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/.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Orientation and Transition Programs will present a First-Year Transition Fair in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Chat with representatives from academic advising, career services, financial aid, off-campus housing and more. Begin planning ahead for next year and sample snacks and giveaways. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Taylor at newrams@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932039.

12 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.

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.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Financial Success Center will offer weekly drop-in hours every Tuesday. Stop by Room 108, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and talk to a Financial Success Center coach about budgeting, saving, paying down debt, credit, investing or any other personal financial needs.

For more information, contact Jessica Forrest at forrestjf@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/vcufinsuccess?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr.

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m.

VCU's Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Central Virginia Node, will host Eyuphan Bulut, Ph.D., via Zoom in its speaker series. His talk will be “Wireless Smart Home Intrusion Detector.” Bulut’s work has explored diverse areas, from mobile crowdsensing to direct vehicle-to-vehicle charge sharing systems. 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/tZwpceugrzkpEtyQOZkpk4IxsyxIwyWjk067.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a scripture and conversation series focusing on arts and faith. Explore how you experience and express your relationship with God through arts. Students will lead sessions focused on music, dance, poetry, theater and visual arts.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join PennyAppeal at VCU to pack bags with essential items for the Richmond community. Volunteers will earn one hour of volunteering for attending. The event will be in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Marcus Garza at garzamj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pennyappealatvcu/home/.

Friday, Mar. 1, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Graduate School is hosting an Explore Richmond Series for graduate students to help them learn more about the community. On Friday, March 1, graduate students can participate in a facilitated tour of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. This free event is open to any graduate student. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1931613.

Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Ten dollar tickets will be available for the men's basketball game vs. Duquesne at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. The VCU Employee Appreciation Game will be presented by Joyner Fine Properties. Click on the following URL to purchase a ticket.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at tickets@VCU.edu or (804) 828-7267 or visit https://offer.fevo.com/vcu-employee-appreciation-games-presented-by-joyner-fine-properties-5c073bf?fevoUri=vcu-employee-appreciation-games-presented-by-joyner-fine-properties-5c073bf%2F.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Staff Senate and the office Human of Resources will sponsor the 2024 Career Development Conference, on March 7 in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and March 8 virtually via Zoom. The theme is “UNstoppable Career Development, Self-Care and YOU!”, which 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/.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a hands-on introduction to product management with a three-day workshop to the most commonly used tools and frameworks. At the end of the workshop, participants will be ready to ace a product management interview. The cost is $1,200, due in full at registration. 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=2041.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon

Following the President’s announcement, "Promoting a Welcome, Safe VCU Campus," the Provost lecture series will begin with two virtual workshops, one focused on Resilience and another focused on Courageous Dialogues. Register for the "Resilience" workshop at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tbnDtXq3GyJERGrB8.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in-person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

Students are encouraged to go to Student eServices at the following URL to check if their professors have submitted a midterm grade for one or more classes. If you have received a midterm grade indicating unsatisfactory academic progress, see your instructor or academic advisor. The last day to withdraw from classes or opt into Pass/Fail in the full semester is Friday, March 29.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://www.eservices.vcu.edu.

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.

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, after VCU’s commencement.

For more information, contact Lt. Joel Abernathy at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

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 Business Services invites you to complete a five-to-10 minute survey about the retail services offered at VCU, including Barnes & Noble @ VCU and RamTech. The survey, at the following URL, is open to all members of the VCU community and will be available through Friday, March 1.

For more information, contact Stephen Barr at campussvcs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/retailsurvey24.

Are you a May 2024 graduate interested in sharing your student experience with other VCU graduates, family and alumni? VCU Alumni is looking for a student speaker at the Spring Ring Ceremony on May 8. The selected graduate will receive a complimentary class ring. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. March 1.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zyeL2G1xfcKtjcTa9-Wz6qNt4SSY99BVyNExcSp3-t0/edit.

Be a part of the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. Spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders. Learn about traditional Mayan medicine and explore the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The summer study abroad group will learn about traditional medicine, midwifery and healing practices. Trip dates are May 25-June 1. The cost is $1,300 (plus air fare).

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/education/womens-health-and-healing-in-guatemala/.

Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to participate in free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program is for those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. The program is available in English and Spanish.

For more information, contact Josselyn Valenzuela at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

The Friends of VCU Libraries invite students and recent alumni (2019-2023) to submit designs for use on VCU Libraries T-shirts and other promotional materials. The prize is $500. In keeping with the recent opening of the new Reflection Room, the 2024 design prompt is: VCU Libraries: Reflection. Submit a design by April 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/design-contest-2024.html.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. The VCU and VCU Health System communities are invited to nominate a faculty member, staff member, academic or administrative leader or organization, or a student or student organization. Apply at the following URL by Thursday, Feb. 29.

For more information, contact Corey Martin at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

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.

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 at the following URL by March 3.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

RAMS-2-RAMS is a peer support intervention designed to provide social support and connection to campus and community resources for VCU students' food security and well-being. We will also be evaluating RAMS-2-RAMS to learn about its effectiveness. If interested, complete the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/c4ffaDDQ1oqjJTbo7.