11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Transfer Center announces Transfer Peer Advocate Student Hours, a new initiative for the spring semester. Transfer Peer Advocates will host student hours in the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., throughout the semester. Stop by the table in the University Student Commons Lobby between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to have questions answered or to just chat with a fellow transfer student.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

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

VCU's Robertson School of Media and Culture will host two virtual informational sessions about its online graduate programs at noon-12:30 p.m. and 6-6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 1. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.

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.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCU’s Poetry Club for the group's first event of the semester. Anyone can come and share their original poetry in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

For more information, contact Souad Shaia at vcupoetryclub@gmail.com.

Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host Common Grounds, a safe space to discuss various topics and explore common interests. This week's theme is Welcome Back/Winter Break Recap.

For more information, contact Amy Zhang at zhanga7@vcu.edu or (540) 247-6684 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Society of Physics will host its first general body meeting in Room 2141, Physics Building, 701 W. Grace St. Activities for the coming year will be discussed and a tour of the Nanoscience Research Building will be available.

For more information, contact Linda Beyer at vcusps1972@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Join the Society of Women Engineers for career interview prep and a talk about unconventional careers in engineering at the February general body meeting. Also, get to know the officers and make a vision board. The session will be held in Room 3229, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Brianna Patrick at patrickbn@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.

Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Baby Box Project at VCU will hold a Valentine's Day Pretzel Gram Sale in Monroe Park. All profits will go toward creating care packages for new and expecting mothers in the RVA community. Order a pretzel gram in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sama Monjazeb at monjazebsm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l8i_ljF6-axW7HbPhgYlEEHUFfhEv6_au9tWJH31EHY/edit.

Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold a virtual informational session for all students interested in studying or interning abroad during the summer. View the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83275750197.

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/.

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 Sustainable Food Access Core at VCU invites students who have used any of the Little Ram Pantries across campus to participate in a focus group to share their experiences. The focus group will take place in February. Participants will be compensated. View the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J8mR3-WT70d6djH5pprGn_t94SUTlHaMxVUokox0GB8/edit to get started.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ko5rgjDxPxlIX4n0adDpWjbGkb-aKL4i/view.

The Lost Leader At VCU is a club that provides students with an informal environment to work out their ideas. Discussions include current events and culture. All are welcome, regardless of background or major.

For more information, contact Jeremy Hill at hilljl5@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/.

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 Furthering Our Understanding Of Diet (F.O.O.D.) Study invites Black students to participate in one of two online surveys that seek to understand factors that influence their food choices. Students may participate in either of the two surveys. Study 1 takes 20-25 minutes to complete. Study 2 takes 30-35 minutes to complete. Students who complete the study will have a 33 percent chance of winning 1 of 66, $15 Amazon e-gift cards. To participate: visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/23ayd8fd.

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.