Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join PennyAppeal and P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) for the first Pack-A-Bag event of the semester in the Honors College Multipurpose Room, 701 W. Grace St., to help make care kits for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the PennyAppeal Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or the PennyAppeal RamsConnect to keep up to date on future events and collaborations.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

This two-hour, in person workshop will help equip youth development professionals with facilitative leadership techniques to build authentic, trusting relationships with youth. Participants will learn ways to expand the opportunities for youth to express themselves and participate in two-way dialogue that feels safe and inclusive. The facilitator will be Tammy Hobson, Collective Learning and Leading. The session will be 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/183/1737558000000.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present a facilitated discussion on the themes of the “Memory Wars” podcast, the 2024-2025 VCU Common Book. This session via Zoom will focus on the story of Bruce Tucker and the first heart transplant in the South. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Burns at burnss3@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/a108f249-9108-4ec5-9421-b8ec309592e0/summary.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Dental Club at VCU will collaborate with Career Services for a workshop which will include tips on interviews, personal statements and applying to summer programs. The session will be held in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jumana Meri at merin@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is embodied today in those who work toward equality and justice for all people. VCU Health is unconditionally committed to living out this legacy in our community. Our patients, colleagues, learners and community members are all important parts of the work toward a more just and equitable society. We invite you to join our Office of Inclusive Excellence at their second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Walk. This event is free and open to all. The walk will begin at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, 1000 E Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashli Harris at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13705559.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The M.T. program in Secondary English Education is designed to support creative, thoughtful and passionate future 6-12 grade English teachers. The program can be completed as part of the university's extended teacher preparation program for current VCU students or as a program for students from other institutions who have completed an English undergraduate program. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/M.T.EnglishSpring25.

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

Join the Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics (HCHA) for a mezcla (mixer) open to all at James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Enjoy conversations and Latin American food and enhance Hispanic visibility in the health sciences. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at 4 p.m.

The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will host a screening of the film "Counted Out" by Vicki Abeles in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. A discussion with faculty and members of the audience will follow. This is a public event and the film is appropriate for all ages. Registration is required. Register at the following URUL.

For more information, contact Ellie Roberts at meyereh@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/event-items/counted-out-film-showing.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at noon

VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging will host a presentation about gerontology via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Edmund Boxley at boxleyek@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocequrzgjHtX0lBftA_u-uxEVbDt8WngR.

See the schedule of events honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at VCU and in the Richmond community. Visit mlkday.vcu.edu for the full list and details.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at engage@vcu.edu or visit http://mlkday.vcu.edu.

Learn belaying, or climbing with a partner, a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program staff will teach current best practices for belaying and answer any and all questions about climbing. The session will be in the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration opens the day before the clinic. A belay clinics will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21. See times and registration at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd4e0a05-814b-415e-9ef8-43e49fe1f7fb.

Did you know VCU students, faculty and staff are eligible for a free U.S. passport-style photograph at VCU's Global Education Office? GEO offers this service the first Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and the third Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot (first-come, first-serve) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://bit.ly/48vyeCK.

VCU's Student Alumni Council is recruiting prospective student leaders for its leadership council. Leadership council members plan and execut events for the student body, build leadership skills and expand their professional network. The council promotes philanthropy, fosters connections between students and alumni and celebrates campus traditions. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.

For more information, contact Breydon Duncan Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/4aUvfhkvKj9Fz4fv8.

Make music, build community and earn credit by joining VCU’s Choral Arts Society (APPM 359, CRN 30106). It's open to all students and no audition isrequired. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30–2:50 p.m. in the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. This focus semester will be on music that explores the theme of "Belonging"-celebrating community.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#vocal-ensembles.

In light of recent events, the application deadline for the Community-Engaged Data Dissemination Grant has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. This grant provides funding for projects that creatively share research findings with community stakeholders and within communities. Apply at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4VsLAn7ie46cMHpkOfjjKjdExEIapN-/view?usp=sharing For more information, or to submit an application, please contact dcegrantsinfo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu.

VCUarts Program for 8th-10th grade students, Investigation Now, is back for the Spring. The four-week program encompasses a wide range of contemporary art concepts and artmaking techniques taught by VCU Art Education students. The registration fee is $90 (food and materials will be provided). Investigation Now will be held on Fridays from 5-8 p.m.; befinning Feb. 14 and ending March 7. Register now at https://apps.art.vcu.edu/investigationnow/

For more information, contact Lia New at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/art-education/investigation-now/.

Help VCU's Division of Community Engagement make a difference in the lives of those in need by contributing to the 7 City Shoe Drive for Winter's Place. The initiative collects shoes to support youth in grades K-12 and families lacking adequate footwear during the colder months. Collection boxes will be placed across the VCU campus and the VCU Health System until Friday, Jan. 31. See the list of drop-off sites at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Light at robinsonkm10@vcu.edu or visit https://mlkday.vcu.edu/#d.en.743633.

Student Admissions Ambassadors help prospective students learn about the community, academic opportunities and student life at VCU. Student Admissions Ambassadors lead campus tours and develop leadership skills. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Student Admissions Ambassadors at ambassadors@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCriBQL70t2LUA-xIKhfBrO5yhvchX7K5-FE5vinc6B_iFgg/viewform.

VCU students are asked to share their experiences with and awareness of on-campus offices and organizations that offer services or resources to students. VCU staff member Jess Hoy, M.S.W., is conducting a research survey that can be completed online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Students are not required to have ever used a VCU resource to participate. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of five $25 gift cards to the VCU bookstore.

For more information, contact Jess Hoy at hoyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I3jkZe3oTGVt0ufnnNU1aK1zlvbVzSRSAqoCfZ3AnIE/viewform?edit_requested=true.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principal investigator is Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Questions: Email the KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with a specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten, Ph.D., at rsgarten@vcu.edu.