12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., as the speaker of its weekly seminar series in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Oliver, deputy commissioner for population health, Virginia Department of Health, will present "Unconscious Racial Bias: Its Impact on Clinical Decision Making."

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Health Arts in Healthcare presents a lunchtime concert in the VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building Lobby, featuring "Bak N Da Day." Attendees can take a trip down memory lane with Richmond's oldies vocal group, "Bak N Da Day," as they sing music spanning the 50's, 60's and 70's.

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, College of Humanities and Sciences Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee, and the College of Humanities and Sciences African American Male Initiative sponsor a symposium exploring initiatives focused on retention of men of color in higher education in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall 303. Speakers will include Terrell Strayhorn, Ph.D., a scholar who speaks and publishes on college student success and issues of equity and diversity in higher education.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Bhakti Yoga Club presents a talk by Hanumatpresaka Swami on Bhakti and the application of Bhakti on ones mind in the University Student Commons Theater. Attendees will view the finest collections of traditional and oriental art as it illustrates the heart of the human spirit through evolution and captures human spirituality. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RVArts presents a conversation between artist/author Cara Benedetto, and curator, Amber Esseiva, at The Depot. They are essential contributors to the future of all things art in Richmond. RVArts is a cross-listed course between the VCUarts Art Foundations program and University College.

For more information, visit http://www.rvarts.org.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU holds a photo editing workshop at the Workshop in Cabell Library Basement. Participants can improve editing skills to make photos look even more amazing, receive a free Adobe baseball-style T-shirt while supplies last and free Adobe trials. Non-members are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries' Workshop and Innovative Media team offer "DIY Bookbinding Techniques for Zines" on the lower level of Cabell Library. Attendees can master several non-adhesive bookbinding techniques that are perfect for crafting simple zines.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/wednesday-workshops-2017-18.html.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Sciences Club at VCU hosts a Community Art Therapy workshop at The Depot. The workshop will be guided by Leila Saadeh, certified art therapist, and is conducted in partnership with Daily Planet Health Services. Attendees can relax while working on a guided art project, learning first-hand about the power of art therapy in mental health care.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1836891.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Louis in their final home game of the 2017-18 regular season in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a VCU pink T-shirt.

For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on the University of Massachusetts (UMass). Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including 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://vcu.campusdish.com.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Alzheimer's Disease as an 'mTORopathy'" as part of its 2018 spring seminar series in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. The seminar will feature George S. Bloom, professor of biology, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, and chair of the Department of Biology, University of Virginia.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The VCU undergraduate journals of literature and art Amendment and Pwatem have teamed up to host an evening of literature readings and art-making at The Anderson Gallery. This event will feature writers reading their original short stories and poems while fine and performing artists make work inspired by the pieces. The event is free and open to the public, and will have free food, drinks and copies of the journals.

For more information, visit http://amendmentvcu.com and poictesme.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board hosts Jay Ellis, an American actor best known for roles in BET's series "The Game" and HBO's series "Insecure," and Yvonne Orji, a Nigerian-American actress best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series "Insecure," in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a presentation on "Needs and Assets Assessment" via live streaming with James W. Altschuld, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, renown author and researcher working on and presenting needs assessment for over three decades. The presentation will be held at 730 E. Broad St. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room. Space is limited. RSVP by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/O1w7h8bGLlcCBWJs2.

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Association of Black Social Workers at VCU hosts the third annual Cultural Awareness Day at Cabell Library. Current students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend workshops that will educate about cultural competence. A keynote address will be provided by King Davis, Ph.D., nationally-renowned social work scholar and former VCU School of Social Work faculty member. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/culturalawarenessday/.

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 at 8 a.m.

VCU COBE holds its annual town hall focused on the etiology, prevention, treatment and recovery of alcohol and substance use disorders from April 18-19, at Cabell Library. Attendees will learn from renowned speakers from across the country and interact with other attendees from all backgrounds. Open to students, faculty, staff, advocates and community members. To register, visit the website below. For details, visit http://cobe.vcu.edu/programs/cobe-town-hall/

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-research-to-recovery-a-town-hall-meeting-2018-tickets-41306015404.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by Friday, April 13.

For more information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

University Student Commons and Activities is accepting applications for the Leadership and Service Awards. These awards recognize students for their contributions to student organizations, community service and co-curricular excellence.

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

The Commonwealth Society, VCUarts' educational organization for adult learners, spring registration is open. Classes will begin on Monday, March 12. The Commonwealth Society connects community learners to the resources of VCU and the robust Richmond arts scene through classes and other programming.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/csociety/membership.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents Sportable Climbing Clinics at the Cary Street Gym Rock Climbing Wall. These provide indoor rock climbing experiences to members of the community with physical and visual disabilities. The next Sportable Climbing Clinics will be held on Thursday, February 22 and Thursday, March 1.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=4afbf0b4-fe76-4d5d-8656-03c5cd69db80&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

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