12 p.m.

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering invites the VCU community to an open dialogue on climate change at The Depot to learn what individuals can do to make a difference. The talk will feature Vickie Connors, Ph.D., and Clifford Fox, Ph.D., both from the Center for Environmental Studies, as well as Emmy-winning filmmaker David Schumacher ("The New Fire").

3 p.m.

Sociologists for Women in Society presents "Global Social Justice: Activism for World Peace" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Members of the women-led peace group, CODEPINK, will be lecturing on university divestment campaigns, followed by a brief question-and-answer session.

8 p.m.

VCU Music presents the VCU Jazz Orchestra I in concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The concert will feature Rex Richardson (trumpet), vocalists Paige Melton and Shy Hinnant, and music of Porter, Nestico, Kern, Riddle, Gillespie, Holman and Richardson. Tickets are $7 in advance; $10 at the door; or free with VCU student ID.

For more information, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/jazz-orchestra-i3730040.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU LEAD hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross at Grace and Broad Residence Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment, visit the website below.

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

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at noon

The National Scholarship Office presents an information session about postgraduate scholarship opportunities in the U.S. and abroad in the Honors College, Room 1210.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/natlscholar/.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Academic Affairs holds an Academic Program and Organizational Change Proposals workshop in Ginter House, Room 221. This workshop is designed to help explain SCHEV, SACSCOC and university criteria/processes for academic program and organizational changes.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/news-and-updates/workshop-for-academic-program-and-organizational-change-proposal.html.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet astonishes audiences worldwide with their range of expression, tonal spectrum and conceptual unity. Many listeners and critics agree that the ensemble has succeeded in virtually redefining the sound of the classic wind quintet. Tickets are $35 general admission; $32 seniors (60+), VCU employees and alumni; and $25 children.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events/.

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at 5 p.m.

The 2018 MLK Celebration Week keynote address with Martin Luther King III - human rights advocate, community activist, political leader and the oldest son of King - has been rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. The event, which will moderated by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, is free and open to the public. Guests can RSVP by visiting the website below. Overflow seating will be available in the University Student Commons Theater.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/mlk3keynote.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center hosts "Black Love Matters: Healthy Love in Black Queer and Trans Communities" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Healthy relationships and love within the LGBTQIA+ community will be discussed.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports offers new Key Log Rolling Clinics during the spring semester. The next February clinic will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 8-9 p.m. at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center. Trained aquatic instructors will teach the basics of running on key logs to members of various skill levels. Based on experience level, there will be opportunities to increase the intensity, decrease the stability, and increase the fun with competitions.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 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's William T. Small Jr. Keynote in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. The theme for the conference is "Reclaiming the Narrative." The webcast will stream the recorded keynote address by Monica Raye Simpson followed by a live question-and-answer session with the keynote speaker.

For more information, visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=67165.

The annual open enrollment period for the VCU ORP allows participating employees to change their investment company selection for future ORP contributions. The approved investment companies are TIAA and Fidelity.

For more information, visit http://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.

The committee leading the search for the position of Dean, School of Social Work is hosting open forums for the university community to meet the final four candidates on Monday, Feb. 12; Wednesday, Feb. 14; Monday, Feb. 19; and Tuesday, Feb. 20. For times and location as well as information about each candidate, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/deanssw/candidates/

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/deanssw/candidates/.

Changes to Federal Income Tax Withholding will be reflected beginning with Friday, Feb. 16, paychecks. Employees with specific questions related to personal tax liability should seek advice from tax professionals. Additional information is available from the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/n1036.pdf as well as the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february.

This February, RamTech is giving away a GoPro Hero4 through the store’s Instagram account as part of their monthly #RamTechSpotlight contest. To enter, follow RamTech’s Instagram account (@RamTechVCU) and repost the GoPro4 image from Thursday, Feb. 1, using the hashtag #RamTechSpotlight. One winner will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Previous winners are not eligible to win again. The winner must be a current VCU student, faculty or staff member.

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