11 a.m.

The VCU women’s tennis team will take on Duquesne at the Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Alexis Howatt at howatta@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuathletics.com.

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

This IExcel Education seminar encourages faculty and staff to focus on health inequities as they examine relevant data and share the VCU Health Equity Initiative. Faculty and staff will become more aware of factors that contribute to disparities in health and health care, and this understanding can serve as a springboard for action and engagement in their own disciplines and fields of expertise. The class will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/.

2 p.m.

The VCU men’s tennis team will take on Duquesne University at the Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St.

For more information, contact Alexis Howatt at howatta@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuathletics.com.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Graduate Student Association will host a meet-up at the Graduate Richmond hotel, 301 W. Franklin St. Enjoy games, meet fellow graduate students and learn more about the association and its activities.

For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at GSA@VCU.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/life/graduate-student-association/.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Filipino Americans Coming Together at VCU is hosting its eighth annual Mr. and Ms. FACT Pageant in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Contestants compete for the title by showcasing their passions and talents. No entry fee is required.

For more information, contact FACT Eboard at facteboard@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2633805270175943/.

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at noon

Join VCU's women's basketball team for game day as they take on Duquesne University. Check out the promo page at the following URL to see what is planned for the game. The game will be in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at vcuathletics@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/WBBpromos.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

Representatives of the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center will discuss marijuana awareness and harm reduction techniques at Table 1 in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Sustainability, Accessibility and Partnership at VCU will hold a general body meeting in Room 152, James Branch Cabell Library 901 Park Ave. Upcoming events will be discussed.

For more information, contact Alexandra Mischou at mischouar@mymail.vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Anointed to Dance of VCU shares the love of God through dance and mime. The group will host an interest meeting in Rooms 1112A/B, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St. Food will be provided.

For more information, contact Mahogany Poke at pokemd@vcu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Libraries invites ABD students, doctoral candidates and masters thesis writers to a series of all-day writing retreats. Spacious writing space with big tables and power strips will be available each day. The drop-in series, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., is free and open to all. Retreats will also be held March 2 and April 13. The Dissertation and Thesis Writing Retreat is a partnership with the libraries, VCU Graduate School, VCU Writing Center and VCU Wellness Resource Center.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/dissertation-retreat.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and the Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Place. Prizes will be given away while supplies last.

For more information, contact Noelle Wekenmann at wekenmannnm@vcu.edu or (540) 850-7111.

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports will hold strength training classes in the Mind Body Studio, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register in Talent.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at 12:45 p.m.

The VCUarts Department of Photo and Film will present a talk by the photographer Whitney Hubbs at the ICA. Hubbs has participated in group exhibitions at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Gallery Luisotti and Shulamit Nazarian Gallery in Los Angeles and is represented by M+B Gallery in Los Angeles and Situations Gallery in New York. The talk will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Justin James Reed at jreed3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/photofilm/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Is speaking to God a sign of insanity or is God really paying attention? The Catholic Graduate Student Organization will host a luncheon to explore the importance of becoming spiritually connected. Mario Dance, DVM, a clinical veterinarian on campus and faculty advisor for the group, will share insights. The session will be held in Room 7-102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Pizza and drinks will be provided. RSVP at the following email address. Dance also teaches an adult bible study class at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R St.

For more information, contact Mario Dance at medance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9838.

Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Global Education Office hosts the monthly Global Café. Get to know students from around the world and learn about VCU's rich cultural diversity. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served. All are welcome at the event, in the kitchen at West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nicole Dorton at geo@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalcafe/.

Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Join the VCU men's basketball team as they take on Davidson College at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at pinerre@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuathletics.com.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebrate all things climbing - dyno, boulder and slackline - at the Cary Street Crux. All skill levels are welcome. The event will be at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by Feb. 8.

For more information, contact Christina Spohn at spohncl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6004 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=31d7fcc3-c27f-4fa8-b91d-6c32d36a82ae&semesterId=612a67c1-2d4d-4e48-96a0-7e1437883301.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Parking and Transportation will host a one-hour GRTC travel training session for students, faculty and staff in Room 1105, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The session will include how to use the GRTC bus system, navigate Pulse/Route 5 routes across campus and commute from areas in Richmond to VCU's Monroe Park and/or MCV campuses. Maximum attendance is 15. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Norrell at commute@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQHFVgO-tXeWOuwnXt3nMfwqZWWtNmJ50HTZYKNuU_ukjnyA/viewform.

Friday, Apr. 3, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Virginia Clinical Research Conference, hosted by the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, is a one-day event that brings together research teams from across Virginia to collaborate and strengthen the statewide clinical research enterprise. The event will be held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa/Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St. Submissions for the poster competition are due Feb. 28. Early-bird registration ends Feb. 3 and the deadline to register is March 3. 

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/clinical-research/.

The deadline to nominate VCU staff members for the VCU Staff Senate Awards for Excellence has been extended to Feb. 7. The awards recognize VCU and VCU Health staff members in each of the following categories: integrity, staff advocacy, new employee, career achievement and champion of diversity and inclusion. Nominate a colleague at the following URL.

For more information, contact Saher Randhawa at randhawasu@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5775 or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/awards/.

The Honors College is accepting research proposals from faculty interested in working with Honors College students to conduct research during summer 2020. The Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program gives undergraduate honors students the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors in an intensive nine-week summer research experience. Visit the following URL to view guidelines and register. The priority submission deadline is Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Laura Blunt at honorssa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/academics/engaged-learning--research/hsurp/.

Staff members for Auctus: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at VCU are sought for 2020-2021. Members will help review and edit research articles and creative works in all disciplines for the journal sections of Creative, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM and News + Noteworthy. Students of all backgrounds may apply.

For more information, contact Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.