11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue throughout the fall semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The mixer is intended to cultivate a safe space and community where students, faculty and staff who identify as persons of color are able to discuss their own experiences, challenges and issues that they confront as people and students of color. The event will be in the College of Health Professions, Room 1030, 900 E. Leigh St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chelsea Gary at garycs@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3a-Rx1tsTUi2-_7pjtRZQvcsu6JZxYZG72_aLZjui2w8MSQ/viewform.

3:30 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will hold a hybrid postgraduate scholarship informational session in person (NSO Conference Room, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) or via Zoom. Learn about funded opportunities for postgraduate study in the U.S., UK, Ireland, China and at Stanford University, as well as how the NSO can offer support throughout the application process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-uG8ku2RF6FpU0kLl4ZnZfafHgDXo6bxJgU6-Xi5eYhwhVg/viewform.

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 Barlett at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/workshops/#d.en.723962.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Faculty Senate will sponsor the Annual General Faculty Meeting with President Michael Rao, Ph.D., in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Typically at this annual meeting, the president will briefly address the faculty and answer questions/concerns from the faculty in attendance. The meeting is open to all VCU faculty and is accessible on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/faculty-senate-vcu/

For more information, contact VCU Faculty Senate at facultysenate@vcu.edu or visit https://facultysenate.vcu.edu/.

5 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization which focuses on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Interested in becoming a brother? All are invited to attend the group's induction ceremony. Pledges have the opportunity to attend various service events, socials and retreats within the brotherhood. Upon successful completion of all requirements, pledges are initiated as brothers of APO. Email the following address for the zoom link.

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

5:30 p.m.

Join Katie's Art Project to make vision boards to set the mood for the rest of your semester. All materials will be provided. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Alumni Association Board Room, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Areej Ghazenfer at ghazenfera@vcu.edu.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join Amber Esseiva, Senior Curator, Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for an evening dedicated to the making of Dear Mazie, an exhibition exploring the life and work of Amaza Lee Meredith, the first known Black queer woman to practice as an architect in the United States. Esseiva will also discuss the collaborative process behind the exhibition, which brought together archivists, architects, designers and artists to honor Meredith’s legacy. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carmenita D. Higginbotham, Ph.D at higginbothac@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep0dL9zXVvkDZqCB6KzWd9iFTCN5x2tZDqK5gLSd30N0mEdA/viewform.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Obama Presidential Center’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Crystal M. Moten, Ph.D., will provide an overview of the center, focusing on its exhibits. She will highlight the historical predecessors who made President and Mrs. Obama's stories possible and share the museum’s storytelling goals as they relate to the events of the Obama presidency. The event will be in the lecture hall of the James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/BHM2025.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at noon

VCU and VCU Health will conduct a full test of the emergency alert system and lockdown protocols on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon. This test includes activation of outdoor sirens on both Monroe Park and MCV campuses, Alertus boxes and lockdown of specific academic and medical buildings. VCU Alert subscribers will receive a text message and email 10 minutes before, at the beginning of and the conclusion of these tests. Visit alert.vcu.edu for more detailed information.

For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3907 or visit https://alert.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at noon

VCU's Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a lecture by visiing artist SCRAAATCH at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. SCRAAATCH is a duo that creates multimedia performances, experimental music, and hybrid DJ sets. They focus on Black diasporan intra-ommunication, generational traumas, social upheaval and the social conditions of urban environments.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join the VCU Transfer Center and the Transfer Peer Coaches for lunch in the STEM Building, Room 503, 817 W. Franklin St. Becoming involved on campus as a transfer student can sometimes feel like a struggle, but the transfer peer coaches will help you connect. Meet them, ask them questions and get to know other transfer students. Register at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937184

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Want to take your online discussions to the next level? VCU now has access to the Harmonize discussion tool, an innovative and engaging platform that offers easy set-up, autograding and AI assistance. In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to set up Harmonize, utilize its features and walk away with a Harmonize discussion you can use in your course. Come ready with a discussion prompt! Register for thelink at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/TepIgeyzRGi3Uj1NAUwFUQ

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

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at noon

Restorative Yoga is an excellent pathway to quiet the mind and calm the body. Restorative postures will release tension and encourage surrender to a deeper sense of relaxation and stillness. This 30-minute virtual session is hoted by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2krew36c

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

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office will hold a hybrid Fulbright Scholarship informational session. Come to Room 121o, NSO Conference Room, 701 W. Grace St. (or join via Zoom), to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides funding for recent graduates and graduate students to spend an academic year abroad pursuing an independent project or a year of postgraduate study, or teaching English. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScreoCOy2V-Jj3zC0nORWNha9awAhuRG0HZ3QFhiGSSLGTpaQ/viewform.

