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 1 p.m.

The Dean of Students and the Division of Student Affairs will host an informational session about the Board of Visitors Representative position. A Q&A will include a discussion about the application process and responsibilities. Register via Rams Connect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Candyce Brown at vcudean@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0525 or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r998744.

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.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Speaking in public is challenging for everyone; even the most experienced speakers can have butterflies. This Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge workshop will share best practices for planning and rehearsing presentations as well as strategies for managing those nerves to confidently share ideas. Questions: https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/the-fi-learning-lounge-fill/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Franz at askinh@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvf-2vrTwjE9Pfwgvx2JK4ZQpFFaidbL1z.

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 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 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Commons will present a virtual workshop with VCU Toastmasters. Learn new skills and build confidence in your ability to speak to groups. Register via RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r917125.

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Join the Office of Student Experience as guest speaker Megan Hollis of VCU Career Services discusses job seeking via different formats and platforms and in what ways they differ from in-person. She will also outline what to expect and how to prepare when looking for a job. 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=1.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at noon

Are you interested in working as a health-care professional? Do you have goals of attending VCU's Health Professions schools? Alumni of the Health Sciences Pipeline Summer programs will be available at this informational session. Questions: http://dhsd.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorayah Lenore at ltlenore@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/VCUSummerPipelineInfoSession.

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.

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.

Send a special someone some love. The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center is offering Song-O-Gram shout-outs on its Instagram page. Requests can be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact Keyuna Patterson at pattersonk7@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_Zz1PgrZYNkGhXUu35ePvWUPXCiIz_l-rtEk75tRXZyRCSQ/viewform.

As of Jan. 16, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements were temporarily expanded to include students enrolled at least half-time, who are either eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study program (regardless of whether or not you have obtained a position) or have an Expected Family Contribution of zero. Visit the Virginia Department of Social Services at the following URL for more information regarding eligibility requirements and how to apply.

For more information, contact VCU Work Study at workstudy@vcu.edu or visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snapcollege.cgi.

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/.