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.

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.

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.

Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host student-led yoga. The session is part of Pace's student gift exchange program. Each Monday at 4:30 p.m., a different student will share a gift, skill or passion.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Would you like to learn how to introduce yourself and make a business connection? Come to an elevator pitch workshop sponsored by VCU's Society for Human Resource Management. The workshop, open to all VCU students, will be held in Room B1128, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Questions: Email vcu.shrm@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Sarah Richman at richmansg@vcu.edu.

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.

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/.

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.

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/.

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.