2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program will host a poster workshop session in Hibbs Hall, Room 327. The workshop will cover some of the technical aspects of poster creation from design to printing. The workshop will prepare undergrads to present their work at the Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity taking place on campus April 25, 2018. View some previous undergraduate research posters at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://research.vcu.edu/ugresources/example.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services, in collaboration with Virginia Credit Union, presents "Money Mondays: Strategies for Eliminating Debt" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. A representative from Virginia Credit Union will discuss how to reduce debt through specific examples and strategies.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board invites the VCU community to put together care kits for children with cancer at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Room.

5:30 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship invites the VCU community to "Essential Healing" at the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to learn about essential oils as a means to a healthy and clean lifestyle during classes and finals. Light refreshments will be served.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Project Pen Up at VCU invites the VCU community to a card-making event at the James Branch Cabell Library, Room 201e. Please join us for making fun and creative cards for child patients with chronic illnesses, and dementia patients.

6:30 p.m.

Queen In You presents "Queens Overseas" in West Grace Street Student Housing - North, Room 1030J. The focus of the event is to encourage women at VCU to gain a voice in a global perspective through study abroad and international education opportunities. There will be special guest speakers from VCU Global Education Office and students from the VCU community who will share study abroad experiences. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://queensoverseasqiy.eventbrite.com.

7 p.m.

The Student National Medical Association hosts a MCAT and Gap Year Panel with the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students at the Grace and Broad Residence Center, Room 1111A. This panel will cover MCAT exam prep, summer opportunities, gap year options and post-bac programs.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center presents the "Condoms and Candy Kiosk" at The Well, 815 S. Cathedral Place. Attendees can participate in condom demonstrations and other activities focusing on safe(r) sex and pick up free condoms and candy.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Qatar Leadership Exchange, the cross-cultural leadership development program, sponsored by the Student Government Association and Division of Student Affairs, holds an information session in the Hunton Student Center, Second Floor Conference Room. Student leaders selected to participate in the program will travel to Doha, Qatar, in Oct. 2018. Open to all students of every level on both campuses. Applications are accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Applications and details, including full eligibility requirements, are available at the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/158599..

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Master Plan team has spent the last four months engaging a large cross-section of the VCU and Richmond community to develop an environmental scan of the campus. A public meeting will be held in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium to summarize the existing opportunities and challenges for both campuses and the high-level themes that will serve as the foundation for the Design Phase of the project that will take place this spring. A live webcast of this presentation will be streamed on VCU's Facebook page, go.vcu.edu/vcufacebook. The presentation is an opportunity to learn more about the Master Plan process, see the results of community feedback to date, and ask questions of the Master Plan team.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Members of the VCU community are invited to the first COBE Connect Lunch of the spring semester as Tom Bannard, program coordinator for Rams in Recovery, shares his insights and expertise in “Creating a Recovery-Ready Campus” in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Bannard has been instrumental in leading Rams in Recovery to become the second-largest Collegiate Recovery Program on the East Coast in just five years. The event is open to all and lunch is provided.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries Innovative Media department invites the VCU community to "Tech Tuesdays" at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Room 2-010. Participants will learn how to make posters eye-catching, legible and not at all boring with hands-on demonstrations of library technology resources, services and workspaces.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/tech-tuesdays-spring-2018.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU Music's Flute Studio presents a recital "From Around the World" in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Flutists from Tabatha Easley’s studio will perform works from around the globe with pieces from Japan, Ireland, Germany, Russia, Puerto Rico, Canada and South America. Admission is free.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 6 p.m.

The Department of Craft and Material Studies presents "Visiting Artist Lecture": Kristine Woods at the Fine Arts Building, Gallery.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Master Plan team has spent the last four months engaging a large cross-section of the VCU and Richmond community to develop an environmental scan of the campus. A public meeting will be held in the Temple Building, Room 1164, to summarize the existing opportunities and challenges for both campuses and the high-level themes that will serve as the foundation for the Design Phase of the project that will take place this spring. The presentation is an opportunity learn more about the Master Plan process, see the results of community feedback to date, and ask questions of the Master Plan team.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board hosts Jay Ellis, an American actor best known for roles in BET's series "The Game" and HBO's series "Insecure," and Yvonne Orji, a Nigerian-American actress best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series "Insecure," in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) holds a "My Life, My Scholarship" symposium at the Monroe Park Campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU Cafe. Risha R. Berry, Ph.D., will share how her lived experience helped shape her interest in organizational containment, the structural barriers that impede career advancement in three phases: preparation, placement, and persistence. RSVP at the link below.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 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, Forum Room. A future session will be held on Wednesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. If unable to attend, check out the Roommate Feature on the website below.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

