4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Amanda Wintersieck, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, for a Berglund seminar. Wintersieck will discuss the research she conducted during the 2016 presidential election, which focused on how levels of authoritarianism can influence an individual’s choice of fact-checking information and their likeliness to agree with a candidate's claims. Contact the following email address for the event link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu.

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

VCUarts and The Anderson will present "We Built This House," an exhibition of Washington D.C. artists curated by the students of the Applied Curatorial Practices class. The exhibition is on view Feb. 19-March 10 at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/we-built-this-house/.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's School of World Studies will host a virtual public lecture by Manlio Graziano, Ph.D., who teaches Geopolitics and Geopolitics of Religion at Sciences Po and la Sorbonne, Paris, and at the Geneva Institute of Geopolitics. He has recently written "Geopolitics of International Relations in the 21st Century." VCU Associate Professor Bernardo Piciché, J.D., Ph.D., will offer a brief response. An audience Q&A will follow. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Rohan Kalyan at rkkalyan@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97787674704.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts Dance + Choreography will present VCUarts Dance NOW 2021, new work in the virtual space by students, faculty and featuring a collaborative restaging of "Artist Journal" by guest artists Urban Bush Women. Rotating programs will be screened online at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12. All performances are free. Feb. 19 features "Artist Journal" and two new student works.

For more information, contact Lea Marshall at lemarshall@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/265836891656812.

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 4 p.m.

Trombonist, composer and Jazz Studies Director Antonio Garcia will present his virtual Faculty Jazz Recital featuring Mary Hermann García, VCU Jazz Orchestra I, VCU Commonwealth Singers, VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band and The Nashville Avenue Stompers. The free concert can be streamed at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at noon

VCU Human Resources in partnership with VCU Recreational Sports is offering a class blending cardio and strength exercises. No equipment is required, though a yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is partnering with Kaplan Test Prep to offer students who are in the testing cycle or looking to start their MCAT prep in the next year an opportunity to participate in a free MCAT sample class. The session will be presented by MCAT veteran instructor Petros Minasi. Learn more about the MCAT structure, how to best prepare for the test, MCAT sample questions and get an overview of Kaplan resources. Questions: https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mcat. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://liveclass.kaptest.com/WKGL210008.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Learn about the creative possibilities of game development tools, from games made with paper cutouts to sound art with GameBoys. The session includes a short presentation by Tammy DuPlantis about her work and process as well as a short demonstration on programming using GameBoy emulators. No experience is required. The event is hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop. Click on the following URL 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/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at 10 a.m.

Michael Bleich, Ph.D., will give an update via Zoom on the Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety. Bleich, senior professor, is director of the center, housed in VCU's School of Nursing. He will outline how the center is positioning itself as a resource of health care innovation and collaboration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Taylor at taylors11@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/K8TitMLsMtPJqCY39.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences will host a Zoom webinar featuring Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D., co-founder and recent executive director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tyler Conrad at conradtl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-3r_ScgySguXrshmCqkqSw.

Friday, Mar. 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.

One Simple Wish is an organization dedicated to helping spread joy to children who have been in foster care. V3 (Virtual Volunteer at VCU) will be hosting a virtual talent show fundraiser, for all VCU students to share their talents. Share their talent by submitting a video through the following URL. Those who attend can vote for their favorite talent by donating $2 each for a raffle ticket to win a separate prize.

For more information, contact Sneha R. Gade at gadesr2@vcu.edu or (703) 537-9085 or visit https://forms.gle/e7Dt1kKemRMC9L216.

Tuesday, Mar. 23, 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 http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Do you know an outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The nomination site for the Dorris Douglas Budd Award is now open. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/. Submit nominations at the following URL by Feb. 28.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek6puAneAZfuUcM9e27g3iLdnhG0qj2y4SKVJ-lbArkqRIuw/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Nominate a fellow VCU or VCU Health staff member for the annual VCU Staff Senate Awards for Excellence. The nomination period ends March 15. These are staff awards from staff. Any VCU or VCU Health staff member may nominate a fellow staff member who meets the specific criteria for each of the awards listed.

For more information, contact Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/awards/.

Two exhibitions at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., have been extended until Feb. 19. The exhibitions are "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" from WonJung Choi, Art Foundation Program adjunct instructor and recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition, and "In the Absence of Grey," from A. Blair Clemo, assistant professor of craft/material studies. Both exhibits are on view until 6 p.m. Feb. 19.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/the-anderson/.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present "See As One" from VCUarts Craft/Material studies alumni Min Haeng Kang (MFA 2020). Kang’s exhibition consists of artworks installed in a top floor gallery as well as an installation on the mezzanine level window. "See As One" is on view through Feb. 23 at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/min-haeng-kang-see-as-one/.