1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology and the College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute host Jaakko Kaprio, M.D., Ph.D., as a special invited speaker in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Kaprio, director of Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM, will present "Smoking, Dependence and Tobacco-Related Disease: The Role of Genes."

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

VCU Brandcenter presents "The Rise of the Polymath" with Kristen Cavallo, U.S. chief growth officer at MullenLowe, in the Commons Theater.

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

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Codruta Chiuzan, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Columbia University, discussing "Precision Medicine Meets Cancer Immunotherapy: (New) Statistical Challenges in Dose-Finding Trials" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NAACP at VCU presents "Unapologetically Black" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This is the final part of the series presented by Zoe Spencer, Ph.D., from Virginia State University. For details, email naacpvcu@gmail.com

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a showing of "Ghostbusters" (2016) starting at 7 p.m. and "Star Trek Beyond" starting at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Jan. 28, with "Star Trek Beyond" starting at 7 p.m. and "Ghostbusters" (2016) starting at 9:30 p.m. also in the Commons Theater. Free popcorn will be available on both nights.

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Muslim Student Association hosts a get-together for sisters on campus at 1200 W. Marshall St. Those outside the faith are more than welcome to join the event.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Latino Student Association holds a "Familia Game Night," a fun-packed night of games in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-B.

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=.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 2 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a toga bash to benefit RamPantry in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees will enjoy kabobs and a game of jousting and are encouraged to bring canned food to help support RamPantry.

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Society of Professional Journalists holds its first general body meeting in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 2223. Elections for the secretary position will be held and upcoming events will be planned. If interested in joining the executive board, email the contact below with a bio (name, year and why you would like to join SPJ).

For more information, visit https://spjvcu.wordpress.com.

Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at 2 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU holds its first information session about student opportunities at the ICA in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D. Attendees will learn about the new Student Advisory Committee, Student Guide Program and internship and work-study opportunities.

For more information, visit https://ica.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites students to join its Women of Color Discussion Group. This group meets every other Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Shockoe Room. This group provides a safe space in which to discuss topics relevant to female students of color.

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

The Division for Health Sciences Diversity invites all eligible applicants interested in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy to apply for the Summer Academic Enrichment Program. This program simulates the first year of a professional school to prepare students for their first year and for the application process. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb. 1. To apply, visit the website below.

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

RAM CAMP seeks caring, creative and diligent leaders to support freshmen students as they transition to VCU. This opportunity provides student leaders with the ability to connect with students, staff and faculty at VCU, all while developing themselves. RAM CAMP leaders are upper-class students who serve in a co-facilitator role for the week-long leadership camp experience for incoming VCU students.

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

Ram fans now have 26 VCU-themed emojis to choose from. The emojis feature VCU mascot Rodney the Ram slam-dunking a basket and cheering "Go Rams Go." The free emoji app gives iPhone® users free access to six Rodney the Ram emojis. The complete keyboard (26 emojis) is available for $1.99. To download the VCU emojis, first search for the "Ree" app in the Apple® App Store and download. Next, search "VCU" or "Rodney the Ram" in the app and starting making messages bleed black and gold.

For more information, visit http://bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

Alpha Kappa Psi, the co-ed professional business fraternity, holds its Spring Rush from Jan. 23 to Feb. 3. For the complete schedule, find Alpha Kappa Psi VCU on Facebook.

For more information, visit http://www.Facebook.com/AKPsiVCU.

The College of Humanities and Sciences offers over 100 scholarships open to majors in the College of Humanities and Sciences. The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 28. To apply, visit http://vcu.academicworks.com

For more information, visit http://vcu.academicworks.com.

Men and women who smoke cigarettes between the ages of 18-21 are needed to participate in a research study that requires seven, 2.5 hour, laboratory visits. Compensation is provided. CALL (804) 828-1867 Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/ for more information. This study will be conducted at Thurston House on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Caroline Cobb, Ph.D.

For more information, visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=TTCNAW9878.