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/.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Reconnect with friends and enjoy a delicious meal at Hillel House's first Shabbat dinner of the spring semester. Gather around the table with fresh challah, comforting matzo ball soup and all your Shabbat favorites. The dinner will be at Hillel House, 918 W. Grace St., Apt. 2. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kayla at info@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

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.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Serve lunch to neighbors in need at Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St. Afterward gather for an optional lunch to schmooze and connect with fellow students. Register at the following URL and indicate if you need a ride.

For more information, contact Sheri at info@hillelatvcu.org or visit https://www.hillelatvcu.org/calendar.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in conducting research this summer? Come meet representatives from University of Michigan's Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) to learn more about a paid opportunity for Summer 2026. The event will be in the Alumni Association Board Room, VCU University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Shay Lumpkin at lumpkinm@vcu.edu or (804) 928-8523.

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.

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.

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.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Alpha Phi Omega will have six SpongeBob SquarePants-themed events over two weeks Thursday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 30. Questions: Follow the group's Instagram @apo_adi (linked website) and join the GroupMe linked in the bio.

For more information, contact Emerson Hernandez-Barahona at hernandezbea@vcu.edu or (703) 581-8161 or visit https://www.instagram.com/apo_adi/.

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.

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.

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.