11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUDine presents a special smokehouse lunch menu at Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center for those that swipe in. Attendees can choose from smoked quarter chicken served with smoked gouda mac & cheese, collard greens with bacon and cornbread. For details, visit @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

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

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 noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Black Student Union, hosts a special edition of "First Friday" for black student organizations in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. This event will allow student organizations to be informed of different events and learn how to get involved this semester. A DJ and food will be provided.

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.

Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAP) holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services holds a roommate mixer for those looking for potential roommates in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Sessions will also be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Forum Room; and Wednesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. If unable to attend, check out the roommate feature by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.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.

Residential Life and Housing seeks leaders for RAM CAMP 2018. RAM CAMP seeks caring, creative and diligent leaders to support first-year students as they transition to VCU. This opportunity provides student leaders with the ability to connect with students, staff and faculty at VCU, all while developing leadership skills. Applications are open from Feb. 1-28. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://ramcamp.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 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/.

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/.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) accepts abstracts from students for the annual VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, part of VCU Student Research Weeks. This is an opportunity for students to present research endeavors and creative scholarship. Presentations may be for completed research projects, completed papers or research in progress. Poster abstracts will be accepted until Thursday, March 22.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2018/01/29/sympcall2018/.

VCUDine offers food specials for the big game on Sunday, Feb. 4. For three swipes, students can get 1) a large cheese or pepperoni pizza, a dozen chicken wings with sauce and a two-liter soda from Market 810 and Jonah’s, or 2) 25 chicken fingers with sauce from Raising Cane’s. Pre-order on Friday, Feb. 2 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Shafer Court Dining Center. Order on game day by visiting Market 810, Jonah’s or Raising Cane’s. Raising Cane’s will also offer all day swipes on Sunday, Feb 4.

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

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.