10 a.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 600 W. Broad St., is open this week Friday through Sunday. Visitors can explore the exhibitions "Provocations: Guadalupe Maravilla" and "The Otolith Group: Xenogenesis," both extended through Aug. 9. To ensure visitors' safety, the ICA has instituted new protocols, including limiting capacity, enhanced cleaning and requiring face masks.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/.

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Did you know that you could be denied access to education and jobs due to the color of your skin? The Brown Paper Bag Test was a tool that was seriously used to establish hierarchy in communities of color. Jenaé Harrington breaks down the complexities of complexion and desirability in a discussion hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

8 p.m.

The Anderson presents "FRIITZ," a performance via Zoom by VCUarts Kinetic Imaging MFA 2020 alumnus Jared Duesterhaus. The work, arranged for two pianos, explores internal narratives and how they are projected outwardly. Visit the following URL for the Zoom link and to RSVP.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/friitz-a-musical-narrative-by-jared-duesterhaus/.

Monday, Jul. 27, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Writing for college can be scary and different, but VCU's Writing Center can help successfully navigate the rocks and shoals. Learn about the center's services and how experienced peer writing consultants can help students become stronger, more confident writers who don’t wait until the last minute to start a paper. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlf-ispzgoG9TAic2yyK-45Gi-xKEvBKlx.

Monday, Jul. 27, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., VCU Libraries' MCV Campus library, resumes in-person services July 27. Face masks and physical distancing are required inside the library building.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/vcu-libraries-prepares-to-reopen-buildings-in-late-summer--.html.

Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

"Canvas Intro and Q&A” sessions for faculty and staff are available throughout the summer. Sixty-minute online sessions, sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies, feature an overview of getting started with Canvas and will be followed by a Q&A. The training schedule and links to join and/or register are posted on the VCU Canvas website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Harvey at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

The Student Computer and Internet Access Support initiative was created to meet the needs of VCU students to have access to computers and remote learning resources. A personal computer and Internet access to remote learning resources are vital to a student’s academic success at VCU. Students may submit a brief application to be considered for funds to support the purchase of a computer and/or obtaining internet access.

For more information, contact Strategic Enrollment Management at semcares@vcu.edu or visit https://finaid.vcu.edu/manage/covid19funding/technologyfunding/.

PennyAppeal at VCU is a nonprofit student organization that is raising money to send food kits to starving children and families in Yemen. It costs $1.50 to provide one meal to a person who is suffering from hunger and poverty during this humanitarian crisis. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/FeedYemenToday.