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

VCU da Vinci Center's Master of Product Innovation will host an open office hours event at the center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Staff and an adviser will be on hand to answer questions. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 15 for the next upcoming program.

For more information, contact Mary Chris at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi-all-day.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Education Abroad Office will hold its Study Abroad Spring Fair in Rodney's Lounge, Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. Learn about semester, summer and short-term Study Abroad options. Meet with representatives from key VCU resource offices and affiliate program providers. Study Abroad staff, participating students and faculty program leaders will be available. Ten students will receive a $500 study abroad award.

For more information, contact Simone Biasuzzi at sabiasuzzi@vcu.edu.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

You First at VCU will host "It's All Love," its initial First Tuesday event of the spring semester. The event will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet other first-generation college students and learn about building and strengthening healthy relationships. Student leaders will also discuss improving communications skills, just in time for Valentine's day.

For more information, contact Elizabeth S. Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://youfirst.vcu.edu.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students Fighting Human Trafficking will host its second annual Human Trafficking Medical Symposium on Feb. 4, 5, 6 and 8 on the fifth floor of James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The event is free and open to the public. Questions, impactvirginia.org.

For more information, contact Caitlin Hauser at studentsfightinght@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Health Promotion and Well-being Center offers a 20 minute mindfulness meditation session at its Resilience Lab, 815 S. Cathedral Place. The session is suitable for all levels of practice. Available space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

As universities respond to accessibility issues in teaching, adding captions to instructional videos and online courses is a priority. This workshop covers the basics of planning, creating, captioning and uploading video content that serves hearing-impaired users. The principles of Universal Design for Learning will be discussed. VCU requires captioning for all published videos. The workshop will be held in the workshop, lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

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. 5, 2020 at 7 p.m.

A guitar recital will be held 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/2019/12/17/guitar-studio-recital-february-5/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at noon

The VCU School of Business Executive Graduate Programs will host an executive MBA luncheon focusing on what makes VCU's program unique, including its interactive curriculum, weekend classes and networking opportunities. After the presentation, staff from the program will be available to discuss individual questions, interests and goals. This session will be held in the conference room of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park – BioTech One, 800 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3622 or visit http://tiny.cc/edffjz.

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

Do you need help submitting progress reports or midterm grades for your undergraduate class? How do early notification programs help students improve their academic behaviors? How do you take attendance or email your students from Navigate? Drop by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for Student Success Office, Room 4103, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. to have your questions answered. Additional office hours, all at noon-1 p.m. at the same location, will be on Feb. 6, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, March 2, March 3, March 11 and March 12.

For more information, contact Katherine Drumm at kdrumm@vcu.edu or visit https://studentsuccess.vcu.edu/early-notification/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 12:45 p.m.

The VCU School of Business Executive Graduate Programs will host a Master of Decision Analytics luncheon informational session. The event will focus on what makes the program unique, including interactive curriculum, weekend classes and networking opportunities. After the presentation, staff from VCU will be available to discuss individual questions, interests and goals. This session will be held in the conference room of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park – BioTech One, 800 E. Leigh St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3622 or visit http://tiny.cc/kwffjz.

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

The VCU Physical Therapy Program will offer a beginner salsa dance class taught by VCU DPT students. The class will be in Room 1075, College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St. No experience or partner required to attend. Tickets are $5. The money raised will go toward the 2019-2020 VCU-Marquette Challenge, a nationwide competition to raise money for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Grant at grantc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RXv7ZgULfYH8Ym8JA.

Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Recreation sports will host a session on meditation in Court End Ballroom, Side A, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Meditation can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness.

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. 11, 2020 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Global Education Office will share ideas on global faculty development opportunities, including conducting research abroad, leading study abroad programs and hosting research colleagues from abroad. The session will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Renee Russell at geo@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8471 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/lunchandlearn/.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop about the video enhancement tools available in Kaltura MediaSpace. Participants should have some understanding of Kaltura MediaSpace and adding video using either Kaltura Capture or video file upload. The workshop will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dHdmsk9sX4QBmHxS7.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU Biology Department and RVA Environmental Film Festival will host a screening of the documentary “The Story of Plastic” at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. A panel discussion will follow. Request a free ticket at the following URL. Questions, Ching-Yu Huang, Ph.D., cyhuang@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Dakota Kledaras at kledaraspd@vcu.edu or (702) 300-2987 or visit http://bit.ly/2RQp3GW.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Female Founders Summit will bring together the region’s female founders and innovators to make change in their communities and cultivate opportunities for the next generation. The inaugural theme of the one-day summit, hosted by the da Vinci Center, is "Activate. Engage. Empower." An open mic night will be held in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, VCU 1000 Floyd Ave., to choose two presentations to move on to the Female Founders Summit stage of the IDEATE (Increasing Diversity in Entrepreneurial and Tech Ecosystems) series. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendra Cabler at cablerka@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ideate_open_mic_night.

Monday, Apr. 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

The second annual REAL Poster Showcase and Collaboratory will be held at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The event will be hosted by the REAL Council, Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, Center for Community Engagement and Impact, and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Students are encouraged to be part of the poster session. Register at the following link for the showcase. On March 2, from 2-3 p.m., REAL will host a workshop, in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., on using the REAL template. Register for the workshop at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYtvOZaBYU2cNQAtVr7tOGqH62cvfIa_XeSRQf6Ds4I-WLJA/viewform.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPEjw0J4-Gi2lzvpee2tGGwb-Gec0gBIG0x7_fOt9dYZw0Yg/viewform.

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.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View 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/2IQFZcJ.

The Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will host a traveling exhibit which explores the role played by slave labor in keeping American colonial settlers nourished. The exhibit, curated by the National Library of Medicine, will be at the library, 509 N. 12th St., during regular hours until Feb. 15.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/fire-and-freedom.html.

Mentors are sought for a collaborative "design-a-thon" hosted by the da Vinci Center. The event will involve students from Richmond Public Schools who will choose a health care disparity issue, develop a solution and create a short presentation. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 6. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Devina Thapa at thapad2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vuAguZQS4axkQHBk7.

VCU employees who have given their eConsent may view and print their 2019 W-2 statements online. Log on to eServices and click the "Employee" tab, followed by "Tax Forms, Electronic W-2 Earnings Statement." Consent remains in effect until revoked by the employee.

For more information, contact VCU Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0740 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/payroll/.

Summer Studies classes posted in eServices on Feb. 6 and registration begins for everyone at 8 a.m. on Feb. 11.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://summer.vcu.edu.

A draft of the revised Additional Sources of Academic Credit policy is open for university comment through Feb. 14. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrew Arroyo at atarroyo@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

The Play and Learning Across a Year Research Program in VCU’s Physical Therapy Department is seeking to recruit children. Participation in the study would include recording a one-hour session of in-home observation of the infant moving, playing and interacting with their environment, followed by questionnaires to better understand the child’s development. Parents will be provided a $50 compensation at the end of the visit. To be eligible to participate, the child must be 12, 18 or 24 months (plus or minus one week).

For more information, contact Megan Evans at mdlinpt@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5037 or visit https://pt.chp.vcu.edu/research/research-labs/motor-development-lab/.