1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center workshop will demystify the college writing process by breaking it down into manageable chunks, including brainstorming and getting started 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/.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Counseling Services will host a drop-in space for students, staff and faculty for a discussion about the impact of the current unrest and violence. Strategies for coping and resources for support will be included. Questions: http://counseling.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Coffill at cscoffill@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcuGvpz4tE9NI9U1q6a9DBfZbSMJoqVOo.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the VCU Writing Center will introduce its 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/.

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 from noon 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU African American Alumni Council's Mentoring Circle will host "International Mentoring Month: The Evolution of Mentoringship." The event will highlight the purpose of mentoring and focus on African American mentorship. The evening will include mentoring testimonials, a breakout game room and information on the 100 Male Mentoring Initiative. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell, B.S.’85/MC, at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/InternationalMentorMonth.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Join the Office of Student Experience as guest speaker Megan Hollis will provide the knowledge and real-time practice in preparing for remote and virtual interviews as a health care professional. She will also discuss strategies for internship and residency. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of Student Experience at studentexp@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/vphs/OSEReg/Form.aspx?EventTypeID=1.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join speakers and panelists for presentations, discussion and a call to action on prostate and colorectal cancer disparities in minority communities. Featured will be Luisel Ricks-Santi, Ph.D., director of the Hampton University Cancer Research Center; Terrance Afer-Anderson, writer-producer-director of “The Black Walnut” and Renee Malone, program director at Hitting Cancer Below the Belt. The session will be hosted by Debbie Cadet, Ph.D., MSW, program manager for community health education and research at Massey Cancer Center, and is part of the Wright Center's Health Equity Series. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at cctrhlthdis@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/health-equity/.

Does your degree require a fine arts credit? If you would like to play in a concert band, consider University Band APPM-357. University Band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. Students will receive one credit upon successful completion of the course. No audition is required and enrollment is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

VCU Recreational Sports offers a free app that allows members to register for workout times, program instances and receive notification of potential closings or facility hour changes. The VCURecSports app is available to download for iOS and Android. Once downloaded, the link can be used in VCU Mobile to access Rec Sports as well.

For more information, contact Connie Kottmann at crkottman@vcu.edu.

VCU Recreational Sports will offer the American Red Cross blended learning Basic Life Support and First Aid course. Single-day sessions will be held Feb. 9, Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 2.

For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/certifications/arc-bls/.

Are you a woman ages 18 to 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to accept your body? Involvement includes participation in a one-week online intervention that lasts 45 minutes total. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Eligible participants will receive compensation in the form of Amazon gift cards.

For more information, contact Alexandria E Davies at daviesae@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DYARNEF8ND.