12:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Global Education Office and staff from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus for a virtual informational session to learn about summer study abroad programs in Cyprus for health students (nursing, pre-med) and business/engineering (blockchain). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Leap at leapae@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6958 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-6trjMvEtWSIXoYjnZ9VuG5-U4AQ5No.

3:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a free performance by visiting artist Alex Tatarsky at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Tatarsky makes performances in the uncomfortable in-between zone of comedy, dance, theater, performance art and deluded rant, sometimes with songs.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/alex-tatarsky-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Provost Office and Graduate School invites the VCU community to drop by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., to make Valentine’s Day cards for seniors living in RRHA housing. Staff can consider using community service leave for this opportunity.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will present a lecture by visiting artist Jina Seo at the Bowe Street Parking Deck, Room 535. Jina Seo is an artist known for her body adornment and material exploration. Her practice explores the relationship between clothing, sexuality and space within the body, incorporating metal and fiber elements.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/jina-seo-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Learn from VCU's National Scholarship Office about funded opportunities for postgraduate study in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, China and Stanford University, as well as how the NSO can provide support throughout the application process. The meeting will be offered in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) or virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfzLDzRp44hgPysX5TP1h9T8qQchZ2YWYhLKKAUa_YV2iW1A/viewform.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 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=78bd2968-29a3-46d6-b169-6ef41ba2aad1&utm_source=telegram.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Shirlene Obuobi, M.D., is a third-year general cardiology fellow at The University of Chicago Medical Center. Obuobi has nearly 38,000 followers on her Instagram account. Her comics explore the challenges of medical school and developing a professional identity. Bias is a frequent topic. The lecture will be available in person (James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave.) and via Zoom. Register at https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/BHM2024.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/black-history-month-lecture-2024.html.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at noon

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at noon

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Learn how to make an article presentation by joining VCU's Medical Journal Club. Article presentations can be published through the Scholars Compass, where they are accessible by anyone around the world. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83815994580

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mjc/home/.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 1 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/.

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. Questions: Visit the following URL.

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

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Pace Center and Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host a Mocktail Hour and Advocacy 101 training at the Black History Museum, 122 W. Leigh St. Join college students from around Virginia to learn about issues such as racial equity, affordable housing and environmental justice. Learn how to be an advocate to your legislative representatives at the Virginia General Assembly. (Day two at the General Assembly will be Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Jean Linnell at operations@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

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

TechConnect at VCU presents the group's very first interest meeting - open to all majors - in Room B2175, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. The group will hold the same introductory meeting in the same location at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. TechConnect is a technology-focused, service-oriented organization dedicated to cross-disciplinary experiential learning. The organization offers technical and professional workshops with a focus on project development and presentation skills. These workshops pave the way for prospective consulting projects, carried out in collaboration with nonprofits in the Richmond community.

For more information, contact Aleena Milburn at milburna2@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's EqCHO Lab will host an event which will focus on mental, physical and cardiovascular health in women of color. The event will include an art exhibit, expert panel and fun stress-reduction activities. The event will be held at the Health Hub at VCU, 1330 N. 25th St. RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the following URL to secure a seat and lunch.

For more information, contact Anika Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://forms.gle/HjMJUp9bASYt2qdV9.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Pace Center and Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host General Assembly legislative visits, lunch and workshops at the Valentine Museum. 1015 E. Clay St. Join college students from around Virginia to learn about issues such as racial equity, affordable housing, and environmental justice. Learn how to advocate to your legislative representatives at the Virginia General Assembly.

For more information, contact Jean Linnell at operations@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at 1 p.m.

First Love Church will host a concert featuring original songs by student artists and different genres of music. The concert will be held in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 from noon 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.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Commons Event Services team will host an event forum for all student organizations in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Learn about Event Services and the resources provided, have questions answered and offer feedback.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eventservicesthecommons/rsvp_boot?id=1931852.

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

Have a passion for teaching children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Questions: http://teachrtr.org Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9801 or visit http://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSeshFeb14.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training. February class dates: Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and Feb 24. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

Learn to prevent, recognize, respond to and care for aquatic and breathing/cardiac emergencies that may occur in or around the water, along with critical thinking and communication skills that are crucial to effective emergency response. This course meets the requirements for lifeguard employment at many pool facilities but may not meet requirements for waterfront, waterpark or specialty facilities. The program runs Feb. 16-18. Register at the following URL by Feb. 9.

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

Diversity matters: All interested, qualified and dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are invited to consider applying for membership. The deadline is March 1. The IRB seeks candidates who can contribute to a broad spectrum of expertise, fostering a rich and inclusive dialogue on ethical considerations in research. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/wp-admin/post.php?post=2929&action=edit.

VCU students who open an account through the following link will receive an initial $25 deposit. And those who meet with a Financial Success Center coach before May 1 will receive an additional $25.

For more information, contact Amy Pridemore at finsuccess@vcu.edu or visit https://memberconnect.vacu.org/#/anonymous-configurable-product?loanType=ACCOUNT_OPENING&productId=FEPSav&promoCode=VCU.

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 Wednesday, Feb. 7.

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

Equality VCU is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Burnside Watstein awards. The award honors members of the VCU and greater Richmond community whose work has had a positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU. Current students, VCU faculty and staff, alumni and community members are eligible for nomination. Submit a nomination at the following URL by Friday, Feb. 16.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KgTpf79GFWgiDXhe6.

VCU wants every student to be successful in class - which is why over the next few weeks, faculty will submit progress reports to update you on your progress in the class so far. If you get a progress report email, don’t worry. There’s plenty of time, people and resources to support you in adjusting your academic habits. First, talk to your instructor, then check out https://keeplearning.vcu.edu/stay/ for tips and make an appointment to meet with your advisor at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Student Success at success@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/nav.

The annual poster symposium organized by VCU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry is an opportunity for students to share their research endeavors and creative scholarship with the campus community. The event, part of VCU Research Weeks, is open to undergrads from every discipline who wish to present or attend. Presentations may be for completed research projects, completed papers or research in progress and may be submitted by March 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, at hhill@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/poster/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principal investigator is Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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.

Interested in joining an Interfraternity Council Fraternity? Contact the council at the following URL.

For more information, contact Parker Vockel at vockelp@vcu.edu or visit https://ifcvcu.mycampusdirector2.com.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., principal investigator, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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.

Have you experienced any of these symptoms or diagnoses? Chronic or unexplained fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, mood changes, PTSD, fast heart rate or POTS, long-COVID, cancer, heart, lung, or belly concerns, traumatic brain injury or concussion. VCU’s School of Nursing is inviting individuals to participate in a study to learn about their symptoms and experiences seeking medical care. Complete the screening process at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dominik Feliciano at felicianodj@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2sharemythoughts.

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.