12 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students about the school's graduate programs on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Questions: Visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ Join a session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

5:30 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83232574392.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Take a deep dive into securing health care in the digital age. Carl Elks, Ph.D., Associate Professor, VCU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will share insights via Zoom on "Cyber Physical Resilience for Security, Safety and Integrity Assurance in Medical Devices." The talk will be part of the speaker series hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI)-Central Virginia Node (CVN). 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/tZYkfuqprjkuEtYAbbc39KKD46_w8-IAjnp5.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Anita Nadal, assistant professor, VCU School of World Studies, will speak at a meeting of the AfroLatinidad at VCU in celebration of Black History Month and Afro-Latine people. The meeting, hosted by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will be in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Anita Nadal at nadalaa@vcu.edu or visit https://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Health Occupation Students of America will host its spring general body meeting in the multipurpose room of The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A representative from Stop TB USA will discuss how students can be an advocate for health care. The group will also introduce VCU SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) and opportunities to become involved. The organization will also have customized merchandise for students available.

For more information, contact Ria Mohan at vcuhosa@gmail.com or (425) 979-6452.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Duane Coston, will perform in concert with the Appomattox Regional Governor's School at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The Wind Ensemble will perform works by Shostakovich, Meechan, Sousa, John Williams, Dello Joio, and Hunsberger.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Join VCU's Medical Journal Club to hear from Paul Whiteaker, Ph.D., and Javier Gonzalez-Maeso, Ph.D., as they discuss their research and the possibility of taking students into their labs. Contact information will be shared after the speakers’ presentations so that students reach out to them. 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. 22, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Commons Event Services department will hold three training sessions via Zoom on EMS, the event scheduling software. Training dates will be Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-1:30 p.m.; Friday, March 1, 11-11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Marroquin at marroquin@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/jDanmRM7CVkQvosd8.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

How does your religious/spiritual identity impact your daily interactions? Faculty, staff and students, come to a RAMmalogues session for storytelling, listening, and connecting. The session will be in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a monthly forum for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6CEAmuo3hCNqDtZZ6.

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/.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at noon

Join the Living Legacies conversation as Tori Tucker, Ph.D., RN, speaks with St. Philip School of Nursing alumnae Mary Gilbert Holmes, RN, and Burlette Cooke Trent, RN. St. Philip Hospital and School of Nursing opened in 1920 as a segregated institution to provide care for Richmond’s Black community and to prepare Black nurses. The session will be at the College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St. This series is sponsored by the History and Health program, the Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center, the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. Register at https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11658245

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at healthequity@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/have-you-seen-the-nurse-a-conversation-with-st-philip-school-of-nursing-alumnae.html.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council for a special homecoming edition of Wild 'n' Out. Enjoy classic games, food, music and even a few prizes. This event, in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is open to all, so bring a friend, roommate or even a classmate. Claim your free ticket at the following URL. Visit @nphc_vcu for more information.

For more information, contact Madison Traylor at traylorm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nphc-at-vcu-present-wild-n-out-tickets-803984307707?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at 2 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/.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Health Cardiology Program Manager Michelle Gossip will teach a hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation class at the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. (This is a training program, not for official CPR certification.) This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Registrants will receive a program reminder prior to the event. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/11913200

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Living Legacies conversation and delve into the journey of Philip Byrd, 1969 resident alumnus of VCU School of Medicine. The discussion will be moderated by Sarah Martey, a first-year medical student and social chair of the Student National Medical Association. The event will be in the learning theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., and via Zoom. The series is sponsored by the History and Health program, the the Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center, the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11658247.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TEDxVCU will celebrate Black History Month with its next Salon: "Architects of Change." Hear TED Talks from people who have healed, educated and developed their communities and explored approaches to crafting a more equitable society. This event will be in Room 110, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932045.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Blount is the award-winning author of three novels. His most recent book, "The Emancipation of Evan Walls," was awarded the 2020 National Indie Excellence Award for African American Fiction. His upcoming book, "Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way," was published on Jan. 15. For the VCU Libraries book launch, Blount will be joined on stage by several VCU alumni and his wife, award-winning journalist and security analyst Jeanne Meserve. The event will be in the lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and on Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/jeffrey-blount-book-event.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join VCU HR to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversions as ongoing meetings, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management. Explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and career development conversations and practice conversations about career development. Sign up using the Talent@VCU link. Various sessions are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024 at 8 a.m.

VCU Staff Senate and the office Human Resources will sponsor the 2024 Career Development Conference, which will take place March 7 in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and March 8 virtually via Zoom. The theme will highlight the concept that creating an engaging environment filled with resilience, inclusivity and accessibility promotes a supportive and UNstoppable career journey at VCU. The event is free to all VCU and VCU Health System employees. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenateconference.vcu.edu/.

VCU Alumni is seeking nominations for the 2024 10 Under 10 awards, which recognize distinctive achievements by alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years. Nominations can be made by any person or group affiliated with VCU — students, faculty, staff or alumni. Nominees must have graduated with their first degree from VCU between 2014 and 2023. Nominees are evaluated on their professional success, community contributions or commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with the university. Submit nominations at the following URL by March 1.

For more information, contact Savannah Hazelwood at hazelwoods@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=PKiAHYui/P4ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D.

VCU students and RecWell members are invited to build their fundamental swimming technique in the Spring 2023 adult swim program. Lessons are designed for older teens and adults. Participants should be comfortable learning basic skills in both shallow and deep water. The program runs March 12-April 4, Monday/Wednesday, 6-6:55 p.m. Register at the following URL by noon on March 8.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., from 1-3 p.m. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These Tuesday sessions will continue throughout the spring semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.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.

Do you know an outstanding administrative or office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The Dorris Douglas Budd Award recognizes an employee who demonstrates an exceptional level of accomplishment in providing administrative support. Make a nomination at the following URL by March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

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 2024, after VCU’s commencement. Email policedept@vcu.edu or visit police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

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.

Tell us what you think about the research-based ONE VCU Sustainability Plan. The plan will help us better embed sustainability into our culture, restore the natural environment and inspire sustainability in education, research and health care in our community and beyond. Complete the feedback form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Case at sustainplan@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainabilityplan.vcu.edu/.

VCU's Global Education Office invites students to submit an application for the Phi Beta Delta international honor society, which recognizes international service, scholarship, education and involvement. Applications are due by Friday, March 1 at the following URL for the spring induction ceremony.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/started/info1/community/phibetadelta/.

The School of Medicine's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Arts in Health Care at VCU Health announces a call for exhibition proposals for Women's History Month in March. The themeis "Women in Medicine and Science Inspiring Passion, Purpose and Empowerment." The deadline for submissions is Monday, Feb. 26 and the deadline to deliver materials is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. This call is open to all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12024589.

VCU Human Resources has published the results of the most recent two-minute staff survey, which was conducted in December 2023. Staff surveys help HR understand how staff members feel about their work experience at VCU so department programs can be shaped and services aligned with staff needs. Major Budgeting Unit leaders and Human Resources Professionals received MBU-level results via email and have been encouraged to discuss them with their managers and teams.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/survey-results-and-staff-events/.

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 at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

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 beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

Researchers at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are looking for individuals age 18-29 with a cancer history to serve on an Advisory Board to provide input based on their lived experience trying to make healthy changes to their eating, physical activity, sleep and stress in the context of being a cancer survivor. Participation includes biweekly Zoom meetings for three months followed by monthly Zoom meetings for nine months. Compensation is available through funding from the American Cancer Society.

For more information, contact Autumn Lanoye at autumn.lanoye@vcuhealth.org.

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.