3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity will have an informational table in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks faculty and students to volunteer for the Honor Council. A training session will be held in the Jackson Ward Conference Room, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Additional information about the VCU Honor System and the role of the Honor Council is available at the following URL or email address.

For more information, contact Karen E. Belanger at honorsystem@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit http://scai.vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

During January, cheer alongside the Rowdy Rams at the official men’s basketball watch parties at Chili’s at VCU. Join the Ram Nation on Jan. 14 vs. Dayton (8 p.m.), Jan. 21 vs. St. Joseph's (9 p.m.), Jan. 25 vs. La Salle (noon) and Jan. 25 vs. Rhode Island (7 p.m.). Games will be live on each of Chilis’ nine TVs, plus fans can take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Wear your VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking available to customers in JL lot.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The VCU Institutional Review Board will hold student/office hours on the Monroe Park Campus. Representatives from the IRB and Human Research Protections Program will answer questions in Room 201E, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Representatives will also be available from 1:30-5:30 p.m. the same day and location. Questions, Education and Outreach Manager Nyssa Towsley, at ntowsley@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Stacy West at smwest@vcu.edu or (804) 677-0600.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A 20-minute guided meditation session will focus on a body scan for deep rest and relaxation. The session, hosted by the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center and suitable for all levels, will be in the center's Resilience Lab, 815 S. Cathedral Place.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at 3 p.m.

VCU Department of Focused Inquiry will hold an open house in the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Refreshments and an overview of FILL spring programming will be available.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/the-fi-learning-lounge-fill/.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center will host an informal gathering focusing on its 13-month accelerated masters program in product innovation. The session, for students, faculty and alumni, will be at the center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. The program integrates arts, business and engineering principles through advanced product innovation and entrepreneurship. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=5c756803-a824-402c-9d7d-67a7a2f4bc4e.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Chi Alpha will hold its first Wednesday Night Live worship session of the semester at the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jakia Deshai Hamilton at hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 from 10 a.m. to noon

Hear about a student venture every third Thursday of the month at the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation, 807 S. Cathedral Place. This month's guest was a participant in last year's Pre-X program. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 from noon to 2 p.m.

Episcopal Campus Ministries at VCU will host a lunchtime gathering for those who want to learn to knit and crochet. The sessions, to be held the third Thursday of each month, will be at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St.

For more information, contact the Rev. Kimberly A. Reinholz at kreinholz@ghtc.org or (804) 359-5628 or visit https://ghtc.org/our-community/campus-ministry/.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The health effects of climate damage will be the topic of the VCU School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Medical Grand Rounds in Room 1-044, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Michael Donnenberg, M.D., senior associate dean for research and research training, will cover what is happening to the planet's climate and what is causing these changes, the consequences of rising temperatures and how they adversely affect health and what can be done to mitigate climate damage.

For more information, contact Michael Donnenberg at msdonnenberg@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0678.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

"Intersectionality: Both ... and ... 100% All of Me" will be the topic at a monthly forum for students hosted by the Division for Inclusive Excellence. RAMmalogues provides a braver/safer space for students to talk with peers and have the hard conversations about their social identities and lived experiences at VCU. The goal of RAMmalogues is to increase students` understanding of issues related to acceptance, belonging and inclusion around campus. Dialogues encompassing race, gender, sexual orientation, age, class and similar themes are led by trained facilitators provided by Kimbrough Consulting and Richmond Action Dialogues. Registration is required at the following URL. Food will be provided. The session will be 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://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

VCU will host several events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. during the university's 2020 MLK Celebration Week. All events are free and open to the public. A full event listing for the week can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Flo Johnson at mlkday@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit https://mlkday.vcu.edu/event-schedule/.

Construction and utility work at and around the VCU Health Outpatient Pavilion and Inpatient Children's Hospital sites will affect traffic patterns on the MCV Campus. Visit the following URL for current information and updates.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit http://vcuhealth.org/traffic.

Students, members and faculty/staff are all welcome to participate in Intramural Sports leagues and tournaments offered through VCU Recreational Sports. Basketball, dodgeball, and 11 v 11 soccer are all available for registration now. Participants can either sign up with their own team or play as free agents.

For more information, contact Will Adams at wpadams@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8839 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/DivisionRegistration.

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 Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

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

The University Band is a traditional concert band ensemble open to all VCU students and faculty. No audition is required and participants of all levels are accepted regardless of experience. Students may register by signing up for APPM 357.

For more information, contact Philip Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

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.