11 a.m.

VCU President Michael Rao invites you to join him for the State of the University Address. The link for the prerecorded address will be provided at 11 a.m. on the VCU homepage at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events and Special Programs at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcu.edu/.

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (The Well) will host a guided meditation session suitable for all levels of practice. No registration is necessary; click on the following Zoom link to join the event.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.

12 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present thesis exhibitions for two 2020 MFA alumni: Paige Lizbeth Morris (Craft/Material Studies) and GM Keaton (Painting and Printmaking). Morris' exhibition, "A girl is a girl is a girl," is on view at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., through Feb. 19. Keaton's exhibition, "Spit in my mouth," is on view Feb. 12–20.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/category/the-anderson/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a session about funded opportunities for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom, Ireland, China and at Stanford University. Questions: Email natlscholar@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

5:30 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association will hold a general body meeting to learn about the activities of Daniel C. Bullard, Ph.D., dean of VCU's Graduate School. Check out the group's monthly newsletters for updates as well as a chance to be featured, win free stuff and vote on T-shirts. All graduate student organizations must have a representative present at six out of eight general body meetings. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ann Kee at keesa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gsa/rsvp_boot?id=914387.

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.

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at noon

VCUarts and The Anderson will host an artist talk with WonJung Choi on Zoom. Choi, an Art Foundation adjunct faculty member, is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition. Choi's exhibition, "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?," explores the nuances of identity and ancestry through ephemera, sculpture and a large-scale installation of a tangled, speculative family tree. The exhibition is on view at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., until Feb. 13. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/artist-talk-with-wonjung-choi-excellence-in-adjunct-research-exhibition-recipient/.

Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In 2019, VCU students Ericka Schulze, Mirella Shaban and Tristan Rivera of the Center for Environmental Studies, joined by VCU associate professor Linda Fernandez, Ph.D., took part in the Northwest Passage Project voyage. A film crew documented their journey and the world premiere of the feature-length film, “Frozen Obsession,” will open the 2021 RVA Environmental Film Festival. Reserve a free virtual seat for for “Frozen Obsession” by registering at www.RVAEFF.org.

For more information, contact Lynne McCarthy at lcmccarthy@vcu.edu or visit https://rvaeff.org/2021-films/2021/2/12/frozen-obsession-world-premiere.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present a workshop on resubmitting grant proposals. Melissa Throckmorton, M.P.A., director of research development and strategic projects, will discuss strategies for responding to reviewer comments, continuing the conversation with funders and resubmitting your proposal. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-6hqT0oHNT_mEJp-XAkQapeocgiYGv5.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This session, hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop, will cover the technical basics of livestreaming. The focus will be the powerful open-source program Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) and its sibling software SLOBS (Stream Labs + OBS). The session will be virtually hands-on, and it is recommended that those who attend install OBS and/or SLOBS prior to the session. Hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop. Register for the Zoom link 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. 18, 2021 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training online via Zoom. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. Register in Talent (keyword "records"). Busy but can’t make it? Try self-paced Records Management 101 training available in Blackboard.

For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Author Camille T. Dungy will read from her most recent book of poems, "Trophic Cascade," as part of the VCU Visiting Writers and Scholars Series, hosted by the university's Department of English. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Cappiello at cappiellokn@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZUHzkHtfRLeZYeKewNOidg.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at noon

In conjunction with American Heart Month, join Jess Norman, assistant director for Fitness and Wellness, for an educational session about the basics and benefits of cardiovascular exercise. The session will feature a review of current exercise guidelines and a discussion about meeting them. 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/3oK09qy.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Faculty and personnel researching in the areas of "Family and Community Well-Being: Resilience, Work-Life Balance and Trauma-Informed Practice" are invited to present a Spark Talk at the School of Education. The talks are informal, two-minute virtual presentations of an individual's work or interests. Sign up to present at the following URL. Sessions in March and April are also scheduled.

For more information, contact Jose G. Alcaine, Ph.D., at jgalcaine@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2009 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=N7PD4YD7JX.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For clinical research pursuits to be successful in this environment, researchers have had to adapt to a new normal of health care delivery. Join Ben Van Tassell, Pharn.D.; Richard Sterling, M.D.; and Shelly Orr, Ph.D., RN, as they discuss best practices and discuss screening, consenting and recruitment into clinical trials during COVID-19. The session, hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, is part of the monthly series, "Clinical Research in the Time of COVID-19." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at Lauren.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvfuCurDoiEtZ_yj1w5ax2tobomGY_Gxiu.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Graduate School is holding a virtual open house. Explore the university's 140 graduate programs; 20-plus of which programs are ranked in U.S. News and World Report's top 50.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at gradpartners@vcu.edu or visit https://hopin.com/events/vcu-virtual-open-house-spring-2021#schedule.

Join VCU's Medical Journal Club and attend weekly meetings to learn about new advancements in medicine, discuss current events and their relevance in health care, meet like-minded and motivated peers and learn about the opportunities available to pre-health students.

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at medicaljournalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit http://bit.ly/medicaljournalclubvcu.

Due to the continued uncertainty of COVID-19, VCU has canceled all study abroad programs through summer 2021. This includes faculty-led, exchanges, direct-enroll, third-party provider, independent study, internships, service-learning and non-credit-bearing programs. Some exceptions may be considered. Visit the following URL for details on the exception process, virtual global learning program options and how to maintain momentum in planning study abroad.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/newsroom/2020/studyabroadcancellation-summer2021/.

The President's Awards for professional and administrative distinction, which honor VCU and VCU Health employees for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence, are open for nominations. The deadline is Feb. 28. Details: VCU Human Resources Reward and Recognition website.

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/.