12 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host an informational session via Zoom about the university's Phi Beta Delta international honor society, which recognizes international service, scholarship, education and involvement. Register in advance at https://forms.gle/57kqL27rPpF6yyGY9.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/phibetadelta.

12 p.m.

Learn more about the Health Care Management summer program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The interactive curriculum, schedule and application process will be discussed, plus questions will be answered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-hcm-020724?program=HCM.

3 p.m.

This online session is geared to VCU grad students in all disciplines. Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about external funding opportunities and how the NSO can provide support through the application process. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1fbPPk8fxbBTbVKatHwR-tpnf1vZJJwLuVjRW96U0szODWg/viewform.

7:45 p.m.

Under the guidance of Beth Bukoski, Ph.D., VCU's School of Education Capstone team is hosting a focus group on the presence of diverse images on Federal Law Enforcement Social Media. Five undergraduate students are needed to be part of the project. This is a one-hour commitment with a $25 gift card for those selected. Scan the QRC in the flyer to submit your name for consideration.

For more information, contact Reena Desai at desair3@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P2PbCves_qwjHmc5-tdYuJzu5gShM299/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116896177810656632661&rtpof=true&sd=true.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the lecture hall (Room 303) at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer a virtual session about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides funding for recent graduates and graduate students to spend an academic year abroad pursuing an independent project or a year of postgraduate study, or teaching English. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrt36e_ATw4i3k6rekgK0HASm43JTFGWVkpxBfmvlVsIeLKw/viewform.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.

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

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.

In commemoration of Rare Disease Day on Feb. 29, the National Organization for Rare Diseases will host a virtual discussion at which community members will explore strategies to raise awareness for rare diseases and effectively be an advocate in their communities. Hear from the organization's patients, caregivers and volunteers how becoming involved in NORD and raising awareness for rare diseases changed their personal journeys and helped make a positive difference in their community. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Ratti at rattija@vcu.edu or visit https://rarediseases.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdO2sqjopH92AZFijD96ouYT7Y7VTLF9J#/registration.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Christine Van Duyn, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Engineering, will speak at a Discovery Dialogues seminar via Zoom 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/tZUrcO2gqjwvGdd-DezKmEAI0buv9_JVrVOO.

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 at 1 p.m.

As part of Love Data Week, learn to use the Open Science Framework for protocol documentation and data sharing at a hands-on workshop. The session will start with a use case of graduate students organizing and sharing their dissertation, move to a team/lab research project use case and walk through the setup of an Open Science Framework for each person in attendance. The session will be in the computer classroom (Room 2-006), Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/osf-ldw24.

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 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hear from John Jones, Ph.D., assistant professor, Center for Environmental Studies, about finding food security at VCU. Jones is open about his own food insecurities in college and shares his first-hand experiences, research findings and efforts behind VCU's Little Ram Pantries. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu Register for this virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUode6rpjksE9UGzaW5cFa7yQ9dvxJgzaHN.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go, seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. The Workplace app is available with a service number and desk phone at no additional cost. If no desk phone is needed, a savings of $14.95 monthly can be realized using the Workplace app only. Training sessions are to VCU and VCU Health staff and faculty. 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/.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.

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

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a Lunch 'n' Learn Zoom presentation featuring Shawn Talmadge, state coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and deputy Homeland Security adviser. His presentation is titled "Building Resilience Across the Commonwealth of Virginia: It’s More Than Just Responding." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stevan Dozier at doziers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSZ7B5LMQSGBENwcn1pd4Q#/registration.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host the monthly session for faculty in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. "Forging Collaborations" will be an interactive session providing participants the opportunity to hear from senior faculty members about strengthening existing collaborations and best practices on creating new partnerships. A brief panel discussion will be followed by roundtable activities and hands-on application with facilitators. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lydia Alexander at alexanderl2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/q135qVvjvXfQ9rEdA.

VCU Transform is the living-learning program centered on developing participants as community change agents. Through courses, community-wide programs and a specialized support team, VCU Transform provides space for participants to transform their VCU experience. Transform students enjoy guaranteed placement in West Grace Street Student Housing – North, early course registration for all semesters they are in the program and, upon graduation, receive a certificate of leadership studies. Apply at the following URL by today, Wednesday, Feb. 7.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://lead.vcu.edu/transform-llp/.

It’s time for faculty to submit progress reports for undergraduate students who need a nudge to improve their performance. It’s especially important for faculty to submit reports for students with attendance issues since attendance is strongly related to class grades and GPA (Credé et al., 2010). Check your VCU email for instructions on how to submit your progress reports with just a few clicks, as well as tips on best practices.

For more information, contact Katherine Drumm at kdrumm@vcu.edu or visit https://semss.vcu.edu/for-faculty-and-staff/early-notification-programs/.

Get a taste of VCU’s vast Book Arts Collection at an event designed to resemble a fancy meal service. Small tables of those in attendance will savor a virtual feast, a menu featuring beautiful artists’ books. Special Collections and Archives experts will serve the tables and answer your questions about the works. Seatings are at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 and at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The event will be in Special Collections and Archives, fourth floor, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Email libjbcsca@vcu.edu to reserve for up to four people.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129.

VCUDine offers a number of February events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. The events include: Wellness Wednesdays (through Feb. 21: 12-1:30 p.m.), Mardi Gras (Feb. 13: 11 a m.-close), Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14: 11 a.m.-close), Fish Fridays (Feb. 16 and 23: 11 a.m.-close), National Pancake Day (Feb. 19: 11 a.m.-close), Cheese and Charcuterie (Feb. 20: 11 a.m.-close) and National Chili Day (Feb. 29: 11 a.m.-close). Questions: Follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

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.

We are inviting male and female participants with elevated blood pressure between the ages of 18-45 years to participate in a study to examine how the time of day that you eat affects your blood pressure, blood vessel function and kidney function. This study involves a screening visit to determine eligibility; two single-day interventions where you will eat a meal that we provide in the morning or late at night; and two visits to our laboratory. The study involves collection of blood, saliva and urine samples, in addition to blood pressure, blood vessel and body composition assessments. The study is conducted at VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study. For more information: Contact Natalie Bohmke at the following email address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.

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 for the study at the following URL. For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD 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.