12 p.m.

VCUarts and VCU Career Services are hosting a series of events to assist juniors and seniors with their searches for internships and jobs in the creative industries. The series is designed to address common questions about searching for opportunities. Each interactive workshop will include a mini lecture and time in the session for you to work on action steps to help you move forward in your search. Students are welcome to attend as many of the events as they would like. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Umbreit at umbreita@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/kickstarting-your-job-internship-search/.

12 p.m.

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/.

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.

Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Altria representatives will review the résumés of members of the Society of Women Engineers at VCU. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcumqqD0uGNBXdOlq6SrARQFI91nqJ6wR.

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

The Black History Month committee invites participation in a lunch and learn which will unpack the impact of social messages, ideals and perceptions of Black women as being “strong." This program, part of a series about misperceptions of Black women, will also focus on dismantling myths and building a common cultural knowledge. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abey Wachira, Ph.D., at wachiraam@vcu.edu or visit http://thecommonsvcu.com/StrongBlackWomen-Lunch.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn how to become more involved with mental health activities at VCU and meet other members of Active Minds at the organization's first general body meeting of the semester. Questions: Email activeminds4vcu@gmail.com. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rachel Bastien at bastienrd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95669811932.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Sheets for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Join the Office of Student Experience as guest speaker Bill Giesen of Fidelity Investments discusses how to invest the right way. Learn the "how-to's" for investing and helpful insight into investment opportunities. 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=2.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will include an overview of the program and how to apply. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Register at the following URL. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93648305714.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-021921?program=OMBA.

Check out "WELLcome Back," the latest episode of What the Well? The episode, produced by the student staff of the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center, focuses on healthy singleness on V-Day, taking care of your mental health and New Year's resolutions. Find the podcast on most streaming platforms or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or visit https://shows.acast.com/what-the-well/episodes/wellcome-back.

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/.

Shafer Court Dining Center will host a number of pop-ups during February. They include Love Week Brunch (Feb. 12, open-close); Thai Top Ten Guest Restaurant (Feb. 15-19, open-close); Mardi Gras Madness (Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.); Black History Month Art Showcase (Feb. 17-26, open-close); Starbucks Coffee and Doughnut Day (Feb. 22, 9-11 a.m.); Cheesesteak Day (Feb. 23, open-close); National Tortilla Chip Day (Feb. 24, open-close); and Winter Fuel-Up Dietitian Event (Feb. 25, 2 p.m.). See a full list at the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on social.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

VCU's 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 almost 90 students with alumni mentors. Questions: http://go.vcu.edu/mentoringcircle. Register at the following URL. The 2021-22 cohort runs for a full year, starting in April.

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

The Anderson is now accepting submissions of student video work until Feb. 19. The call is open to all current VCUarts students working with video and time-based media. Selected projects will be on view as a reel on the Anderson’s Vimeo page (Swamp Sister Cinemas) and shared through the Anderson’s website and social media channels.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/open-call-for-student-video-work-5-spring-2021-edition/.

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 through Feb. 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/.

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 at 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.