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/.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Caddie Alford, Ph.D., for a Berglund seminar. Alford will discuss the rise of online communities and conspiracies, such as QAnon. She will utilize rhetorical theory in order to examine specific case studies and demonstrate how opinion makes these encounters persuasive. Email the following address for the event link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will present an informational session on its Masters in Teaching program on Secondary Science and Math. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cheyanne Brown at browncl27@vcu.edu or (914) 310-3287 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/events/info-sessions-open-houses/.

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Students interested in learning more about VCU's 38 sport clubs are invited to register to attend the Sport Club Involvement Fair. The fair, hosted by VCU Recreational Sports, will be held via Zoom. Club officers will be available to talk with students and answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michael Potter at potterm2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpdFAo9wg369JWM3SPP_df5zCPz9WFVJSELi2w0DhukUIY4A/viewform.

6 p.m.

Are you taking one or more asynchronous classes this semester? Start your semester off strong with a plan. Join a workshop with the directors of the Campus Learning Center and Writing Center to make a plan and reach your goals for this semester. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/asynchro3.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research is hosting a virtual watch party of the short film, "Lady Ganga." This video is about a woman's determination to educate others about cervical cancer as she was dying from this disease. Following the film, cancer and sexual health experts will share information and resources. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katelyn Schifano at katelyn.schifano@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.gle/ffiesWZJbT7FUsaH7.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Juniors and seniors can now check out VCU’s official class rings. Sign up for an appointment to browse the official ring collection, learn about interest-free payment plans and order in time for graduation at Barnes and Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park Campus. Sign up for an in-person appointment at https://v2.waitwhile.com/welcome/balfour or view options and order your ring at the following URL. Updates are available at RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online Master's in Mass Communications at a webinar hosted by the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michala Pound at Poundmg@vcu.edu or (571) 373-7805 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from noon to 1 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/.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit the African-American Alumni Council Mentoring Circle at the Student Organization Fair to chat with alumni to learn more about the program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell, B.S.’85/MC, at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/850667633.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The mission of the Society of Women Engineers is to empower women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion. Register for 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/93415779151.

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

VCU College of Engineering Career Services and the Global Education Office will present an online informational session about OPT and CPT temporary work authorizations. The work authorization process for interning in the United States during school or for working after graduation will be explained. All VCU International students are welcome. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Lemza at lemzala@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7411 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItf--hpjopEt0QqHOWgzRBZz-qrCwz-jw2.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will present an informational session on Special Education Licensure. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cheyanne Brown at browncl27@vcu.edu or (914) 310-3287 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/events/info-sessions-open-houses/.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Collaboration Services invites you to learn all things Gmail and make you the master of your Inbox. This class will provide a hands-on walkthrough of the organizational and productivity tools Gmail has to offer. Register at the following URL.

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

The VCU Libraries Dean search committee has posted preliminary slide presentations. The VCU community is invited to submit questions for the candidates using the “submit a question” link next to each candidate’s headshot. A moderator will present the questions to the candidate during the recorded forum in the order in which they were received, as many as possible within the hour. Submit questions by 5 p.m. Feb. 2.

For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/libraries/candidates/.

Do you want to grow as a leader? Apply by Jan. 29 to serve on the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Leadership Council and gain experience while planning events and connecting with alumni. Information sessions will be held on Jan. 26 or 27 via Zoom. Apply at https://rb.gy/rr1f44. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/7t5zz7.

VCU's Office of the Provost is calling for fellowship proposals for funded undergraduate/mentor research collaborations during the summer of 2021. The VCU Fellowships provide support for research in all disciplines, including the iCubed research cores, community-engaged research and clinical/translational research. Descriptions of each Fellowship opportunity and submission guidelines are available at the four following URLs. The deadline for application is March 10. Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Summer Fellowships, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/urop-fellowship/. Undergraduate Fellowships for Clinical and Translational Research, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/cctr/. Undergraduate Fellowships for Community Engaged Research, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/community/. Undergraduate Fellowships for Inquiry, Inclusion and Innovation, https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/icubed/.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry at urop@vcu.edu.

VCU Libraries staff and faculty continue to provide remote consulting services and access to vast digital collections. Library buildings on both campuses are open for the spring semester. Operating hours will be trimmed slightly compared to fall 2020. See other changes and updates at the following URL.

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

New this semester, to protect the community's health, no food or drink will be permitted in library buildings. Food and drink cannot be consumed anywhere in the James Branch Cabell or Health Sciences libraries. Users may not bring food and drink, except water bottles, into either library. Users are permitted to take sips of water and immediately replace face coverings. Food may be consumed only in Starbucks at Cabell.

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

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.

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/.