2 p.m.

VCU's Department of English will present a talk by faculty member Paul Robertson, Ph.D. This will be a hybrid event; via Zoom and in person at Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Cappiello at cappiellokn@vcu.edu or visit https://english.vcu.edu/news--events/faculty-forum/.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office is offering a free five-week workshop series to prepare participants to tackle applications for major postgraduate scholarships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student program and more. Explore themes central to all applications and learn how to approach major application components, such as essays, letters of recommendation and résumés. Questions: https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar/2022/02/01/how-to-apply-workshop-series-spring-2022/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/wCy16uF5RydvFHsDA.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Relay for Life at VCU will host a free informational MCAT event with a Kaplan Test Prep professional. This will be held in the Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with food and a raffle for those who attend. Pre-medical students can register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Yumna Rahman at rahmany@vcu.edu or (804) 621-3573 or visit https://forms.gle/UTFzoZWaFvTVUgxb7.

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Lebanese Student Association will discuss plans for the year at its general body meeting in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Lebanese Student Assocation at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/lebanesestudentassociation/home/.

7 p.m.

The Poetry Club of VCU will hold a workshop about different types of poetry in Room C, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Maheen Farooqi at farooqims@vcu.edu or (804) 833-5212.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at noon

Join VCU's School of Education for information on why learning and development professionals are in high demand in today's organizations. Learn skills to prepare you to take on roles as instructional designers or human resource and organizational development professionals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93152276411?pwd=cllkY2FvTmFLSkJTeGg3R2E3RTF1dz09.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at noon

Join the College of Health Professions and the School of Nursing for a dialogue with the Rev. Dr. Harold Pinkston, former chaplain of the Medical College of Virginia’s St. Philip School of Nursing, and alumna Virginia Roane, along with other nursing alumnae of the school, which operated 1920-1962 during segregation. The participants will discuss their experience at the school. Many of the graduates went on to serve in high-demand nursing roles across the country and overseas. The event will be held virtually and in person (with limited space) in Room 1050, College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucemtpj4qHtGfSbXJ27SPHuxG8rxwYDTU.

For more information, contact Malorie Burkett at mgburkett@vcu.edu or visit https://chp.vcu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/our-st-philip-experience/#d.en.505304.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold an interest meeting for the Peace Corps Prep Program in Room D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Peace Corps Prep is a certificate program designed to boost candidates for Peace Corps service. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1484349.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join the VPM and ICA Community Media Center for a free, virtual talk from Hrishikesh Hirway about the development of his podcast "Song Exploder." In the podcast, musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, to tell the story of how they were made. Guests include Fleetwood Mac, Billie Eilish, U2, Metallica, Solange, Lorde, Yo-Yo Ma, The Roots, Bon Iver and more. The show has been featured at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Noise Pop Festival, and Moogfest. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/hrishikesh-hirway-song-exploder/.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Hear from Racheida Lewis, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering, University of Georgia, and Rondrick Green (Field Programmable Gate Array engineer at Boeing). A résumé highlights an individual's accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. Learn about the things that happen on the path to success that don't end up on a résumé. Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/. The session will be online and in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdeiurTkiG9L20wC9sRt91MyWOrc6VKdY.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Queer and Trans Social Work student group is holding an open, virtual informational discussion on the intricacies faced in the intersectional identities of QTBIPOC people (Queer, Trans, Black and Indigenous People of Color). Two social work alumni will share their experiences and offer advice to future QTBIPOC social workers entering the field, as well as to others about what they should consider in order to be a good ally. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abigail Kinnebrew at kinnebrewad@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/qtswvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1517075.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn how to divide the writing process into manageable chunks, how to effectively brainstorm and how to circumvent procrastination. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical manner that will capture your audience. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

