12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Biostats will host Tanujit Dey, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School, who will discuss "Bayesian Learning for Disparities in Surgical Outcomes from Integrated Data Sources Related to the Rare Events." The talk will be in person (One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305, 830 E. Main St.) and via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09). The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766. The Passcode is 364454.

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=77431.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will host "Everything Once Arranged Has Become Scattered," an exhibition of 13 Pittsburgh artists curated by the students of the 2022–2023 Applied Curatorial Practices class: Sanija Dowden, India Mawn, Eileen Morley, Sophia Saucer and Zachary Thomas-Kucerak. The exhibition is on view through March 3, with an opening reception today.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/everything-once-arranged-has-now-become-scattered-acp-exhibition/.

Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will host a Meet VCU's Authors event via Zoom with Michael Hall, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at VCU, in conversation with Kimberly Nichele Brown, Ph.D., associate professor of Gender, Sex and Women's Studies at VCU. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Im6JeoO5QOSOp7WPKeYOMg#/registration.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This bite-sized workshop will include a discussion about Assignment Groups in Canvas, how to create Assignment Groups and how Assignment Groups look when grading. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18098.

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

Henry Donahue, Ph.D., professor and chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the components of a competitive research grant application. The online talk will be at the next grant-writing session sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuc-mrrzwpH9z0a1jTK1mvCHD90buiQ_k6.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being for a 30-minute virtual class that will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3WWuMdI

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education (APT Approved Provider 15-397) will present its workshop Games and Activities for Play Therapy (16 contact hours) on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18 at ChildSavers, 200 N. 22nd St. The workshop is part of a series of noncredit weekend workshops for licensed mental health professionals seeking the credential for Registered Play Therapist or School-Based Registered Play Therapist. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/playtherapy.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Become familiar with the art of storytelling. VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a live, online series over five sessions on Tuesdays from Feb. 21-March 21. The course is geared for those who want to become a competent storyteller and create well-structured and enticing adventures that demand attention. VCU alumni, employee, student and military discounts are available. Register by Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/storytelling.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

"School Girls" is a comedy that follows Paulina and her squad of minions as they compete for the Miss Ghana pageant in 1986. Plans are foiled and secrets are spilled as the girls navigate high school social dynamics infused with colorism, classism and bullying. Performances will be Friday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 26 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $5-15.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at mooresw4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/vcuarts-theatre-mainstage-season/.

Join RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program for a cross-country ski weekend Feb. 24-26 at White Grass Ski Touring Center in Canaan Valley, W.Va. White Grass features beginner, intermediate and advanced trails in an unusually steep cross-country area, with nearly 1,200 feet of vertical rise. No skiing experience is necessary. Price includes transportation, instruction, lodging at a hostel, meals and ski rental. Register at the following URL by Feb. 17.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=51aac6bb-b826-440c-9885-db257751d80a&semesterId=2f8f6931-1ad3-43a8-9195-82092dccbc58.

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/.