12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Ivy Bell, VCU Health Hub's community health worker and Massey Cancer Center in this month's celebration of love with a workshop on healthy relationships. Learn what love looks like and feels like and end with a self-care activity. The event will be held at the Health Club, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

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

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Political Science will present the second session of the Social Science Research Working Group in Room 4169, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Join Alexandra Davis, Ph.D., as she presents her research on non-voters in the 2024 election.

For more information, contact Alex Keena at keenaja@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

Chris Burnside, a leading light for many years in the Richmond dance scene, will return to campus in a new role – author. At this book launch event in the lecture hall of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., Burnside and his husband, Karl Green, will read passages and engage in conversation. The evening will conclude with a reception and a book signing.

For more information, contact Ryan Larson at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2025-2026/burnside-book-launch.html.

9 a.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Develop the tools necessary to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful and confident manner. 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. 25, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Alcohol Research Center will host the next seminar in the Foundations of Alcohol Research Seminar Series, a monthly informal lecture series for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows and others interested in alcohol research. The stand-alone lectures will focus on the human disease of alcoholism and will briefly introduce animal models. The film will be screened in Room 535, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84265504477?pwd=Mga1hTqNfPwrRJq1B2q1E85TH6v0ty.1

For more information, contact Jennifer Wolstenholme at JWOLSTENHOLM@VCU.EDU.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rollator Repair Clinic at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, the prayer labyrinth in the parish hall at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., will be available for VCU students with a current ID to use every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take some time to walk the labyrinth, meditate and reflect. The church will provide resources to guide your time of prayer.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://ghtc.org/.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group to provide you the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? The Health Hub hosts Wednesday Walks. Each Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. participants have the opportunity to join the Health Hub on a walk in Church Hill. Each walk will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. and will go through different parts of the neighborhood.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn about the Master of Public Administration program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpa0225.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Make friends, share your story and enjoy a free lunch at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Each week, a new storytelling theme is chosen. Lunch will be provided by a local congregation or partner organization.

For more information, contact Shannon O'Neill at admin@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

You First will host Paws and Unwind: a therapy dog visit at Room 201, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Take a break from your schedule to meet a certified therapy dog and connect with the first-generation community in a relaxing environment. All students are welcome.

For more information, contact Zisu Liao at liaoz@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU School of Medicine office of Graduate Education will host a Master's Virtual Open House. Discover the school's Biomedical Science M.S. programs. Learn about the offerings, meet faculty and students and explore available options. Master's degree options include Anatomy and Neurobiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, or Physiology and Biophysics. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Joyner at jenna.joyner@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.gle/GzMihVRgRU4xwVxS6.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Women's Basketball team as they play La Salle 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/WB25/WB13.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

Free kidney health screening with simple tests and education will be offered at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being.

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

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.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A panel of women will share their stories about moments that have greatly affected their lives and how they overcame them. The women will offer advice about dealing with discouragement, fatigue and other challenges. Panel members will also talk about good times and their successes. The session will be in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Niya Shorts at shortsna@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

PennyAppeal is hosting its first solo Stop the Bleed event of the semester. Join the event to get to know what the group is all about to become certified, make safety kits and receive service hours. The meeting will be held in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave., and will cap at about 30 participants. The final location will be posted in the Groupme and on Instagram. Join PennyAppeal's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect to keep up to date.

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

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Virginia Partnership for Gaming in Health (VPGH), in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Council on Problem Gambling and Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will host a webinar to be presented virtually on Zoom. The program will be presented by Certified Peer Recovery Specialists Matthew Britt and Thomas Dozier and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Pamela Spurgeon. This presentation will show how the treatment team collaborates from initial VPGH referral through ongoing support, highlighting the workflow, roles and impact on support seekers with services tailored to each individual. Information: Contact vpghinfo@vcu.edu or register at https://vpgh.jotform.com/260215463485962

For more information, contact Emma Freeman at freemane@vcu.edu or (724) 992-2226 or visit https://vpgh.vcu.edu/events/.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Those who attend will be shown how to create a custom, copyright-free Generative AI model and how to use it in a creative project. Based on a model trained from Creative Commons data, those in the workshop will layer on custom user-defined data and create a Generative AI. The user-defined data will be sourced from a participating professor. The process of creating a custom Generative AI with ethical sources for creative use cases will be demonstrated. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to follow along or to start the process themselves. The session will be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9w9toihQ1uC74jOr5ongzLWGAXg_H6udc3W-SYVvTzum0VQ/viewform

For more information, contact Christina Draper at cdraper2@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/2025-common-book/.

Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Get ready for graduation at the Grad Fair. Shop for regalia, graduation announcements and class rings at Barnes & Noble @ VCU on your respective campus: VCU Medical Center, March 2 (Monday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monroe Park Campus, March 3-5 (Tuesday-Friday), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Meet with representatives and take your first official headshot with Grad Images.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Risk Management and Insurance Program in the School of Business will host a panel on risk management in building construction and real estate featuring risk manager Cynthia Garcia. Learn how risk professionals protect organizations and capital projects. The event will be in Room B-2166, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. A career panel will follow featuring representatives from Marsh insurance broker (Rooms B-3187/89) and a speed networking event (Rooms B-3187/89.) Refreshments will be provided. Questions: Contact Contact rmi@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or (804) 357-5105.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate for the presentation of the annual staff awards for excellence. Recognize this year's nominees and celebrate the winners in each of the five award categories. The event will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence/ for more information. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmYd_zmPFBIr031gEuHKNgCkfrbUFXVtjptNd6YJ_Li0z7OA/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Mar. 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU student employees and supervisors are invited to attend the second annual VCU Work+ Mini-Conference. This event, sponsored by VCU Work+ and the VCU Student Employment Action Team and Advisory Group, will bring together up to 130 student staff members (working learners) and supervisors for a shared training and networking opportunity. Focus areas for skill development include leadership, communication, supervision and professional development. Register by Wednesday, March 4 at the following URL for location and additional details.

For more information, contact Samara Reynolds at sreynolds4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/mLCdEhT59tX6tiur7.

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submissions are open for student poster presentations at the People-Based Medicine conference. The conference is a joint undertaking focusing on health inequity as a critical disease in the U.S. – and preventive care as its cure. Students are invited to submit abstracts for research in a range of subjects, as long as they serve a purpose for advancing health care. This can include but is not limited to the sciences, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, sociology, economics or other areas. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Registration for the conference is free, but students are responsible for printing and transporting their own posters. Abstract submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfacGSNTQIkjrqduQPZZPVu-6C1RDT9GBBSyJwuzNszWcvnpg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108654656777557566866.

Monday, Mar. 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.

This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements with your non-dominant hand. You will be asked to complete a tracing game on a touchscreen tablet while wearing an electrode cap. You must be right-handed, male and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. $20 compensation is available for your participation. The study takes about one hour. The study will take place in the research laboratory location in the VCU College of Health Professions building, 900 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact NargesYaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

This class is for currently certified lifeguarding instructors and instructor trainers seeking recertification. Participants must have a current Red Cross LGI or LGIT certification. Proof of certification must be provided to the instructor prior to participation in the class.The course will be held March 22. Please email a copy of your certificate to aquatics@vcu.edu for verification.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=20b3d468-0e70-4e4d-bffa-66c24885b74a.

Have you interviewed for or accepted an off-campus summer internship, but are worried about the costs? Apply for VCU's Internship Funding Program. Attend the virtual informational session. For quotes from those who have previously participated in the program and to register, apply by March 31, 2026 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/.

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/.

Juniors and seniors are invited to the Grad Fair to browse and shop for class rings. Visit Barnes & Noble @ VCU Medical Center, March 2 (Monday): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and at Barnes & Noble @ VCU on Monroe Park Campus, March 3-5 (Tuesday-Thursday): 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Representatives will be on-site to take ring sizes and answer questions.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

The Anderson and VCUarts Department of Communication Arts will present the 2026 Communication Arts Showcase, a group exhibition highlighting the work of 24 current students. This exhibition is juried by Catherine Samples, an art director for Magic: The Gathering at Universes Beyond. The exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Visit the gallery Tuesday through Friday from noon-6 p.m.

For more information, contact Communication Arts at commarts@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/communication-arts/.

Are you a staff member looking to grow your supervisory skills while mentoring student employees? VCU Career Services and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships invite you to enhance your leadership abilities through the Transforming Federal Work-Study Internship Program. This initiative transforms select on-campus jobs into internships, allowing you to provide meaningful, career-building experiences for students. Elevate your role as a supervisor and help bridge the gap between students’ financial needs and access to high-impact opportunities. (A $300 stipend is available for new TFWS supervisors.) Submit an application by Thursday, April 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Valerie Sutton at suttonv@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/vcu-transforming-federal-work-study-internship-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 via a Google Survey, The final deadline is Sunday. March 15. Interested? Email cabellfn@vcu.edu

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

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and following exercise training. 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.