10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization (ILSSO) invites the VCU community to attend its annual student showcase in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Doctoral students in the ISL program will present research via poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, presentation titles and abstract, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.ilsso.org/events.

6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Rice Rivers Center helps to sponsor this year's RVA Environmental Film Festival. On Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. the Grace Street Theater will be showing "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" as well as "The True Cost of Fashion." Free and open to all. For the complete schedule, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://RVAEFF.org.

Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association at VCU holds its first Friday Halaqah of the year in Harris Hall, Room 2129. This Islamic lecture will be led by Hamdi Abdeen, VCU alumni, and will be an introduction to understanding the Quran and Aqeedah. This class has been rescheduled due to last week's cancellation.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board promotes self-love in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Attendees will enjoy a photo booth, positive mirror postings, stemless wine glass decorating, stuff-a-bear, henna, a nail technician and a chocolate fountain.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Red Cross Club at VCU holds a general interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon I. Attendees will learn more about the organization and will have the opportunity to sign up. If interested in joining and not able to make the meeting, use the contact information below.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at 6 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents its Women's Basketball team playing against St. Joseph's in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. To purchase tickets, visit vcuathletics.com

For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AWB16%3AWB13%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WBSG&cgc=.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Association of Black Social Workers presents "Black Love Matters" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom B. The event will feature guest speakers Jessica Gaddy, M.S.W., founder of Nia Noire Wellness for Women of Color, alongside Frank Brown, Jr., relationship and life coach, and poetry performed by Kia Jordan. Dinner will be served and tickets are $5.

For more information, visit http://www.BlackLoveMattersVCU.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a Black History Mobile Museum and lecture featuring Professor Griff from the legendary rap group Public Enemy in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to attend a presentation by Meghan Wright, research subjects protection educator, Office of Research and Innovation, titled, "The New Final Common Rule: How Will This Affect Research?" in the Critical Care Hospital, First Floor, Room 304. Participants will identify the new changes to the Final Common Rule, apply the changes to research and understand the differences of the New Rule compared to the previous Common Rule.

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Introduction to Writing Memoir" at its office, 9 W. Cary St., through Wednesday, May 10. The course will focus on transcribing the author's uniquely personal reflections on his/her early life's experiences. $125

For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/memoir.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Colleges (CHS Leadership Council) hosts the 2017 Lip Sync Battle at Grace Street Theater. The council is currently seeking either students or professors who would like to perform individually or as a group. Those interested should submit an audition video to chsleadershipcouncil@gmail.com

The Black Graduate Student Association Mentorship Program aims to foster an inclusive network of support for the VCU black community by bringing together black graduate and undergraduate students. If interested in being matched to a BGSA mentor, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/To9pjqbkjJi3YdvP2.

"Footprints on the James" is a 5-week-long summer course offered at VCU which combines faculty from the Biology Department, the Center for Environmental Studies and the Outdoor Adventure Program, in order to create a collaborative and hands-on learning experience sea kayaking, hiking and canoeing through the James River watershed. The 2017 summer schedule will be available on Thursday, Feb. 9, and registration begins for all students on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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

The Global Education Office accepts applications for the 2017 Education Abroad Scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply for the Airfare Voucher Award, Presidential International Education Award and Randi Buerlein Scholarship. Eligibility, application requirements and instructions are available at the website below. Applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 15.

For more information, visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/abroad/students/funding/vcuscholarships/.