4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Still need a gift for that special someone or want time to wind down and chat with other students? Come join the Strings and Things club at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and make roses for Valentine's Day. Snacks and pastries will be provided, as well as the materials needed to make roses.

For more information, contact Jaqui Ruiz at ruizpaivaj@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Learn how to take advantage of this savings vehicle for your retirement portfolio at an overview and Q&A session sponsored by VCU HR and Fidelity. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3HthxwC

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

Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education to learn how to connect relevant research to policy and practice. Work toward identifying and analyzing those injustices and imagining, researching and creating more equitable, inclusive schools and societies through leadership and policy. The dissertation is a tool for research, advocacy and change within educational organizations and endeavors. Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=334b06c2-8593-4d36-9e4a-0ef698c5f2c4.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Looking to make new LGBTQIA+ friends? VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host platonic speed dating on Valentine's Day in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. OMSA will provide sweet treats, coffee and conversational icebreakers. There is a cap of 40 people for this event. Arrive by 3 p.m. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926939.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

This virtual webinar, brought to you by VCU HR and the Society of Financial Advisors, will cover topics related to estate planning. Those who attend will learn about tools and strategies that can be used to create a comprehensive estate plan. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to ensure that your assets are protected. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3XGGZ7f

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

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

When people say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” they aren’t wrong. Especially when it comes to a job search. Join April Palmer and Allison Schumacher at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to build a LinkedIn social network that will put you in front of the people hiring for your dream jobs. This workshop is free and open to all students and faculty. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/LInetwork-feb2023.

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Resiliency is all about bouncing back. No matter what life throws at us, we can always learn tips and techniques to help us become more resilient. This seminar, presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will leave participants feeling empowered that they have the knowledge to take the necessary steps to become more resilient. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3WT7WDA

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

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

As we acknowledge Black History Month, VCU HR is bringing together leading Fidelity representatives and Tiffany Aliche as they discuss pressing issues and propose real solutions; explore industry insights and deliver actionable information and share personal perspectives that may help you get more out of your money. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3kIyDgT

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

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In recognition of Black History Month, VCU's Black Education Association and the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel to discuss the representation of Black faculty in academic medicine. The event will take place in person (Room 1009-1022, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.) and via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/9265190506

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/dei/.

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, will present "Black Voices," a Black History Month themed salon. The salon will take place in The Underground on the lower level of University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will watch prerecorded TED talks by Black speakers and have informal discussions about them. Free snacks and drinks from Black-owned local businesses will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/salons/.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Choral Collaboration, under the direction of Duane Coston and Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., will perform in a free concert at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu.

In partnership with VCU Continuing and Professional Education, VCU's College of Engineering will offer Automation and Controls Training, June 5-9, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and also Aug. 7-11. This introductory noncredit course in industrial automation is intended for engineers, technicians or supervisors who work in the area of industrial automation, but do not have in-depth knowledge of PLCs. The class will be in Room 105, VCU College of Engineering West Hall. A degree in engineering is helpful, but not required. Early bird and group rates available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/professional-development-engineering/automation.html.

Wondering about the proper business etiquette for celebrating Valentine's Day at work? Learn what's acceptable and what's not in this month's Integrity and Compliance Office blog. View the guidelines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2023/02/08/be-mine-and-other-things-you-should-never-say-at-work/.

Teens between 14-17 years old are invited to participate in a study on risky decision making. The study involves two online surveys about nine months apart, each completed remotely at teens’ convenience. Teen participants are compensated for both surveys. Principal investigator is Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., Department of Criminal Justice. For more information, visit the following URL or email savvyteens@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Amy Clifton-Mills at cliftonae@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/vcusavvyparents.

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 Children's Hospital of Richmond concussion program, as part of a study funded by the Child Health Research Institute, is recruiting adolescents between the ages of 10-18 for a concussion research study investigating the acoustic startle reflex. We are seeking 1) participants with a diagnosed concussion in the last week, and 2) non-concussed individuals with no history of concussion in the last year. Contact Laura Boylan at Laura.Williams1@vcuhealth.org for more information.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at jessie.oldham@vcuhealth.org.