12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Third Thursday Theology hosts Omar Abubaker, D.M.D., Ph.D., Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, in the Baxter Perkinson Dental Building, Room 3121, as he tells the story about the loss of his son and how he was able to look at addiction with a new perspective through an educational program at VCU. This is a location change; because of overwhelming response we have outgrown the original space. Refreshments will be served. To R.S.V.P., use the contact information below.

4 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement hosts a forum to discuss homelessness in Richmond in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A. Speakers will include Sarah K. Price, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Social Work, and Susan Sekerke, advancement coordinator, The Daily Planet. Anyone interested in addressing homelessness is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

6 p.m.

VCU ASPiRE and its partners RVA Rapid Transit invite the VCU community to the VCU Sports Medicine Center, 1300 W. Broad St., to provide feedback to the city and GRTC on the Richmond Transit Network Plan. This plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rework the city's bus lines to operate more efficiently and integrate seamlessly with the impending Bus Rap Transit line down Broad St.

For more information, visit http://www.richmondtransitnetwork.com/.

6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Black Art Student Empowerment, Good Clear Sound and Tuesday Verses present an evening of spoken word, food, entertainment and painting in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. There are 30 spots open for painting. Must be registered to participate.

For more information, visit https://vcu.collegiatelink.net/organization/base/calendar/details/1159495#.WH2MwFAr6Ck.email.

Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science welcomes Alan C. Schultz as he presents "Towards Collaboration in Human-Robot Interaction" in the School of Engineering West Hall, Room 105. Schultz is director of the Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington D.C., in addition to being selected as the first director of the NRL's Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research.

For more information, visit http://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=65108.

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at 9 a.m.

The MLK Planning Committee invites VCU faculty, staff and students to volunteer in a day of service to benefit several Richmond community nonprofits, and later return for lunch and discussion on the impact of community service. Lunch and free T-shirts will be provided. Participants must register online at RamsConnect: https://vcu.collegiatelink.net/

For more information, visit http://mlkday.vcu.edu.

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The MLK Planning Committee invites VCU and Richmond community members to a MLK Community Dinner in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Attendees will enjoy performances, remarks from Latonya Waller, VCU alumna and principal of T.C. Boushall Middle School, and engage in community conversations. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://mlkday.vcu.edu/community-dinner/.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services hosts the District of Columbia Public Schools in the University Student Commons, near the Floyd Ave. entrance. Recruiters will meet with students who are interested in both teaching and support careers in the Washington D.C. public school system.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents a performance by the Tony Martucci Quintet in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Performers include Luis Hernandez and Jeff Antoniuk (saxophones), John Lee (electric guitar), Tom Baldwin (bass) and Prof. Tony Martucci (drums). Admission is free.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a Safe Zone workshop in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Advance registration is required. To register, visit http://training.vcu.edu

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports presents "Welcome Back Bash" at the Cary Street Gym. The VCU community is invited to bring a friend and join for food, games and prizes while learning what Rec Sports has to offer.

For more information, visit http://recsports.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 from noon to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents the Spring Part-Time Job Fair in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Twenty employers will visit campus to meet with students seeking part-time jobs near campus and in the surrounding area. Students are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume and a copy of their class schedule.

For more information, visit http://careers.vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Translational Partnership for Mental Health hosts guest speaker Michael Southam-Gerow in BioTech One, Suite 101, Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics Conference Room (1-160), to discuss his experience with translational science from a clinical perspective. The talk will be geared toward trainees who wish to build translational skills but all are welcome to attend. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.

For more information, visit http://tpmh.weebly.com/.

Off-Campus Student Services holds workshops from noon to 1 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room, throughout the semester for first-time renters. The sessions will walk participants step-by-step through the process of finding and then renting a first apartment. Participants will learn about deposits, leases, budgets and tenant/landlord rights. Sessions will be held on Jan. 19, 23, 25 and 31; Feb. 2, 6, 14, 16, 20 and 22; March 14, 16, 21 and 23; April 3 and 5.

For more information, visit https://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu/.

Collaboration Services holds an open forum on Google sponsored by Application Services on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at noon in Sanger Hall, Room B1-020, and on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at noon in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Audience participation is strongly encouraged, so attendees should bring questions and share experiences with the group. All sessions are lead by a certified Google educator. Any Google products offered by VCU will be discussed. To sign up, visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle

For more information, visit http://apps.vcu.edu/training--help/.

VCU Rec Sports offers new female/male only swims. Every other Friday, beginning Jan. 20, the MCV Campus Aquatic Center will feature a female only swim time from 7-9 p.m. There will be female lifeguards on duty for the female-only swims and blinds on the pool deck for ultimate privacy. Male-only swim time will be held on alternating Fridays, beginning on Jan. 27, with male lifeguards on hand.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/.

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