UNICEF at VCU presents "UNICEF Unites" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. "Unicef Unites" is a campus inclusive event with multicultural performances, free food, and keynote speaker, Judyth Twigg, Ph.D., speaking as a UNICEF ambassador. This event is free for all students and food will be catered by Hibachi Box. This event is sponsored by the VCU Student Government Association.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at 7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays George Mason University in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at 7 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Faculty Recital featuring Dr. Tiffany Valvo, clarinet; Dr. Magdalena Adamek, piano; and Professor Molly Sharp, viola, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The performance will feature the music of Schumann, Mozart, Gershwin, Messager and Chausson. Free admission.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The RamPantry is holding a focus group for students to discuss food security issues in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030C/CA, 830 W. Grace St. Students will discuss issues such as: Do you have enough to eat? Do you have access to healthy options? Are there foods you would like to fit into your diet, but cannot?

Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi at VCU and our Joint Asian Organizations invite the VCU community to the third Annual Passport to Asia in the University Student Commons, Commons Ballroom B. Explore different cultures of Asia through a variety of free food, performances, games and prizes.

Friday, Mar. 2, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries Copyright for Creators series presents a workshop on fair use, a doctrine in United States copyright law that permits certain uses of copyrighted works without permission from the copyright holder, in Cabell Library, Room 205. Those who want to assert their right to fair use must determine if their use is fair on a case-by-case basis, using the particular details and context of their use, the four factors set out in copyright law, and other relevant considerations. Details and registration at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/copyright-for-creators-2018.html.

Friday, Mar. 2, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents the Black Excellence Scholarship Ball: Climbing Beyond Expectations in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D and Richmond Salons I-II. Academic achievements of undergraduate students will be recognized, as well as art and performance awards. There will be cocktail-style mixing and dinner, a live DJ and dancing.

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

Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

The Office of the President invites participation in the 2018 Interlink Alliance Conference, March 15-17, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. This year's conference, themed "Cooperative Learning and Engagement in the Classroom and Beyond," will feature keynote speakers Aashir Nasim, Ph.D., and Damon Williams, Ph.D.

For more information, visit http://www.interlinkallianceconference.org/.

Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents artist and lawyer Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303. Sarmiento will explore questions raised in an online moderated debate: Does the public have a right to culture? What public and what culture are we talking about, and how far does this right extend? How can the law be used to restrict, limit, or facilitate the public's access to cultural works, and what other barriers to access exist? Details and registration at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/copyright-for-creators-2018.html.

Saturday, Mar. 24, 2018 at 9 a.m.

The Central Virginia Chapter of Society for Neuroscience presents its annual symposium and poster session entitled "Translation Neuroscience in Central Virginia." The symposium will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25 in the McGlothlin Medical Education Center. Registration and Abstract submission are open until March 1. Register at http://bit.ly/2FELOWD and find more information at the URL below.

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

Friday, Mar. 30, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

The Psychology Department presents Amelia Arria, Ph.D., University of Maryland, as its Distinguished Speaker discussing "Substance Use and Mental Health Among Young Adults: Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities" at Grace Street Theater. A light lunch will be served and all are welcome. The event will be livestreamed at: https://mssvideo.vcu.edu/psych. For those who need captioning view it here: https://psychology.vcu.edu/about/events/dss/

For more information, visit https://psychology.vcu.edu/about/events/#d.en.214639.

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/.

Do you self-identify as a Black woman (ages 18-25)? In this study, you will be asked to participate in a group discussion about relationships, discrimination, and gender role beliefs. The group discussion will take approximately one (1) hour. You will be compensated $20 for your participation. For more information, please contact: Chelsie Dunn or Dr. Kristina Hood (PROGRESS Lab - Department of Psychology).

VCU Recreational Sports challenges VCU community members to focus on the physical aspects of wellness in relationship to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness and stress relief during the month of March. Each week you will receive tips on how to live a healthier life. Registration is available on Fusion, which will give you access to our online program, Motivation Alliance. Registration ends on March 3.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b8af5767-3072-4316-bb9a-620718eb91ce&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5 .

New fellowship opportunities are available in the area of community-engaged research. Deadline for proposals is March 10, 2018. The Division of Community Engagement will fund undergraduate community-engaged research fellowship awards for research projects mentored by VCU faculty and carried out in collaboration with a community partner. Proposals for this fellowship should include a community-engaged research project that creates and disseminates knowledge.

For more information, visit https://research.vcu.edu/ugresources/ce_cctr_fellowship.htm.