students and instructors. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/QzjgdQtXTwDj911T9.

University Student Health Services currently offers free COVID-19 vaccines to all students on both campuses. In addition, there will be an upcoming clinic at the Seigel Center lobby, 1200 W. Broad St., Bowe Street entrance on Feb. 1 by appointment only. To schedule: https://health.students.vcu.edu/web-portal/. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to students. If you are under 18, you may receive Pfizer vaccine with parental consent. About your appointment: Reschedule if you are sick. Pfizer facts at https://www.fda.gov/media/153716/download. Plan to stay 15-30 minutes to be monitored after your vaccine. Bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card with you if this your second or third. You can get a copy of your COVID-19 vaccines at the Virginia State Registry https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vacapps/f?p=545:1 if you received your vaccine in Virginia.

For more information, contact Immunization Department at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047.

A draft of the proposed new Hazing Prevention and Discipline Policy and a draft of proposed revisions to the Art on Campus Policy are open for public comment until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 4. Links to both draft policies can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block, VCU Office of Integrity and Compliance, at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

Input for a new transportation policy guide by the City of Richmond, “Path to Equity: Policy Guide for Richmond Connects,” is open for public review until Jan. 31. This document lays the policy foundation for the upcoming "Richmond Connects" plan update focused on achieving equity in transportation. Read the guide at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Leonard at jdleonard@vcu.edu or visit https://rva.gov/path2equity.

VCU's Global Education Office is seeking participants for its Conversation Partner Program, which matches native English speakers with international students. Register at the following URL by Jan 31.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/xwQznUez6MMD1Fz78.

Excited about medicine and want to learn more? Want to publish your own research through VCU? Interested in mentoring children in Uganda? VCU’s Medical Journal Club has biweekly meetings. The organization offers members the opportunity to publish research, learn about the medical field and participate in fun activities. The next meeting will be Feb. 14.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or (804) 937-2584 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/MJC/club_signup.

VCU Performance Management Group’s professional development courses are open for registration. These courses develop critical skills for supervisors, managers and senior leadership both professionally and personally. The five programs open for a spring session are Fundamentals for Supervisors, Experienced Supervisors Institute, Supervisors and Managers Bootcamp, Commonwealth Management Institute and Virginia Executive Institute. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

The deadline for VCU Accelerate Fund applications has been extended to 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Applications should be submitted via RAMS-SPOT Internal Opportunities VCU Accelerate Fund (OP00000428). To view a Q&A session regarding this funding opportunity, click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuB8E561Dg.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1443 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/about/strategic-research-priorities-plan/srpp-funds/.

If you are a veteran or have served in the Reserves or National Guard, you are eligible to participate in a survey that explores the relationship between anxiety and belongingness for military-affiliated students at VCU. Use the following link to complete the interest survey. Then look for communications from Hope Petersen at the following email address or April Shea (sheaal2@vcu.edu) for further guidance. This project is supported by the VCU's Military Student Services Office (militaryserv@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Hope Petersen at hackh@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM9_ddAIiGoIfASFFM5Dya8QxsGW-mM8D9NRg_MLODXXc2EQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.