3 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Graduate Research Fellowship, which funds up to three years of graduate study in the STEM (non-medical) fields, and how the NSO can support applicants. This informational session is intended for seniors, recent graduates intending to apply to graduate school and first-year graduate students in the STEM fields. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SC43kQrn45mpXRCv9.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Implementation of Quest 2028 and its One VCU Strategic Research Plan has launched VCU into the top 50 of U.S. public research universities. This in-person address (College of Health Professions auditorium, 900 E. Leigh St.) to be given by Vice President for Research and Innovation P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., will feature current trends, future direction and celebrate the impactful work being carried out by VCU's researchers and scholars. Learn how the university's unstoppable transformative innovation is addressing societal challenges to serve our community and shape the future. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhkprEyHya8itSr3niO1qcuPfQP3S0f9mw41ZNSBplKGZ2yw/viewform.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

An event with speakers from VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Career Services tailored for queer students seeking advice, tips and tricks for dressing the part for interviews while staying true to their LGTBQ identity. The event will be held in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ollie Walker at ostematvcu@gmail.com.

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Health Equity and Birth in Color RVA to watch the journey of advocates fighting for maternal justice at a community screening and discussion of the "Aftershock" documentary. The screening will be at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Questions: http://healthequity.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

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

6:10 p.m.

In connection with student-curated exhibition “Everything Once Arranged Has Become Scattered,” The Anderson will host a lecture by Pittsburgh-based artist and filmmaker Rebecca Shapass and a screening of her short film “nickel for a silver screen,” along with a screening of the 1968 horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. The event is free to all VCU students, faculty, and staff.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/rebecca-shapass-no-more-room-in-hell-lecture-and-film-screening-at-the-byrd-theatre-on-feb-22/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's School of World Studies will host a virtual celebration of three recently released books that all talk about AfroLatinidad and migrations. The participants will include Kaysha Corinealdi, Ph.D., author of "Panama in Black”; Milagros Denis-Rosario, Ph.D., author of "Drops of Inclusivity" and Marisel Moreno, Ph.D., author of "Crossing Waters.” Moderator will be Manuel Mendez, president of the DC AfroLatino Caucus. The conversation will be about movement, migrations and AfroLatinidad. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anita Nadal at nadalaa@vcu.edu or visit http://afrolatinoforum.org.

9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host an observance of Ash Wednesday. The sacrament of communion will be celebrated and ashes will be imposed.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will provide an overview for all of the components of a Canvas course and how Canvas interacts with the rest of the VCU ecosystem. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn Register at the following link.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18100.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a session about preparing to become a transformative leader who is able to promote a culture of change and growth. The program is designed for working professionals with coursework fully online. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=307657a3-8c1f-47bd-95be-08f1464512fe.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCU's Poetry Club for a night of snacks, games and socializing with other members in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Amina Fatima at fatimaa4@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Music, the great equalizer, plays a crucial role in shaping the human experience and preserving the history of that experience. African American music originated from a heritage shaped by the transatlantic slave trade and forced enslavement. This music was a means of survival and an agent of social change. Explore the history and impact of Black music in VCU Libraries annual Black History Month Lecture with Dwandalyn Reece, Ph.D., visionary curator and author. The free lecture will be in person (Lecture Hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/black-history-month-lecture-2023.html.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Interested in learning more about research? VCU's Medical Journal Club will meet virtually to discuss a medically related research article. The group will discuss the inhibition of type 1 immunity with tofacitinib, which is associated with marked improvement in longstanding sarcoidosis, Kaplan MCAT opportunities through the club will also be discussed. The Zoom link is at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

"School Girls" is a biting comedy that follows Paulina and her squad of minions as they compete for the Miss Ghana pageant in 1986. According to a review by the New York Times, "The nasty-teen comedy genre emerges wonderfully refreshed and even deepened by its immersion in a world it never considered.” Performances will be Thursday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 26 at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All department mainstages have been designed and built by theater undergraduate students. Tickets are $10 for VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit http://vcutheatre.showclix.com.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Muslim Collective will host its second annual charity basketball tournament. ALL funds will be donated to the Children's Defense Fund, a charity that works to provide black and brown children with foundational justice in their communities. Games will be in the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Nafisa Hafidh at hafidhni@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3JrYbt5

