11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Vietnamese Student Association at VCU is coordinating a blood drive with the Red Cross. The drive will be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. Register at the following URL. Free food and shirts will be available while supplies last.

For more information, contact Michelle Pham at phamm4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=vcu.

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Minorities in Law at VCU will host a law school fair with recruiters from George Mason University, University of Richmond, The Ohio State University and more. The event will be held in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jordan James at jamesjn2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity will host an afternoon of games in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food will be available. Also, the fraternity will host a get-to-know-you event with free sweet treats from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 25 in Room 3103, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Rachel L Rairigh at rairighrl@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at 6 p.m.

The Society of Women Engineers will screen "Oceans 8" in Room 104, College of Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Emma Madrigal at swevcu@gmail.com or visit http://cglink.me/r655184.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will hold lifeguard tryouts in the aquatic center, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Applicants must have lifeguard certification by the American Red Cross. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/login.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU School of Business Executive Graduate Programs will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. The session will be held on the third floor, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. Questions, Bill Miller, wjmille1@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0612 or visit http://decisionanalytics.vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU School of Business Executive Graduate Programs will host Executive MBA Experience Day. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format MBA program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. The session will be held on the third floor, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Questions, Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0612 or visit http://emba.vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MEDLIFE at VCU and American Red Cross will host a blood drive near Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place (on the American Red Cross bus). Donors of all blood types are needed now to help avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "VCU" to schedule an appointment. Questions, email medlifevcu@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Dhaval Shah at shahd5@vcu.edu or (800) 733-2767 or visit https://www.instagram.com/medlifevcu/.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from noon to 6 p.m.

VCU LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Advanced Discovery living-learning program) and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cristin Byrd at clbyrd@vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at 4 p.m.

The Honors College will host an orientation for prospective students in Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit http://honors.vcu.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 11 a.m.

The VCU Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St., will host an informational session for prospective students. The session will include an introduction to the master’s program and areas of concentration, a chance to talk with current Brandcenter students and faculty and information about the application process from the director of admissions. Informational sessions will also be held at the same time and location on Feb. 22 and March 21. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Ensing at ensingr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8384 or visit https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/admissions/visit-us/.

Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Deciphering the purpose and intent of fitness formats such as high-intensity interval training, barre, functional training and the many varieties of yoga can be difficult. This workshop will break down the buzzwords and trends and how to effectively exercise for personal goals and interests. VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports will host the session, to be held in the first-floor Learning Center, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU's women's basketball team as they take on the Fordham University Rams. 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.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 from 7 p.m. to midnight

VCU Graduate and Professional Student Winter Ball will be held at Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St. This annual formal is open to all graduate and professional students and includes food, a cash bar, DJ and dancing. A valid government ID and/or VCU ID will be required for entry. Early bird tickets are $35 until Jan. 17. Regular tickets are $40. Ticket sales end Jan. 31. Purchase tickets at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-vcu-winter-ball-tickets-84792256923.

The Research and Mentoring(RAM) Opportunity is a mentoring and experiential learning program designed to serve local high school students. The two-week research and mentoring initiative seeks to engage VCU graduate students in any discipline to design a new or develop an existing research project for those who are being mentored. Register at the following URL by Feb. 7.

For more information, contact Portia Newman at ramopp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4544 or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/development/ramopp.html.

FixIT, VCU’s on-campus computer repair resource, is located inside RamTech at 930 W. Grace St. FixIT can assess and repair Apple and Dell computers, no matter where they were purchased and is authorized for in-warranty repairs. FixIT is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9334 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

Human Resources presents "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. See upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2XvaJIH.

The committee leading the search for the position of Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences will host open forums during January for the university community to hear from the final candidates. View times, locations and information about each candidate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/chsdean/candidates/.

VCUDine has a number of special meals planned for January. Events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, include Taco Tuesday (Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Ktown (Jan. 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.); Korean Bibimbap (Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Gourmet Burgers (Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); and Souper Bowl (Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.). Events at Jonah’s, in Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., include such weekly specials as Wing Wednesdays. Follow @vcu_dining for details.

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

VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project will host a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders in Guatemala learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing. The group will learn about traditional medicine and midwifery practices. Trip dates are May 16-23. The cost is $985, plus airfare. Apply at the following URL. Questions, Heather Ashton, ashtonhr@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Janett Forte at janett.forte@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.womenshealth.vcu.edu.

VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office has published the winter edition of Policy Points, the quarterly notification that highlights universitywide policy updates from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2019. View this edition at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tony Rapchick at policy@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policy-points/.

FERPA affords students the right to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1349 or visit http://rar.vcu.edu.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers a variety of in-classroom and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Continuing education is available in computer skills for the workplace, craft beer, cultural competency and languages, customer service, event planning, foundations of biochemistry, infant mental health, mindfulness, paralegal studies, play therapy and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT and MCAT.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/.