12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) will host a symposium with Kristina Hood, Ph.D., an iCubed scholar in the Culture, Race and Health core and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology. She will discuss her lived experiences and how they are intertwined with her research and scholarship. The event will be held at Barnes and Noble at VCU, 1111 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact iCubed at icubed@vcu.edu or visit https://icubed.vcu.edu/mlms/.

2 p.m.

The Men's Multicultural Collective will have a book reading group for Men of Color. The group will read together "A Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl. The group will meet weekly starting the week of Jan. 30 in Room 222, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Two weekly sessions will be offered: Monday from 1-2 p.m. (https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926681) and Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. (https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926677).

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present Black Fidelity, a showcase of art and performances from Black Art Student Empowerment (BASE), Creative Production Collective (CPC) and BLKinFashion for Black History Month. The opening reception on the top floors of The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., will kick off the exhibition and series of events exploring Afrorealism and Afrofuturism through Feb. 23.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/black-fidelity-a-multimedia-exhibition-exploring-afrorealism-afrofuturism/.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at noon

The University College Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (FILL) and VCU da Vinci Center will present a “Designing Your Life” workshop in Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. How do you take action in your first years of college to discover and pursue what you are most passionate about? Mary-Chris Escobar, Associate Director of Student Success at VCU's da Vinci Center, will introduce design-thinking methods that can help channel your curiosity and creativity to reconnect with your “why” for being at VCU. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matthew James Vechinski at mjvechinski@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926900.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for an online informational session about how its flexible, online post-baccalaureate certificate program can meet the requirements for a provisional license. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=304e28b1-b425-4c8f-8e15-f68b579c3cd8.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a session about how a love for mathematics and science can be used to inspire the next generation of science and math experts. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=86003b38-91d5-4f01-a1e5-b302a08abb7d.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Black Graduate Student Association at VCU will meet in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ariel Johnson at bgsa@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81712747479. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-020823.html.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“When Black mothers die there’s a ripple effect; we call it aftershock.” Join the VCU Office of Health Equity and Birth in Color RVA for a free screening event of @AftershockDoc at the main Richmond Public Library, 191 E. Franklin St. Questions: http://healthequity@vcu.edu RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-screening-of-aftershock-tickets-523077217037 or email healthequity@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute will present a research seminar by Saul Karpen, M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, titled "A New Genetic Mouse Model of Biliary Atresia." The talk will be in person (Critical Care Hospital, FedEx Conference Room, eighth floor, 1213 Clay St.). Refreshments will be provided. Additional information on Saul Karpen is available at https://www.aasld.org/governing-board/saul-j-karpen-md-phd-faasld

For more information, contact Brooke Hayes at Brooke.Hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 240-9123.

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Women's Health announces the 17th Annual Women's Health Research Day. This year's plenary symposium, to be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., is titled Health Equity for Maternal Child Wellness. Researchers at all levels are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women’s health or sex/gender differences. The abstract deadline is March 10. Poster awards will be given. Register or submit an abstract a the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Hyer at mmhyer@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day/.

VCU staff members have made important and inspirational contributions this year. Now is your chance to recognize them. The VCU Staff Senate Awards for Excellence nomination process is now open. These awards are for staff members, by staff members. Nominations may be made at the following URL by Feb. 6, 2023.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight` at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence/.

All proposals for the VCU Breakthroughs Fund are due via RAMS-SPOT by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. VCU Department of English and VCU Libraries are currently receiving entries for the 2023 award and help is needed to read and review submissions. This is a unique opportunity for individuals to get new and exciting work and contribute to the judging process.

For more information, contact Ty Phelps at phelpst2@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

The VCUarts Department of Art Education is offering the Creative Arts Day Camp this summer for children rising into grades K-9. Weekly sessions are scheduled from July 10 through Aug. 4 and classes are taught by graduate and undergraduate art education students on the VCU campus. Enrollment for Summer 2023 will open Feb. 1. Discounts are available for VCU employees and students.

For more information, contact Ryan Patton at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-education/creative-arts-day-camp/.

The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) has updated its Annual Leave policy (Policy 4.10) for classified employees to include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. Along with applying this provision to classified employees, VCU will adjust the annual leave accrual rate for faculty and the university leave accrual rate for University and Academic Professionals in a similar manner. The calculation of these leave accrual rates will include a veteran's verified service in the military, National Guard or Reserves. Eligible employees must supply a DD-214, RPAM (NGB-23) or NGB-22 Form indicating the dates served and documenting an Honorable Discharge. The policy update took effect Jan. 10 and applies to all eligible current and new employees. Eligible military service includes active duty military, National Guard, reserves (active or inactive duty) and full-time state or Federal National Guard duty. Employees who are eligible to receive this updated accrual rate should contact their department’s HR Professional to submit the required forms via Cherwell, VCU's ticketing system. If you have any questions please contact your HR Professional or VCU Leave Administration at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kathryn Dimaano at dimaanok@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/leave/.

You First at VCU and the First-Generation Student Success and Research Center invites applications for funding to support scholarly activity focused on (a) first-generation student success and (b) improving Asian American and Pacific Islander student success. Projects may address diversity; underrepresented perspectives; student success barriers (social, academic, health related and financial); new approaches and innovations to enhancing student success; faculty engagement in activities related to student success; and teaching/learning approaches. These awards provide funding of up to $7,500 to faculty.

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

Registration is open for Makers' Training Workshops and Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III), for VCU students, faculty and staff who seek to use College of Engineering Makerspaces. Orientation and General Safety Training, offered through the College, must be completed before registering for advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available. Visit the following URL to view upcoming training and for details on discounts and financial assistance for engineering students.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identity as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu/participate/.

The Public Health Student Association will sponsor a survey to assess the opinions of Virginia residents on the juvenile justice system and the issue of public safety from a public health perspective. Participants must be students of Virginia. Questions: https://www.riseforyouth.org/ View the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lawrence Green at greenlg@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRMKWi1HhDk_UOVYcUtQLXVCd-E2IHKxp1_tpSVGsajQOoCg/viewform.