10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the Pauley Heart Center in celebrating Heart Health Month at the East End Heart Health Fair at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Enjoy free screenings, activities, lunch and giveways.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

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

Join the VCU history department for a lecture featuring the preeminent authority on kabbalah, J.H. Chajes, Ph.D. He will speak on Jewish mysticism, framed around his book "The Kabbalistic Tree." The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. The event, sponsored by the Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies, will be in Room 202, the STEM building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-kabbalistic-tree-visual-interface-of-jewish-mysticism.html.

6 p.m.

The VCU Financial Success Center by VACU will hold a virtual workshop to prepare you financially for your next semester. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=28ee59d9-8406-4c03-ba03-4792efddb8a3&utm_source=telegram.

6:30 p.m.

HyperLabs at VCU is an interdisciplinary student organization that organizes hands-on workshops to teach robotics and engineering skills to students through experience in real-world applications. The group is now hosting Beginner CAD, Beginner Arduino and Beginner Soldering Workshops. The workshops are free and open to all students in any major, year or skill level. If you would like to apply your knowledge to real projects, you can also join the research and competition team: HyperRobotics VIP. Sessions are in Engineering East and West halls, 601 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact HyperLabs at VCU at hyperlabs@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/hyperlabsatvcu.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at 11 a.m.

The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge and VCU McNair scholars will present a workshop that explores how to use AI tools responsibly and intentionally. Whether you’re new to AI or already using it in your academic work, this session will help you navigate its complexities ethically and with integrity. This event is hybrid. Register on RamsConnect to receive the Zoom link if you wish to stream. Or, attend in person at the FILL, Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge at fill@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/fill.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The intense demands of graduate study often leave students feeling overwhelmed, spending time reacting to urgency rather than focusing on what's truly important. This practical workshop, facilitated by a fellow graduate student, helps you reclaim your schedule by introducing effective time management, prioritization techniques, and tech tools for scheduling. RSVP for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942896.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Health Cardiology Program Manager Michelle Gossip in the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., as she teaches hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 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/15911660.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for the final walkthrough of the graduate student online application with live support for master's, certificate and doctoral applicants. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/0217appwalkthrough.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In celebration of Black History Month, join the Honors College for a virtual discussion and tour with the Moton Museum about the life and legacy of Barbara Johns, a 16-year old student student who helped spark one of the most important civil rights cases, Brown v. Board of Education. Barbara Johns reminds us that age does not limit the power to create positive change. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Ph.D. at jsmithmason@vcu.edu or (804) 931-9251 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/9rc9v7VPSNyV_-n-NQCx0Q.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Small Jazz Combos will perform at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. This event is free to attend.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-small-jazz-combos-at-the-camel/.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at 8 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play George Washington at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/15.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Interested in a career in advertising, marketing or branding? Learn about the Brandcenter's graduate program in which you can earn a master’s, build a professional portfolio and stand out to recruiters. The session will also be joined by current second-year students from every concentration (art direction, copywriting, creative brand management and strategy) who spent last summer interning for teams at such companies as Amazon, Callen, Ammunition and Leo. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/info-session-feb-2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at noon

Join VCU’s Division of Community Engagement for a panel discussion via Zoom with previous award recipients, who will provide insights, lessons learned and best practices for building academic-community partnerships. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG-iglNfD38F4UABozqCrLfyzbqO56pEPizl7EGKzib3Hl7g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111537260593173046274.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will present the third talk in its Rare Disease Month Speaker Series: Finding Patient/Consumer Genetic and Rare Disease Information. Join Dana Ladd, Health and Wellness Librarian, via Zoom as she discusses how to find reliable information on rare diseases. 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/16304514.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Come to this American Psychological Association workshop to develop tools to make the citation process more manageable and efficient. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. Read examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones, and learn which 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/.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Curious about service-learning? Join this informational session to learn how service-learning enhances student learning through real-world experience, supports faculty with high-impact teaching and community partnerships and creates meaningful, reciprocal service that benefits the community. The ssession will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Participants will explore available resources, course options and designations and easy ways to become involved in service-learning and experiential education across the institution. Sessions will be held throughout the semester. Click on the following URL to RSVP for upcoming dates, times and locations.

