11 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register 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.

When it comes to leadership, we sometimes fall back on what we know, regardless of our values. In this workshop, participants will come away with concrete strategies for translating inclusive and team-centered values into practice. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOipqjgoHd0JBq-AOzx63g_OCiG48Q4d#/registration

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Winston X. Yan, M.D., Ph.D., is a scientist motivated by using genetic medicines to treat patients, particularly those with a rare genetic diseases. Join the Health and Wellness Library on Zoom at the following URL to learn more about Yan’s work developing therapies for patients with rare diseases, some of the challenges in researching and how rare diseases can offer unique learning opportunities that scientists can leverage to advance other fields. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14069977.

2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Do you teach a service-learning course and do you want to learn more about having a service-learning teaching assistant? Or are you a student who has taken a service-learning course and are interested in becoming a teaching assistant? Join Service-Learning at VCU and discuss all things TA related. Learn about the process, benefits and opportunities that come with being or having a service-learning teaching assistant. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/service-learning/.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host Food and Faith. Students will meet on Wednesdays, check in with one another, discuss scripture and share a simple meal.

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

5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will partner with the Black Education Association to host a Black 'n' Black Mixer. This is an opportunity during Black History Month for students, faculty and staff to come together, mingle and make connections. Enjoy catered food. Games will be played and prizes will be raffled off. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936805.

5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in Mass Communications with concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership. The school also offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

7 p.m.

Come write letters to local lawmakers as part of the Save the Children Action Network's Have a Heart for Kids Campaign while enjoying cupcakes and cookies. The session will be in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2105, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact SCAN at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join Service-Learning at VCU for a discussion of related topics. This session, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave., is for faculty/staff who have or are interested in teaching a service-learning course at VCU.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/service-learning/.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs leadership, faculty and staff for a gathering of Wilder School alumni, policymaking experts, local and state officials and key policy influencers. The session will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel James River Ballroom, second floor, 100 S. 12th St.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/event-posts/2025-legislative-reception.html.

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in Mass Communications with concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership. The school also offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a lecture by visiting artist Francheska Alcántara (MFA ’19) in Oliver Hall, Physical Science Wing, Room 1024, 1015 W. Main St. Alcántara's work lays at the intersection of gesture, ritual and myth within the Black diasporic imagination. Alcántara reworks, repurposes and transforms artifacts such as brown paper bags, Hispano cuaba soap, dominoes and organic residues through sewing, folding, cutting, burning and layering.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/francheska-alcantara-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at noon

Take a break from the noise in the middle of your day with virtual guided meditation. This session, hosted by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4tyab

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at noon

VCU's Division of Community Engagement is launching a Community Engaged Research Series. The professional development sessions are designed for faculty and staff looking to enhance their skills in community engagement, focusing on building stronger, more inclusive relationships between institutions and the communities they serve. Participants will explore key strategies and best practices for effective outreach, partnerships and community-engaged research. Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., will speak virtually about "Building and Maintaining Trust with Community Partners and Collaborators." The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86306523704 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFGTS3pD7Qtn7j2Jg6-MAFi0ADp_evxbuMcKifCMhDCOjaQQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Peerceptiv is a Canvas integration tool available to all VCU faculty. In this virtual workshop, explore how to set up peer- and self-review assignments, as well as rubric creation and ways to expand on student-to-student feedback. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/FQNbvsX0RSq2Ow4ALd5oRA

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

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The PREP program provides addiction treatment and behavioral health care. The program, administered by Caron, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in elementary, middle and high school. PREP covers youth trends, empowers parents and caregivers with effective communication skills, discusses how to set up clear rules and consequences regarding substance abuse, evaluates factors to help protect children from substance use and provides local resources. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., across from the Cary Street Gym. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/182/1740524400000.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Want to get your start in the legal field? Or elevate your career with paralegal expertise? Learn more about the VCU Continuing and Professional Education Paralegal Studies Certificate program at the following URL. The next cohort begins Tuesday, Feb. 25 and registration is ending soon. Discounts are available for VCU faculty and staff. The program adviser is available each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sign up at bit.ly/vcuparalegal to speak with the adviser,

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.

Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Closing the Gap: Colorectal Cancer Summit at the Virginia State University Multipurpose Center, 20809 Second Ave., Petersburg. Whether you're a researcher seeking new insights, a clinician looking to improve patient care or a community member wanting to engage in meaningful dialogue, this summit will feature leading experts on prevention and screening, clinical trials and survivorship. Register at https://cvent.me/Y53Xyd

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/9209d198-c466-4105-bacc-40ba0d047620/register.

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Join VCU Continuing and Professional Education for an asynchronous online, noncredit Ethics of AI course designed for faculty, staff, students, researchers, ethics and compliance officers, technology professionals and anyone with an interest in AI. Learn more and register at the following URL. VCU alumni/staff/faculty discounts are available.

For more information, contact Tinsley Jones at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/ai/.

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Experienced Supervisors Institute focuses on advanced supervisory strategies, providing practical tools and techniques to lead more effectively. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come to the 19th Annual Women's Health Research Day titled "Nutrition and Women's Health." The symposium will be held at the Johan L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Abstracts from all fields with elements of women's health and/or sex/gender differences are encouraged. Awards will be given for best posters in Basic, Clinical/Translational and Community Sciences. Monetary awards will be given for a Young Investigator and best interdisciplinary abstract.

For more information, contact Lillia Thumma at thummadl@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2025/.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME). 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. Submit nominations by Monday, March 3 using this link: https://forms.gle/z1pGNGMH9UWJqxts5

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

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024-2025 President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. The awards recognize and honor members of the VCU and VCU Health System community for their outstanding achievements, leadership, service excellence and significant contributions to the institution. Nominations may be submitted at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

PECS is a 501(c)3, student-run nonprofit serving Richmond Public Schools students. PECS guides and supports RPS students in their college applications, scholarships and post-graduation planning. Apply to be a mentor by Sunday, Feb. 16 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adam Vo at voat3@vcu.edu or (714) 878-9906 or visit https://pecsatvcu.com/.

The Office of the Provost is advancing the work of Convergence Labs @VCU - AI+ by appointing a leadership team as detailed in the Operating Manual. (See the manual at https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/media/faculty-provost/ConvergenceLabsVCUOperatingManualDec2024-InternalUse_copyright.docx.pdf) Leads/Co-Leads should be tenured professors or associate professors with significant research experience in the area and demonstrated experience in working on and/or leading collaborative projects. Faculty are encouraged to submit nominations using the form at the following URL.. Self-nominations are welcome. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 21.

For more information, contact Mangala Subramaniam, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zkDh8BupTNmeJd9F7.

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 cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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