10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Each month the Health Hub will have a different health focus that you will have the ability to ask professionals about. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV infection and the HPV vaccine prevents the types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers, preventing cancer before it starts. The Health Hub is located at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

10 a.m.

In this virtual informational session and workshop, the discussion will include the services provided by the VCU Writing Center and help you build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Register at the following URL.

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

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore and connect with student organizations at the Spring Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair on the second floor of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942998.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present a session exploring the connection between HPV and cervical cancer and how prevention can save lives. The discussion will include current recommendations, common misconceptions and practical steps every person can take. This conversation-centered session is designed to build knowledge, reduce stigma and support healthier communities. Register for the Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration

For more information, contact Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Cheer on the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play Saint Joseph University at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your seats at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/11.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

University College will host virtual lunch chats with the director of Master's of Product Innovation, William Benton, Ph.D. Join the session and learn how you might use your tuition benefit to enhance your career goals with Product Innovation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed, enrollment coordinator, at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JbNirHq4ZRAS66vD6.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=84343668877

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the features and functionality of Canvas. Register at: training.vcu.edu. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82667415584

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. along with VCU faculty, staff, students and community partners at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The evening will feature conversations with community leaders, opportunities for connection and a blend of art, music, food and more. The event is free but registration at the following URL is required.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiYkenUpq_n2RYdnDcjBlb8j_t1K7StY2Pit2UlutrZz1e5Q/viewform.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Learn more about Red Cross activities at VCU. The session will be held in the Multipurpose Room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Games and food will be available.

For more information, contact catherine nguyen at nguyenc43@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold its spring 2026 Global Initiatives Master Class Series: International Student Success in the University Student Commons, Virginia Salons C-D, 907 Floyd Ave. Fabiola Riobé, Ed.D., founder and CEO of Satis Sum Consulting, LLC, will present the workshop, "Institutional Preparedness: Are We Culturally Ready to Receive International Students?" Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/master-class-series/.

VCU will observe MLK Week 2026 Jan. 19-23, featuring a week of service projects, community events and lectures that honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The week will culminate in the MLK Week Keynote Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register and see the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit http://mlkday.vcu.edu.

Learn to plan, prepare and teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Lifeguarding Instructors play a critical role in ensuring the safety of aquatic facilities by providing thorough, consistent training to lifeguard staff. Candidates must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding (including deep water) certificate. The course will be held March 16-27. 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=212c2835-0e59-439a-85e6-cc97af81db3e.

VCU Work+ and the Student Employment Action Team and Advisory Group are accepting nominations for VCU’s 2026 Student Employee of the Year Award, recognizing some of the 3,000-plus student staff. Submissions will be accepted at the following URL until Friday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. Nominators can be staff, faculty or student coworkers. All student employees nominated will receive a digital certificate of recognition. The top nominees will be submitted at the national level with the chance to win up to $600, and the overall winner will be announced during National Student Employment Week, April 13-17.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUSEOTY2026.

The Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) was launched in 2023 out of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC), both in VCU’s School of Education. ICRE provides collaborative, action-oriented research and evaluation support for VCU faculty, staff, as well as community partners. ICRE offers flexible support for grant-funded projects, program evaluation, data analysis, study design and community-engaged research. ICRE has worked with a wide range of VCU departments and welcomes further cross-unit collaboration. Whether you’re developing a proposal, strengthening an existing initiative or need an evaluator for your project – ICRE can help. To learn more or to request support, visit ICRE at the following URL or contact ICRE’s Associate Director, Paula Ogston-Nobile, Ph.D., at the following email address.

For more information, contact Paula L. Ogston-Nobile at ogstonpl@vcu.edu or (517) 420-1289 or visit https://icre.soe.vcu.edu/connect/.

Explore VCU’s Carnegie Impact at the following URL, which highlights the research findings and institutional efforts that supported the university's successful reclassification. Learn more about this national recognition and what it means in the VCU News article: https://news.vcu.edu/article/2026/01/vcu-receives-national-recognition-for-community-engagement

For more information, contact Alliannah Hamilton at hamiltonae@vcu.edu or visit https://vcudce.my.canva.site/carnegie.