For more information, contact Antonio Harris at harrisad6@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/fnkgEiYh4zbDvcYz6.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and McNair Scholars will present the Ph.D. and Research Pathways Workshop via Zoom. The workshop breaks down what Ph.D.s actually are, how research careers work and highlights the value of undergraduate experiences, such as pipeline programs. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Pace Center is hosting a Bond-Building Badge training session at 700 W. Franklin St. The training helps give participantsu the tools to move beyond small talk and build lasting friendships. Open to all VCU students. Dinner will be served.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Symphonic Wind ensemble will perform at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The program will include works by Jack Stamp, James David, Peter Meechan, Robert Jager and more. Tickets are $5 for VCU students, $14 for the general public. VCU music students attend for free.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1166 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-symphonic-wind-ensemble/.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students can bring their own Ram T-shirts, totes, hats and other gear to customize and create personalized spirit gear. Supplies are limited. The event, hosted by the the Activities Programming Board, will be in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sensiere Thompkins-Harris at thompkinshs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1943379.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Rams in Recovery will host two virtual Recovery Ally Training sessions this semester. Sign up for training to learn how to be an advocate and ally for people struggling with substance use disorders and people in recovery. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/sheets/R5XCgpqpvxW22Fhpj4CcMR5Rf8H84V32v3qR9Pv1/forms/3009672514464.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics will host a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Roy Sabo, Ph.D., professor, Biostatistics, will discuss requirements for research sample size calculations and considerations necessary for calculating sample sizes for research studies. Questions: Contact https://cctr.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uvG8F9qXSuSMSW2ajjfaWQ.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking will present a visiting artist lecture by Anna Ehrenstein in Room 301, Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Ehrenstein is an interdisciplinary Albanian-German artist working between Berlin, Tirana and the cloud. Through what she calls precarious assemblages – installations combining video, sculpture, textiles, photography, AI and social practice – she examines migration, ritual and belief as material practices that shape collective life, and speculative forms of world-building.

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

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Psi Chi (the International Honor Society in Psychology) for a free movie night open to all students. "The Truman Show" will be screened with free pizza and popcorn in Room 112, STEM Building , 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Olivia Washington at washingtonon@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Division of Community Engagement for an evening of networking, collaboration and connection. The goal of the event is to bring together members of the VCU community and Richmond partners in a relaxed setting to strengthen relationships and spark new ideas. The event will be at Casa Del Barco – Canal Walk, 320 S. 12th St.

For more information, contact Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/vcudce/detail/160/1771540200000.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for teaching children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid education? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at an informational session. Questions: Visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/portal/soeinfosessions Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina L. Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or (571) 294-4115 or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRFeb19th.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The Office of Alumni Relations will host Historically VCU: Generations in Conversation. Join students, alumni and staff to honor the legacy of VCU’s Black community at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Reflect, dialogue and build community over dinner and storytelling. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd, assistant director of alumni career and personal development at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/historically-vcu-generations-in-conversation.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

STEM in Art will present its second event of the semester, CD Mosaic Night. This workshop will feature the use of recycled CDs as a tool to create mosaic art. Come ready to learn about how light interacts with surfaces and how science can influence creative design. Be sure to bring any old CDs you have to add unique designs to your mosaic art. All materials are free, and snacks will be provided. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Instagram vcustem_in_art or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Nya Farmer at farmernm@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944708.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts Music will present a viola recital by Adjunct Professor of Viola Danielle Wiebe-Burke at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Praised for “highly idiomatic, richly varied” playing, Mexican-Canadian Wiebe-Burke is an internationally recognized performer and educator. Tickets: $5 for VCU students, $14 for the general public amd free for VCU Music students.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1166 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/danielle-wiebe-burke-faculty-viola-recital/.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

VCUarts Dance will host the 45th annual production of Dance NOW Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 21. The production will feature works by guest artists Orange Grove Dance and ERA Dance Company. Faculty choreographers will include Autumn Proctor Waddell, Eric Rivera and Trebien Pollard. Dance NOW will be at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Tickets are $5 for VCU students and $14 for the general public.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/dance-choreography/#events.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Health Professions Organization will host an event to examine health care issues through clinical case study in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Students will be able to learn about various careers in the health care field through engaging clinical case study for the group's first general body meeting of the semester.

For more information, contact Dylan Abaidoo at abaidooda@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program with a mindfulness and stress management activity followed by warm beverages and social time. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Career Services and Psychology Advising will present a virtual informational session about Qualified Mental Health Professional Didactic Training. Are you interested in becoming a QMHP? Would you like to know more about the training requirement as part of the certification process? Join this session to learn more about how to fulfill the requirement through the Community Health Worker Program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Araba Andrews at andrewsab2@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/2x22cvyw.

