12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom A, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. "First-Gen Fridays" is for first-generation college students to meet each other and faculty from around the university. The brief topic this month is VCU Summer Studies. Pizza will be provided.

For more information, visit https://nsfp.vcu.edu/studentevents/first-gen-fridays/.

12 p.m. 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/.

8 p.m.

VCU Music and the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation present the fourth annual "Jazz 4 Justice" in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Proceeds from this benefit concert directly support pro bono legal representation for low income individuals and families, veterans and nonprofits in central Virginia, as well as scholarships for students in the VCU Jazz Studies program. Tickets are $35 general admission or $20 for students/seniors. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://grbf.org/j4jtickets2018/.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU Men's Basketball plays Dayton in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at 1 p.m.

VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Bonaventure in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The first 100 fans in attendance will receive a VCU pride T-shirt.

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

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Richmond Peace Education sponsors Generation Dream at the Grace Street Theater, which offers the opportunity for a diverse cast of talented young people to make their voices heard during Black History Month. Through Generation Dream 2018, talented youth and supporting adult artists will perform original poems, music and dance pieces to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Human Resources holds a Great Place Expo in the University Student Commons for employees to learn more about VCU's Great Place: HR Redesign. Attendees can talk with HR experts or attend one of several 30-minute breakout sessions for an overview of various policy topics. Registration is not required. To see the schedule of the breakout sessions, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://greatplace.vcu.edu/enrollment-and-events/.

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Wellness presents "Love Your Health: How to Look and Feel Good" at the Hunton Student Center to discuss current research about nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. Attendees will learn how important health is to their mind and what they can do for their overall health. Registration is available on MyRecSports Portal.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=59c97665-caf1-40f9-a6d1-c36bf0f64939&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering sponsors the screening of "The New Fire" at the Grace Street Theater as part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival. Following the screening, Sama Bilbao y León, Ph.D., will host a question-and-answer session with the director.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents the 16th annual Black History Month lecture in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, featuring Ibram X. Kendi, historian and author, discussing his book, "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America," for which he won the National Book Award. The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session, book signing and reception. This event is free and open to all. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/black-history-month-lecture-2018.html.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Muevelo hosts its first Latin dance workshop of the semester in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. Participants will learn salsa and bachata. No experience is needed and everyone is welcome.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16362.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16363.

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.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs offers a Murals of Jackson Ward tour for participants to explore the diversity of one of Richmond's most vibrant neighborhoods. During the walk, participants will visit murals, revitalized buildings and historic homes to learn more about a neighborhood that has had numerous incarnations. From an immigrant working-class neighborhood to the Harlem of the South, participants will see how art is shaping the face of Jackson Ward today. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the University Student Commons Information Desk. The tour will depart from the University Student Commons at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board invites the VCU community to a Trap N Paint event with a DJ, instructor, canvases and paint (provided by Trap N Paint) in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom B. Registration opens on Friday, Feb. 16, around 7 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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/.

Although employees receive the full annual accrual at the beginning of the leave year, providing employees with maximum flexibility in their use of leave time, the leave is actually earned on a per-pay-period basis. If an employee leaves the university during the course of the year, the time used and the time earned are reconciled. Leave earned, but not used, is paid to the employee at 100 percent of its value, while leave used but not earned is subtracted from the final paycheck.

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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is accepting committee members to serve on the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (April) Committee. The purpose of the committee is to involve both faculty, staff and students in the planning process for the programs to ensure that OMSA as an office are being inclusive and representing those who identify with the population. Events include discussions, movie screenings, guest speakers and educational forums. All identities are welcomed.

The School of Engineering, in conjunction with local environmental groups, invites the VCU community to attend a series of films and discussions with environmental themes being held at various locations around Richmond including the Grace Street Theater and the historic Byrd Theater in Carytown. For more information and a full schedule, visit the website below. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://rvaeff.org/2018-schedule.