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

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a hazing prevention and remembrance day for Adam Oakes in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will begin with a video premiere in the Commons Theater celebrating Adam's life and the importance of eliminating hazing. A Q&A session with the Oakes family will follow the video. Hazing prevention activities highlighting the dangers of hazing and alcohol will occur from 3-5 p.m. The video will also replay during this time. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachael Tully at tullyrj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/hazingprevention/rsvp_boot?id=1927248.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

The term work-life balance is everywhere. It’s the thing we are all striving for, but does it actually exist? Join Deborah Porter, The Ultimate Mom Coach and VCU alum, as she will present the case: “Work/life/home balance is not only a myth but striving for it may actually be damaging. So, what do we do instead? How can we show up effectively in every area of our lives without burnout or feeling completely overwhelmed?" Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3DrDbyH

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

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) will host a symposium with Ashwag Abdulrahim, a VCU Humphrey Fellow and pharmacist with 10 years of experience in health policies, management and finance. She will discuss her lived experiences and how they are intertwined with her research and scholarship. The session will be 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/.

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Matt Banks, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, will discuss strategies for incorporating required rigor and reproducibility information into an NIH grant application. The talk via Zoom will be part of the grant-writing series hosted 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/tZctduurrzspGtBNLTnkAgduZr3uX2wnq7LB.

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Lucy Raven’s distinct and methodical practice combines an extended and interdisciplinary enquiry into the form, function and apparatus of the moving image – whether animated, digital, mechanical or cinematic – with an ongoing appreciation for the landscapes, labors and myths surrounding the American West. She will speak at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a session about how to become a more effective educator and leader. The goal of this cross-disciplinary program is to maximize professional and academic interests while preparing professionals for the ever-changing educational environment. Register for the link a the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=70187ff8-b5f9-43c2-b79c-b20c06e5e954.

Sunday, Mar. 5, 2023 at 1 p.m.

First Love will present a celebration of VCU's diversity at the T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Feel free to come dressed in international attire for singing, music and dancing from all over the world.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 6, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and VCU Staff Senate will host Employee Appreciation Week and the employee Career Development Conference March 6-10 at various campus locations. Free food, swag, access to RecWell facilities and professional development opportunities will be available.

For more information, contact Brogan King at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/.

Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will host "Working Toward Systemic Change: Understanding Social Determinants of Health" with the Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia Initiative at the VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities. Participants will gain knowledge about trauma-informed principles and begin to reconceptualize current understandings of social determinants of health through experiential activities and discussions. The four-session program will run through April 4. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In the coming months VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allow customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call, the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/..

Are you a current first-generation student wanting to bring change to VCU's campus and to your community? The Motivation in Context Research Lab is offering a 10-week paid research micro-internship opportunity to current first-generation students in any major. Get paid to boost real-world skills and work in a team with mentoring. Apply at the following URL by March 13. Contact Sharon Zumbrunn at skzumbrunn@vcu.edu or Tanya Wineland at winelandt2@vcu.edu for more information.

For more information, or visit https://forms.gle/GXhSoqqB6AcG2xQi9.

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join a free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program is geared for those who are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed.

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

The Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at VCU, AUCTUS, is currently accepting student submissions to its STEM, social sciences, creative, humanities and new and noteworthy sections. Students can also join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their discipline. Questions: Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu

For more information, contact VCU AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program seeks to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn about various types of meditation, belly breathing, mindful posture and special considerations for leading meditation with others. There will also be opportunities to practice facilitating the different meditations learned. View training dates and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brenna Denicola at denicolabr@vcu.edu or visit http://training.vcu.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about how VCU operates and what goes on behind the scenes? Are you looking to develop leadership, public speaking and volunteering skills? Apply to the Presidential Student Ambassadors Program administered by the VCU Office of the President. Apply by Saturday, April 1.

For more information, contact Oscar Kemp at kempod@vcu.edu or (434) 250-5045 or visit https://www.instagram.com/psa_vcu/?hl=en.

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. Sign up before Saturday, Feb. 25‬.

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

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, PhD at progresslab@vcu.edu.