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/.

4 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost has announced the dates for this semester's Faculty Club events, which are open to all VCU faculty members. VCU Faculty Club provides an informal setting for faculty members from both campuses to connect, expand their network of colleagues and explore possibilities for professional collaboration. All Faculty Club events will be held virtually until further notice. See a full schedule of events at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Hendrix at pahendrix@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/facultyclub.

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

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present the second session in its grant-writing series. Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., RN, associate professor in the VCU School of Nursing's Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, will discuss competing for external research funding. 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/tJIrdeGrpzkjH9xy0u9Gb_Rt-yHxvYKBu2SG.

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.

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.

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/.

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

Google Meet provides the faculty host attendance reports and a recording automatically, and the use of a chat room for class collaboration is easy to set up. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat for on-line learning enhancement. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at noon

In recognition of American Heart Month, VCU Human Resources in partnership with VCU Recreational Sports is offering a heart-focused yoga class. The session will feature postures that will open the chest (great for individuals who sit at a desk) and other areas in the upper body. Register in Talent at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/2YGSn6i.

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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and VCU Libraries - Innovative Media will present a workshop on Zoom. Participants will learn to think of Zoom as a shared space and look at how certain settings can facilitate connecting in the classroom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CfFEkHGf6eRk1xDE7.

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the third of its Community Engaged Research Seminar Series. Participants will be introduced to multiple ethical and practical considerations for conducting community-engaged research. Alex Krist, M.D., MPH, and Lisa Ballance, MA, CCP, CPW, will speak. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IJM_80RtQiKjkvXN0HI57Q.

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.

The Department of African American Studies invites VCU departments and units to select recipients for the Black History in the Making Awards. The award honors exceptional African American students, junior faculty and staff/University and Academic Professionals at VCU. Participating departments/units hold internal selection processes and select one or more recipients who are honored in February. The deadline to submit recipients is Feb. 8. Visit the following URL for instructions.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1371 or visit https://afam.vcu.edu/awards/black-history-in-the-making/.

New online Canvas training sessions are scheduled and ready for registration. Academic Technologies has partnered with VCU Online to provide a full schedule of training covering a variety of Canvas topics. Training will be delivered by members of both teams who have prepared the university's Canvas environment and resources to smooth the transition. View the training schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brianne Jackson at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/learn-canvas.

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.

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.

VCU's Honors College is seeking outstanding students for the fall semester. The ideal candidate will be of freshman or sophomore standing and have a GPA of 3.5 or above. Complete the form at the following URL to refer a student to the Honors College.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/HonorsRefer.

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.

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/.

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.