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.

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.

Rams in Recovery welcomes graduate students on the MCV Campus back to school with lunch and a chance to connect with other graduate students in recovery in the Larrick Student Center, Church Hill Board Room. R.S.V.P.s are appreciated, but not required.

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Intercultural Festival kicks off the semester with its first event, "Lunar New Year," in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms. Attendees will enjoy free food, activities and prizes.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents Bingo Home Edition and a breakfast burrito bar in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees can take advantage of this opportunity to have fun while winning various household necessities.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts the first Queer and Trans People of Color Student Collective meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Suite 215. This group is for all LGBTQ+ identified students of color to socialize, organize and network with each other.

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.

University Student Health Services offers free flu shots to all students during immunization hours at University Student Health Services. For immunization hours, visit https://students.vcu.edu/health/immunizations/immunization-hours/

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/health/immunizations/immunization-hours/.

VCU Rec Sports offers a Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) program to prepare students to teach and train on campus. The ACE Group Exercise Prep Course teaches individuals the skills necessary to lead group exercise classes. ACE exam fees are reduced for participants. Course time will be determined by participant availability. The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 30. Interview with Rec Sports upon successful completion of the course.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c539c23f-4e92-45ad-a35f-72b612d4ff46&semesterId=37f98f22-9852-4a3c-ba39-4fd9c675bdb3.

FixIT, VCU's on-campus computer repair resource, is available and conveniently located inside RamTech, 930 W. Grace St., for those experiencing computer troubles. FixIT will assess and repair most computer brands from any retailer, including Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Plus, FixIT is authorized for in-warranty repairs. FixIT is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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.