12 p.m. 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.

12 p.m. 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.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Elizabeth Bambacus, Ph.D., student engagement and Summer Studies administrator, will host the spring opening You First Presents to discuss the semester's activities. Meet other first-generation students and learn about the mentoring program and additional ways to connect. Questions: Email youfirst@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4586 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents020421.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on inclusive teaching. Through examining our awareness and understanding of inclusive teaching, participants will be able to make plans to bring inclusive teaching practices to their classrooms. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bWjEDzpdG2Boo9nz8.

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested in Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Defit? Join the new Blockchain Club at VCU for a discussion about these new technologies. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary; just an open mind and a willingness to learn. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Connor Riely at rielyc2@mymail.vcu.edu or (757) 325-7489 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98888578720.

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This session focuses on the use of augmented reality to create Snap Chat filters that use facial recognition. Those who attend are encouraged to install Snap Camera and Lens Studio (both available for free) in advance of the workshop. The event will be hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop. See details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries houses a number of graphic novels that have been used as key resources to discuss topics of health and wellness. In this session, Research and Education Librarian Talicia Tarver and Library Specialist for Comics Arts Cindy Jackson explore these resources and share a list of suggested readings. Contact the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Clinical Research Skills Series (CReSS) workshop will be offered by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research from 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 17. The workshop will be sponsored by the Translational Workforce Development Program. It will be presented by Katelyn Schifano, MS, CCRP, CHES, Outreach and Engagement Specialist with VCU Massey Cancer Center. Topics will include VCU/VCUH participant demographic data, recruitment challenges, engaging participants and developing a recruitment plan. Register for the Feb. 11 workshop at https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17685. Register for the Feb. 17 event at https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17686. This workshop will not cover Research Match.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 366-9513.

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on learning and discussing strategies for supporting community-engaged scholars in the promotion and tenure process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AFMgS94Dc5anFuTE6.

Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 28 for the 2020 Dorris Douglas Budd Award, which recognizes outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhance the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health.

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

The annual call for nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Awards Program has been made. Since 1982, VCU has paid formal tribute at Convocation to members of the faculty. The categories include Distinguished Teaching Award, Distinguished Scholarship Award, Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award, Outstanding Term Faculty Award and University Award of Excellence. Criteria, timeline and nomination instructions may be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact the Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/.

The Awards and Grants Committee of the advising board is accepting nominations through March 12. Excellence in Advising categories include Primary Role, Faculty Advisor, Advising Administrator, Outstanding New Advisor and Outstanding Advising Advocate. Nominations may be submitted at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cabel Newton at newtonc2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0499 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH0hf8HW3nbNLOX5Gjq6F-SS5K2-b--py_Lnvi0FwQLdMb_w/viewform?gxids=7628.

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.