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

VCU Brandcenter presents "Grow From Your Uncomfortable Place," featuring Paul Keister, chief creative officer at Carvana, in the Commons Theater.

For more information, visit http://www.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 Samiran Sinha, Ph.D., Department of Statistics, Texas A&M University, discussing "Analysis of Proportional Odds Models with Censoring and Errors-in-Covariates" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

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

3 p.m.

The School of World Studies Anthropology Program hosts its Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series featuring Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, discussing "Building Community Food Environments to Reduce Chronic Disease: Integrating Anthropology and Public Health" in the Commons Theater.

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a screening of "A Beautiful Mind" at 7 p.m. and "The Soloist" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Feb. 18, with "The Soloist" starting at 7 p.m. and "A Beautiful Mind" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

9 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball game watch party versus cross-town rival University of Richmond. Fans can catch the HAVOC on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details.

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

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at 1 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents its Women's Lacrosse team at the Cary Street Field as they take on University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Trombonist, composer and jazz studies director Antonio Garcia presents his Faculty Jazz Recital in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The recital will feature trumpeter Rex Richardson, vocalist Mary Hermann Garcia, VCU Jazz Orchestra I, Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band, Nashville Avenue Stompers, as well as videoed choreography by dance professor Eric Rivera to a commissioned composition by Garcia. Admission is free.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at 6 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents its Women's Basketball team as they take on Davidson in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AWB16%3AWB14%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WBSG&cgc=.

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 9 p.m.

Collegiate 100 hosts "A Community in Need" in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004. Attendees will hear from leaders and students engaging with the community. Free food and beverages will be provided.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

TIAA and VCU Human Resources present a free workshop discussing good and bad debt, debt consolidation and an overview of the mortgage process in the HR Training Building, Room 115. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15726

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/financial-fitness/.

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

VCU Libraries holds a workshop in Cabell Library, Room 205, for faculty concerned about the high cost of textbooks to explore alternatives. Seating is limited and attendees who write a short review will receive a $200 stipend. Interested faculty and instructors must apply to be considered for a stipend, but all are invited to attend the session.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/affordable-course-content-.html.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies hosts a talk and book signing with Caroline Light, Ph.D., author of "Stand Your Ground: American's Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense" in the Commons Theater. The discussion and question-and-answer session will be followed by a book signing and reception upstairs in the James River Terrace. No advance registration is required, but R.S.V.P.s are requested through Tuesday, Feb. 21, for planning purposes.

The Division of Student Affairs accepts applications for the 2017 Leadership and Service Awards Program from now until Monday, March 13. For a list of awards, scholarships or to fill out an application, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.usca.vcu.edu/slic/the-leadership-experience/leadership-and-service-awards/.

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