12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Sudanese Student Association is having a henna fundraiser. The event is in the theater kiosk of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Fatma Khamis at Khamisfh@vcu.edu or (804) 300-4681.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

United Healthcare Network presents a research workshop in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students and representatives of research facilities will speak about becoming involved in undergraduate research.

For more information, contact Caroline Collard at collardcm@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 3 p.m.

RVA Dance Collective presents an improvisational dance performance in conjunction with Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” installation at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0215/.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m.

The ICA will host public openings of the exhibits "Cauleen Smith: Give It or Leave It" and "Dialogues: Irena Haiduk and Martine Syms." VCU students with ID can get a cup of Blanchard’s coffee for $1 between noon and 3 p.m. at Ellwood Thompson’s Café at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The RVA Dance Collective will perform at 3 p.m. in the True Farr Luck Gallery.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/vcu-student-happy-hour/.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center will be giving out condoms and candy as part of Healthy Sex and Love Week. The event will take place in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at VCU will hold its annual Valentine's Day Outreach at the Compass. A flower and an encouraging message will be available until 2 p.m. or the supply runs out.

For more information, contact Emily Bambury at emilyb21@gmail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

An informational session is set for undergraduates and potential faculty mentors about applying for funding for an Undergraduate Fellowship for Community-Engaged Research. The meeting will be held in Room 1160, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. VCU's Division of Community Engagement will fund undergraduate community-engaged research fellowship awards for research projects mentored by VCU faculty and carried out in collaboration with a community partner.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities at urop@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2019/01/27/cenrinfo/.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Christ Centered Fellowship will host a "Share Your Love" event at the Compass. Hot cocoa and treats will be available.

For more information, contact Amanda Lee at Leeas@vcu.edu or (804) 405-8808.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Activities Programming Board will host a performance by Step Afrika in the Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 8 p.m.

VCU's Department of Music presents a concert by Jazz Orchestra I. The concert will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for he Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door and free for VCU students with an ID.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Friends of VCU Libraries invites patrons to proclaim their undying love for VCU Libraries by penning a love note to the library. Look for the Friends' table at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., or Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., and write your note to post on a whiteboard. Can't come in person? Patrons can also share their love on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the tag #VCULibrarieslove.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://wp.vcu.edu/librarystories/2019/02/11/write-a-love-note-to-vcu-libraries-on-valentines-day/.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon

Erika Milam, Ph.D., professor of history at Princeton University, will discuss “Darwin and the Politics of Nature.” She will speak in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event is hosted by Science, Technology and Society at VCU and the Graduate Organization of Biology Students. Discover how scientists and social activists have harnessed the danger and the hope offered by evolutionary theory. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Joseph T. Famularo at famularojt@vcu.edu or (757) 409-2365 or visit https://sts.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

The focus of this two-hour workshop is to provide participants with strategies to turn "hot" moments into opportunities for real-world learning and deepened engagement. It will be hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and facilitated by Erin Burke Brown from ASPiRE. The session will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/iuHpPdQM8DWB5aGM2.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office at VCU will present an informational session for graduate students focusing on internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. Jeff Wing, director of the NSO, will speak at the session, to be held in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. A second session on the same topic will be offered at noon on Feb. 21 in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Haley Clouser at natlscholar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Anthony Elms, the Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, will lead an in-depth tour of the mixed-media solo exhibit "Cauleen Smith: Give It or Leave It." The tour will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/topic-0216/.

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Randy Dunning of Anthem's Employee Assistance Program will lead a financial planning seminar offering common-sense advice for making ends meet. This seminar, hosted by VCU Human Resources, will cover setting goals, lowering debt and increasing wealth. The event will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. America Saves Week is Feb. 25-March 2.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17070.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education hosts "A Mindful Approach to Leadership" in Room B3189 of Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. In this one-day workshop, participants will learn how to calm the mind, relax the body and exist in the present moment to connect with others and improve relationships at work and home.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education.

