12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU School of Dentistry continues it's Diversity Dialogues series with a Black History Month lecture by historian Elvatrice Parker Belsches, B.A., B.S. Pharm, M.A., who will bring to light her decades of research unearthing the history of Virginia's Black dentists. The session will be held in person (Room 3121, W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Building, 1101 E. Leigh St.) or virtually via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ruth Bravo-Anez at bravoanezrm@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuyupzMtHdY0t7FZq5VYYdumt5g9AZ5N?_x_zm_rtaid=CzFRmdZATCOWDIAVYQOszw.1706884678144.8979eaa6d8fe9e233c0486ccd0882382&_x_zm_rhtaid=203#/registration.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present a n online Meet VCU Authors talk featuring Christopher Irving, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts at VCU and author of "Cliffhanger!" In his book, Irving explores the origins of the first on-screen superheroes, offering insights into the comic creators, filmmakers and actors who brought them to life. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/irv0212.

5 p.m.

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to kick off Homecoming Spirit Week at the Compass (in front of the library) for photos and a celebration. Activities for the week include Monochrome Monday, Flannel Tuesday, Black and Gold Wednesday, PJ Thursday and Homecoming Fit Friday.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Join a group of students at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to prepare and eat a meal with one another. No kitchen experience is required in order to attend. The cost is free.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Massey Proteomics Shared Resource for a celebration of a new lab space and instrumentation during a ribbon cutting and tour in Room 2001, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St. Resource services are available to investigators at Massey, VCU Health, across VCU and externally.

For more information, contact Adam Hawkridge at amhawkridge@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join CommonHealth and VCU HR to learn more about ways to avoid germs and booster health habits to help prevent illnesses such as cold, flu and COVID. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3SjYs43

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

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Join the VCU Career Development Collaborative at The Lab by Alchemy Coffee, 814 W. Broad St., for an in-person Coffee Connections session. Bring a colleague and come for a little bit or stay for a while to build new connections across VCU.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at jlenhardt@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 4 p.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. 13, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of Lent by attending a pancake dinner at Reveille United Methodist Church. Students will meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., at 5 p.m. to ride together and return by 7:30 p.m. The dinner is free, but an RSVP at the following URL is encouraged.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Financial Success Center in Room 108, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for any quick personal finance questions. Register at the following URL. (Registration is not required.)

For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=ac68a1c2-b4dd-48ba-9d63-9211a4c433d2&utm_source=telegram.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D., will give an address via Zoom as part of the spring speaker series hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI)- Central Virginia Node (CVN). Lewinski teaches Chemical and Life Science Engineering at VCU and has expertise in nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine. and nanoinformatics. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvce-qrTwsHNEvu9pXIAga_0aeZ06Od3Qu Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or (757) 478-8839 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvce-qrTwsHNEvu9pXIAga_0aeZ06Od3Qu.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the graduate programs on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 12-12:30 p.m and 5-5:30 p.m. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will partner with the Black Education Association and the Division of Inclusive Excellence to host Black 'n' Black in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This will be an opportunity for the Black VCU community (faculty, staff, students) to come together, mingle and make connections. Catered food will be available. Games will be played and prizes will be raffled off. A photographer will to take/print free photos for students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1931770.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will offer a one-hour course on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/syJV0.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

We have the power to combat systemic racism and racial inequality. In spaces of youth and young adult programs we have a moral obligation to do no harm to the youth, families and communities. In this workshop, participants explore what White saviorism looks like as well as the harmful impact it has on others. The facilitator will be Tamice Spencer-Helms. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/68/1708009200000.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at 11 a.m.

As part of Love Data Week, VCU Libraries will provide access to several resources that curate secondary data sets for research and teaching purposes. This webinar is designed to introduce participants to these resources, demonstrate where to find them using VCU Libraries guides and to explore how some secondary data set records are organized. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11896550.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

This workshop will demonstrate how to configure Assignment Groups Weight in Canvas. Questions: http://learningsystems.vcu.edu The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=87823032969 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=18320.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ever wonder who is behind your favorite Super Bowl ad? VCU Brandcenter alumni are. If this sounds like something you might want to do in the future, check out the Brandcenter (103 S. Jefferson St.), the top program in the country for advertising and branding. Join us Thursday for a virtual informational session with our admission team and faculty. Questions: http://brandcenter@vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BCVirtualInfoSessionFeb24?utm_source=TelegRam.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Dance and Choreography will present VCUarts Dance NOW 2024 on Thursday (Feb. 15), Friday (Feb. 16) and Saturday (Feb. 17) at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Tickets will be $5 for VCU students and $10 general admission. The performance will feature new choreographic works by professors Trebien Pollard, Scott Putman, MK Abadoo, Robbie Kinter, Autumn Proctor Waddell, Eric Rivera and guest artists Stephanie Martinez and Norbert De La Cruz III.

