11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Medicine With Pride at VCU will host Nationz Foundation during a collection of nonperishable food items in an RV at 12th Street by James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Nationz Foundation is a Richmond nonprofit organization seeking to raising awareness of HIV/STIs and social determinants. Members of the group will also perform free STI testing.

For more information, contact Gerald Coronado at coronadogm@vcu.edu.

12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

The Pace Center will hold a mindfulness meditation class at 700 W. Frankin St. The goal of the 10-week class is to help explore peace, balance, focus and well-being in the midst of everyday pressures of college life.

For more information, contact Akia Lynch at lyncha4@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com.

3 p.m.

The VCU baseball team will take on Norfolk State University in an exhibition game at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

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

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Office of Multicultural Affairs and VCU Global Education Office will sponsor Black and Abroad, hosted by VCU students Imani Thaniel and Brianna Griffin. Black and Abroad is a storytelling discussion about the experiences of students of color who have studied abroad. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Simone Biasuzzi at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/534954750707412/.

8:30 p.m.

Join the VCU men's basketball team as they take on the University of Dayton 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In VCU Libraries' ongoing series, Dianne V. Pawluk, associate professor and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and grad students Bryson Josiah Goolsby and Hyun Woo Kim will present. Assistive technologies are often thought of as devices that support people with disabilities. But some useful tools, such as the autofocus camera, speech-to-text and even the potato peeler came from the development of assistive technologies. This session, in the Workshop, lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., is a crash course on design methods.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/wednesday-workshops-2019-20.html.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Highland Support Project at VCU will host the third part of its "Decolonizing Service-Learning" speakers series. Guadalupe Celeste Ramírez is the director of Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The association facilitates technical and educational training on topics including civic participation, entrepreneurship, self-esteem, nutrition, Maya cultural identity and community resilience. The talk will be in Room 1030J, Globe, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Madeline Doane at doanemh@vcu.edu or (703) 489-4565 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/663880810815951/.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

As part of the Focused on Focused Inquiry Workshop series, the Department of Focused Inquiry will host consultants from the Writing Center for "Writing Workshop with a Writing Consultant." The session will be held in Room 5116, the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, Grace E. Harris Hall. Snacks will be provided.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society, will host Jonathan Coley, Ph.D., who will present findings from his study of activist groups mobilizing to promote LGBTQ inclusion at Christian colleges and universities across the United States. The talk will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Ying-Chao Kao, Ph.D., at yckao@vcu.edu or (732) 668-8755.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chemical and Life Science Engineering will present Prof. Robert L. Jackson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University. Jackson's lecture, "Metal and Metal-oxide Nanoparticle Lubricant Additives," will be in Room 105, College of Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St. This seminar is co-sponsored by the STLE Virginia Section.

For more information, contact Desiney Lowery at dlowery3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7789.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 7 p.m.

The Cor Moto Horn Duo will perform at Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Michael Potts at pottsmj@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2020/01/08/guest-artist-recital-cor-moto-horn-duo/.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Baby Box Project will have its first general body meeting in Rooms 1030G/H, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Also, the group will have a fundraiser for families from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 20 at Hibachi Box, 411 N. Harrison St., No. 1. Ask for a receipt and drop it into the container next to the cashier. Questions, babyboxvcu@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Fizza Farooq at farooqfi@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 926-5025.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 7 p.m.

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science will hold a general body meeting at ASPiRE, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans from college students to professionals in attaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in STEM. Questions: Contact the following email address or Dina Garcia at dina.garcia@vcuhealth.org or Carlos R. Escalante at carlos.escalante@vcuhealth.org.

For more information, contact Stacey Ruiz, SACNAS at VCU president, at ruizsy@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

The Honors College is seeking exceptional VCU students. Learn more about Honors at a Prospective Student Orientation to be held in Room 1301, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A session will also be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 in the same location.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit http://honors.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 4 p.m.