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In honor of VCU's new Graduate Credential in Qualitative Research, VCU Libraries presents support offerings and tips to whet the appetite for qualitative research. The free event will be held in Room 250, the Multipurpose Room, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Discover new books and videos on qualitative collection and analysis. Learn about preserving and sharing insights and share methods. Bring a lunch.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/qualitative-brown-bag.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Elyas Bakhtiari, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, College of William and Mary, will conduct a seminar on “Health Effects of Muslim Racialization? Evidence From Birth Outcomes After September 11, 2001.” The event will be in the 12th floor conference room, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. A light lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://hbp.vcu.edu/research-seminar/.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Safety and Risk Management will conduct annual Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness training for all facilities management personnel in Room 403, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. All facilities management employees who are CPR/First Aid certified are required to attend. Attendance at this training, while primarily for facilities management employees, is open to all VCU employees.

For more information, contact Christine Blakey at cblakey@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0357 or visit http://srm.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU librarians Sergio Chaparro and Kelsey Cheshire will present a webinar, "Preparing a Literature Review in the Behavioral and Social Sciences." The event, hosted by VCU Libraries, is part of "Advance Your Research," a continuing series. Visit the following URL for login information.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/advance-your-research-webinars.html.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Libraries' 17th Annual Black History Month Lecture offers a discussion about how society treated African-American veterans after their service and how they and their communities were affected. Panelists include Christy Coleman, executive director of the American Civil War Museum; Adriane Lentz-Smith, Ph.D, associate professor of African and African-American studies and women's studies at Duke University; Kiara Boone, Deputy Director of Community Education with the Equal Justice Institute; and Jeffrey Blount (moderator), an Emmy Award–winning television director. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/black-history-month-lecture-2019.html.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Amendment Literary and Art Journal and Pwatem Literature and Art Journal will co-host an event at which writers will read their original fiction and poetry while visual and performing artists will simultaneously interpret the literature. The event will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The event is free and food and drinks will be provided.

For more information, contact Emily Furlich at furlicheg@vcu.edu or (757) 493-1713.

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at 10 a.m.

The VCU Transforming Accessibility Initiative presents the 2019 Spring Mini-Conference. The event will be held in the University Student Commons Theater, 907 floyd Ave. The program will feature workshops on topics related to disabilities and accessibility, including how to create an inclusive classroom, disability and intersectionality, and the role of accessibility in the social media age.

For more information, contact Ian Kunkes at ibkunkes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2253.

TIAA is working with Ram Pantry to help students who are battling food insecurity. Help in this initiative by going to the following URL and clicking on "Shop Now" to purchase food for pantry users. Donors will be emailed a tax receipt. Upon request, TIAA Virginia (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) will match purchases of $25 or more for all TIAA employees. Follow the instructions on the site.

For more information, contact Felicia Dixon at fdixon@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3475 or visit https://yougivegoods.com/tiaafood2019-rampantryvcu.

The annual VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their research endeavors and creative scholarship to their academic peers and VCU community members. The deadline for submission (at http://go.vcu.edu/uroppostersubmit) is March 22.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research Opportunities at hhill@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2019/01/29/sympcall2019/.

VCU Human Resources offers a blog for employees featuring motivational tips and information about upcoming programs. The blog can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/hr-worklife/.

VCU's Records Management Office will offer Records Management 101 training sessions in the upcoming months. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to maintain compliance with state regulations and university policy. Register at the following URL (keyword "records"). Records Management 101 training is also available in Blackboard.

For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center will celebrate Healthy Sex and Healthy Love Week, Feb. 14-21, with a series of pop-up events.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6919 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/.

VCU Recreational Sports offers lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross that is valid for two years. The class will be held Feb. 15-24 at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration ends at noon Feb. 14.

For more information, contact Jenna Bordeaux at bordeauxjk@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/aquatic-certifications/.

VCU Recreational Sports' Intramural Sports has scheduled multiple leagues and tournaments for March. Registration is open for tennis, softball, soccer, futsal, volleyball and the all-new e-sports. Participants can create their own team or sign up as a free agent.

For more information, contact Will Adams at wpadams@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8839 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/leagues-and-tournament-schedules/.

This week's podcast from VCU's Wellness Resource Center is by Kaylin Tingle (Health Educator, Violence Prevention) and Tameika McCoy (Coordinator for Advocacy Support Services: UCS). Listen to the podcast at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa Joyner at lijoyner@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2086 or visit https://shows.pippa.io/what-the-well/..

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of post traumatic stress disorder symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated. This study will be conducted at the 500 Academic Centre, 1020 W. Grace St. The principal investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.