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you junk journal?! Scrapbook? Vision board? Join VCU Education Abroad in celebrating Study Abroad Day by scrapbooking your travel mementos. Glue sticks, paper and stickers will be provided, but bring any photos, or paper/scrapbook-able mementos (think ticket stubs, receipts, boarding passes) of your travels and craft with us. The session will be on the third floor, 912 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5974 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1944551.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

The VCU School of Business will host Caleb Silver, chief business editor at Investopedia, who will share his expertise on wealth building. The talk will be in Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=5dfd416e-20fc-4dad-97bd-eb9620bd8e30&utm_source=telegram.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU College of Health Professions will present the Scoop on CHP in Room 1100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Interested in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiation Sciences or Health Services? Come get the scoop on these programs over an afternoon treat with current students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chelsea West at garycs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/phuNLSBPmcbVVABF7.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m.

The VCU video/photography team will hold open auditions for models and actors to participate in future university productions. Auditions will be held at the Scott Carriage House (behind 909 W. Franklin St.) from noon-3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27. Register at the following URL. No prior experience is necessary; all students are encouraged to audition.

For more information, contact Alex Robinson at robinsona19@vcu.edu or (571) 318-8210 or visit https://forms.gle/FRbXPLwFpDpoY7rLA.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Rams in Recovery will host a two-day professional development conference exploring substance use, recovery, harm reduction and student well-being. Open to students, staff, faculty and community members. This conference will be held May 20-21 at VCU's Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-to-recovery-conference-2026-tickets-1978139562682.

This class will prepare participants to plan and conduct American Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED classes. Instructors may also teach other Red Cross courses by completing bridging requirements and obtaining base-level certificates in the applicable program area. Participants must hold current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid training (or higher) before participating in the instructor class. Class will be held Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5, 4-8 p.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=934cd0e7-7cee-46cb-a5a0-0293c75e8eef.

Registration is open through Tuesday, March 3 for Spring IM Volleyball and Outdoor Soccer leagues. No experience is required. Make new friends while going for bragging rights in friendly competition with other Rams. Register with friends as a team or register on your own as a free agent. Purchase a $10 intramural semester pass, which covers participation in any and all intramural programs for the semester. Open to VCU students and RecWell members.

For more information, contact Javion Khan at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

If you are completing an internship this semester or have secured an internship in previous semesters, take three to five minutes to report your internship by completing the VCU Student Internship Survey in Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/VCUexperience.

The VCU da Vinci Center is launching applications for the second cohort of the Shelfie Program. Have a business idea or product that you've always thought about developing? Join the Shelfie program to test it, prototype it and pitch it. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/programming/shelfie-program/.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Your help is needed to read and review submissions. This is a unique opportunity to get your hands on new and exciting work and to contribute your voice to the judging process. Reviews are submitted easily via a Google Survey. The final deadline to submit a review is Sunday, March 15. Questions: Contacct the following email address.

For more information, contact Hana Rehman at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

The Underground Student Organization Resource Center invites nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to campus and their communities. Submit your nominations by Friday, March 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

Clinical Trials Access Initiative is recruiting new board members for the upcoming term. Motivated students are needed to serve as co-chairs for special programs, fundraising and outreach. This is a leadership role with impact in clinical trial access and community engagement. Apply by Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the following URL.

For more information, contact CTAI at VCU at ctaiatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTKABQGDU1YnHB8p4Fkzo0WCyrq1u4RicS3MIYS9JIntdO1Q/viewform.

Are you looking for something fun for your young ones to do this summer? Consider registering for one or more of the camps at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The center will offer three weeks of tennis/pickleball camp and four weeks of multi-sport themed camp. Register at https://vcu.givepulse.com/event/830935-Summer-2026-Camp-Registration

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/.

Help document your partnership in Collaboratory, VCU’s database for community and civic engagement and partnerships. If you’ve collaborated with RPS in the past two years through teaching, research or service, please take a moment to enter your activity at the following URL. Collaboratory is actively working to capture as many RPS partnerships as possible this month. Need assistance? Reach out to Tani Washington for support with adding your RPS activity to Collaboratory.

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu or visit https://he.cecollaboratory.com/vcu.

Are you a student, graduate student or postdoc working on research related to substance use, recovery, harm reduction or mental health? Submit a poster for the Research to Recovery Conference (May 20–21) and share your work with the campus and community. The deadline is Sunday, March 22. The link for poster presentations is https://r2r2026.sched.com/in

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu.

Researchers at the VCU School of Public Health are testing a new research study program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adult women. You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2. Visit www.RedefiningBMI.com to learn more and take a quick survey if you may be eligible.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com.

This research study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.