Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Collegiate DECA at VCU holds meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7-8:15 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:45-8 p.m. in Snead Hall, Room B2165. Attendees will learn more about the student organization and will have the opportunity to join. If interested in joining, but unable to attend, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.collegiatelink.net/organization/collegiatedeca.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs host a screening of "Pariah" followed by a panel discussion in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, in honor of Black History Month. The intersectionality of race, sexuality and gender expression will be highlighted through the screening. The movie shares the perspective of a lesbian woman of color. A panel discussion with LGBTQIA+ people of color will follow the screening. Snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a Safe Zone workshop in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Advance registration is required. To register, visit http://training.vcu.edu

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

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents a seminar as part of its spring seminar series featuring Young-Hoon Ahn, Ph.D., assistant professor, Division of Chemistry, Wayne State University, in Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Refreshments will be served prior to the seminar.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Health Administration holds a Master of Science in Health Administration information seminar (professional hybrid online program) at the Grant House. Attendees will learn about the Master of Science in Health Administration program and have a chance to meet with the program director, current students and alumni.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Intercultural Festival invites the VCU community to celebrate the different countries and cultures of South Asia in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants will enjoy henna and free food.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents a "PLUMAS Discussion Series: Cultural Appropriation in the Latinx Community" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a joint-reading by Sonja Livingston and Scott Russell Sanders in Cabell Library, Room 303. All VCU Visiting Writers Series events are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/visiting-writers/.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The Muslim Student Association seeks volunteers to help make meals for the homeless at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences hosts a webcast of the UNC Minority Health Conference William T. Small, Jr. keynote in Room 2010. The theme for the conference is "Systems of Power: Recalling Our Past, Restructuring Our Future." The webcast will stream the recorded keynote address by Chandra Ford, Ph.D., followed by a live question-and-answer session with the keynote speaker.

For more information, visit http://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=65529.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Linux User Group of VCU holds a LAN gaming party in the School of Engineering East Hall, Room E4221.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents a day of drop-in workshops in Cabell Library, Room 205, for graduate students and advanced researchers, designed to help make the research process better, faster and smarter. Topics include informational interviews, effective web searching, personal archiving and free research resources. If special accommodations are needed, or to register offline, use the contact information below prior to Saturday, Feb. 18.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/advance-your-research-spring-2017.html.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and Eta Lambda Sigma Fraternity presents an open discussion, "What's Next?: The Trump Effect," in Harris Hall, Room 2126. This event is intended to create a safe and open environment to discuss opinions and concerns about the events taking place during Trump's administration. Immigration, the economy, education, law enforcement, health insurance (Affordable Care Act) and other related topics will be discussed.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Massey Cancer Center invites the VCU community to attend "Wellness for Women with Breast Cancer" at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. In the first of a series of four monthly breast health workshops, Mary Helen Hackney, M.D., will provide an overview of the various types of breast cancer and why they matter for treatment planning. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The School of World Studies International Studies Program presents a teach-in in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201, examining the plight of Syrian refugees from two philosophical paradigms - one of Immanuel Kant’s "Perpetual Peace" and the concept of "Hospitality"; and second through the intersectionality of Michel Foucault’s biopolitics of "Live and Let Die." The discussion is part of research on the persecution of homosexuals, the enslavement of Yazidi women, the plight of Syrian refugees and the trafficking of vulnerable persons. This was made possible by research grants from VCU’s Humanities Research Center and Global Education Office.

Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The School of Education presents the 10th annual Equity and Social Justice Conference at the Academic Learning Commons. Keynotes will include Leigh Patel, Boston College; SJ Miller, New York University; and Eugene Puryear, Movement for Black Lives. This conference will focus on the role of teaching and leadership in struggles for equity, justice and liberation.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) invites all VCU students to apply to be a member of its new Student Advisory Committee. Undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of study are welcome to apply. Committee members will advocate for the ICA and gain a variety of professional experience. Applications are due by Friday, March 3, at 5 p.m. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://ica.vcu.edu/education/student-opportunities/.

The VCU Student Government Association (SGA) holds elections of the president and vice president of undergraduate students. Voting for the candidates will open on Monday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. To vote, visit the SGA website below. Results of the election will be posted on Monday, Feb. 27, at noon via the SGA website and at the SGA offices - University Student Commons, Room 119, and Hunton Student Center, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://sga.vcu.edu/elections.

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/rc/surveys/?s=TTCNAW9878.