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.

5:30 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship presents "Share Your Love" on the Compass. Participants can create a goodie bag of treats and Valentine's chocolates for a friend and share the love.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services hosts the Black Professional Career Panel in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Room 215. The purpose of this panel is to provide a space for professionals and VCU alumni to speak with students and share insight about their experiences.

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/.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 7 p.m.

I Am That Girl at VCU celebrates "Galentine's" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Attendees will enjoy games, food and fun activities.

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/.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

University Academic Advising presents "Ready!" in the Academic Learning Commons, with check-in in the first floor lobby. The first of three events in the Sophomore Transition Series, "Ready!" will feature workshops with financial aid, career services and housing (on and off-campus). Students may attend the morning session from 9:30 a.m. to noon, or the afternoon session from 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is required.

For more information, visit https://uaa.vcu.edu/sophomore-transition-series/.

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites students to attend a private reception with Martin Luther King III in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Suite 215. If interested in attending, fill out the form by visiting the website below by Friday, Feb. 16.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4kQ3LbjYcUxuM-jLKw0bO2L_3KpbOIeiinLpbJIUhB5B9ZA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Caprices for Cancer holds its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D. This organization strives to provide a musical outlet for the VCU community, as well as give back to the Richmond community by holding various performances at various locations. All instruments and voices are welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Division for Health Sciences Diversity presents VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Discover Health Careers Fair in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the numerous health profession programs and student organizations offered at VCU. All pre-health students are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. To create a profile and register for the event, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/dhsd/Default.aspx.

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 Wellness Resource Center is conducting the National College Health Assessment online survey beginning Thursday, Feb. 15. Selected students will receive an email to their VCU accounts with a personal access code. All who complete this confidential survey will have a chance to win one of over 50 prizes, including one of 30 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each or one of 50 VCU T-shirts.

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/.

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.