10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Each month the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, will offer different health focds that participants can ask professionals about. February is American Heart Health Month. Did you know: heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the East End of Richmond, lowering high blood pressure is the easiest thing you can do for better heart health and choosing a healthy eating plan and being physically active are two important ways to lower the risk of heart disease? Stop by to learn more.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in Mass Communications with concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership. The school also offers a Certificate in Media and Leadership. Join the session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Questions: Visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academic.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability will present "Exploring Sustainability," a cross-disciplinary, interactive seminar series held in Room 202, the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. This week’s seminar will feature Lesley Bulluck, Ph.D., who will present “Partnering With Private Landowners To Support Bird Conservation in the Appalachians."

For more information, contact Ron Lopez at lopezr5@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1562 or visit https://slss.vcu.edu/events/.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU da Vinci Center will host Feedback Friday today at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Your voice shapes the future of student entrepreneurship at this dynamic roundtable. Bring your curiosity, questions and your vote for people’s choice award.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=31b02a71-21c6-452f-a799-10fa3ebe4353.

5 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Kornblau Real Estate Program and Risk Management + Insurance Program welcome undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Fellows paid rotational internship opportunity. The deadline to apply is today, Friday, Feb. 20. Apply by signing in to Handshake and searching Job #10569813 (Real Estate) or Job #10569929 (Risk Management + Insurance).

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or visit https://joinhandshake.com/.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host a mini-conference in Richmond Salons III and IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This event is designed to help students explore what it means to be a global leader and learn the academic, professional and personal benefits of cultural agility practices. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5579 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1943781.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How will AI reshape your field – and how can VCU lead that transformation? Faculty and staff can join 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. Attend to connect with colleagues, learn about funding opportunities, help shape the university's public conference and discover VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs. The session will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/aiworkshopvcu.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU Homecoming 2026 begins Saturday, Feb. 21 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 28. See a full list of Homecoming events at the following URL. Be aware of potential traffic impacts and increased pedestrian traffic on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Homecoming Block Party will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Harrison Street between Marshall and Broad streets, adjacent to the Siegel Center.

For more information, contact Britt Dixon at dixonbd@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/events/homecoming/.

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The blood drive will be cosponsored by Alpha Phi Omega and the Honors Student Executive Board. Join the drive (Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.) to donate blood and help save lives. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donors who give blood will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice (see rcblood.org/heart for details). Signup is linked below. Questions: Contact Jo Adams at adamsjc4@vcu.edu or (757) 778-0663, or Ryan Jackson at jacksonra@vcu.edu or (703) 297-9371.

For more information, contact Jo Adams at adamsjc4@vcu.edu or (757) 778-0663 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=23220&driveType=all.

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Join the McNair Scholars Team for a virtual informational session to learn more about what the McNair Scholars Program is and benefits of being a McNair Scholar at VCU. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shay Lumpkin at lumpkinm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8832 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/8gC5vse9SUWXc9XQ5OjOnQ.

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

VCU Career Service and Psychology advising will present a Virtual QMHP Didactic Training Informational Session. Are you interested in becoming a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)? Would you like to know more about the didactic 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 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present a workshop via Zoom. Learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Science Hub and VCU Writing Center will host a workshop in Room 201E, the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Learn about the components required for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. A discussion led by the Science Hub will follow. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to attend a prayer vigil for City, Commonwealth and Country to take place beginning at 6 p.m. on the steps of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Prayers will last about 30 minutes.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The Science Hub and VCU Writing Center will host a workshop in Room 201E, the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Learn about the components required for a laboratory report and explore the essential elements of a lab report across various scientific disciplines. A discussion led by the Science Hub will follow. 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 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

