1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for the next installment of the Research Impact Seminar Series. Melissa Throckmorton, MPA, Director of Research Development at VCU, will serve as a guide through the essential process of defining impact goals and crafting a compelling research impact statement. With over 18 years of experience in proposal development and funding strategies, Throckmorton provides a practical road map for being intentional about your project's long-term influence. This series runs through May, equipping researchers with a tool kit to articulate the value of their work, connect with diverse audiences and ensure their discoveries make a lasting impact. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Molzhon at Andrea.Molzhon@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z4X2bSZJSfSYuWkrGuY6sw#/registration.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Curriculum Conversations event with Dennis Williams, Research Associate at the University of Virginia. Register for the Zoom webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t1wvp5e_S0yBzMk_GGYxjQ.

12 p.m. 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.

2 p.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/.

3 p.m.

The Emerging Researchers Academy and VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. Learn to feel more comfortable when you begin a research project and develop a clear, focused and complex research question. Register at the following URL.

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

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

Join VCU Political Science for the first meeting of the Social Science Research Working Group. Natasha Romero Moskala ('25) will present on her research. The session will be held in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave.

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

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

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for a game night with mini-games, catered food from Jamaica House and a raffle with prizes. Show up, play games, earn raffle tickets and tune in as the event is livestreamed on Instagram with live hosting and chat engagement. Three raffle winners will be announced at the end. Raffle prizes will include an Amazon Echo Show 5, air humidifier with essential oils, room LED lights and a mini zen garden kit. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Attendance at all OMSA events is open to VCU students, faculty and staff. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1944467.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn hospitality. Build deeper connections. College is easier when you find a place where you belong. The Pace Host Badge Training will give you practical ways to create that sense of belonging for yourself and others. Over dinner at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., you’ll learn how to welcome people into a space, guide conversations and form deeper connections with the people you meet. Open to all VCU students – come as you are, leave with tools to make community wherever you go.

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

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host educators and students from around the world at the third annual International Joint Research Symposium – Innovation in Education: Preparing Educators for the Future in Global Contexts. The virtual event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 12 from 8-10 a.m. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/SnRG3onbRNWuscd5OSC4uw

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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. 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Research Roundtables provides an opportunity for new faculty, faculty new to research and faculty with questions about research at VCU to have direct, individualized contact with research support units from across the university. Representatives from OVPRI, IRB, IACUC, Tech transfer, the Wright Center, SOM research support and more will be present in Room 8-200A, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St., for faculty to engage with and ask questions about the research process at VCU. This is the first event in over five years at which these units will have representatives in the same place, at the same time, ready to work with VCU faculty. Faculty members are encouraged to attend for the time that they are able. It will be an open event where you can walk in, visit the units that you want to learn from and move throughout the space as best fits your needs. Attendance for the entire two hours is not required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/14616752.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Interested in community-engaged research and building equitable partnerships? Join the Community Engagement Research Series to examine the role of funders in community-engaged research – from project design to partnership development. The next session will be available via Zoom and will feature speakers Frannie Noble, Suzannah Stora and Ariana Bracalente.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBI298g_D1yH9kSCp9dXnwcq1zU54RPx3-xDXiox8421G2iw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Considering a career in advertising, marketing or branding? Join Brandcenter admissions to learn about the center's application requirements, prerequisites and what to keep in mind when completing the application. Learn the qualities and skills that Brandcenter looks for in a successful applicant. A Q&A session will be included. Participants are welcome to come with specific questions about the application prompts or individual progress on the application. 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/app-workshop-feb-2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations and the School of the Arts are hosting the second Makers at Work virtual career event to hear from alumni working in the video game industry. Panelists Tori Ero (B.F.A.'14), Austen Gralheer (B.S.'21), Ameorry Luo (B.F.A.'16), and Ashleigh Warner (B.F.A.'10) will discuss their career paths, current trends and innovations in the field and answer your questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Campbell at campbelleg@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/makers-at-work-careers-in-the-video-game-industry.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Auctus will hold a GBM in the Multipurpose Room (1303) of the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Are you interested in publishing your research, art and creative works in VCU's undergraduate journal? Would you like to be a part of the Auctus editorial team and work with peers and faculty in your field? Learn more about how you can become involved reviewing and editing any of the five sections of Auctus.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During this in-person event, participants will learn techniques to craft a concise and compelling research pitch that can be used in any professional setting, from conferences to job interviews. The session will be in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and will include hands-on activities to develop and practice your pitch. It will be lead by Scholarly Communications Librarian Katharine Miller. The Writing Center will be available for consultations from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1942945.

Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will present the second talk in its Rare Disease Month Speaker Series: Supporting Families Impacted by Rare Diseases. Join Tiffany Kimbrough, M.D., medical director of the VCU Health Mother-Infant Unit, via Zoom as she discusses how physicians can work with families of patients to ensure they receive the best care possible. 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/16276591.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Virginia All-State Audition Workshop is for those who play violin, viola, cello, bass and harp. Guided by VCU string faculty, participants will hone their skills and build their confidence in preparation for the Virginia All-State audition. The event will be at the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. The fee is $60. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1166 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/all-state-audition-workshop-for-strings/.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

From the Office of the Provost – Faculty Affairs, this monthly forum via Zoom highlights results of the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey relevant to the work of department chairs: department culture, nature of faculty work and opportunities for professional development and growth. Understanding the experience of university faculty is critical for retention, fostering a thriving academic environment and achieving departmental, unit and institutional goals. This session shares key findings to provide actionable insights to directly inform departmental leadership goals and strategies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tYwdtdrjYc4cu8cy6.

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/.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at noon

Want to make your Canvas course more engaging and interactive? Join LEDstudio's hands-on workshop to find out how DesignPlus, a Canvas integration available to all VCU faculty, can help you do just that. Bring a Canvas assignment, discussion or page and learn how to add interactive elements and activities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/JB3FLjsfRt-xv1zC5GPEcA.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at noon

In partnership with LEDstudio, this interactive session will guide faculty through the process of reimagining their traditional assignments through a creative lens. Learn how to invite students to express their ideas through multimedia formats such as videos, podcasts and interactive games. This workshop introduces practical strategies for redesigning coursework to foster engagement, support digital literacy and encourage storytelling skills while maintaining clear learning outcomes. Faculty will leave with adaptable models and tools to encourage creativity in their own classes. This workshop will focus heavily on Adobe Express, which faculty can access by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/16350474.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at noon

Join the 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.

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 4 p.m.

How will AI reshape your field – and how can VCU lead that transformation? Join faculty and staff colleagues for a day of interactive, cross-disciplinary panels and hands-on breakout sessions as VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs hosts its inaugural workshop, designed to move AI from concept to impact. At the workshop, which will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., participants will be able to connect with colleagues, learn about funding opportunities, help shape a public conference and learn about VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs. The anticipated outcomes will include an action plan for future VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs AI initiatives. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Timothy Luckritz Marquis at tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://aiguidebook.vcu.edu/Event---Enterprise-AI-Accelerator-Workshop/.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/45IyC1p

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

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

VCUarts Theatre will present Anne Washburn’s meditation on the power of storytelling and oral traditions. Set in a world after a mysterious cataclysm has brought about the end of America as we know it, survivors initially gather around a campfire and try to entertain one another by sharing from memory, the story of their favorite "Simpsons" episode. Seven years later a post-apocalyptic acting troupe looks to mount a performance of that very same episode and 75 years later the story and its reenactment have now become a quasi-religious ritual. "Mr. Burns" asks how we might be defined by the very stories we tell. Performances will be Thursday, Feb. 26–Sunday, March 1 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $20 and are available at: bit.ly/vcutheatretix

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/theatre/mainstage-season/.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Hosted on the VCU campus, the Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques Workshop offers a two-day immersive experience for instrumental music educators and advanced collegiate musicians seeking to enhance their conducting and ensemble leadership skills. The event will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at music@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1166 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcu-conducting-and-rehearsal-techniques-symposium/.

