12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCUarts The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., will present exhibitions from three MFA alumni from the Class of 2020. Works by Eric Anthony Berdis (Craft/Material Studies), Bryan Castro (Painting + Printmaking) and John Hee Taek Chae (Painting + Printmaking) will be shown. Berdis' "it's going to feel like Wednesday all day," Castro's "An Incessant Modulation" and Chae's "good faith" are all on view through Feb. 5.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/category/the-anderson/.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Juniors and seniors can now check out VCU’s official class rings. Sign up for an appointment to browse the official ring collection, learn about interest-free payment plans and order in time for graduation at Barnes and Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park Campus. Sign up for an in-person appointment at https://v2.waitwhile.com/welcome/balfour or view options and order your ring at the following URL. Updates are available at RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Complete traditions virtually or in-person for Ramadition Tuesday. Download The Compass Traditions Keeper app to complete traditions and earn prizes. Drop in virtually to win prizes for completing traditions. Register on RamsConnect to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0311 or visit http://cglink.me/r938573.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present an online workshop via Zoom. The intent of the event is to demystify the writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks, including brainstorming and how to avoid procrastination. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Health and Wellness Library will host Suzie C. Park, M.D., VCU Health Internal Medicine, who will discuss preventive health resources and tips to help stay cancer-free. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/7366627.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host the first of a series of panel discussions on career development with a focus on diversity, inclusion and equity. The panel will include four panelists from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, including race, ethnicity, gender and job family. Panelists will discuss their own career paths, challenges they have overcome, how they utilized mentors and support systems. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carol Ann Lawson at lawsonca3@vcu.edu or (804) 840-8396 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/fb38d06a-85b0-42aa-932e-e1b36b254290?session=e62d54c4-3596-4bb0-92a2-a9b6cd679fa3.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Are you taking one or more asynchronous classes this semester? Start your semester off strong with a plan. Join a workshop with the directors of the Campus Learning Center and Writing Center to make a plan and reach your goals for this semester. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/asynchro3.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at noon

Join the Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance for an interest meeting on the National CLARION Competition. This is a student case competition for health professional students, enabling them to achieve a 360-degree perspective on patient safety in today's health care system and how it might be improved. Student teams, consisting of four students, composed of at least two disciplines, are given a case and are charged with creating a root cause analysis. The team presents its analysis to a panel of interprofessional judges that evaluates their analysis in the context of real-world standards of practice. The local VCU winning team competes at the national level for scholarship and prizes. Contact the following email address for a request to participate. Join the Zoom meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://zoom.us/j/99803974023.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

With the support of a VCUarts Dean’s Exploratory Research Grant, the Patterns of Place research team has, over the past two years, engaged professional designers in pattern documentation exercises. Seven professional designers have submitted nearly 100 pattern observations to the research team, investigating patterns in natural and built environments. This panel discussion, part of the VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series, will share research outcomes and the varied processes used by the designers who participated.

For more information, contact Kim Catley at artssocial@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-patterns-in-place-panel-discussion-investigating-methodologies-of-study-used-to-examine-regional-and-vernacular-patterns-emily-smith/.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine (WISDM) Organization invites faculty to join the group for its next monthly meeting via Zoom. WISDM is a professional organization that supports career and personal growth opportunities for women physicians, dentists and scientists at VCU. For more information or the Zoom link, contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/facultyaffairs/wims/.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Historian Marcia Chatelain, Ph.D., will discuss her book "Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America" (Liveright, 2020). The talk will be followed by a Q&A. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/black-history-lecture-2021.html.

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education will present its Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program online for Spring 2021. Learn how to spot defects and run your team efficiently by spending a week earning your LSS Green Belt certification. Full-day sessions of this class will be held Feb. 8-12. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (The Well) continues to offer free online stress management and mindfulness appointments this semester for students. Book an appointment at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.

Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, will feature a number of pop-ups in January. They include Starbucks coffee and doughnuts, Jan. 25, 9-11 a.m.; dietitian welcome back at AVO Kitchen, Jan. 26, 2-3 p.m.; National Chocolate Day, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and chili cook-off Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Details, visit the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

The VCU Libraries Dean search committee has posted preliminary slide presentations. The VCU community is invited to submit questions for the candidates using the “submit a question” link next to each candidate’s headshot. A moderator will present the questions to the candidate during the recorded forum in the order in which they were received, as many as possible within the hour. Submit questions by 5 p.m. Feb. 2.

For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/libraries/candidates/.

Do you want to grow as a leader? Apply by Jan. 29 to serve on the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Leadership Council and gain experience while planning events and connecting with alumni. Information sessions will be held on Jan. 26 or 27 via Zoom. Apply at https://rb.gy/rr1f44. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/7t5zz7.

The BMI Project is a healthy lifestyle program designed specifically for young adults to manage their health and well-being. Visit the following URL for eligibility requirements.

For more information, contact Autumn Lanoye at optforhealth@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.vcubmiproject.com.

The ACTIVATE study is testing a new self-guided program to understand what works best for young men ages 18 to 35 when it comes to losing weight. This study is being conducted in the Department of Health Behavior and Policy at VCU.

For more information, contact Jean Reading at readingj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://activateyoungmen.com.