Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Singer and pianist Cora Harvey Armstrong will perform a selection of gospel classics. The event at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., is part of Rashid Johnson's "Monument" installation. Armstrong will also perform at the ICA at 4 p.m. Dec. 22.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-1221/.

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will host a two-day course, "Human Resources Essentials." The class, intended for those who are new to HR or those who perform HR tasks as part of their other roles, will be held in Room B3189 of Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education/hr-essentials/.

VCU's Campus Connector will shift to an express route beginning Jan. 2, serving only James Branch Cabell Library, Sanger Hall and J. Sargeant Reynolds RamRide stops. Students and employees are encouraged to use GRTC’s Pulse and No. 5 routes for travel between the Monroe Park and MCV campuses.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

Learn basic emergency medical skills and techniques. VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is offering a Jan. 5-12 Wilderness First Responder Course. Registration closes Jan. 1.

For more information, contact VCU OAP at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6004 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=71afb779-deb8-425a-b707-c71d32242fa4&semesterId=f96fd974-b6e5-4960-bcfa-5594ccbb8451.

Men and women between the ages of 18-25 who smoke cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study. The project requires five, three-hour laboratory visits. Compensation (up to $360) is provided. Call the following phone number, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or visit the following URL for more information. This study will be conducted at Thurston House, 808 W. Franklin St. Principal investigator is Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy.

For more information, contact Jessica Presley at jmpresley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/.

VCU Libraries is accepting submissions for an art contest celebrating the university's 50th anniversary. An anniversary exhibition of "50" finalists will be displayed on the Cabell Screen at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Entries may take the form of still images (photography or illustration), gifs or short videos. The Cabell Screen has no sound. The creator of the best work will receive a $500 prize. The deadline is midnight Dec. 16.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/student-art-exhibit-50-a-measure-a-marker-a-milestone-carries-500-prize.html.

Early bird registration, a $45 savings, ends at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 for the Seventh Annual Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium. The Feb. 1-2 event, "Collaborating for the Community: The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Addressing Current Healthcare Issues," is hosted by VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://ipe.vcu.edu/symposium/.