7 p.m.

Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) holds an interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. Attendees will learn more about the organization and how to join if interested. SAVES is a peer education group on campus speaking and raising awareness on the topics of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking.

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 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine welcomes Lehja, the first guest restaurant of the semester, to Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center. For both lunch and dinner (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), the popular Short Pump restaurant will be on-site serving up some of their famed Indian dishes at the Fan Fare station. For a complete menu with uppercut information, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

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 at 6 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students hosts a representative from Life University to speak about the science masters programs and chiropractic program offered at the university in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A.

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 noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity hosts Trisha Saunders, VCU Wellness Resource Center, in the University Student Common, Alumni Board Room, to discuss strategies for making better choices to improve overall health in the new year. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents "How to Land a Health Care Shadowing Opportunity" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Attendees will hear a panel of students discuss how they found and secured health care shadowing opportunities and hear from health care professionals offering tips to help navigate the search. Recommended for pre-professional health students.

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.

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

United2Heal holds its first super warehouse of the year and is seeking volunteers to help sort medical supplies to ship to communities in need at its warehouse, 2601 Maury St., Unit 31. Free food will be available and rides provided in front of the University Student Commons loop beginning at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. to noon

ASPiRE and the National Association of Parliamentarians host a three-series workshop about parliamentary procedures. The first workshop will be held in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004H. The basic principles of Robert's Rules of Order and processing motions will be covered. The workshop will teach students how to conduct more efficient meetings and to promote group civility. To reserve a seat, use the contact information below.

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 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU LEAD holds an open house in Grace and Broad Residence Hall, Room 1112. Attendees can drop by to learn more about the unique opportunity of being a part of the living-learning program and how they can become the best version of themselves through leadership opportunities, courses, networking and programs that are only offered to LEAD students. Light refreshments will be offered. Applications for the 2018-19 community will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 7. To apply, visit the website below.

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

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.

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/.

Phi Sigma Pi holds its spring 2018 recruitment event from Monday, Jan. 22, through Saturday, Feb. 3. Phi Sigma Pi is a National Honor Fraternity that welcomes students of all genders and backgrounds. Those that are interested and have a GPA of 3.2 with less than 45 credits or 3.0 with 45+ are encouraged to attend an event. For a list of events, find the Phi Sigma Pi - Alpha Sigma Chapter Facebook page or use the contact information below.