12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents as a part of its 2018 spring seminar series, "New Technologies and Methods for Controlling Crystal Nucleation and Growth" in the School of Nursing, Room 1013. Mo Jiang, Ph.D., assistant professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, will facilitate.

7:30 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies and the National Jericho Movement present a forum on black boys in public education in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105. The forum will be facilitated by Evandra Catherine, a Ph.D. student in the Special Education and Disability Program at VCU. Her research focuses on teacher responsiveness to black boy behavior in grades K-2, the identification of black boys in special education and the shortage of black male educators in the teacher workforce. Free and open to the public.

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

9 p.m.

This February, Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch parties. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs as the team takes on University of Richmond on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m.; George Washington on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m.; and Massachusetts on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. There will be food specials including the $5 game-day burger and attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to customers across the street in JL Lot. Follow VCUDine for details.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*Note date correction* Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) presents the Student Accessibility Conference in the University Student Commons Theater. Over a series of four, one-hour sessions, experts from across the VCU community will present a general overview of disabilities, mental health and wellness at the university; pertinent information on emotional support animals and service dogs on campus; strategies and tips for making classrooms and materials accessible to all students; and making online content accessible.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Center for Sport Leadership presents National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the VCU Sports Medicine Building on 1300 W. Broad St. #113. The event will feature a panel discussion with prominent female sports leaders, including Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade and Alliance for Women Coaches director Megan Kahn. The keynote speaker will be Jane Rodgers, executive director of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization invites faculty, staff and students to attend its annual student showcase in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Doctoral students in the ILS program will be presenting their research via poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, presentation titles and abstracts, visit the website below.

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

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at 11 a.m.

The VCU Graduate Arts Association presents Rachel Meginnes for an artist lecture at The Depot.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "The Way of All Flesh" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This BBC documentary looks at how Henrietta Lacks' "immortal cell line" impacted cancer research and how her family finally found out. A brief discussion on medical ethics will follow the film.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement invites the VCU community to take a guided tour of the newly updated Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. The BHMVA will guide attendees through decades of visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of blacks in Virginia. After the tour, attendees are welcome to free admission to the exhibits, including a new black and white photography exhibit from the 1950s.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a free hands-only CPR training in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This annual training is sponsored by the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics sponsors a seminar by Chong Wu, Ph.D. candidate, University of Minnesota, titled "Adaptive Significance Testing for High-Dimensional Generalized Linear Models with Application to Alzheimer’s Disease" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

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

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents the third annual Black Love Matters event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B. There will be a relationship panel to discuss love and healthy relationships through various life stages, entertainment, dinner and music. The dress is cocktail attire. Free for VCU ABSW students (included in dues) or $5 general admission. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/absw-at-vcu-presents-the-3rd-annual-black-love-matters-tickets-37276224190.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 9 a.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents the "Cary Street Crux" at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall. Beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers are invited to compete and test their skills against some of the best climbers on the East Coast. This year, the Crux is giving back through a service project on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8:15 a.m. at the North side of the Tyler Potterfield Bridge. The first 15 volunteers will receive a refund of the $20 admission fee.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research holds its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovery of New Rehabilitation to Treat Movement Disorders," presented by Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., assistant professor, Biomedical Engineering, in Main Hospital, Second Floor, Meeting Center. Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

RamTech invites faculty and staff to attend a free "Appy Hour: Reaching (and Engaging!) Your Audience Through Email" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. The seminar will break down how to craft emails that connect with a large audience; emails that will actually be opened, read and acted upon. It will demonstrate how to utilize MailChimp for email design and analytics. Attendees can brown bag lunch. There will be a free goodie bag and Pepsi products for all attendees.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appy-hour-reaching-and-engaging-your-audience-through-email-tickets-42097542884.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries popular ongoing "Advance Your Research" series offers "A Date with Data from ICPSR" featuring Nina Exner, research data librarian, who will teach participants how to conduct secondary analysis using real research data for course papers, theses or articles. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.libcal.com/event/3592609.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Translational Partnership for Mental Health jointly hosts a case study event with the Wellness Resource Center to examine a case study about an individual struggling with opioid addiction in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Open to faculty, staff, students, advocates, and community members (free CEUs offered). To register, visit the website below. Participants will be emailed the case study after registering. To learn more about the TPMH, visit tpmh.weebly.com.

For more information, visit http://goo.gl/15pBe7.

President Michael Rao has approved the 2018 Quest Commercialization Fund awards. This internal research fund is dedicated to advancing VCU inventions to improve the path to commercialization for public benefit. Congratulations to all the recipients of the award. For more information on the awardees, visit https://quest.vcu.edu/quest-innovation-fund/past-recipients/. The next round of applications will opening this month.

For more information, visit https://quest.vcu.edu/quest-innovation-fund/commercialization-fund/.

The Department of African American Studies invites departments and units to participate in the Black History in the Making award. The award recognizes the achievements of exceptional African American students. Each department is responsible for introducing their recipient at the ceremony and providing a small gift (of the department's choosing) for the recipient. The deadline to select recipients and notify the Department of African American Studies of intent to participate is Monday, Feb. 19.

For more information, visit https://afam.vcu.edu/awards/black-history-in-the-making/.

After almost 20 years in the same room, VCU Toastmasters is moving to a larger, more technologically advanced room - School of Engineering, West Hall, Room 106. Toastmasters holds year-round weekly meetings every Wednesday from 12:05-12:50 p.m. in the School of Engineering, West Hall, Room 106. Toastmasters offers public speaking and leadership skill building to anyone in the VCU community. All are welcome.

For more information, visit http://vcutoastmasters.com.

A revised Student Code of Conduct policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Feb. 8. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.