For more information, contact Jessica Casey at dance@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office, the Global Village LLC and the visiting students of Shimane University in Matsue, Japan for a night of sushi-making fun. Learn how to roll your own norimaki and engage with other students from VCU and abroad. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1931964.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Communication is a vital part of your daily life. It’s a learned skill that requires give and take. Listening can be confused with hearing. Constructive criticism is often mistaken for judgment. Learn the art of effectively listening to others, providing feedback and communicating better. This virtual session brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/42nPiZ8

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

Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kick off homecoming with a blend of old-school cool and contemporary camaraderie featuring a special guest performance by the VCU alumni R&B group "A Night In." The event, hosted by the young alumni of VCU’s African-American Alumni Council, will be at Common House Richmond, 303 W. Broad St. Questions? Contact Stefani Bonner at the following address or Robert Chisley, director of black and African American initiatives, at chisleyrl@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Stefani Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/AAAChchappyhour2024.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Rep the black and gold with your H&S family and enjoy drinks, food and fun at Three Notch’d Brewing Co., 2930 W. Broad St. The person attending with the best Ram spirit wear will win a special prize (your four-legged friend can win too). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Jones, Director of Alumni Engagement, College of Humanities and Sciences. at jonesa61@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/HCAlumniHappyHour2024.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Relive the glory days and reconnect with teammates over food and drinks at Richmond’s VCU-themed sports bar, Rams House, 2035 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Singer, associate director, DAR Signature Events, at singerae@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/Alumnistudentathletehappyhour2024.

Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni and VCU Athletics will present the ultimate homecoming pre-game experience on Harrison Street between Marshall and Broad. Get game-time ready with games, music, food trucks, swag and more before the men’s basketball team takes on Saint Joseph’s University. All ages welcome. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Singer, associate director, DAR Signature Events, at singerae@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/Blockparty2024.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a panel discussion in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with global citizenship and international travel through the lens of Black identity. This event will be followed by a social hour in the OMSA office, Room 215, Student Commons. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Global Education Office at geo@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1931935.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you heard the term "cultural humility" and wondered what it means or how it affects your personal or professional life? Join Jan Altman, Ph.D., to learn about cultural competence and its relationship to cultural humility. Kyle Mason, Ph.D., will moderate a discussion with Kim Case, Ph.D.; Stephan Davis, DNP, MHSA, FACHE, FNAP, FHFMA, FAAN and Brooke Berry, J.D. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpLf5D6iyeo2uV8b2WyP1NwbsJlsrdT94L8aszdnbizYQXg/viewform.

Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This course begins with an in-depth description of the Six Sigma phases, roles and related statistical tools required for success. The curriculum follows both the DMAIC (Green Belt) and DMADV (Black Belt) methodologies, teaching candidates how to integrate Six Sigma into an overall approach to process improvement. Prior Green Belt course work is highly recommended. The cost is $3,300 due at registration. The class will be held at Snead Hall, VCU School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1445.

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call the following telephone number.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

RecWell’s personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants are guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer. RecWell offers one-on-one and buddy training packages of three-, six-, 12- or 18-hour-long sessions. Registration information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program invites students and RecWell members to learn new skills this spring with free activities. Kayak roll clinics will be held Feb. 1, 15 and 29, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Registration is open through the day of the activity.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

This course will prepare individuals to plan and teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Lifeguarding Instructors can also bridge to other disciplines within the American Red Cross program, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, basic CPR/AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support. The program runs March 19-April 4, Tuesday/Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register by March 11.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

Did you know that VCU offers up to $5,000 in funding for undergraduate students seeking internships in the summer? Learn more about VCU's Internship Funding Program at the following email address or URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration is open for Spring 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) to participate in the end-of-the-semester Cultural Achievement Ceremony. Register by 5 p.m. March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/N1kHPQXFUz8xayLF8.

Students interested in law enforcement are invited to speak with VCU Police staff. Take courses or classes in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a full salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus after completing the academy and field training. The next academy starts in May, after VCU’s commencement.

For more information, contact Lt. Joel Abernathy at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

VCU Parking and Transportation is gearing up for the transition to License Plate Recognition. To ensure uninterrupted access to your designated parking facility and avoid the risk of a citation, review and update your license plate information through your online parking portal at https://vcu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal For video instructions, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://parking.vcu.edu/parking/lpr.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement, in partnership with the Council on Community Engagement, announces a Request for Proposals for the university's Academic-Community Partnership Planning Grants. The division is offering $10,000 in funding to support collaborations between researchers and community partners. Questions: Visit https://community.vcu.edu/ Apply at the following URL by March 25.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at dcegrantsinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yszqgAMVVbYketfWzpOyqgT_QP7caMQk/view?usp=sharing.

Spring applications to join the VCU chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the first honor society dedicated to recognizing achievement in international education, are now open. This honor society is an academic and professional organization with over 200 chapters internationally. Apply at the following URL by March 1.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/started/info1/community/phibetadelta//.

Individuals between the ages of 21 and 55 who vape electronic cigarettes daily and also occasionally drink alcohol are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. The purpose of this research study is to find out how ethanol (alcohol)-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath tests, field sobriety tests and other tests of sobriety. (Ethanol is a common part of e-cigarette liquids.) Compensation may be provided. For further information, go to the following URL or call the following number. This study will be conducted at VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at 100 W. Franklin St. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland, Ph.D., at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principle investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

I am Nixon Arauz, a doctoral candidate in Social and Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Health Behavior and Policy at VCU’s School of Population Health. I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the "Aqui Entre Nos" study (translation: "Here Between Us"). Our objective is to engage self-identifying Black (Afro) Hispanic/Latino (H/L) men aged 18-34 to explore their lived experiences and gather perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the HPV vaccine, vaccine-seeking behaviors and communication preferences. To be eligible, you must be a Black (Afro) H/L man between the ages of 18-34. Participation will involve a 45-to-60-minute interview in a private room on campus, and you will be compensated $15 for your time. If you choose to participate, please contact Nixon Arauz at the following email address or telephone number.

For more information, contact Nixon Arauz at arauzn@vcu.edu or (374) 839-4500.