4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Have an interest in fiber arts? Come to The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to crochet or knit a Valentine-themed project and sample chocolate-covered strawberries. Beginners are welcome and all materials and instructions will be provided.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at info@thepacecenter.com or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

5 p.m.

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week at the Compass (in front of the library) for photos and a celebration. Today's activity is Homecoming Fit Friday.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at 2 p.m.

"Annabelle," a play and story of love, faith and resilience with Vanessa Wright Jackson in the title role, will be staged at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. The play will also be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the same location.

For more information, contact Anna at fisheraj5@vcu.edu or (540) 292-5715 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/performances-of-annabelle-from-playwright-vanessa-l-wright-jackson/.

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at 8 p.m.

VCU Homecoming 2024 is here. The week of Feb. 18-25 will be filled with spirited events. Unleash your Ram and show your Ram pride. See the lineup at the following URL and register via RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/vcuhomecoming/events/.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Are you ready to be in your own home? Are you thinking about selling your home? Want to learn more about the Valued Employee Program? Join Joyner Fine Properties and the Virginia Credit Union for this informational session,, offered virtually and in person. Lunch will be available for those attending in-person. Register in Talent@VCU or for the virtual session - https://bit.ly/3SiIyqO; for the in person session - https://bit.ly/3SlSQWT

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

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from noon to 1:30 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//.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 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.

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 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will host a Work-in-Progress Seminar with Jessica Trisko Darden, Ph.D., whose lecture will explore the oft-forgotten women war criminals of Nazi Germany, offering insight into the role that gender plays in conceptions of oppression and power. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DgGTxfhTeeWM3JqRjKVKA.

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Alumni Relations to celebrate Black History Month as Black alumni business owners share their creative career journeys and offer insight on opening doors for Black creatives. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717068946477/WN_UON7nDoYSKOW9JPosowyTA#/registration.

Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Help be a part of VCU Women's Basketball history. VCU Women's Basketball will host its first Support[HER] game at the Stuart C. Siegel Center,1200 W. Broad St., against George Mason University. The game is presented by Synergy Technical. As part of the nationwide movement in supporting women's athletics, the Support[HER] game aims to break VCU Women's Basketball current attendance record of 1,500. Tickets are $5 for VCU faculty and staff and free for VCU students. Click the following URL to purchase a ticket.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or (801) 232-0669 or visit https://offer.fevo.com/george-mason-hwbejgm-95e3cff?fevoUri=george-mason-hwbejgm-95e3cff%2F.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.

VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center will hold a virtual and in-person education event about living kidney donation. Learn about the living donor evaluation process, hear stories from living kidney donors and transplant recipients, receive resources and facts and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session will be held in-person (VCU Health Parham Road Campus, medium training room, 7818 E. Parham Road) and virtually (https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95727992245) RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/iQA3cayY1d

For more information, contact Caroline Ward at caroline.ward@vcuhealth.org or visit http://vcuhealth.org/transplant.

Nominations are now open for the VCU Distinguished Faculty Awards Program. Award categories include distinguished teaching, distinguished scholarship, distinguished service, outstanding early career faculty, outstanding term faculty, outstanding adjunct faculty and university award of excellence. Submit a nomination by the March 15 deadline at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/faculty-recognition/distinguished-faculty-awards/.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement, in partnership with the Council on Community Engagement, announces a Request for Proposals for its Academic-Community Partnership Planning Grants. The division is offering $10,000 in funding to support collaborations between researchers and community partners. Review the grant details and submit your application by March 29 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at dcegrantsinfor@vcu.edu or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yszqgAMVVbYketfWzpOyqgT_QP7caMQk/view.

VCU has a vibrant diverse faculty who have broad, innovative, rigorous research and teaching practices. Starting this year the Office of the Provost will spotlight faculty during Black History and Women’s History months. A faculty member will be showcased daily on the website through March 1 and March 11-15. The goal is to continue featuring all of our excellent diverse faculty each year.

For more information, contact Mangala Subramaniam at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/faculty-recognition/black-history-and-womens-history-months/.

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.