11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This workshop will cover the components of Canvas LMS and a course shell. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18458. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=88671406931

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

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Biostats will present the 2025 Spring Seminar Series by Robert Santos, director of the U.S. Census Bureau. The title of his talk will be "The Real Challenge Facing Biostatisticians and Data Scientists Is ... Us!" The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82121000343?pwd=9myjeazUqNLTNZbUaWUfF3rai27cd9.1 The Meeting ID is 821 2100 0343 The Passcode is 330537

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vcu.edu/Manager/EventView.aspx?ID=80588.

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A reception will be held for the opening of an undergraduate and graduate Interior Design exhibition at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. The exhibit, curated by Ewura Esi Eghan (Interior Design, Sculpture and Extended Media Studies BFA, 2025) and Euodia Asmerom (Interior Design BFA, 2025), will be held Friday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Roberto Ventura at rlventura@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at noon

Find a period of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This virtual live meditation, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3PtrOMi

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success to learn about the resources available to support students in your classes. Learn more about the culture of care VCU has built around every student who needs guidance, support and clarity for their journey to graduation. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/quR2v9Khj9dtUwid7.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit Special Collections and Archives on the fourth floor of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for the spring semester Open House: The Body and the Book. Special Collections will feature a variety of materials related to the human body, including 16th-century illustrated medical books, pop-ups, artists’ books and comics. Whether you’re interested in health sciences, body horror, or art, you’ll find something interesting.

For more information, contact Ryan Larson at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2024-2025/sca-open-house.html.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Academic Affairs will hold a virtual workshop on DesignPlus via Zoom. DesignPlus is a Canvas integration available to all VCU faculty. Learn to use this tool to make your Canvas courses more visually engaging, organized and interactive. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DyN0EBr7RkWq5dPs6Ifdvw

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU Global Education Office and the Student Financial Management Center for this virtual informational session about how to fund your education abroad experience. Register on Rams Connect at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81432781851

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1936404.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at noon

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 (which include online and on-campus), curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required; join at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87687416782.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a Faculty Club meeting in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. The meeting will focus on the upcoming COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, in which VCU is participating this Spring semester. The meeting will feature remarks from Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, a raffle for prizes, food and drinks and opportunities to connect with colleagues while learning about the upcoming survey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latoya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gJiqt7DVA8zebQt46.

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.

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.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU librarians and faculty teaching courses in the ConnectED general education program for collaboration and discussion of assignment development and alignment of learning goal objectives. The session will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 205, 901 Park Ave. Register at https://forms.gle/rFxS3vVAJSzhzxGs5

For more information, contact ConnectED at gened@vcu.edu or visit https://connected.vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at noon

VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio is launching an asynchronous noncredit Foundations of Instructional Design Certificate Program - ideal for anyone interested in exploring instructional design. The February cohort is open exclusively to VCU faculty and staff with a special program price of $360. The cohort consists of six asynchronous modules. Participant feedback required. To learn more, visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/739ee55c563149058a206a40953a697a

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.html.

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Health Sciences Career Community Leadership and Development Committee, in collaboration with the Community Service Committee, announces a partnership with the Department of Workforce and Career Development and Technical Education to conduct mock interviews. This initiative provides an opportunity to help students enhance their interviewing skills and prepare for career opportunities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13680139.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host a week of backpacking and exploring the mountains, vistas and natural environment of the Central California coast. The price includes food, transportation from San Jose, Calif., to the trailhead, camping permits, entry fees and equipment, but it does not include air fare to or from the start/end point. A trip interest meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Outing Rental Center, 130 S. Linden St. The trip will be March 9-15, 2025 Register by Feb, 7.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dafc82fc-114c-4b93-b798-8e58839daaca.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs as a planning member for one of the office's various cultural achievement ceremonies for its Spring 2025 graduations. Tasks include: finding speakers, designing the ceremony space, researching regalia and planning receptions. RSVP at the following URL by Friday, Jan. 17.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/a7QzWE3UGS5rcoqm6.

It’s not too late to join one of VCU's dynamic bands this spring. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just looking to connect with others who share your love of music, there is a band for you. Experience the thrill of live performances, connect with a vibrant community of talented musicians and expand your musical skills and repertoire. Register for University Band (APPM 356) today.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Undergraduate students, schedule an appointment with a coach at the Campus Learning Center to discuss your goals for the semester and create an action plan. The center specializes in time management, study strategies and goal setting and can support you as you work toward your goals. Start by filling out the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/BJiLBh9FVNkRREm98

For more information, contact Bridget Prince at bprince@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/academic-coaching/.

The Queer Art Collective (QuAC) is curating an art show, titled “Queer in Act,” and is accepting submissions from all VCU affiliated people. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Submit up to three works in any medium (painting, music, photo, writing and more) at the following URL. Questions? Visit QuAC on Instagram @vcu.quac

For more information, contact Adrian Young at younga20@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/YiRzYHu4uYSm1SBWA.

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.

The Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., will be closed for staff training on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.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 shape the future of political discourse by highlighting the importance of your personal values. Your input will reveal how values drive political identity and related processes. This study seeks equal representation from all sides of the political spectrum — your perspective matters. First, fill out the survey at the following URL. If eligible, you will be sent an email to schedule a one-hour lab session to complete computer-based tasks. Each participant will receive $50.

For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at kavanaughs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bJeLuvsPu8r5mMTR6.

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.