6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Residence Hall Association and the National Residence Hall Honorary presents the annual "Ram Scholar Jam" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees will learn more about campus resources while enjoying free school supplies and food from Noodles & Company.

7 p.m.

Active Minds at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester at the White House. Attendees will learn more about Active Minds and the fun events planned for the semester.

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 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents BOSS Day, Business Organizations and Student Services Fair in the Snead Hall Atrium. This event is the School of Business's version of the SOVO Fair. Attendees will meet the numerous Business Student Organizations to learn more about who they are, what they do and how to get involved.

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

January is Blood Donor Month. The Residence Hall Association presents its annual in-hall blood drive in the Brandt Community Room. To sign up, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://donateblood.vablood.org.

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

The Activities Programming Board and the Dodgeball Club host a game of glow in the dark dodgeball in the Franklin Street Gym, Room 308. Healthy snacks and water will be provided. There will be signs around the building to help attendees find Room 308.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Delta Epsilon Mu holds an information night in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D. Delta Epsilon Mu is the nation's premiere co-ed, pre-health professional fraternity. Open to all students considering a career in the health care field.

For more information, visit https://www.demvcu.com/about-us-recruitment.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

alpha Kappa Delta Phi at VCU holds a violence awareness workshop in the University Student Commons, near the Commons Theater, in honor of a fallen sister who has passed away due to an act of violence after a New Years Party. Participants can fill out a heart that says "Hands are for ___, not violence." Information about raising violence awareness and where to get help will be provided.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at noon

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. Elvin Price, Pharm.D., Ph.D., will share how his particular lived experiences have shaped his interest in fighting cardiometabolic diseases and educating the next generation of health care practitioners and scientists. Free, but RSVP is required by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2010112052575123/.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "Wednesdays in the Workshop," an open house designed to help attendees explore new equipment, techniques, softwares or experiences every Wednesday in the lower level of Cabell Library. This week, participants will learn techniques to quickly and accurately fabricate a model of their design using 3D modeling and printing. No registration is required.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board holds its monthly bingo game in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants can win various prizes and enjoy snacks.

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

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Global Education Office hosts the Study Abroad Spring Fair in Rodney's Lounge in the Shafer Court Dining Center. Students can meet study abroad program providers, other students who have studied abroad and representatives from various offices at VCU that assist with the study abroad process. Ten students will receive a $500 study abroad award. Attendees can discuss options to study abroad this summer or next fall.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/students/fair/#springfair.

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 from 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 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Honors College invites current students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board at VCU offers a day trip to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, 5715 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, 23188. Sign up sheets will be available in the University Student Commons, Suite 229, at the front desk. Students who wish to attend must ride the buses there and back.

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The Nepalese Student Association at VCU hosts a fundraiser in the University Student Commons Theater for the Maiti Nepal organization to donate to and raise awareness for children and women being trafficked in Nepal. The documentary, "The Day My God Died," will be shown. Tickets are $3 and all proceeds will go to Maiti Nepal.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents "Mindful Mornings at VCU" at The Depot. Attendees can take advantage of 90-minutes spent picking the minds of Richmond's leaders in business, such as Robert Bolling, chief executive officer at Childsavers; Vanessa Diamond, executive director of HandsOn Greater Richmond; and Sarah Milston, founder and CEO of The Spark Mill.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Media, Art and Text (MATX) Ph.D. Program and the Robertson School of Media and Culture host Itai Himelboim, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Georgia, and director of the SEE Suite: Social Media Engagement and Evaluation, delivering a lecture on "A Cluster-Centric Approach to Social Network Analysis of Social Media Conversations" in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. Examining the emergence of online communities, identifying users in key positions, and content that crosses community-lines, Himelboim proposes a new approach to understanding social media activity and dynamics.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU Health Science Pipeline holds the "Discover Health Care Fair" in the Larrick Student Center for attendees to explore the numerous health professions offered at VCU.

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

Women in Science at VCU hosts its winter clothing drive from Jan. 22 through Feb. 2. Donations of new or lightly-used winter clothing, such as coats, hats, gloves/mittens and scarves are appreciated. Donations will go to Homeward/United Way serving the Greater Richmond and Petersburg area. Donation boxes can be found in Sanger Hall, Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Lyons Dental Building and the Wood Memorial Building.

The Department of English welcomes undergraduate and graduate submissions in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary criticism for its annual writing awards. Students in all majors and fields of study are invited to submit. The deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 9, by 4:30 p.m. For guidelines, use the contact information below.

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/.

Residential Life and Housing seeks enthusiastic and caring Rams to be RAM CAMP student directors. This position helps plan and facilitate RAM CAMP, a week-long leadership experience that introduces first-year students to VCU traditions, campus resources and fellow Rams. In order to qualify for the student director position, applicants must have previously served as both a RAM CAMPER and RAM CAMP leader. Applications are open and close on Thursday, Feb. 1. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.erezlife.com.

VCU Recreational Sports is offering an ACE Personal Trainer Prep Course, instructed by certified personal trainers with experience in the field. Throughout the eight-week course, participants will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the ACE exam and go on to successfully train clients. This course does not include the exam for certification. Participation in the course includes the textbooks and a discount on the exam registration. Registration ends on Friday, Feb. 2.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/become-an-instructor-or-personal-trainer/.

The VCU Recreational Sports Intramural Sports Program has multiple tournaments in February. These tournaments include inner-tube water polo, badminton, table tennis and racquetball. Intramural Sport Tournaments are single-day events and any student or VCU Recreational Sports member can participate. Registration for the first February tournaments ends on Sunday, Feb. 4.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/FusionIM.

VCUDine reminds students that it isn’t too late to sign up for a dining plan. VCUDine offers 10 different dining plans to choose from, allowing students to pick the combination of swipes and dining dollars that best fits their schedule. With 23 locations across two campuses and exciting events like Steak Night, Seafood Bash and Sushi Extravaganza, VCUDine has something delicious for everyone. Visit vcu.campusdish.com for more information and to sign up for a plan this semester.

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

The Institute of Women's Health invites the VCU community to present research and projects at the 14th annual VCU Women's Health Research Day on Thursday, April 12, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Kontos Medical Sciences Building. Authors with original research are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women's health or sex/gender differences. Online abstract submission guidelines are available at the website below. The abstract submission deadline is Friday, Feb. 2.

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

The College of Humanities and Sciences accepts applications from rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, in good academic standing for the Baldacci Student Experiential Learning Fund to be a Baldacci Scholar. Those planning an internship, research experience or study abroad trip for 2018, interested in attending a professional conference or have an idea for a social entrepreneurship project are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 2. The application can be found at the website below.

For more information, visit http://has.vcu.edu/baldacci-fund/.

Are you a new mom (child aged 6-12 months)? Would you like to be in a research study about healthy lifestyle choices across pregnancy and the postpartum period? The “Weight and Pregnancy” study involves completing questionnaires with regarding aspects of nutrition, weight, physical activity, and interaction with your provider across your pregnancy and into the postpartum period (if applicable). This study will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and participants will be financially compensated. Contact our research coordinator about participating in the “Weight and Pregnancy” study at VCU: kwitowskima@vcu.edu. For more information contact Melissa Kwitowski at kwitowskima@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9211.