11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU's Writing Center will introduce its services, discuss individual writing needs and address expectations about consultations. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Wavelength, an online lecture series presented by the ICA at VCU, VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar, will return with a virtual talk from French multimedia artist Laure Prouvost. Each program, held monthly throughout the spring semester, seeks to connect artists, designers, curators and scholars with VCU communities in Richmond, Doha and beyond. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wavelength-laure-prouvost/.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Civic Engagement will host a volunteer fair at the MCV Campus in the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Whether you're an MCV or Monroe Park student, if you're interested in volunteering and learning more about local community organizations, register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at orsinin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1400470.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Biomedical Engineering Department will host an in-person event featuring Michael Amendola, M.D., professor of surgery, VCU School of Medicine, in Room 1313, Engineering Research Building, 401 W. Main St. The title of his talk will be “VHA 3DP System: History, Current Efforts and Future.” Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Henry Donahue, Ph.D., at hjdonahue@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_de5KxH3MQL2ZRlMv0SO0YA.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Discuss and learn how to develop good writing habits with faculty member Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D., at a presentation via Zoom sponsored by VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduyrrz8iGdStkNKRHebXo4W5DG7MsMnC.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Join us for the organization's spring general body meeting to learn about the club's mission, upcoming events and how to become involved. United2Heal is a student-run nonprofit organization that collects surplus medical supplies from local hospitals and clinics to ship to countries in need. The session will be in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sofia Syed at syeds5@vcu.edu or (703) 939-4518.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Google Meet provides the faculty host attendance reports and a recording automatically, and the use of a chat room for class collaboration is easy to set up. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat for on-line learning enhancement. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at noon

Join the Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance for a root cause analysis presentation and team formation meeting via Zoom for the National CLARION Competition. This is a student case competition for health professional students, enabling them to achieve a 360-degree perspective on patient safety in today's health care system and how it might be improved. Student teams, consisting of four students, composed of at least two disciplines, are given a case and are charged with creating a root cause analysis. The team presents their analysis to a panel of interprofessional judges that evaluates their analysis in the context of real-world standards of practice. The local VCU winning team competes at the national level for scholarship and prizes. Join the Zoom meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://zoom.us/j/95009450864.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This slower 30-minute practice focuses on active stretching of muscles and opening connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. No equipment is required, though a yoga mat is recommended. This class is brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3dVk3Mr.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Rob Lyden, vice president for business operations at Humetrix and a 1984 graduate of VCU's Department of Health Administration, will discuss pandemic monitoring, analytics, other health IT related issues and lessons learned, especially in the federal sector. This event, hosted by the Department of Health Administration in the College of Health Professions, will be held in Room 1050, College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St. A virtual option will be available.

For more information, contact Carlyn Miller at millerc23@vcu.edu.

Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The IRB isn’t the end-all-be-all of human research reviews. Several other ancillary reviews must be completed in conjunction with IRB review. Sign up for a special training session via Zoom to learn all about human research ancillary reviews. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1157 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2022/01/07/new-training-sessions-on-human-research-ancillary-reviews/.

Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn more about mentoring at the African American Alumni Council Mentoring Circle International Mentoring Month Beats and Brunch. The event will be an atmosphere of networking, engagement, food, games and, of course, beats to groove to as we highlight the purpose of mentoring. The event will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9RgL4X449C1f_eNFtYZjPCJCNcD6qp2RwuH6vWcvTbIGM6g/viewform.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D.; Andrew K. Ottens, Ph.D.; Peter J. Hamilton, Ph.D; and Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., will participate in a leadership and career development seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Participants will learn about leadership, managing a research lab or multidisciplinary clinical translational team. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceGhqDopEtxjHLulYeKcmeODRxmtSvu5.

University Student Health Services currently offers free COVID-19 vaccines to all students on both campuses. In addition, there will be an upcoming clinic at the Seigel Center lobby, 1200 W. Broad St., Bowe Street entrance on Feb. 1 by appointment only. To schedule: https://health.students.vcu.edu/web-portal/. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to students. If you are under 18, you may receive Pfizer vaccine with parental consent. About your appointment: Reschedule if you are sick. Pfizer facts at https://www.fda.gov/media/153716/download. Plan to stay 15-30 minutes to be monitored after your vaccine. Bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card with you if this your second or third. You can get a copy of your COVID-19 vaccines at the Virginia State Registry https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vacapps/f?p=545:1 if you received your vaccine in Virginia.

For more information, contact Immunization Department at ushsimmuniz@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8047.

VCU Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Cross at crossah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Cross at crossah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9921b6a-d526-48c3-ac2f-b5a913a231f0.

Students interested in planning and hosting events on campus are encouraged to join the Leadership Council of Students Today Alumni Tomorrow to make connections and grow as leaders. Applications are open until Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Arbi Abazi at http://abazia2@vcu.edu.

VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging is accepting grant applications through March 3 for the Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Research Award Fund. Applicants must be affiliated with colleges or universities, research institutes or other not-for-profit organizations located in Virginia. Awards are limited to $45,000 each. A nonbinding letter of intent is required by Feb. 3. The application form and further information about preparing the letter of intent are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeline McIntyre at ardraf@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ardraf.