12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity hosts Michal Z. Coffey, director, Campus Learning Center, to discuss strategies for improving study habits in the new year in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bangladeshi Student Organization at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1102. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the e-board and chair members, as well as learn more about upcoming events, Bengali culture and how to spread awareness of the country throughout the community. Snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The School of Education Noyce Initiative invites STEM students who are interested in having a profound impact on the world, working with young people in urban schools as a secondary science or math teacher to a STEM Education Scholarship Open House in Oliver Hall, Room 3108. There will be lunch. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ybgoadm7.

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library have rescheduled their lunch research seminar, "What is Open Science and Why is it Important," for Wednesday, Jan. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Aaron Wolen and Tim York, VCU Data Science Lab, will discuss how to use Open Science Framework to share everything from raw data to published manuscripts. Participants can bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://www.cctr.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 5 p.m.

The School of Nursing hosts an open house for all of its academic programs at the School of Nursing's Sadie Health Cabaniss Hall. Attendees can meet with the admissions team, faculty, program directors and current students to learn more about the traditional B.S., accelerated B.S., R.N.-B.S., master's and doctoral (DNP and Ph.D.) programs. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGAkD1iphKHMC6S62t_tBPsQk7gzNiFN5MHVDd6IwTt1wOkg/viewform.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

In 2018, VCU Libraries will retire RefWorks. To get ready for the change, the libraries have planned a group of webinars for spring. "Goodbye RefWorks: Exploring Other Citation Management Tools" will help participants discover new citation options and determine the one to suit their research and documentation needs. This session gives an overview of Mendeley, Zotero and EndNote, and shows how to save RefWorks citations.

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

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 1 p.m.

The Office of Research and Innovation hosts the seminar series, "Emerging Resources and Technologies," featuring Greg Gonye, Ph.D., senior field application scientist, Nanostring Technologies, Inc., in the Molecular Medicine Research Building, Room 1-013. Gonye will discuss "3D Biology: New Insights Through Simultaneous Counting of DNA, RNA and Protein." To RSVP, email the contact below.

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services and the Center on Heath Disparities Research Training present a non-academic postdocs and fellowships panel discussion at Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will listen to industry professionals including Allyson Kennedy, National Science Foundation; Kimberly Mayes, Eli Lilly; Julie Zinnert, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; David Kane, Altria Group; and the VCU National Scholarship Office, discuss the non-academic opportunities for postdocs to do great work outside academia.

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

VCU Career Services and the Center on Health Disparities Research Training holds graduate school interview practice for science students in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Attendees can practice engaging with faculty and answering questions about research and career interests in a professional manner. Professional dress is not required, but strongly encouraged. Recommended for pre-graduate students who are applying for fall 2018 or fall 2019 admissions. Registration is required by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/GradIntPrac.

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 5 p.m.

The Lebanese Student Association holds a meet and greet in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom B. Attendees can get to know one another and other members of LSA while enjoying finger foods. This event will be a potluck so attendees are encouraged to bring food/snacks to share. For details, email contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com

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.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The Arab Engineers Organization hosts a soccer tournament at the Cary Street Gym. The winners will receive $140 and medals with the second place team members earning medals as well. The cost is $35 per team. Registration ends on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

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.

VCU RamBikes free rental bikes have a new home on campus. Students, faculty and staff with valid VCU ID can now borrow bikes from the RamBikes shop, 201 N. Belvidere St. Rental hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The rental period is 72 hours.

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

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

For more information, visit http://rar.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 offers a women-only version of its new bootcamp class at the Cary Street Gym. Certified personal trainers will teach participants how to utilize conditioning tools like sled drags, bear crawls, rope pulls or farmer carries, to increase strength, power and coordination. This intensive small group training class is for those looking to get serious about conditioning. No prior experience is necessary. Registration ends on Friday, Feb. 2.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/small-group-training/.

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.

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics offers adult swim lessons that allow beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers to build on their skills. Instructors work with swimmers on important techniques and specific skills. Register by Friday, Jan. 26, to participate at either the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center or the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/adult-swim-lessons/.