12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Humanities Research Center and the Department of English will host a Zoom webinar as a part of the center's Spring Speaker Series. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catie-Reagan Palmore at palmorecr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KtsjPQqpSq2y5cNVK6Vr8Q.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This weekend is the last chance to see "Commonwealth" at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center. "Commonwealth" explores how our common resources are used to influence the wealth and well-being of our communities. "Commonwealth" is the outgrowth of a multiyear partnership between three contemporary arts organizations: the ICA at VCU, Philadelphia Contemporary and Beta-Local in Puerto Rico. The project explores the historical concept of “commonwealth” and its legacy in each of the three locations.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/commonwealth/.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at noon

High intensity interval training is a technique with all-out, quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Workouts can be tailored to any fitness level with a focus on cardio and muscular strength and endurance. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. This session will be hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This class, hosted by the Center for Corporate Education, is geared for managers navigating a remote work environment for the first time. 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.

Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and TS Learning Systems will present a workshop on Kaltura. The workshop will cover Kaltura basics such as captioning, sharing videos and publishing content to Canvas or Blackboard. The basic navigation and functionalities of MediaSpace will also be covered. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AqzVdxKkKXzoWFFF9.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Logan Martin at martinle6@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jane Chung, Ph.D., RN, an assistant professor in the VCU School of Nursing's Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, will present her research, "Using Technology to Help Seniors Age in Place." The discussion is part of the Discovery Dialogues Series hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. The series, open to all, is a regular event that bridges the divide between science, health research and the public. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscOiuqTsuG9CCNsqHfPGWwjN4EELf1hfU.

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop at which experienced professors will discuss how they structure their narratives. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dcb26ULLRoZAHFLD7.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Registration is extended through Feb. 5 for the series, hosted by VCU's School of Education. Participants will develop skills to dismantle systems that perpetuate racial inequities. Register today and begin with the Feb. 10 session. A recording of the kickoff session will be provided to registered participants. For more information email soeose@vcu.edu or register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Cole at colejp@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/becoming-an-antiracist-educator-series/.

VCU Student Leadership Awards recognize undergraduate, graduate and professional students for their contributions to student organizations, community service and co-curricular excellence. These are the premier awards at VCU for student leadership and service. Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit award nominations by March 8 on behalf of student organizations, fraternity and sorority chapters and individual student leaders. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nomination forms are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit http://thecommonsvcu.com/StudentLeadershipAwards2021.

VCU does not have a comprehensive list of faculty participation in governance. In the interest of better-understanding faculty roles in faculty and shared governance, the Governance Committee Faculty Senate seeks to compile the first comprehensive list of all university-wide committees, task-forces, work groups and councils. The committee requests that faculty members complete this short survey at the following URL by Jan 31.

For more information, contact Kristine Artello at kartello@vcu.edu or (724) 980-8129 or visit https://forms.gle/sCscsE54Ycfdwdy47.

The Health Sciences Library will host a wide range of informational webinars this spring for the VCU community. The library offers PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and more to help students, faculty and staff with their research needs. Visit the following URL to register.

For more information, contact Brandon Burneson at burnesonbp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2646 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/healthwebinars.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Rams’ journey to 2011 Final Four. The VCU Office of Alumni Relations is recapturing the excitement by asking alumni to share their memories of the “First Four to the Final Four.” The office will collect fan photos and memories to share as clips on social media during March. All submissions will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Submit entries at the following URL by Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0311 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiowzLV5v1tX4sWqne-Z6E5EeAZrObH-X8ajNYYrEKjMZXnw/viewform.