8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Phi Sigma Pi honors fraternity will hold an informational session about its recruitment process in Commonwealth Ballroom B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The gender-inclusive brotherhood is open to all students with a GPA above 3.0 who have at least one semester remaining at VCU.

For more information, contact Emily Borst at borsteb@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Alpha Phi Omega is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Make an appointment at the following URL. Walk-ins are welcome. Before donating, remember to eat well, stay hydrated and bring your ID.

For more information, contact Kayla Whyte at whyteks@mymail.vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Event Services Office will hold a workshop on reserving spaces for student organizations and departments. The event, in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., offers instruction for reserving academic spaces, student center spaces and event outdoor spaces, and the use of Virtual EMS (event management system), VCU's online space reservation portal. No RSVP is necessary. The same workshop will be offered Jan. 24 from noon to 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Saher Randhawa at randhawasu@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0317 or visit http://usca.vcu.edu/event-services.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at noon

"Collaborations in Addiction," a seminar about the future and next steps in combating addictions, has been scheduled. Michael Fox, doctor of osteopathy and current addiction fellow at VCU Health, will discuss his path to becoming a specialist in addiction medicine. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care and will be held in Room 104/105, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Lunch will be provided for those who register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-KzoQrYkFNejKjGZu25c3MWaiKBFu69PdhhszERJXtjRbLQ/viewform.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at 8 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents the first RVA Sneaker Ball. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital of Richmond. The event, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., is sponsored by D&H construction. General admission tickets are $60, and include music, dancing, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a casino, online silent auction and beer and wine tastings.

For more information, contact Jessica Pieroni at pieronij@vcu.edu or visit http://rvasneakerball.com.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 8 a.m.

VCU EarthHacks presents EarthHacks 2019, an innovation-focused event at which students from all majors develop solutions to real-world environmental challenges. The event will be held at the College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mashaba Rashid at rashidmn@mymail.vcu.edu or (703) 678-8489 or visit https://earthhacks.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Delta Epsilon Mu, VCU's pre-health professional coed fraternity, will hold a formal recruitment event (professional attire). The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Recruitment events will also be held in the same Student Commons location from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 30 (casual attire) and 7-9 p.m. Jan. 31 (olympian/athlete attire) in Room 1112, LEAD, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Maybelle Singson at singsonme@vcu.edu or (757) 580-0121 or visit http://demvcu.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jennifer M. Mellor, Ph.D., College of William & Mary professor of economics, will discuss “The Effects of Medicare Payment Changes on Nursing Home Staffing." The seminar will be held in Room 4-104, 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/.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 8 a.m.

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care is accepting registration for its Seventh Annual Jewell and Carl F. Emswiller Jr. Interprofessional Symposium. The conference will be held at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen. The theme is Collaborating for the Community: The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Addressing Current Health Care Issues. Registration (by Jan. 25) and a schedule of activities is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?EID=11794&P=5&formid=4235.

VCU's Global Education Office is seeking homestay hosts Feb. 8-14 as the office hosts a Serbian delegation through the State Department’s Open World Leadership Program. Host responsibilities include the provision of a private bedroom/bathroom, breakfast daily and a couple of dinners. Transportation will be provided.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331.

VCUDine announces Au Bon Pain will offer expanded swipe exchange hours starting in January. Dining plan holders will be able to swipe 7-11 a.m. Monday-Friday and again 4 p.m. to close at the café, 944 W. Grace St. Weekend swipe exchange will remain the same (all day long, open to close). Sign-up for the Spring 2019 plan is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will host a climbing trip to the Red Rocks in the western United States. The trip, for beginners and those with experience, will be March 2-10. Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from an airport location yet to be determined. Register by Feb. 19 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8473 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

VCUDine has a number of special events for the month. They include: Premium Smoothies at Jonah’s, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 22; Grain Bowls at Shafer, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 23; Salmon at Shafer, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan 29; and Steak Night at Jonah’s, 4-9 p.m. Jan. 31.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at VCU offers a leadership program geared for transfer students. Explore leadership, build community and become involved. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1582 or visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/3070722.

Utility work and construction at the VCU Health Outpatient Facility construction site continues. The work, at the corner of North 10th and East Leigh streets, will affect traffic patterns in the area of the MCV Campus over the next several months. For current information and updates, visit the URL below.

For more information, contact Jake Hughes at jake.hughes@am.jll.com or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/our-story/building-projects/adult-outpatient-facility/updates-adult-outpatient-facility.

In observance of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Jan. 22-27, VCU’s Wellness Resource Center offers nonjudgmental education and support around substances and substance use issues. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kat Corrin at corrinkh@vcu.edu or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu/alcohol-drugs/.

Catholic Campus Ministry is hosting its Alternative Spring Break March 3-8. Participants will travel to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to work with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for those in need. The total cost of the trip is $280, and fundraising opportunities are available.

For more information, contact Roy Dugayo at dugayorrc@vcu.edu.

Are you a black or African American woman aged 18 to 29? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed at improving black women’s health? Involvement includes participation in a 90-minute focus group. Participants are asked to complete 20-minute online surveys prior to the group session. Compensation is available. For more information and to see if you are eligible, contact VCU’s Department of Psychology at the following telephone number or URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Boutte at boutterl@vcu.edu or (804) 293-0380 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=X4KNYD84YF.

Don’t let “later” turn into “never” – let REACH help you meet your goals today. We’re looking for young adults ages 18 to 25 in the Richmond area who want support in losing weight and creating a healthier lifestyle. REACH is a free research study offered through the VCU School of Medicine designed to help you do just that.

For more information, contact Megan Henderson at megan.m.henderson@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.reachtrialrva.com.