Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU and Richmond Police will hold an active shooter training exercise in the 900 block of West Franklin Street. The drill will involve the sound of simulated gunfire, SWAT team personnel and drones. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the 900 block of West Franklin Street and the parking lot between 900 and 910 West Franklin Street will be closed. Sidewalks and buildings will remain open, with the exception of the sidewalk in front of the Office of the President.

For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will present its monthly research seminar at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Saul Karpen, M.D., Ph.D., the institute's chief scientific officer, will present "Discovery and Evaluation of Genetic Causes of Biliary Atresia." Attend in person or join via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.mccall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b2agLWXqT8W64Q_DI2je3g#/registration.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore specific features to create inclusive climates. Participants will explore their own experiences and use those experiences to identify practices for fostering a sense of belonging. The session will be led by Amanda Hurwitt, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and presented at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/187/1737050400000.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“The Dream … We Almost Never Heard” a presentation on the Rev. Martin L. King Jr. by Arthur T. Broady will be available live (Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.) and via Zoom. Gospel soloist Daphne Jackson will perform. A student-led discussion will follow the presentation. The event will be part of VCU's MLK Jr. celebration events.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/190/1737070200000.

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for a celebration of fatherhood. Connect with other fathers in a safe and supportive space to explore meaningful ways to engage with your children, educate them beyond traditional schooling and empower them to thrive. Build trust, share strategies and create lasting connections for a brighter future. This event is part of VCU's MLK Jr celebration events. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/171/1737154800000.

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics (HCHA) for a mixer open to all. Connect with others and savor Latin American cuisine while supporting Hispanic representation in the health sciences. The event will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at phillipsar3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13545959.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Showcase your business and products, connect with alumni, staff and students and engage with the broader VCU community at the 2025 VCU Homecoming Makers Market. Complete the application at the following URL by Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 to secure your spot as a vendor. Spaces are limited. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Breydon Duncan Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6InkVK7woU134WX0afCuU-CIGzCEsVyCxHLurrZKjXGVrg/viewform.

Nominate a colleague, student, alumni or community member for the 2025 Burnside Watstein Awards, which honor individuals who have positively impacted VCU’s LGBTQIA+ community. Nominations may be made by Feb. 21 at the following URL. The awards ceremony will be held on March 26 from 4-6:30 p.m. at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0K_-zuE-vReiCs4WUonfCXMuj9WYysnmDy4vbpv6pX9DMuA/viewform.