A free virtual film screening of 'River of Return' and a post-film panel featuring River Newe for the RVA Environmental Film Festival will be hosted by VCU's Department of Biology and River Field Studies Network. Follow Jessica and Sammy Matsaw, Shoshone-Bannock tribal members and co-founders of River Newe, as they share their story about hope, resilience and resurgence, and the vitality of sharing lands and waters with today's tribal youth and the generations to come. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Hulshof, Ph.D., at cmhulshof@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/riverofreturn.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU's Society of Professional Journalists will host Student Press Freedom Day. A guest panel of four journalists will speak about their work in the media; a Q&A session will follow. The panel will be co-hosted with VCU's National Association of Black Journalists. The event will be in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Questions: Email Alix Bryan-Campos at bryaneg@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Valentéa Lopez at lopezv3@vcu.edu or (571) 469-7799.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you interested in medical research? Join the Medical Scientist Training Club for a virtual evening with Michael Donnenberg, M.D., dean of the VCU M.D.-Ph.D. program. A Q&A session will follow Donnenberg's presentation. RSVP at the following URL. Register for the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96954264101. The Zoom code is 969 5426 4101.

For more information, contact MSTC Organization at vcu.mstc@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/tLqzoJE7Dgt2aTSf9.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 at noon

Join VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) on Mondays for virtual guided meditation. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Beal at bealbj@vcu.edu or (703) 568-2002 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91703449510.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 at 3 p.m.

An informational session about licensure program pathway options will be held at the Faison Center special education school for autism. The program, geared for Faison employees, will be virtual and at the center, 5311 Markel Road. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96962607441?pwd=Ukcvc3dReG14Q1p3aHhRLzlWZWZhdz09.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Collective Corazon is partnering with VCU School of Medicine’s Latinx Medical Student Association on a virtual workshop for medical students to learn and practice Spanish terminology used in health care settings. The final 10 minutes of the workshop will be reserved for a Q&A. Participants do not have to be Latinx or know Spanish to join. All are welcome. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jasmin Blanco Vargas at collectivecorazon@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94972185869.

Thursday, Mar. 3, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Rashelle Hayes, Ph.D., will share strategies important for successful time management and increased productivity. Researchers will learn how to focus on defining long- and short-term goals, setting priorities, managing day-to-day activities and concurrent demands - all while trying to have a life. The Leadership and Career Development Series is hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link 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/tJAqceGqqj0vHNRcFKEh02qv2p6V8KoFAUli.

Friday, Mar. 4, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Pharmacology Toxicology Organization is hosting a social event at Tang & Biscuit, 3406 W Moore St. in Scott's Addition. Come hang out, try your shot at shuffleboard, enjoy a flatbread buffet and mingle with peers and colleagues. This no-cost event is open to all students, faculty and staff. RSVP on RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1498966.

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

Haiyan He, Ph.D., Georgetown University, will present her research on evidence for a new mechanism of proteostasis regulation employed by the vertebrate brain that is mediated by a newly discovered neuronal membrane proteasome. The virtual talk will be part of the Visiting Scholar Seminar Series sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2NtgPDJLQySA_22fQ31WhQ.

Women in Science in collaboration with VCU Career Services will host a clothing drive through Feb. 25 for lightly used masculine and feminine professional clothing. Collection boxes will be located in the lobbies of Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.; Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.; and Lyons Dental Building, 520 N, 12th St.

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

VCU's office of Environmental Health and Safety-Safety and Risk Management is offering an opportunity for students to apply for a radiation safety technician federal work-study position. The job will focus on radiation safety; lab, biological and chemical safety; hazardous materials handling; and hazardous waste management. To apply, visit VCU Handshake and search radiation safety technician.

For more information, contact Sue Kurgatt at kurgatts@vcu.edu.

The Xi Pi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at VCU is accepting applications for new members. Pi Sigma Alpha is the only national honor society for university students of political science in the United States. The organization's goal is to recognize and celebrate students' academic achievement and excellence in the field of political science. Membership is now open for undergraduate students from any major.

For more information, contact Jordan Roberts at pisigmaalphavcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pisigmaalpha/home/.

The 2022 Creative Arts Day Camp will open for registration Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Register at the following URL. Camp will run from July 11-Aug. 4, at $275 per week. A five percent discount will be applied to your total bill as a VCU employee or student.

For more information, contact Marzia Farhana and Ke Xiao at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://apps.art.vcu.edu/cadc.

The Ohh So Elegant Epsilon Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is celebrating 49 years of service, scholarship and sisterhood through Feb. 24. Discuss the past, present and legacy of the organization on Instagram at @ez_sgrhos.

For more information, contact Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. at EpsilonZetaSGRhos@gmail.com.

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.