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.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Take part in a roundtable hosted by VCUDine at the following URL. Submit questions or concerns in advance by using this Google Form: https://rb.gy/qvwtwy. VCU Dine will try to answer all questions submitted, discuss offerings at Shafer Court Dining Center and highlight healthy eating and dietary needs. Following the talk, a survey will be emailed about preferences for dining locations. General questions: http://vcu.campusdish.com.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or visit http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/q6qvn.

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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the VCU Writing Center will introduce the center's 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, 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.

The African American Alumni Council invites students to join the Mentoring Circle, which connects African American undergraduates with alumni through a yearlong mentorship. The Mentoring Circle currently has nearly 90 students with alumni mentors. Questions: http://go.vcu.edu/mentoringcircle. Register to join the program at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell, B.S.’85/MC, at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/vculink.

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.