9 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch parties as they take on Saint Louis. 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 the complete watch party schedule.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from noon 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/.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In preparation for VCU's Global Game Jam, VCU Libraries holds "Wednesdays in the Workshop: Introduction to Game Design" in Cabell Library, Lower Level. Attendees will learn about different game engines and the diverse skills needed to make games. No registration is required.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from 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 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU holds a landscape photography workshop in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303. Participants will learn and discuss the best techniques for capturing beautiful, scenic images, whether with a DSLR or smartphone. Attendees can also receive feedback photos brought to the workshop. No experience or equipment necessary. For reminders, those interested can text @photovcu to 81010.

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3 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/.

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Political Science, along with the Honors College and UNICEF, screens the documentary film "Bending the Arc" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1201. This is a new, award-winning film abut the origins of the non-governmental organization "Partners in Health," its founders Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim and Ophelia Dahl, and their quest to bring high-quality health care to the poorest and most remote parts of the world. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanities-and-sciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/4656/2018/01/2018.01.09_PoliSci.pdf.

The deadline for adding or dropping spring classes has been extended through Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.

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

Employees who gave their eConsent can view and print their 2017 W-2 statements online. Log on to eServices/VCU Self Service at http://my.vcu.edu. Click the "Employee" tab, followed by "Tax Forms, Electronic W-2 Earnings Statement." Employees who receive a paper mailing can still sign up to view and print their W-2 statement online. Consent remains in effect until revoked by the employee.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/payroll/.

The Medical Literary Messenger at MCV is seeking thought-provoking poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art related to medicine, illness and the body. Submissions are being accepted for the spring/summer 2018 issue. Submissions are free. To learn more, visit http://www.med-lit.vcu.edu/

For more information, visit http://www.med-lit.vcu.edu/.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program offers a cross country skiing weekend. This weekend trip is located at the White Grass Ski Touring Center in West Virginia's Cannan Valley. White Grass features beginner, intermediate and advanced trails, making this trip the perfect time to learn how to ski or perfect turns. Price includes transportation, instruction, lodging at a charming hostel, meals, ski rental and fun. Registration ends on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=51aac6bb-b826-440c-9885-db257751d80a&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

The Institute for Women's Health invites authors with original research to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women's health or sex/gender differences for an opportunity to present research and projects at the 14th annual VCU Women's Health Research Day on Thursday, April 12, at the Kontos Medical Sciences Building. The abstract submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 26. Submission guidelines are available by visiting the website below.

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

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/.

Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports offer free chair yoga classes on both campuses for faculty and staff, from noon to 1 p.m. with dates beginning on Thursday, Jan. 25. Space is limited.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/career-development/training-schedule/.

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.