12 p.m. 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/.

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.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Department of Forensic Sciences hosts guest speaker, Rima Franklin, Ph.D., interim chair, Forensic Science, as part of its Forensic Science Graduate Seminar in Harris Hall, Room 2129. She will discuss "Effects of Sea Level Rise on Microbial Communities in Tidal Freshwater Wetlands." Admission is free and all are welcome.

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/.

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.

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/.

8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon presents our "Afro-Latinidad Open Mic Night" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C and D, in celebration of Black History Month. Watch talented performances from VCU community members. Snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 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 Temple Building, Room 1160, 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 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/.

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

VCU Community Health Education Center, located on the ground floor of the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, hosts a workshop about finding rare disease information on Rare Disease Day. Dr. Dana Ladd, Community Health Education Center Librarian, will present "Finding Consumer Health Rare Disease Information." A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/3996759.

For more information, visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/3996759.

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries' Workshop and Innovative Media team offer "Zine Show and Swap" on the lower level of Cabell Library. Attendees can bring their own zines to show and trade or see what others are making. This event will feature zines from local makers and the library's special collections.

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

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.

Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The School of Education presents its annual "Oehler Lecture Series" at the Sports Medicine Building. This year, Patricia Gándara, Ph.D., will provide an overview of the challenges facing the Latino community and the educators that serve it and will highlight assets that make the changing demographics a win-win situation for Virginia.

Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents the VCU Symphony conducted by Daniel Myssyk in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The performance will include Respighi's Pines of Rome, Ravel's La Valse, and Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring violinist Stacey Sharpe. Tickets: $10 General Admission, free for VCU students with ID.

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

Friday, Mar. 2, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Probing the h5-HT3 Receptor Binding Site," as part of its 2018 spring seminar series, BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Ahmed S. Abdel Khalek, graduate channel student, will be presenting his research seminar.

Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018 at 2 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on Fordham. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Association of Black Social Workers at VCU hosts the third annual Cultural Awareness Day at Cabell Library. Current students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend workshops that will educate about cultural competence. A keynote address will be provided by King Davis, Ph.D., nationally-renowned social work scholar and former VCU School of Social Work faculty member. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/culturalawarenessday/.

Google has redesigned the web calendar including a redesign of conference room (resource) scheduling. Since November, Google's new calendar has been available to all users. On February 28, all users will be moved to the new calendar when Google removes access to the old design. Calendar sharing to those outside the VCU domain will also be available.

For more information, visit https://apps.vcu.edu/news/.

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/.

VCU Recreational Sports offers intramural sports tournaments and intramural sports leagues that begin in March. Tournament registration for three-point contest ends on Sunday, March 4; and 11v11 soccer on Saturday, March 10. Registration for 4v4 flag football, dodgeball and softball leagues ends on Sunday, March 10.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/how-to-play/.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by Friday, April 13.

For more information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is partnering with the Rice Rivers Center to host a brand new summer day camp. Campers will spend five days exploring nature at the Rice Center and navigating tidal creeks and the James River in canoes. This will be during the day only and a shuttle from the university will be available if needed. The summer day camp dates are June 25-29, July 16-20, and July 30-3. Registration ends on Thursday, May 10.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=973a9b34-ff98-4732-bb3c-1e15696d9386&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

The Student Government Association seeks volunteers for the 11th annual Wellness Block Party on Saturday, March 24, from 1-4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby St. During the fair, health screenings will be performed and there will be fun activities for the community to raise awareness of healthy choices and provide health education.

For more information, visit https://healthfair.vcu.edu/get-involved/.

The program is offered by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and includes weekly individual behavioral weight management visits for teens that cover topics including healthy eating and goal-setting, plus an exercise training program. STRIVE participants will visit the program’s dedicated gym facilities three times a week where they will work with personal trainers to improve their fitness. For more information and to see if your teen is eligible, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit http://chrichmond.org/STRIVE.

Join Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union for “Strategies for Eliminating Debt” in Snead Hall, Room B-2165. For more information and to register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16374 or contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu

If you identify as a Black or African American woman (ages 18-24), you may qualify to participate in an online survey study on thoughts and beliefs related to HIV testing. Eligible participants will be entered into a gift card drawing for a chance to win one of several gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, or iTunes. Click the URL to see if you qualify. https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGc67N21ZGLfiGF

A revised Reimbursable Business Expenses policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, March 8. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

If you are a VCU faculty/staff member interested in furthering what we know about the implementation of genetic findings in mental health clinical care, please take 10 minutes to complete this survey at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=TT34CACW7M.