12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library have rescheduled their lunch research seminar, "What is Open Science and Why is it Important," for Wednesday, Jan. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Aaron Wolen and Tim York, VCU Data Science Lab, will discuss how to use Open Science Framework to share everything from raw data to published manuscripts. Participants can bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) holds a "My Life, My Scholarship" symposium series every Wednesday at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU Cafe. Attendees will listen as VCU iCubed faculty authentically share how their lived experiences have shaped scholarship and academic pursuits. Aashir Nasim, Ph.D., will express how his personal narrative has had a direct impact on his research.

For more information, visit https://icubed.vcu.edu/.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows, Virginia Commonwealth University in collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) organizes 2018 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Activities will include a presentation on drug abuse prevention and treatment, documentaries, and distributions of anti-drug abuse materials/souvenir in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. Snacks will be provided. Prior registration is not required. Attendees with have the opportunity to meet and network with Humphrey fellows from different countries of the world.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. R.S.V.P. by visiting http://go.vcu.edu/sotu2018. A live webcast of the State of the University Address will be streamed on VCU’s home page, www.vcu.edu, and VCU's Facebook page, go.vcu.edu/vcufacebook.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/sotu2018.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Cabell Library present the lunchtime research seminar, "NIH Clinical Trials 2018: New Definition, New Policies," in Cabell Library, Room 250. The session will include a summary of the NIH-mandated changes to clinical trials policies, provide case studies to demonstrate the expanded clinical trial definition and provide resources for researchers.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Graphic Design's "Objects + Methods Lecture Series" presents Eric Timothy Carlson at the Grace Street Theater. Carlson is an interdisciplinary designer from Brooklyn, New York, working with collections of semiotic content generated through processes of drawing, image/object collection and assemblage.

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

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at noon

Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union invite employees to learn more about "Creating a Spending Plan" in Snead Hall, Room B2165. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating a spending plan and setting goals. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16373.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The GenEd Task Force presents the proposed framework for the new 30-credit general education requirement in the University Student Commons Theater. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes with an opportunity for questions and feedback. Feedback will be accepted at the town hall meetings and at the website below. The formal feedback period will end on Friday, Feb. 9.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/academic-affairs/gened30/.

The deadline for adding or dropping spring classes is today, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 11:59 p.m.

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

VCU Globe is accepting applications for the Faculty Fellows Program. Applications from faculty in a wide variety of academic disciplines are encouraged. Eligible applicants hold full-time appointments in their disciplines, work as adjunct faculty at VCU or represent a Richmond-area community partner. Fellows teach an upper-level 3-credit seminar/elective course to VCU Globe students. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 26.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/vcuglobe/faculty/.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) offers a variety of classroom and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. Continuing education is available in: addiction studies, craft beer, disability support services, event planning, noncredit art, organization, paralegal studies, play therapy training, and test prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in customer service, Google Tools, and workplace skills are also offered.

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

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 presents "New Year, New You: Goals for Optimal Wellbeing" events and encourages the VCU community to live holistically by making daily choices that energize the body, mind and spirit. Sessions will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 5-6 p.m. in the Cary Street Gym lobby and on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hunton Student Center. Attendees will go on a journey to discover what matters to them, by becoming self-reflective and intentional in their actions to live a healthy and active life.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks volunteers for the Student Conduct Board. Faculty, staff and student volunteers are needed for the Student Conduct Board. To learn more about the Student Code of Conduct and find the training schedule, visit the website below.

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

The Mary and Frances Youth Center's Discovery program is accepting class proposals for summer 2018 now through Monday, Feb. 19. Discovery offers week-long career exploration classes focused on STEM, arts and health sciences for middle school youth from July 30 to Aug. 17. Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply and become instructors. Discovery also has internship opportunities available.

For more information, visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/summer-programs/discovery/teach-a-class/.

The Institute of Women's Health invites the VCU community to present research and projects at the 14th annual VCU Women's Health Research Day on Thursday, April 12, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Kontos Medical Sciences Building. Authors with original research are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women's health or sex/gender differences. Online abstract submission guidelines are available at the website below. The abstract submission deadline is Friday, Feb. 2.

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

If you are age 21 or over, and have a diagnosis of Postconcussion syndrome, you may qualify to participate in a research study conducted in the Richmond, Va. area. Participants of this study will be asked to meet two times in a private area to protect confidentiality. Once to meet with the student investigator to complete four sets of questionnaires and receive a kit for collection of a sample of saliva for purposes of measuring a stress biomarker. A second shorter meeting will be required to pick up the sample of saliva. Compensation is available at completion of the study. For more information, please contact: Christine Huson, MSN, RN Doctoral student Virginia Commonwealth University (540) 985-4028 or email husonc@vcu.edu. Principal Investigator: Victoria Menzies PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Associate Professor Virginia Commonwealth University VCU IRB #HM20009108

A new Development and Alumni Relations policy is now open for university comment through Wednesday, Jan. 31. 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 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.