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Diane Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Discovery Dialogues seminar via Zoom. Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., and Sam Walton, Ph.D., Assistant Professors, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will present. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcuCvqzMsHdKuiumhD6e3DLjOUUY5AcYp.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at 10 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU kicks off its spring speaker series with Madhur Behl, Ph.D. This event will take place virtually via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://cci-cvn.org/spring-speaker-series-safepath-automated-extraction-of-temporal-logic-based-trajectory-embeddings-for-enhanced-autonomous-vehicle-safety/.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal will host a Pack-A-Bag event in the Honors College Multipurpose Room (1303, 701 W. Grace St.) to make care kits for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the organization's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect to keep up to date on future events.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Massive Change Network at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., for a screening of the documentary short film "I Have A Name" by partner Theorem Media followed by an immersive Massive Action Life-Centered Design workshop with Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams. This event is free and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Kristin Carleton at carletonkr@vcu.edu or visit https://ihaveanamedcworkshop.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=n6vMjs3WSbV6GO9qGY8KDeKybt3yEWIE.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at noon

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/.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Love may not cost a thing, but relationships often come with financial decisions. Join the VCU Financial Success Center by Virginia Credit Union for a workshop focused on building strong connections while staying financially smart. Learn how to create and stick to a budget as a couple, plan for shared goals, and navigate conversations about money with ease. The event will be in Snead Hall, Room B4307, 301 W. Main St. Questions: Email finsuccess@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kirthan Iyangar at iyangarks@vcu.edu or (804) 738-2604.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the VCU School of Pharmacy and the Black Student Pharmacy Organization for an evening to celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of William S. Cooper (B.S.’57), the first Black graduate of the School of Pharmacy, recognizing his contributions to both the university and the broader community. The evening will showcase the importance of diversity, perseverance and excellence in pharmacy education and beyond. The event will be at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. Space is limited. Register by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chrissy Bowdren at bowdrence@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/Cooper.

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

Want to get your start in the legal field? Learn more about the VCU Continuing and Professional Education noncredit Paralegal Studies Certificate program at a live online session. Sign up at the following URL. Registration ends Friday, Feb. 21. The next cohort begins Tuesday, Feb. 25. Discounts are available for VCU faculty and staff. The program adviser is available each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Sign up at bit.ly/vcuparalegal to speak with an adviser.

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

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at the 18th Annual HIGHER Ground Conference and engage in a leadership journey. Those who attend will embark on alumni engagement and establish new connections through various interactive workshops, intentional engagement and many motivating conversations. Through dynamic sessions, networking and interactive learning, participants will actively engage in activities promoting graceful leadership. The event will be at the Richmond Marriott Downtown, 500 E. Broad St. Register by Friday, Feb. 21 at the following URL. (Register by Friday, Jan. 31 for the early bird rate.)

For more information, contact Nancy Calkins at calkinsn@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/higher-ground-conference/2025-conference/.

Private and semi-private swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. RecWell’s water safety instructors work with participants to create tailored, individual lesson plans that allow time to focus on specific skills. Classes are taught at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St., and can be scheduled any time the pool is open. Packages may be split into 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/private-and-semi-private-swim-lessons/.

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/.

The Monroe Park Campus VCU Child Development Center has immediate openings for children ages 16 months to 5 years. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enroll your child in a nurturing, full-day child-care experience. Open to families from VCU and the general public.

For more information, contact Tessa NeSmith, Center Director at cdcsoe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7377 or visit https://cdc.soe.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.

VCUarts Program for eighth-10th grade students, Investigation Now, is back for the Spring. This fiur-week program encompasses a range of contemporary art concepts and artmaking techniques taught by VCU Art Education students. Registration is now open. The registration fee is $90 (food and materials will be provided). Investigation Now will take place on Fridays from 5-8 p.m., beginning Feb. 14 and ending March 7. Register 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/.

The poster symposium, organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry and part of VCU Student Research Weeks, is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their research endeavors and creative scholarship to their academic peers, members of the VCU faculty and campus community. All undergrads from every discipline are encouraged to present and attend. Presentations may be for completed research projects, completed papers or research in progress. Submit entries by Friday, March 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Concepcion, Coordinator of Undergraduate Research, at urop@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/poster/.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12-25) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. Compensation is available for participation.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab (or Serena Gu, Clinical Research Coordinator, or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group in addition to individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking young females and males (18 to 35 years) to take part in a research study examining potential sex differences in how the heart and blood vessels respond to exercise. 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.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training 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.