12 p.m.

VCU's Department of Epidemiology will host Vanessa L. Hill of Project Nana as part of its seminar series. Hill will discuss "Reframing Postmenopausal Women’s Health: Exploring Entrepreneurial Pathways and Nontraditional Skillsets in Public Health." The event will be in Room 644, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu.

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 (804) 827-4309 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/phibetadelta.

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=82208573-54e7-411f-9a81-867826a887a4&utm_source=telegram.

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 following Zoom link to join.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84798095641.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity will host a community art market in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Local AAPI artists, small businesses and student organizations will showcase a variety of items. AAPI will host a raffle throughout the evening.

For more information, contact Jackie Pili at pilij@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Develop empathy and raise your awareness to oppression in the Restorative Justice Circle. The Richmond Peace Education Center and Healing in Community seeks to start a VCU Students Peace Club. Learn more at a meeting at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/116/1706655600000.

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Black Entrepreneurship Network will host four guest panelists who will speak about how to become a better entrepreneur. The guests will be announced on the group's Instagram page, @B.E.N_vcu. The meeting will be in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register with the organization on Rams Connect.

For more information, contact Taylor Johnson at ben.vcu23@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 10 a.m.

VCU Engineering professor Jayasimha Atulasimha, Ph.D., will speak at the next installment of the speaker series hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative - Central Virginia Node. The title of his talk is “Quantized Transformers for Building Energy Forecasting in Smart Cities: Cybersecure IoT Devices with AI and ML on the Edge.” Questions: http://cci-cvn.org Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApceyrrjMrHNM2VhbUUxpcn4njxygwW-xM.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover how to record videos using Kaltura, managing Kaltura channels and embedding Kaltura into Canvas. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18314 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82367739911

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

BareSoul Wellness will facilitate a guided session to introduce breathing practices, gentle movement and relaxation techniques. The session will be held at Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Wear comfortable clothing. There is an option to practice in a chair or on a mat (in-person only).

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/95/1706720400000.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health's Science Policy and Extramural Research divisions will host an online training session on the revised NIH data-sharing policies relevant to human subjects research. The virtual session is tailored for VCU's research community, including faculty, team members, coordinators and administrators engaged in NIH-supported research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sanjur Brooks, DPS, MS, at brookss15@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2955.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Anointed to Dance of VCU is recruiting dancers for the organization. An interest meeting for students, faculty and staff will be held in the Metro Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Refreshments will be available. The organization focuses on praise dancing on campus and in the community.

For more information, contact Danielle Fife at s2dcfife@vcu.edu or (804) 683-9124.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jane Gatewood, Ph.D., vice provost for global engagement in the Office for Global Engagement at the University of Rochester, will lead a workshop, "Utilizing Institutional Data to Drive Global Strategy, Partnerships and Profile." The session will be part of the Global Education Office's Global Initiatives Master Class Series and will be held in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://bit.ly/GlobalInitiativesMasterClassSeriesSpring.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host Lyn Koonce and Ram Bhagat for a workshop in community building through creative movement and healing. This event is open to the VCU community and their families. The workshop is limited to 25 registrations. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Rene Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://forms.gle/FYDHZqsMfBY1R9xU9.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Black Fidelity will host "From the Roots Up" at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., in celebration of Black History month. This free semiformal event will be the opening night of a month-long exhibit showcasing multiple forms of art, underscoring themes that reflect roots, culture and the elements that shape them.

For more information, contact Kayla Bostic at bostickm2@vcu.edu.

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.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU Business will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day in Room B3106, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Those who attend will gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/#newsSection.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

VCU Business will host an Executive MBA Experience Day in Room B3106, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Learn more about the new hybrid weekend schedule, program details, tour the school and sit in on a class. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/#newsSection.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

RecWell invites students and RecWell members to test their strength in the Spring 2024 Ram Power Challenge at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Certified personal trainers will help participants learn the basics of the squat, bench press and deadlift, and then two chances will be given to participants to test their strength on each lift. The event will take place Sunday, Feb. 11, 3-6 p.m. Register by Feb. 11.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000026001.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Project Management Essentials, a four-session half-day course geared to participants looking for a project management overview and application. The course runs Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 20-29 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. live, online via Zoom. The registration fee is $1,800. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1441.

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.

VCU's Global Education Office will provide one U.S. passport-style photograph to current VCU students, faculty and staff free of charge. This service will be available by appointment the first Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. in the GEO office (912 W. Grace St., fourth floor). Schedule a 15-minute appointment at the following URL. This service is available to VCU faculty/staff for $5.

For more information, contact Alex Levy at abroad@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejLHsHb1Q3lapB5hNPwQiMxVs8-YfY1IWQ5OPVp5zVVmGscQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.

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 a faculty and staff LGBTQIA+ advocacy group at VCU. The group is housed within the Queer Research and Advocacy Center (known as the Q Collective), and provides a space for faculty and staff to connect and collaborate. The group holds monthly meetings, organizes faculty and staff happy hours and presents the annual Burnside Watstein award. Email the following address to join the mailing list.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at equality@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/equality.

VCU Libraries now offers the VCU community free, unlimited access to the Wall Street Journal via the Wall Street Journal Higher Education Program. Users simply sign up with their VCU email address to access articles, videos, podcasts and more. The program also offers resources for teaching. To create an account, go to https://www.wsj.com/VCU and sign in using your VCU login.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/wall-street-journal.html.

Open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. We're currently receiving entries for the 2023 award and we need your help reading and reviewing submissions; this is a unique opportunity to get your hands on new and exciting work and to contribute your voice to the judging process. Reviews are due March 10. Email Ty Phelps at the following address for additional information.

For more information, contact Ty Phelps at phelpst2@vcu.edu.

This month's Integrity and Compliance Office blog ponders the pleasures and perils of innovating while navigating risk. The case study shares what can be learned from an employee operating a side-business who is worried about conflicts of interest.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2024/01/26/compliance-corner-issue-3-1/.

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.

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. Questions: Email Natalie Bohmke at the following address or Danielle Kirkman at dlkirkman@vcu.edu.

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

Do you have bipolar disorder? Participants are sought for a paid research study about bipolar disorder on college campuses. To qualify, participants must self-identify as an African American/Black man, be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program and registered with Campus Disability Student Services (SAEO). Individuals chosen will participate in an anonymous one-hour interview and will receive a $20 gift card. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gerron Scott at grscott2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tpSrdfY1uSUGP2eD9.