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/.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Discuss the requirements of a directed study or thesis and how to effectively brainstorm. Register 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/.

2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will hold an informational session about the Fulbright United Kingdom Summer Institutes. The funded three- to four-week programs at UK universities are for U.S. undergraduate students who have a GPA of 3.7 or higher and very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK. The session will be online and in person in Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/7tAYHNeDQkZ9Wn3b9.

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 6 p.m.

A résumé highlights individual accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. Join the Science Hub to hear from professionals about all the things that happen on the path to success that don't end up on a résumé. Alumni Larry Mendoza (Laboratory Safety Officer, VCU,'00 and '07) and Daniel Brisker (Consumer Safety Officer, FDA,'09) will share their respective journeys. Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdeiurTkiG9L20wC9sRt91MyWOrc6VKdY.

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 has added many exciting features to Meet and Chat for team collaboration. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat to make you the master of team collaboration. 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 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/.

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.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA priority deadline to be considered for state and need-based institutional grant aid is Feb. 1. Complete the FAFSA form at the following URL. VCU's federal school code is 003735. Apply early for the best financial aid package.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Are you interested in volunteering during Spring Break next semester? Apply to Alternative Spring Break, which focuses on volunteering, encourages self-growth and develops student leaders through a week-long service trip. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at altbreaks@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VFJ49jaNsuwKj9ed7.

If you are a veteran or have served in the Reserves or National Guard, you are eligible to participate in a survey that explores the relationship between anxiety and belongingness for military-affiliated students at VCU. Use the following link to complete the interest survey. Then look for communications from Hope Petersen at the following email address or April Shea (sheaal2@vcu.edu) for further guidance. This project is supported by the VCU's Military Student Services Office (militaryserv@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Hope Petersen at hackh@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM9_ddAIiGoIfASFFM5Dya8QxsGW-mM8D9NRg_MLODXXc2EQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.