7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of English Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing hosts a joint-reading by writers and program alumni Roselyn Elliott, Nathan Long, Emilia Phillips and Michele Young-Stone in Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall. All VCU Visiting Writing Series events are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/visiting-writers/.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Faculty Affairs sponsors "Finding Work-Life Balance on the Tenure Track," a workshop presented by Trisha Saunders, associate director, Wellness Resource Center, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. To RSVP, use the contact information below.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities hosts a preview party in the new Rams Lounge. Rams Lounge is located in the former space of Break Point, Room 022, on the lower level of the University Student Commons.

For more information, visit https://vcustudentcommons.com/2018/01/29/rams-lounge-preview-party/.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at 7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays Rhode Island in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at 4 p.m.

The VCU Faculty Senate sponsors the annual general faculty meeting with President Rao in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Typically at this meeting, the president will briefly address the faculty and then answer questions/concerns from faculty in the audience. This meeting is open to all VCU faculty. To send inquiries, use the contact information below.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 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 at 4 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center, Department of English and the STS Program present "Frankenstein Dissected: Twenty-First-Century Legacies of a Nineteenth-Century Classic" in Cabell Library, Second Floor Multipurpose Room, as part of its spring 2018 speaker series. A roundtable with preliminary comments by three guests, followed by conversation with the audience featuring Susan Lederer, Ed Finn, and Catherine Ingrassia. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/spring-2018-speaker-series-frankenstein-dissected/.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries and the ICA look back at the celebrated and influential artist and VCU faculty member, Richard Carlyon (1930-2006), in a one-night program and art showing featuring some of his multimedia creations in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. The event, held in conjunction with a retrospective exhibit at the Reynolds Gallery, marks the recent acquisition of Carylon's papers and digital works by VCU Libraries. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to all. Register by visiting the website below.

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

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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a spades tournament with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Room 215. This tournament is intended as organized competition for students, faculty and staff while maintaining a fun and social atmosphere. To submit team names, use the contact information below by Tuesday, Feb. 6. Gifts for the winner and runner-ups will be provided.

Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program and World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond will host a conversation with His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States in the VCUArts Depot. Ambassador Chaudhry’s lecture on “The Future of U.S.–Pakistan Relations” will be followed by a Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ambvisit.

The committee leading the search for the position of Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management is hosting open forums for the university community to meet the final four candidates on Jan. 30, Jan 31., Feb. 1, and Feb. 2. For times and locations as well as information about each candidate, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/vpsem/candidates/.

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

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 VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is working with Sportable to host Adaptive Climbing Clinics. The clinics provide indoor rock climbing experiences to members of the community with physical and visual disabilities. Volunteer training will be held at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 7-9 p.m. The first Adaptive Climbing Clinic of the semester will be held on Friday, Feb. 2.

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

VCU Recreational Sports offers personal training to all students and members. Certified personal trainers create customized exercise programs to meet participants' needs and specific goals. Rec Sports trainers can help clients lose weight, build muscle, train for a competition, or recover from injuries. Sessions are available at the Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center in one-on-one and partner training packages of three, six, 12, or 18 one-hour-long sessions.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/personal-training/.

Weight Watchers holds on-campus meetings during the "Inspire" event to held from Feb. 5-23. Those who join during the "Inspire" event will receive a free starter kit ($70 value). Both on-campus meetings are held on Tuesdays. The MCV Campus meetings are held beginning with the weigh-ins at 11 a.m. in the Hunton Student Center. The Monroe Park Campus meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. in Harris Hall, Room 5173. For details on joining with special pricing and reimbursement, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers/.

Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports offer free chair yoga classes on both campuses for faculty and staff, from noon to 1 p.m once a month during the spring semester. Space is limited.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/career-development/training-schedule/.

All VCU supervisors are required to inform Safety and Risk Management whenever a serious incident occurs. VCU is required by state law to report serious injuries to the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Administration. For more details, visit www.srm.vcu and click on "Report a Serious Incident".

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

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences launches a new series, "Technology Tuesdays," that showcases Innovative Media programs and free library resources and expertise on the MCV Campus. "Technology Tuesdays" run from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and are held in Tompkins-McCaw Library, on the second floor Lecture Room. Sessions include 3D modeling, academic poster design, virtual reality, podcasting and video production. To see the full schedule, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/tompkins-mccaw-library-launches-technology-tuesdays-innovative-media-programs-on-the-mcv-campus.html.

Lose weight, get fit and feel better with the REACH Trial. Researchers at VCU are offering a new behavioral weight loss program funded by the National Institutes for Health! The REACH Trial is designed specifically for young adults; qualified participants will receive personalized feedback and coaching to meet their goals. If you are between the ages of 18-25, and overweight, visit reachtrialrva.com or call 827-2250 to see if you are eligible.

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

A revised Art on Campus policy is now open for university comment through Monday, Feb. 5. 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.

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.