Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

To commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., will feature a display in the library lobby including videos of various interviews and speeches by King that are available through the library. The display is available during library hours.

For more information, contact Emily Hurst at ejhurst@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0626.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

Barbara van der Schalie, M.S., will discuss Generation Z in the workplace at a virtual meeting of the Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates chapter. The session will also be sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Schalle is senior clinical training/learning and development manager, clinical monitoring research program directorate, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduiurzwuH9bbnfK-mZ9Ffv4alhxG_f03.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer a presentation on the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes, which are funded three- or four-week summer programs at universities in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be first- or second-year undergraduates with a 3.7 GPA or higher. Learn more about the award, the application and how the NSO can support you in the application process. The session will be held in room 1210, 701 W. Grace St., and via Zoom. Register at https://forms.gle/4ainvQkNTCAaeyQT6.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host an informational session via Zoom for the 2023 CLARION National Case Competition, an annual event sponsored by the University of Minnesota that promotes leadership and communication skills and prepares health care students for interprofessional practice. Last year's VCU team won first place, earning a $7,500 scholarship prize. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Lockeman at kslockeman@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/3u9lxLi.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a morning communion service each Wednesday during the semester in the tradition of the United Methodist and Presbyterian (USA) religions. A brief service will be followed by a light breakfast This event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host the semester's first International Coffee Hour. The event, in the third-floor lounge, 912 W. Grace St., is an opportunity to greet old friends and welcome new international students. Advance registration at the following URL is requested, but drop-ins are welcome.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/event_details?uid=5eb5fcc3dd72b16315f331da2441f32a.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 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? Attend an online informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn about certificates and programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact LLoyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UGInfo-Jan19.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 at 6 p.m.

The American Society for Microbiology at VCU will present "Summer Internships 101" via Zoom. The session will include a discussion about available opportunities, how to prepare yourself and what to expect. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Davis at davisep@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926066.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Francis Collins, M.D, Ph.D., advisor for special projects for the White House, will join Facts and Faith Fridays to discuss the current state of science and community outreach and engagement. Representatives from the Department of Medical Assistance Services will cover updates to Virginia Medicaid. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arnethea Sutton at abrahamal@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SyHhkGyYSmaO5LgKIqwjOQ.

Those who missed the VCU School of Pharmacy's recent webinar on the application process can request a recording at the email address below. Sign up for an upcoming open house at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/admissions/pharmd/#Visit.

Join Vox Concordia, VCU's soprano/alto choral ensemble. All choral ensembles welcome singers from any major, including non-music majors and students on the MCV campus. Register for new singer auditions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa C. Fusco at fuscolc@vcu.edu or (804) 690-6602 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/vocal-ensemble-audition-info/.

University Band (APPM 357) is open to all VCU students and faculty. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-2:50 p.m. Registration is now open. The band performs one concert per semester.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu.

Participating in a summer internship that is unpaid or doesn't pay enough to cover your expenses? Apply for funding for your summer experience through the VCU Internship Funding Program. Funds provided can be used to cover expenses for travel, housing, child care, professional attire, supplies and more. The application for Summer 2023 funding will open on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in the RAMS Scholarship Hub and will close on Sunday, April 2. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

Individuals who dip/use smokeless tobacco are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. The principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress-reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Register at the following URL before Wednesday, Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or (804) 215-6196 or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.