12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the VCU Writing Center will introduce the center's services, discuss how to best address writing needs and outline what to expect from a consultation, including how to connect to online Zoom sessions. Questions: https://writing.vcu.edu/events/. 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/.

12 p.m.

In collaboration with VCU Career Services, Women in Science at VCU will be putting out collection boxes in Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.; the Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.; Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.; and Robert Blackwell Smith (Pharmacy) Building, 410 N. 12th St. Boxes will be placed in the lobbies of these buildings through Feb. 15. Suggested donations include professional attire, professional shoes and professional accessories.

For more information, contact Women In Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/suit-yourself/.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center will host an informational session about its cross-disciplinary graduate program, the master of product innovation. The presentation will cover general information about the program and a Q&A with an MPI graduate. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi-feb.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Google has added many exciting features to Meet and Chat for team collaboration. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat to make you the master of team collaboration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from noon 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/.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Black History Month committee will host a program to explore the societal and personal impacts of the Jezebel Syndrome and hypersexualization of Black women. This program, part of a series about misperceptions of Black women, will also focus on dismantling myths and building a common cultural knowledge. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tameika McCoy at myoptions@vcu.edu or visit http://thecommonsvcu.com/Jezebel-Lunch.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn tips to help prioritize and feel more in control of your time and energy. Hear from Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge Peer Mentors on approaches to scheduling their time.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/the-fi-learning-lounge-fill/.

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 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU English Language Program's virtual open house will give an overview of program courses and how they provide an opportunity for those who speak English as a second language to improve their skills and confidence. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2551 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join da Vinci Center's faculty and staff to learn about Design Sprints. A design sprint uses design thinking and innovation techniques to solve complex problems throughout co-creation, rapid prototyping and qualitative testing. Design Sprints are multi-week opportunities to engage in workshops and learning opportunities that take early stage ideas and ideate, test and prototype alongside community mentors and subject matter experts. Register by Feb. 9 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at younel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/sprint-info.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Alumni offers Lift Every Voice – Black Alumni Across the Industries Panel Series to celebrate Black History Month. Sessions will be held Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 23 to celebrate and discuss the unique voice Black professionals have in myriad industries from health care to politics. Panelists will share successes as well as lessons learned as they have navigated their careers and how their identity has played a role in their professional journey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at Lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/enews/2021/01/14/lift-every-voice/.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Are you alarmed by the permanent state of emergency we all seem to live in? A state of emergency that knows no bounds, as it encompasses the sphere of politics and public health? This moderated discussion, free and open to the VCU community and general public, will include guest presenter Martin Klebes, Ph.D., Associate Professor of German, University of Oregon; Oliver C. Speck, Ph.D., Director of Media, Art and Text, VCU; and moderator Manuela Achilles, Ph.D., Associate Professor of German and History, University of Virginia. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Oliver C. Speck at ocspeck@vcu.edu or visit https://umw-sso.zoom.us/j/85327483162?pwd=dzZYL2xidXI0MmtSRmFOOFJNbXFSZz09 Passcode: 189909.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at 5 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports offers free virtual trivia for individuals or teams. Themed trivia and general trivia contests will be alternated. Games typically last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of individuals and/or teams participating.

For more information, contact Michael Potter at potterm2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/about/virtual-programs/virtual-trivia/.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The Society of Women Engineers will host a fun and relaxing self-care activity. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94661916903.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Health Behavior and Policy will host Kellie Carlyle, Ph.D., MPH, as part of the department's research seminar series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqf-6qpzkjG9W48_6gBrzNvRUtfvxCN4az.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is available at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94547982857.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-020921.html.

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at noon

VCU Center for Microbiome Engineering and Data Analysis (cMEDA) will hold a networking session via Zoom. Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet cMEDA members and discuss their work and yours. Students, post-docs and faculty interested in the microbiome sciences are encouraged to attend. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Donowitz at jeffrey.donowitz@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/j/93427415911.

All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to submit their poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and critical essays on literary topics for the 2021 VCU Department of English Writing Awards. The submission deadline is midnight on Feb. 14. For guidelines and the submission form, contact R. Dale Smith at the following email address.

For more information, contact R. Dale Smith at rdsmith@vcu.edu.

Expect stricter enforcement of VCU’s requirement to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at all times in library buildings. Non-complying users who refuse to provide their VCU ID when asked will be required to leave the building immediately. Continued noncompliance may result in the suspension of access to library buildings and disciplinary action in accordance with university policy.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2021-news/spring-update.html.

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 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.

Ensure that you'll be considered for the best financial aid packaging by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by VCU's Feb. 1 priority deadline. You must submit the FAFSA to be considered for state and need-based institutional grant aid. Be sure to include VCU's federal school code: 003735. Complete the FAFSA form at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

For the latest news, information and best practices for instructional technologies at VCU, subscribe to the VCU Academic Technologies’ blogs. Get the up-to-the-minute information about Canvas, Kaltura, Turnitin, Zoom and Classrooms. The blogs include: https://blogs.vcu.edu/zoom/, https://blogs.vcu.edu/classroomtechnology/ and https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems/.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at jcavery@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/about-us/academic-technologies/.

The late Jan F. Chlebowski, Ph.D., was the founding faculty advisor for Women in Science at VCU and an advocate for the advancement of women in STEM. In his memory, Women in Science at VCU offers a research award to all eligible WIS members. Women in Science at VCU will be offering two research awards: one $300 award and one $200 award. This award should be used to attend and present at a conference in 2021. Questions, https://www.facebook.com/groups/vcu.wis; https://www.instagram.com/vcu.wis/; https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12248757/; https://twitter.com/science_women.

For more information, contact Women In Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

The President's Awards for professional and administrative distinction, which honor VCU and VCU Health employees for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence, are now open for nominations. The deadline is Feb. 28.

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

Registration is open for Intramural Sports' Three-Point Contest (closes Feb. 4), as well as Soccer Tennis (closes Feb. 7), Table Tennis (closes Feb. 14) and Kickball Leagues (closes Feb. 14). Games begin in mid-February.

For more information, contact Will Adams at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/league-dates/.

Researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy and Pediatric Radiology are conducting a study to learn about brain development in healthy infants. Infants born 38-40 weeks are invited to participate and enrolled infants will undergo three MRI visits and three assessments during the first six months. You will be compensated for your time and travel. Unsedated MRI visits will be conducted in Children's Hospital of Richmond and developmental assessments can be conducted at home or VCU. Contact the study team at the following email address.

For more information, contact Sonia Khurana at skhurana@vcu.edu or (804) 300-4270.