11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum presents "How to Work in Advertising and Stay Chill," featuring Rick Webb, author, consultant and chief operations officer at Timehop, in the Commons Theater.

For more information, visit http://www.brandcenter.vcu.edu/resources/friday-forum/.

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 noon to 1 p.m.

Work/Life Resources and CommonHealth presents "Focus on Fiber" for attendees to learn about the different kinds of fiber and how much is needed in our diet. Participants will learn to sort myth from fact and explore the many health perks of fiber. The session on the Monroe Park Campus will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, at noon in the Lindsey House Conference Room. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15631. The session on the MCV Campus will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, at noon in McGuire Hall Annex. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15632

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/.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 9 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents the Men's Basketball team at the E.J. Wade Arena in the Siegel Center for a "Black Out" T-shirt game. To purchase tickets, visit vcuathletics.com

For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AB16%3A12%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=MBKS&cgc=.

Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Dental Care's Pediatric Practice offers free services in the Wood Memorial Building, Suite 315, to children ages zero to 18 in need of dental care who do not have dental insurance on "Give Kids a Smile Day." Pediatric dental specialists will provide exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and minor restorations. To schedule an appointment, call (804) 828-9095.

For more information, visit http://vcudentalcare.com.

VCU Mail Services reminds the VCU community that new U.S. Postal Service mailing and shipping services prices will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 22. This is the first price increase in three years for First Class Forever Stamps. Stamp prices have stayed consistent with the average annual rate of inflation since the Postal Service formed in 1971. All new prices are posted on the Postal Explorer website, http://pe.usps.com

For more information, visit http://bsv.vcu.edu/mailservices.

VCU Conference and Scheduling Services announces that the MCV Alumni House is open on Virtual EMS for booking events at go.vcu.edu/ems and invites the VCU community to an open house on Monday, Jan. 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the MCV Alumni House. Attendees will learn about event planning resources, see the event spaces and learn how to use Virtual EMS and meet the staff at VCU Conference and Scheduling Services. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFQX5DL.