12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The sessions will be led by Georgianne Ginder, MSc, CHWC, VCU Department of Arts in Healthcare. Space is limited. To register, use the contact information below and specify which session you would like to attend.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

12 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs shows clips from "Brother Outsider," the documentary highlighting the contributions of Bayard Rustin to the Civil Rights Movement, in the Commons Theater. In addition, guests will discuss the overall impact of the LGBTQIA+ community during the Civil Rights Movement.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The MLK Planning Committee invites the VCU community to a keynote address by Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., author, media personality and Morehouse College professor, speaking about race, politics and social justice in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Open to the public. Seating is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For details and a complete listing of MLK Week events, visit the website below.

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

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 from noon 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.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus Student Government Associations (SGAs) hold a forum on the proposed merger of the two campuses SGAs in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. The two SGAs have proposed having one student government to oversee VCU's two Richmond campuses. The forum will consist of overview of the merger and a question-and-answer period. Voting on the merger will take place from Jan. 23-25.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/about-us/administration/reuban-rodriguez/jsgc/.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 from 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 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities holds the Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair in the University Student Commons, Second Floor, for attendees to learn more about how to get involved at VCU.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries presents Brian Daugherity, Department of History, as part of the "Meet VCU's Authors" series in Cabell Library, Room 250. Daugherity will be speaking about his new book, "Keep On Keeping On: The NAACP and the Implementation of Brown v. Board of Education in Virginia." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/meet-vcus-authors-brian-daugherity/.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites students to attend a 1.5 day student-focused workshop for "Building Inclusive Communities" (BIC) on Friday, Jan. 27, from 4-8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Grace and Broad Residence Center. Undergraduate and graduate students will learn more about diversity and taking personal responsibility for creating a truly engaged diverse and inclusive campus environment. The workshop model relies on experiential learning with an emphasis on personal sharing, understanding their own and others multiple identities and the difference between intent and impact. Seating is limited and the deadline to register is Tuesday, Jan. 24. Advance registration is required at training.vcu.edu, using the keyword: diversity. If registration is full and you want to be added to the waiting list, email inclusive@vcu.edu

For more information, visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/building-inclusive-communities/.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 from 6:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

United2Heal holds an ice skating social at SkateNation Plus, 4350 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, 23060. United2Heal is a nonprofit organization that is involved with picking up medical supplies throughout local areas and sending them to countries in need.

Recreational Sports announces that registration for basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball @ MCV and raquetball singles intramural sports leagues is open. To register yourself or a team, visit www.imleagues.com/VCU by Thursday, Jan. 26, to participate in the February-March season.

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

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks graduate and professional students to volunteer to serve as a member of the University Honor Council. Members of the Honor Council participate in adjudicating allegations of academic misconduct via sanction review boards, decision boards and academic integrity appeal boards. The spring semester training schedule is posted to the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity web page.

For more information, visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/studentconduct.

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/.

Episcopal Campus Ministry at VCU invites the VCU community to its new program, "TABLE" (Thanksgiving, Asking, Being, Loving and Engaging), on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Grace and Holy Trinity Church, 8 N. Laurel St., (use the back entrance and ring the bell) beginning Jan. 18. Attendees will prepare and share a meal together along with stories, scripture and sacrament. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions of faith in an open and welcoming Episcopal community.

For more information, visit http://ghtc.org/our-community/campus-ministry/.

The Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

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

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites the VCU community to attend the open forum presentations, titled "How Can Communications Help Further Diversity and Inclusive Excellence at VCU?, followed by a question-and-answer session for all four candidates for the diversity and inclusion communications director position. Candidate C will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in Ginter House, Room 221-A. Candidate D will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in Ginter House, Room 221-A.

Do you smoke cigarettes? Are you interested in reducing? You may be eligible to participate in a research study if you are a current smoker interested in reducing and between the ages of 21-65 years. Compensation is provided. For more information call 804-628-7550, email smokingreductionstudy@gmail.com or visit www.cstp.vcu.edu/rct. Principal Investigator: Thomas Eissenberg, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, visit http://www.cstp.vcu.edu/rct.