12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation is opening its spring seminar series with a talk from Kristin Wiisanen, Pharm.D., clinical professor and associate director of the Health Precision Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. She will discuss precision medicine in the context of clinical implementation based on the experiences she and her colleagues have had in the UF Health Precision Medicine Program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at cppi@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3869 or visit http://bit.ly/CPPISeminars.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from noon 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at noon

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports for a full-body workout which blends cardio and strength exercises to increase endurance. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The online lecture series Wavelength is a collaboration between VCUarts, the ICA at VCU and VCUarts Qatar. The series brings together artists, designers, curators and scholars. Akram Zaatari is a filmmaker, photographer, archival artist, curator and critical theorist. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or (646) 938-3788 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-akram-zaatari/.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Two members of the VCU School of Medicine's Health Behavior and Policy doctoral programs, Erin L. Britton, M.P.H., and April R. Williams, M.S., CNS, LDN, will speak. Register in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtduuhrDwtH9UNAQl6m1IGClGZmX0k40Lw.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 from noon to 6 p.m.

VCUarts The Anderson presents WHERE ARE YOU FROM?, an exhibition by Art Foundation Program adjunct faculty member WonJung Choi. Choi is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. The exhibition is on view through Feb. 13. Masks and physical distancing will be required.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/wonjung-choi-where-are-you-from/.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at noon

VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP will host a session to explore the impact of the pandemic, discuss strategies for coping with unexpected challenges and uncertainty, identify practical ways to manage stress and build resiliency and identify resources to support individuals and families through the pandemic. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Biomedical Engineering will host Janette K. Burgess, Ph.D., professor, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands. Burgess will present virtually on "Understanding the Role of the Three Dimensional Extracellular Matrix in Driving Chronic Lung Disease Progression." Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rene Olivares-Navarrete, Ph.D., at ronavarrete@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GePHZICvRF6wMJO3daNSgg.

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/.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with Mission Collaborative to offer the VCU Alumni Career Design Fellowship Feb. 6-March 6. This flexible 30-day online program provides alumni with a plan to map out the next steps in their careers. Enrollment deadline is Feb. 1; enroll at the following URL by Jan. 16 to save $50. Limited spots are available.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at Lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit http://missioncollaborative.com/vcufellowship.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on creating an accessible and inclusive virtual classroom. Those who attend will learn easy-to-implement strategies proven to remove barriers to access and improve engagement for all students, not only those with disabilities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Tcimotz9Nu6XeSLA9.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

The fourth session of the Bench to Community seminar series will focus on funding. The discussion will include the importance of business models, early validation and building traction. Entrepreneurs who have done it, investors who are looking for it and resource providers who can offer assistance are scheduled to participate. The event will be hosted by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, VCU Institute for Engineering and Medicine and the Office of the Vice President for Research Innovation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/feb-5-21/.

Friday, Mar. 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This event, sponsored by VCU Online, VCU Academic Technologies and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, will provide an opportunity for faculty who have been working in Canvas to share successes and ideas for best practices in using Canvas for teaching. The event is open to faculty presenters as well as faculty who want to learn tricks of the trade. The final date to submit a presentation proposal is Feb. 12. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brianne Jackson at bljackson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KZg2J1Gi5wyCQyr2A.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2021 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal at the following URL by Jan. 29.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1715 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. Register for this Zoom session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Hobbs at hobbsad@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9921b6a-d526-48c3-ac2f-b5a913a231f0.

VCU Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Hobbs at hobbsad@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.

VCU's cross-campus shuttle will resume limited service for the spring semester on Jan. 25 and will operate 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday through May 14. To accommodate the reduced service hours, students and employees may contact RamSafe for cross-campus rides during the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., as cross-campus restrictions have been lifted.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/vcushuttle.