11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Women in Science will host a Bake Sale at the elevators in Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Treats are $1 each and merchandise will also be sold. Cash and payment via Venmo will be accepted.

For more information, contact Haley Elyse Adcox at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

12 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual session, "Little Known Facts and Afrodescendientes." In the 15th and 16th centuries, many people of African origin were brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese. The discussion will include influences of Afro-Latinidad in America. Register at the following URL.

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

3 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn about fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate studies at select programs in the United Kingdom, Ireland, China and the United States as well as how the NSO can help with applications. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. The session will be held in-person at 710 W. Grace St. and online via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at 3 p.m.

VCU Music will welcome the Imani Winds to the Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Music Concert Series. The concert will be in Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Celebrating over 20 years of music making, the Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st century group, Imani Winds is committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Kevin Newton, French horn player for the Imani Winds, is an alumnus of VCU Music. Click on the following URL for ticket information. Discounted student tickets are available at the door with a valid student ID card.

For more information, contact Linda Johnston at lsjohnst@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4541 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/concerts-and-events/rennolds-series/.

Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Love is blind. VCU's Department of English is here to help you find your next literary love this Valentine's Day. Come by Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave., to peruse the brief descriptions for the department's selection of eligible wrapped books. The event is free and all are welcome. Don't judge a book by its cover.

For more information, contact Kelsey Cappiello at english@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1331 or visit https://forms.gle/SQaospAncgegbtsc9.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. During his address, President Rao will make a major announcement that will position VCU as a global leader in education, research and patient care. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events and Special Programs at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu2022.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This queer coffee hour offers platonic speed dating, sweet treats and community. Chat up new potential friends for five minutes each while snacking on pizza and candy. Representatives will also be available from the Nationz Foundation, a Richmond-based organization focused on LGBTQ+ health. The session will be held in the Rams Lounge, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP (mandatory) at the following URL by Feb. 14. Arrive by 3:15 p.m. to participate in the friendship speed dating.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oyzwdbF5aXvKH7Yh7.

Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host a webinar on creating grant budgets for competitive proposals. Candice Weber, Associate Director of Research Administration and Training with the School of Medicine, and Heather Lennon, Director of Sponsored Programs for the College of Humanities and Sciences, will share their advice and expertise for faculty navigating the budget-creation process. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1443 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUocu6qrTgoGdJRD5FlVRQs7-blf09Ux9fL.

Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at 3 p.m.

The Rev. F. Todd Gray, Rudene Mercer Haynes and VCU Massey Cancer Center Director Robert A. Winn, M.D., will host Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health, for an online presentation. Questions: mccfactsfaith@vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at mccfactsfaith@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brandcenter students are innovators. They are creative and purpose-driven, seeking to understand underlying challenges and find elegant solutions to complex problems. Does this sound like you, too? Brandcenter at VCU is hosting an in-person open house at Mike Hughes Hall, 103 S. Jefferson St. This free, one-day event is open to anyone interested in the master's program in creative problem-solving. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Ensing at brandcenter@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8384 or visit http://bit.ly/bc_openhouse_spring22.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 at noon

One of the secrets of effective stress management at work is finding ways to incorporate stress-reduction techniques into the workday. Practice tips, stretches or breathing techniques taught in the program to catch your response to a stressful situation early, before it has a chance to turn unhealthy. VCU HR and CommonHealth will host the session. Questions: 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/3AA4iVO.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Considering a career in research or pursuing another degree? Not sure which route is the best for you? VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual multidisciplinary panel on joining the research career field. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at bellissimom@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/PHCFeb2022.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Robert Green, M.D., professor of medicine in genetics, Harvard Medical School, director of G2P Genomic Program, will be the keynote speaker at a virtual event hosted by HCDI Core, Vibrent Health and Massey Cancer Center. The goals of the event are to bring together tech innovators and academic researchers, highlight innovative solutions in medical science and digital health research and provide a forum for discussing solutions to advance digital health research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tatiana Kohlmann at kohlmannta@vcu.edu or (804) 628-7523 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-health-innovations-in-research-symposium-2022-tickets-239415196297.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join Caitlin Herring and Elery Rojas, academic partnership managers of Wix, to learn more about creating your online portfolio website. Discover the basics in creating a Wix website as well as features to take your portfolio to the next level. A one-year free Wix premium plan will be made available to all who attend. The workshop, hosted on Zoom, 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/938484/share_preview.

Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you interested in increasing student engagement or learning performance within your class but not sure where to begin? Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, Ph.D., will discuss solving a teaching problem using Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at a virtual workshop. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. The types of methods used within SOTL will be examined to determine which ones instructors might want to consider. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EFThgTKw9Ww6vusc7.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your gender impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about gender. Share your experience navigating gender and gender-based expectations in our 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/. Questions: Visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17911. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve your spot.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at IExcel@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on the role of African American families on student success. The session will focus on how families can attenuate some of the risk factors such as discrimination that African American students face. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zRnSmX5dV5sa8V5q7.

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Submissions are being accepted to the 25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium and Exhibit. This event was created to give graduate students the opportunity to share their learning experiences and research with other graduate students from all disciplines. At each symposium, graduate students present their original research and creative projects to faculty, staff, students and community members. Submit research proposal abstracts by March 4 at https://forms.gle/etX8TRU7AenV5pXF7. Presentations must be in poster format. Student participants are required to have a research poster to present on the day of the symposium. The top three posters will receive a monetary award. Questions: Email Vivian Phyo, graduate research symposium chair, at phyoww@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jamie Taylor at taylorjl25@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html.

Students, parents, staff and faculty are invited to attend Financial Health online sessions hosted by JPMorgan Chase Bank. These two-part sessions are offered on Zoom by JPMorgan Chase Bank Feb. 16-May 26. Topics include budgeting, savings, credit and home ownership. Sessions are offered at noon and/or 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register at the following URLs: Students, https://jpmc.surveymonkey.com/r/MEstudents; Faculty and Administration, https://jpmc.surveymonkey.com/r/MEuniv; and Staff and Parents: https://jpmc.surveymonkey.com/r/MEStaff.

For more information, contact Denise Laussade, CTP, treasurer, VCU Office of Treasury Services, at laussaded@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2134.

VCU's Mindful Moms Program invites those who are pregnant in their second trimester (12-26 weeks) to join the program's online classes. Eligible participants will have the opportunity to enroll in 12 weeks of free prenatal yoga or educational classes from home. Compensation is available. Enrollment is open and classes will be held for the next four years. Questions: Email: mindfulmoms@vcu.edu. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at aubrych@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

The Cabell First Novelist Award, which annually honors an outstanding debut novel, is in search of volunteer readers as the first round of evaluations are wrapped up. Volunteers are needed to read one to two books by March 15, when reviews are due.

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

You First at VCU invites applications for funding to support scholarly activity focused on first-generation student success, including underrepresented perspectives; student success barriers (social, academic and financial); diversity; new approaches and innovations to enhancing student success; faculty engagement in activities related to success of first-generation students; and teaching/learning approaches.

For more information, contact Ed Acevedo at eoacevedo@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/.

All Adobe Creative Cloud users at VCU now have access to Adobe's Substance 3D collection of apps and services. To learn more, visit: https://substance3d.adobe.com. Adobe Spark is now Creative Cloud Express. In addition to the same features Spark previously offered, Creative Cloud Express includes two additional applications for editing: Premiere Rush for videos (desktop and mobile apps) and Photoshop Express for photos (mobile app; not to be confused with Photoshop Elements which is a separate product not included in the VCU Adobe Enterprise agreement). All non-employee students at VCU have free access to Creative Cloud Express. VCU users with an Adobe Creative Cloud or Acrobat DC-only license may now use Adobe Fonts without requesting Adobe Cloud Access separately. For access to additional Adobe cloud products and services, VCU faculty/staff and student Workers may request access by submitting a request using the Adobe Cloud Access form at https://go.vcu.edu/adobe/cloudaccess. For assistance with Adobe products and questions about licensing and support, submit a ticket at https://itsupport.vcu.edu under the Teaching & Learning > Instructional Resources > Adobe Software section.

For more information, contact Houston Griffith at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu.

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 Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.