11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn how to get the most out of your General Education classes. ConnectED faculty will be on hand with prizes and pizza in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for an interactive study break.

For more information, contact Christy Tyndall at tyndallcl@vcu.edu or visit http://www.connected.vcu.edu.

2:30 p.m.

Rural Rams and VCU's Office of Adult and Non-Traditional Student Services will host a Sweet Sip Showdown in the Grace Street Center (912 W. Grace St, seventh floor) to sample and rate a variety of sweet teas. Drop by and vote for your favorites.

For more information, contact Sara Rafuse at rafusese@vcu.edu.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2025-2026 academic year is coming soon - have you figured out your plans for housing? Students and families are encouraged to attend Next-Level Living to explore their housing options for the next academic year. Learn via Zoom from Residential Life and Housing about the returning student housing process and application timeline. Hear from Off-Campus Student Services and the Office of Student Advocacy about the best next steps you can take to live in an apartment or other housing options. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fyesye@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936997.

4 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 Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Apply at the following URL.

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. to 8 p.m.

Come have a dirt cup with the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega in the Metro Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Annie Lebow at lebowas@vcu.edu or (571) 245-7405.

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Join President Michael Rao, Ph.D., for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu.

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.

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Sarah Peterson to learn more about the nonprofit 403b Wise organization that helps educate pre-service teachers about 403b, 457b and pensions. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936683 The passcode is 154055 See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Student Virginia Education Association at VCU at sveaeboard@gmail.com or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83178224209?pwd=7mebzQmnfsLb9EYI53l3G89fQqRDaI.1.

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Put together a vision board and get to know the brothers of APO in the Metro Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Annie Lebow at lebowas@vcu.edu or (571) 245-7405.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Auctus January GBM to learn how to have your research, art and creative works published in VCU's undergraduate journal. Find out how to join the editorial team and work with peers and faculty and about opportunities to gain leadership experience. Come enjoy fresh Insomnia Cookies. Those who cannot attend in-person (Honors College, Room 1303, Multipurpose Room, 701 W. Grace St.) can join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6135769251, and receive updates through RamsConnect: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/auctus/club_signup.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 at 9 a.m.

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council and Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual, interactive training typically takes around three hours. Honor Council training will be held Friday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Student Conduct training will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 from 1-4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in entering the advertising and branding industry? Learn more about the Brandcenter at VCU, which combines the best of portfolio schools with the best of academic programs. Brandcenter's in-person open house allows prospective students to tour the center's spaces and classrooms, meet world-class faculty and speak with current students about life at the Brandcenter and recent projects. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Brandcenter-Open-house?utm_source=TelegRam.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The East Marshall Street Well Project works to address some of the exploitative medical practices perpetrated by VCU on Richmond’s Black communities since the 1800s. Representatives from the community and VCU will contextualize this history and discuss efforts to create oral history and memorialization projects that work toward reparative justice. The program will be sponsored by VCU's Health Humanities Lab at the Humanities Research Center and co-sponsored by the Office of Health Equity. Join us at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. us during Black History Month to reflect upon important local Black history in the making. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chris Cynn at cjcynn@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW3zrLv2ZykRAzqTpgFOTodGHWaxO56rhRcfn68rSbRt5O6A/viewform.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at noon

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a lecture by visiting artist Luis Vasquez La Roche (MFA ’20) at Oliver Hall, Physical Sciences Wing, Room 1024, School of Education, 1015 W. Main St. Vasquez La Roche’s practice is interested in aspects of the transatlantic slave trade that repeat themselves in varying ways in the present such as labor, death, erasure, oppression, violence and discrimination. A part of the research is exploring material, space, smell, and sounds in relationship to personal and historical archives.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Consider foundational strategies for communicating across differences, preventing harm and fostering cultures of respect and inclusion. The Social Identity workshop is strongly suggested as a pre-requisite. You can choose to attend one or more of the following virtual sessions: Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon or Thursday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Bartlett at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/workshops/#d.en.723962.

