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/.

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

Join Brian Cone, Ph.D., VCU's Science Hub program manager, for a virtual discussion about STEM student success. This week's topic will focus on time management. Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/. 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/tJIlcOmqqTwjH9RQskvkjUuHktCsuSaYCxWD.

2 p.m.

VCU's Department of Art History will host a virtual informational session for undergraduate students interested in the major. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carolyn Porter Phinizy, Ph.D., at porterce@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/art-history-major-info-session/.

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/.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Herb Hill, director of undergraduate research, to discuss what to expect from an undergraduate research experience, how to prepare for it and where to find opportunities at VCU and beyond. Research happens everywhere at VCU, not just in the lab. Find out where your passion for inquiry can take you next. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu. Join in person in Room 2105, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. or register for the streaming option at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents022422.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a virtual panel discussion about unique careers with Vern Laird (Bones Bearings team manager, skateboarder and 411VM videographer) and Steve McPherson (DJ Stereo Faith, Washington, D.C.) discussing how, why and when they chose their career paths and the challenges involved. The session is part of OMSA's Black History Month programming. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

7 p.m.

The theme for Student Press Freedom Day 2022 is “Unmute Yourself!” It’s a good time to have conversations around “what is self-censorship” and identify ways that the media can tell better, more representative stories - and ask “what is stopping them?” VCU student media will be hosting activities from noon-3 p.m. outside James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and holding a panel discussion with local journalists from 7-9 p.m. in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Questions: @SPJVCU @NABJVCU

For more information, contact Josephine Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu or (703) 987-8494.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the center's undergraduate certificates at this online presentation and its programs in product innovation, venture creation and human-centered design. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-feb4.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune, is accepting applications for Fall 2022. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2p96tax7.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office is offering a free virtual five-week workshop series that will prepare participants to tackle applications for major postgraduate scholarships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student program and more. Explore themes and ideas central to all applications and learn how to approach major application components, such as essays, letters of recommendation and résumés. Questions: Visit 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.

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/D2nSnuz4fcmi5HAFA.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A Kaplan Test Prep representative will discuss preparing for post-undergraduate tests at a general body meeting via Zoom of the VCU chapter of Health Occupations Students of America. Research and community service opportunities will also be discussed. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 967 9906 9924. The passcode is NQw8xt.

For more information, contact Vishnu Jeyaraj at jeyarajv@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/96799069924?pwd=U2toZTQ0UXcwWDhYM2FkdDcwUWU2UT09.

Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join VCU Police and VCU's Division of Student Affairs for a support event for those who seek advice on conflict resolution, drafting roommate agreements and creating healthy living environments. The event will be held at a table in the lobby entrance, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Collaboration Services presents Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud. Keep all your work in one secure place with online file storage in Google Drive. Learn how to share with others and access on any computer, smartphone or tablet. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Are you passionate about creating a more mindful community at VCU? The university's Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus. Register on RamsConnect for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1521431.

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

Want to participate in an internship but it is unpaid or doesn't pay enough to cover your expenses for the summer? Apply for funding through the new VCU Internship Funding Program. This virtual informational session will cover how to submit a competitive application and answer participant questions. Visit Handshake at the following URL to register or contact VCU Career Services for more information.

For more information, contact Megan Hollis at mghollis@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/917817/share_preview.

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? Engage with students, faculty, and staff in an 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/. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve a spot.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17911.

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.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

History and Health: Racial Equity will host a virtual panel that will examine the first transplant in the South in the historical context of racial inequality and segregation. Changes and advances in transplantation in the 21st century will also be explored. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3L8k4vL.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at noon

Join the university's Office of Alumni Relations for Beyond VCU: Alumni Academy, a five-part virtual series focusing on essential tools for career growth and life. Invest in yourself and save when you register for all five sessions for the discounted fee of $20. Registration includes access to a CliftonStrengths personal assessment, certificate, alumni swag and an official badge of completion — plus participants can complete all sessions with a group.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/63826.

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Leaders at VCU Libraries are beginning an inclusive process to design a new space at James Branch Cabell Library: a Reflection Room for quiet retreat. They invite student input on the design at an open forum. Such rooms, created within bustling academic libraries and other campus locations, are quiet spaces for meditation, prayer mindfulness practice or for students who seek a stress-free break. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2022-news/reflection-room-student-forums.html. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92170402087.

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.

Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will host a visit to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Va. This trip is open to any VCU student and will have free transportation and admittance to the museum. Register by Feb. 26 in RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ishaan Thakur at thakuri2@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1072807.

Monday, Mar. 28, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to a boot camp, March 28-April 1, at Westover at Maymont. This professional development course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools to develop and sharpen leadership skills and help participants become influential leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Debbie Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8845 or visit http://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.

As the rarest month and day, February and its last day recognize people affected by rare diseases. In the United States, 30 million people have any one of 7,000-plus rare diseases, about half of which are children. It takes an average of 7.5 years for these patients to find a diagnosis, and only 5 percent of these diseases have an approved treatment. To observe the day, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and the National Institute for Health are sponsoring a virtual conference to raise awareness and initiate dialogue.

For more information, contact Alex Ratti at rattija@vcu.edu or visit http://ncats.nih.gov/news/events/rdd.

Do you know an outstanding administrative and office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The nomination site for the Dorris Douglas Budd Award is now open and nominations are being accepted until March 15 at: https://forms.gle/op3oDeQ989upg6BB8. Additional information about VCU HR Recognition and Awards is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

A student-led project team at VCU Engineering is conducting user research to build financial literacy tools on campus. The group seeks current undergraduate and graduate students to fill out a survey at the following URL about financial literacy, well-being and student life at VCU. Participants will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win Apple AirPods. View the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Viva Chapman at chapmanso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/UQwgKgoot462hvwP6.

Women in Science in collaboration with VCU Career Services will host at 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.

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.

STAR at VCU (Students Together Assisting Refugees) has cancelled its general body meeting set for Feb. 24.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or (804) 424-0559 or visit https://staratvcu.wixsite.com/home.

Registration for the 2022 Creative Arts Day Camp is now open. Camp will be held July 11-Aug. 4 at $275 per week. A discount of 5 percent will be applied to the total bills of VCU employees or students. Register at the following URL.

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