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

This virtual panel will feature five tenured faculty members who will share how they have leveraged community-engaged teaching, research and partnerships into peer-recognized scholarship. The session will include small breakout conversations in which those who attend can learn from one another and share experiences. The event will be hosted by VCU's Division of Community Engagement in partnership with Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMmr86AExgSwx3alK90cfJUEekl6kcxc4pApl-OF_bqmnwVw/viewform?usp=header.

The 29th Annual Graduate Research Symposium is looking for faculty and staff to serve as judges to support graduate student research. The symposium will be held Wednesday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. over two sessions. Judges can sign up using the judge interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/suSeXy1THbcV7sRn8.

Stay connected to the many supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources), and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu.

Instructed by SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness First Aid is a two-day course covering emergency medical care in remote or disaster settings. Learn patient assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, soft tissue injuries, medical emergencies and environmental emergencies. This course is geared for those who travel into the back country and want to be prepared for an emergency. A blended learning American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR course is an add-on for this course for an additional $65 (payable at time of registration). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=71afb779-deb8-425a-b707-c71d32242fa4.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at its Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional) and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness goals. Schedule an appointment up to two months in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

Va-LEND (Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) is a virtual, interdisciplinary, graduate-level training program that helps people share ideas and learn leadership skills to improve the health and lives of children with disabilities and their families. Trainees complete classes, clinical observations, policy activities, a family mentorship experience and a customized leadership project. Trainees who take Va-LEND for credit can receive the Certificate in Disability Leadership. The priority due date is Wednesday, April 15 and the final due date is Friday, May 15. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Va-LEND at valend@vcu.edu or visit https://virginialend.partnership.vcu.edu/.

Nominations for the 2026 PACME awards are now open. Members of the VCU and VCU Health community are invited to nominate and recognize a deserving individual or organization at VCU for the PACME award. The awards will be presented on Monday, April 13 in the VCU Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Nominations should be submitted by Monday, March 2 at the folllowing URL.

For more information, contact Office of the President at president@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9_qJj8nmj7_rL7O7pz3SiN7QKY8pJfQooXo83Svi0qHVqsQ/viewform.

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/.

Help Suit Yourself Closet prepare for its 10th anniversary celebration by donating new or gently used professional clothing through Friday, Feb. 27. Designated donation boxes are located across campus – scan the QR code on event flyers for the organization's partners and box locations. The Suit Yourself Closet of VCU Career Services offers free, gently used career/professional/workplace clothing to VCU students.

For more information, contact Suit Yourself Closet at suityourself@vcu.edu.

Technology Services provides guidance on the use of VCU-approved Generative AI tools on its website at https://cio.ts.vcu.edu/ai/ This site identifies VCU's new AI policy, "Acceptable Use of Generative AI Technology," as well as approved tools and data security requirements. The site also contains AI Literacy resources and the AI and Emerging Tech Blog. These resources are under continuous development as AI technologies evolve.

For more information, contact Peyton Burgess, Ph.D. at emergingtech@vcu.edu or visit https://cio.ts.vcu.edu/ai/.

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/.

Unlock new skills this spring with LEDstudio's micro-courses. Registration is open through Friday, April 10 at the following URL. You'll have 30 days to complete the course at your own pace. You'll earn a digital badge to showcase your dedication to continuous learning.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/learning-resources/micro-courses/.

Study with VCU Fashion in France, Summer 2026. All majors are welcome. VCUarts Fashion will host a study abroad program in southern France for those interested in fashion, sustainability, women's studies, surface design, textiles, ancient history, modern-day business innovation and/or French language or culture The dates for Mediterranean Textiles in Aix en Provence, France (FASH 391, three credits) are May 30-June 20. Class will be held M-Th 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at American College of the Mediterranean. Site visits include an indigo dyeing workshop at Atelier Simone, a block printing workshop at Musée Souleiado and excursions to Nimes and Arles. With the exception of days with site visits, students can explore Aix and its surrounding towns during their afternoons and weekends. Those needing six credits can stay an additional three weeks for a second class. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Renee Lamb at rslamb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11658.

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 the following URL 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/.

Black women ages 18-35 who have no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share their perspectives about resistance exercise and their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility using the link below.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.