VCU HR offers a course on the manager’s role in employee career development and performance planning. This course is aimed at new and veteran managers looking to understand the fundamentals of career development and performance planning and how to lead both processes with greater efficiency. Practical application is included. Register in Talent@VCU here: https://tinyurl.com/bdyk6sc6 by Monday, Feb. 23.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center invites VCU Alumni to join VCU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations for a memoir writing workshop with Sonja Livingston, Associate Professor of English at VCU. The event will be in Room 311, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/zVp1Jp9szG5MMC778.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come to Tech Talks at VCU, hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Central Virginia Node (CVN) in collaboration with U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). Hear from leaders on real-world cybersecurity challenges, research and available partnership opportunities. The session will be in Room 1313, Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St., and virtual via Zoom. On-campus seating is limited. Register to reserve a spot at the following URL (VCU students, faculty and staff only).

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5sRY5uN9PrZOvDFvd43dkYOMvNn6kHR8kHKMbSU9-spBpcA/viewform.

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/.

Friday, Feb. 27, 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.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 9 a.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. Participants will work directly with guest clinicians Don Scholfield of the U.S. Air Force Band and Terry Austin, Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education and Director Emeritus of Bands at VCU. Through interactive sessions, participants will conduct the VCU Wind Ensemble, receive individualized feedback from the clinicians and attend workshops designed to strengthen rehearsal effectiveness and instructional approaches. This professional development opportunity is geared for current music educators and upper-level collegiate students preparing for careers in music education. Sessions will be held in Room B40, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Questions: Contact music@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?course=26-SS-290.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mindful Mornings is a free monthly series that pairs mindfulness practices with the architecture, landscape and exhibitions of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Guided by designer and mindfulness practitioner Thurmond Alford Jr. and Michael Lease, Institute for Contemporary Art Director of Facilities + Experience Design, the series explores the link between nature, art and individual well-being. During this month’s session, Thurmond will teach participants to view the noises of the built environment as opportunities for intention and awareness. All programs will begin in the ICA’s Abby Moore Café.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at leasemk@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/calendar/.

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 11 at 9-11 a.m and Wednesday March 25 at 10 a.m-noon. Both classes are free. The course is designed to teach community members how to render aid to themselves and others during a bleeding emergency. The March 11 course will be in Room 2105, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. The March 25 course will be in Room B024, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Register at the following URL on the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) training calendar. The March 11 course code is RAMSstb. The March 25 course code is RAMSstb.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or visit https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal2a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=82&wp=408&tz=0&ms=3&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=CTCCE&rf=&pn=0.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Richmond Youth Development Network at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the Division of Community Engagement will host a professional skill-building day at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Teen Center, 1830 Creighton Road. The session is open to professionals in youth services, health, education and more. The event will feature interactive workshops on bio writing, social media networking, AI-powered writing tools, plus free professional headshots and opportunities to connect with Richmond leaders. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYx8mfxLG6wUyK-siC3MUkp4T189EIKwxvW4tMnnBrjwaHVw/viewform.

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 visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCA-IiNxJnCeNc-akuhk9_Dc412qqZTTE1wGG7OPxliEx0Tg/viewform?usp=header.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement in the Office of the Provost will continue its weekly open consultations for Collaboratory: VCU's Database for Community and Civic Engagement Activities and Partnerships. Faculty, staff and partners will receive guidance on navigating the database and entering their activities or programs. Bring your questions or an activity you have in mind. Sessions will be held every Friday from noon–1 p.m. See the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81562013016.

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. Friday, March 6 is the final day to submit nominations at the following URL.

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

The Kornblau Real Estate Program and Risk Management + Insurance Program welcome undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Fellows paid rotational internship opportunity. The deadline to apply is today, Friday, Feb. 20. Apply by signing in to Handshake and searching Job #10569813 (Real Estate) or Job #10569929 (Risk Management + Insurance).

For more information, contact Jaclyn Witthoefft at witthoefftjh@vcu.edu or visit https://joinhandshake.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.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescent girls and young adult women (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, or overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. We are also investigating these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to take a quick survey and find out if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

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