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.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Science Hub presents an informal series at which students will have the opportunity to talk with faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers about hurdles in their careers and how they dealt with them. The session will be held in Room 205, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The first speaker will be John Ryan, Ph.D., professor of biology and associate vice president for research development and a nationally recognized immunology expert.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622 or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/sciencehub/.

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.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Student Media Center, will hold its spring open house at 817 W. Broad St. (next to Velocity Comics and across from Dunkin' Donuts). Meet the students who make the university's media outlets. Tour The Commonwealth Times newsroom, radio station, TV studio and find out how to become involved. The event is open to all majors and class levels.

For more information, contact Allison Bennett Dyche at abdyche@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1058 or visit https://studentmedia.vcu.edu/.

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.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration in Room 1004A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St.

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

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship will hold a spring semester welcoming event in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Refreshments and introductory games will be available.

For more information, contact Amanda Lee at leeas@vcu.edu or (804) 405-8808.

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board will host a mixer with a variety of activities to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at phillipsar3@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/.

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with performances and spoken word by members of the VCU and Richmond communities. The event, hosted by the Activities Programming Board, will be in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at phillipsar3@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Running Club will hold an interest meeting for prospective members at the Wet Classroom, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Club officers will be in attendance to answer questions. Practice is at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact Shawn DiRocco at diroccosj@vcu.edu or visit https://runningclubatvcu.weebly.com/.

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host consulting hours open to anyone with a question regarding human research, including investigators, research study team members, research administration and students. Consultants will be available from the areas of human subjects protection, FDA regulations and ClinicalTrials.gov/protocol development. The hours will be held in the garden level, Richmond Academy of Medicine, 1200 E. Clay St. Questions, Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Lillie Lattimore at lllattimore@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/consultinghours.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Academic Advising will host the Student Success Resource Fair as part of the "Ready, Set, Go! Sophomore Transition Series." The event allows first-year students talk with campus representatives about housing, financial aid, Study Abroad and other areas. There will also be a chance to win prizes such as electronic devices, gift cards and other swag. The fair will be on the James River Terrace, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Allison Norden at nordenan@vcu.edu or visit https://uaa.vcu.edu/sophomore-transition-series/.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., associate professor, nursing, will discuss strategies for developing competitive research questions and research agendas. Register at the following URL to also view a list of other sessions. For information about accessing the session via a ZOOM link, contact Pam Dillon at the following email address.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts Carlise Kramer, graduate student, art education, who will present "Glitch, Plz!" This Wednesdays in the Workshop event introduces forms and modes of glitch art and offers demonstrations of different techniques. Bring a laptop to participate. The free event will be in the Workshop, lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

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/wednesday-workshops-2019-20.html.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Biology Department, School of World Studies and Office of Sustainability invite faculty and students to meet and discuss advancing campus sustainability at VCU and beyond. The meeting will be held in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ching-Yu Huang at cyhuang@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1858 or visit https://forms.gle/F9tYKe9SmZJJeuSV7.

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.

Registration will close Jan. 28 for a Groundhog Day caving trip to western Virginia. Register for the Feb. 1 trip, hosted by VCU Recreational Sports, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at parentaj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1274 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

Curious about managing your stress with mindfulness? The Health Promotion and Well-being Center will continue to offer resilience lab appointments for students on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses this semester. Sign up for appointments at the following URL.

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

VCU has partnered with Adobe to offer a student price of $60 for one year or $30 for six months. The price includes the entire suite of Adobe Apps. Students who have already purchased a personal subscription at a higher price can contact the IT Support Center for information about switching to the VCU student subscription without a penalty fee.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/adobe.

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.

University Student Health Services offers free flu vaccines to all students on both campuses. The flu vaccine is available during immunization hours or immediately following a scheduled medical appointment. University Student Health Services is located on both campuses: Monroe Park Campus at 1300 W. Broad St., Suite 2200, and MCV campus at 1000 E. Marshall St., Room 305.

For more information, contact University Student Health Services at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047 or visit https://health.students.vcu.edu/.

VCU School of Medicine has announced the keynote details for the VA Regional Health Sciences Education Symposium to be given at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Sheila Chauvin, Ph.D., M.Ed., of LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, will present "Educational Scholarship as a Team Sport: The C's to Success." Chauvin will discuss a conceptual framework as a systematic approach to envisioning and enhancing productivity in educational research and scholarship through engagement with others. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katherine Henderson, M.Ed., at KJTHenderson@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/VAsymposium.