3 p.m.

Juniors, seniors and first- and second-year graduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to join VCU's National Scholarship office to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which funds up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. The session will be held in-person (Room 1210, NSO Conference Room, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom llink at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHigF0XyF0Mayo2U6BclPhzwghCMC-eYIuMxKLEbunMIvFww/viewform.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the VCU Poetry Club for a night of fun and expression in Room 203, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Kaitlyn Lee at Leekj10@vcu.edu .

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.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Become a member of Auctus to learn more about VCU's Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship. Interested students can join the STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, Creative or News and Noteworthy sections and learn about reviewing submissions. Join in person (Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.) or virtually at the following URL. Food will be provided.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88100520677.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Richmond Chi Alpha campus ministries will present the Big Game party at 822 W. Franklin St. Come and watch the 49ers take on the Chiefs. Invite your friends or come and make new friends. Food will be provided.

For more information, contact Tori Wright at wrightvc@vcu.edu or visit http://rvaxa.com.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Target date funds are designed to be long-term investments for individuals with particularly retirement dates in mind. Join Bill from Fidelity Investments, and VCU HR, for a brief overview and a chance to ask questions. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3Ug4GEN

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

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.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at 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.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to study abroad? Join Associate Professor Nicole Corley, Ph.D., for the final study abroad session to learn about a study abroad opportunity to Ghana in Summer 2024. Hear from members of the previous cohort and learn about scholarship opportunities, which include a $2,000 study abroad scholarship for social work majors. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Corley at ncorley@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/duoXpAaiCLjFGg1h7.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Amy Olex, Ph.D., Senior Bioinformatics Specialist at VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will discuss via Zoom at a lunch seminar the best practices and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in 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/tZwrd-yvqD0oHNbOrf05y1X-JjvQ4fOdayBD.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for the opening of the ICA’s spring 2024 season. Three exhibits will be unveiled: "Traces of Ecstasy," "Patrice Renee Washington: Tendril" and "MURRMUR: BLURS AND SENSES." "Traces of Ecstasy" artist Raymond Pinto will perform live at 7 p.m. and musical selections will be offered by DJ Raneshounds.

For more information, contact Seychelle Stableford at ica@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Collaborators at the VCU School of Education, Division of Community Engagement, and Community Partners will host this National Science Foundation GRANTED (Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity) convention to build research infrastructure throughout the region. The session will be held in the lecture hall, Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jose Alcaine, Ph.D., at jgalcaine@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/nsfgranted/.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is collaborating with Black Avian Enthusiasts, a local organization whose mission is to create a safe space for Black people to bird watch and enjoy nature. Donté Jackson and John Ditto will talk about the history of the Richmond Slave Trail and facilitate a conversation during the bird walk about reclaiming nature as a space for Black people. All are welcome to join. Light breakfast will be served. The session will be held at 1200 Brander St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or (703) 944-1950 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1931862.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture Department will present a course via Zoom for managers on an appreciative approach to feedback. This two-part course will be offered on consecutive Tuesdays, Feb. 20 and 27. Both parts must be attended to receive credit. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL by Sunday, Feb. 18.

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

Asphalt will be laid on 10th Street between Duval and Leigh streets on Friday, Feb. 9 from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may result in some noise and odor from the heated asphalt. N Deck parking entrances and exits will remain open with alternating lane closures and flaggers directing traffic.

For more information, contact C.J. James at jamesca@vcu.edu.

Table massage promotes a healthy and active life, relieves stress and muscle tension and assists in rehabilitating an injury. RecWell’s licensed massage therapists will discuss client needs and implement a customized treatment. Table massage is open to VCU students, RecWell members and faculty/staff non-members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at massage@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

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/.

Interested in online, self-paced professional development courses? VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers the flexibility to learn new skills or refresh your insights in a range of topics including business, communications, management, media and technology courses. Explore these training options at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/online.html.

Do you want introduction to welding, use of basic power tools, 3D Design and much more? Explore Makerspace Training Courses offered through VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Some discounts apply for College of Engineering and da Vinci students. Short-term spring courses are open for registration. Learn more at the following URL or email the following address.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/professional-development-engineering/makerspace.html.

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 GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principal 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.