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Society for Human Resource Management will hold an interest meeting in Snead Hall, Room B2165, 301 W. Main St. All majors are invited to learn more about joining the SHRM. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ella Henderson at hendersoner@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936959.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present a facilitated virtual dialogue on "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine" by Uché Blackstock, M.D. The book is free with registration but does not need to be finished to participate. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Burns at burnss3@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/masseydialogueslegacy.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations will present: "Historically VCU." In honor of Black History Month, hear from four alumni trailblazers who discuss how Black students, faculty members and staff have built the legacy of VCU and Richmond at large. This event brings together alumni who have made their mark on the university throughout their careers for a fireside chat-style discussion. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a performance by the Black Awakening Choir. The event, co-hosted by the VCU Black Alumni Council, will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Stefani Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/HVCU2025?utm_source=vcua&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=oar-Calendar-fy25.

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RecWell invites students and RecWell members to test their strength in the spring 2025 Ram Power Challenge. Certified personal trainers will provide guidance on mastering the fundamentals of the squat, bench press and deadlift. Participants will have two opportunities to showcase their strength on each lift. The event will be at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by Feb. 23 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8ee0c83c-0246-469b-84fe-6e484ddb3ace.

VCU Payroll Services has released the 2024 electronic Forms W2s. If you submitted your consent to receive your W2 electronically prior to Jan. 10, 2025 including any prior year, you may now retrieve a copy of the Form W2 by visiting the eServices portal, selecting Employee, and then selecting Tax.

For more information, contact Veronica B. King at vbking@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1807.

Volunteer for a “green” Rams basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 4:45-11 p.m., at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Guide fans to dispose of recyclable and compostable materials and weigh the waste to determine the diversion rate. The event is a great way to earn service hours. Visit the following URL for a link to the sign-up form.

For more information, contact Ann Kildahl at kildahlac@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainability.vcu.edu/.

VCU RecWell offers children’s swim lessons for ages 6 months to 6 years, taught by certified Water Safety Instructors under the American Red Cross program. Lessons, at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St., focus on fundamental swimming and water safety skills, with support tailored to each child's comfort and ability. Session 1 runs Saturday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 22. Register at the following URL between Saturday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Jan/ 31.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=805d477a-53f7-4a08-8d31-2c0fb96d6ee0.

Equity and Access Services will offer additional virtual office hours for consultations. Effective immediately, the Title IX Office will offer additional hours on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Book an appointment at the following email address or telephone number.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at titleix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1347 or visit https://www.equity.vcu.edu.

Adobe has delayed the discontinuation of cloud-based file syncing services to now take place on Monday, Feb. 3 for all Enterprise/Federated customers (including VCU). VCU end-users need to back up/migrate any data and files stored within Adobe’s Cloud storage platform to their local computer, USB storage and/or Google Drive storage. A complete backup/migration guide can be found at https://go.vcu.edu/adobe/backup.

For more information, contact Instructional Computing Services at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu/security/file-sync.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Interested in becoming a brother? You're invited to attend APO rush. The grouip has three "Peanuts"-themed events this week and you are invited. For more updates and information, the group's instagram @apo_adi and fill out the google form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Annie Lebow at lebowas@vcu.edu or (571) 245-7405 or visit https://forms.gle/1pZFKeiws5wuoxr2A.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement is launching a training series to support Quest 2028 by fostering authentic community partnerships. Focused on seven Priority Partner Communities, this initiative tailors sessions to meet shared needs. Share your input on partnership priorities by completing our Community Partnership Priorities Survey: https://forms.gle/H1h8k36Y6ukNReBL6

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/.

This club, affiliated with the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Department at VCU, focuses on students in the Health Science concentration of the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science major. (However, anyone passionate about health science is welcome to join.) Connect with fellow health, physical education and exercise science (HPEX) students and health enthusiasts through résumé workshops, networking events, shadowing opportunities, CPR/First Aid certifications and collaborations with organizations like the HPEX Exercise Science and Women in Medicine/Health clubs. Follow the organization on Instagram: vcukhshealthscience and see KHS on LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/khshealthscienceclub. A membership form is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact KHS Health Science Club at khsclub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LVub9jzDJwjV8HCU9.

The Documentary Filmmaking and SGA History Preservation Caucus is dedicated to documenting SGA events and behind-the-scenes, providing low-stakes filming and editing experience and compiling a comprehensive history of SGA using archival materials. This caucus is in partnership with the Student Government Association. All VCU students and faculty are welcome to join. See the interesst form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Bowen at bowennm@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LZScqmZP5jHJTc6c6.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion 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 at rsgarten@vcu.edu.