The Richmond World Affairs Council at VCU will have its first interest meeting in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. All are invited to discuss involvement in upcoming events. Questions, email rwacvcu@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Mana Soroush at soroushmp@mymail.vcu.edu or (703) 625-3650.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host an informational session about the school's graduate programs. The event will be held in Room 0001 in the lower level of the Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. Questions, wsgradvise@vcu.edu or the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0867 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/graduate-information-session-on-february-21.html.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Parking and Transportation will host a one-hour GRTC travel training session for students, faculty and staff in Room 1-067, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. 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.

For more information, contact Kendra Norrell at commute@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/grtc.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Graduate Student Association will host a student meet-up at Triple Crossing Brewery, 113 S. Foushee St. Meet fellow grad students from across both campuses.

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

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

United2Heal will host a basketball tournament at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Teams should have five members with a maximum of eight. All proceeds will go toward medical supplies for those in need. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bilal Ghazi M. at masoodbg@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/vtf9f29.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Transfer Student Association will host an evening of Vine and TikTok Jeopardy in Room 1004H, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Register on ramsconnect to attend.

For more information, contact the TSA Eboard at tasvcu19@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/TSAVCU/rsvp_boot?id=647492.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

How do people with disabilities live successful lives despite continued segregation and stigma? Through three experiential classes taught by people with lived experience of disability, students in this IExcel pop-up course will gain a greater understanding of: 1) how to disrupt disability ableism, 2) challenges to inclusion and access to the community that is vital to belonging, and 3) ways to positively influence equal opportunities for people with disabilities in the future. Starting Feb. 25, this noncredit pop-up course for students will meet for three consecutive 90-minute weekly sessions in different locations on Tuesday afternoons. The first session will meet at Virginia Home, 1101 Hampton St. Register at the following URL. Bring your valid VCU ID to each session for swiping.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Celso Thomas Castilho, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, will deliver the lecture, A Brazilian “Gallery of Illustrious Men of Color”: The Black Press and Trans-Atlantic Intellectual History. The talk will be in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact William Davenport at davenportwm@vcu.edu or (804) 387-1008.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Changemakers and the Diversity Ambassadors will host Open Book: A Human Library Experience in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food will be provided. Register to attend on Ramsconnect with the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexzane Taylor at taylorac22@vcu.edu or (804) 426-1103 or visit http://cglink.me/r665663.

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. Submissions for the poster competition are due Feb. 28. Register at the following URL by March 20.

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

Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. The VCU and VCU Health System communities are invited to nominate a faculty member, staff member, academic or administrative leader or organization, or a student or student organization. Nominations are due by March 6 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Division for Inclusive Excellence at inclusive@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

Would you like to share the story of events and aspects that have shaped you and your life? Changemakers and Diversity Ambassadors are seeking participation through song, dance, spoken word and all mediums for Open Book: A Human Library Experience. Complete the form at the following URL by 5 p.m. by Feb. 21. Stories and experiences are sought that will help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The format is much like an open mic. The theme for this month is heritage.

For more information, contact Chris Jeter at jeterc2@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/OpenBook20.

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. For current information and updates, visit the URL below.

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

Fellowship proposals are being accepted for funded undergraduate/mentor research collaborations during the summer of 2020. The VCU Fellowships provide support for research in all disciplines, including specific areas in the iCubed research cores, clinical/translational research and community-engaged research. Descriptions of each Fellowship opportunity and submission guidelines are included at https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/urop-fellowship/, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/icubed/, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/cctr/, and https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/community/. The deadline for proposals is March 10.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry at urop@vcu.edu.

The Honors College is now accepting undergraduate research applications from honors students interested in participating in a 10-week undergraduate summer research experience. The Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program gives honors students the opportunity to work closely with VCU faculty mentors from all disciplines. Submit a priority application at apply.honors.vcu.edu by March 13.

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/.

Do you think food is too expensive? Do you eat unhealthy food due to your budget? Do you have limited access to food resources? Participate in a focus group and be compensated for your thoughts on food access.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3613.

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 currently available in clinical research, customer service, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, event planning, foundations of biochemistry, Maker Garage training, 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/.

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center has sent out the National College Health Assessment online survey. Selected students will receive an email to their VCU accounts with a link to participate in the 20-30 minute survey. Those who complete the confidential survey will have the opportunity to win one of ten $200 credits to RamTech.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7596 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/stall-seat-journal/national-college-health-assessment/.