11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports hosts an American Red Cross blood drive at the Cary Street Gym. Every ounce of blood donated matters. To pre-register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Faculty Affairs sponsors "Finding Work-Life Balance on the Tenure Track," a workshop presented by Trisha Saunders, associate director, Wellness Resource Center, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. To RSVP, use the contact information below.

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics sponsors a seminar titled "Statistical Methods for High-Throughput Genomic Data" by Zhixiang Lin, Ph.D., Stanford University, in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities hosts a preview party in the new Rams Lounge. Rams Lounge is located in the former space of Break Point, Room 022, on the lower level of the University Student Commons.

For more information, visit https://vcustudentcommons.com/2018/01/29/rams-lounge-preview-party/.

Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Music Guitar Studio presents a recital on "Music of the Classical Era" in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free.

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

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement invites the VCU community to take a guided tour of the newly updated Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. The BHMVA will guide attendees through decades of visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of blacks in Virginia. After the tour, attendees are welcome to free admission to the exhibits, including a new black and white photography exhibit from the 1950s.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Graduate Organization of Biology Students and the Department of Biology presents the 19th annual Darwin Day featuring Anna Di Rienzo, Ph.D., Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago, discussing "Human Diversity: Endless Forms Most Beautiful" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Darwin Day will be a celebration of Charles Darwin's courage, integrity and devotion to the extension of human thought and vision of the world we inhabit. In spirit of Charles Darwin and his contributions to science and society, this event will serve to inspire the local community, promote intellectual curiosity and reflect on the veracity of scientific inquiry.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents the third annual Black Love Matters event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B. There will be a relationship panel to discuss love and healthy relationships through various life stages, entertainment, dinner and music. The dress is cocktail attire. Free for VCU ABSW students (included in dues) or $5 general admission. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/absw-at-vcu-presents-the-3rd-annual-black-love-matters-tickets-37276224190.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 9 a.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents the "Cary Street Crux" at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall. Beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers are invited to compete and test their skills against some of the best climbers on the East Coast. This year, the Crux is giving back through a service project on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8:15 a.m. at the North side of the Tyler Potterfield Bridge. The first 15 volunteers will receive a refund of the $20 admission fee.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Richmond Peace Education sponsors Generation Dream at the Grace Street Theater, which offers the opportunity for a diverse cast of talented young people to make their voices heard during Black History Month. Through Generation Dream 2018, talented youth and supporting adult artists will perform original poems, music and dance pieces to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16362.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16363.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at 8 p.m.

VCU Athletics invites the VCU community to "A Night at the Stu" for an evening of live music, dancing and entertainment in the E.J. Wade Arena the Siegel Center. The event includes heavy d’oeuvres and desserts, open bar, live music and dance floor, casino, beer and wine tasting, silent auction and sports lounge.

For more information, visit http://events.vcuraf.com/a-night-at-the-stu/.

VCU Recreational Sports is offering four intramural sports tournaments that begin in February. Tournament registration for table tennis ends on Sunday, Feb. 11; racquetball on Sunday, Feb. 18; and three-point contest on Sunday, March 4.

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

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.

A revised Student Code of Conduct policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Feb. 8. 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.