Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in collaboration with the Global Education Office and Focused Inquiry will host a virtual meeting to plan a cultural achievement ceremony for students (undergraduate and graduate) who identify as Asian (Central, East, South, Southeast, West) and/or Pacific Islander. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short, Global Engagement Co-curricular Coordinator, at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscemupzIuHtWJH-Q1bKvc1kc4AmG3-9Eg.

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Whether you're using Google Forms 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.

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., research and education librarian, via Zoom. Wahl will discuss scholarly profiles that can be used to track your scientific progress, find information about your contributions to science and display your work for grant reviewers. Plan to have your computer available for this interactive session. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtf-uhpj0pGdVpSG_iGnaQm1iWF2KvoZ0E.

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

VCU's Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session for the Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Research. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with program faculty and staff and learn about admissions and funding. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Johnson and Johnson Innovation (JLabs) will present an online overview of the newest life science and health-care incubator in Washington, D.C. The state-of-the-art site is open to entrepreneurs, innovators and startups focused on innovation across the health-care spectrum, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumers and health tech. Visit iem.vcu.edu for more information and to register.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a #28DaysOfBlackCosplay: Cosplay Competition open to all currently enrolled students. Participants can celebrate their favorite fandom while honoring diversity in the cosplay community. The competition will be judged at the novice level; prizes will be awarded to the top competitors. Rules and an entry form can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Submit MLK events at the following URL to be included on the 2022 VCU MLK Celebration website. The theme for the 2022 VCU MLK celebration is: “Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for all people.” Submitted events will be posted on https://mlkday.vcu.edu and shared with the VCU and Richmond communities.

For more information, contact Archana Pathak, Ph.D. at aapathak@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3GxreH4.

VCU's Department of African American Studies is soliciting nominations for its Black History in the Making Award. Departments and programs are invited to select up to one undergraduate student and one graduate student as recipients. Additionally, members of the VCU community are invited to nominate junior faculty and VCU staff to be considered for the junior faculty and staff awards. Submissions are due by Feb. 8. Submit a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1371 or visit https://afam.vcu.edu/awards/black-history-in-the-making/.

Registration is open for a Makers' Training Workshop and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III) for VCU students who seek to use the VCU Maker Garage. Students must first complete the orientation and general safety training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. 3D Printing and Laser Cutting begins Jan. 18; Module 1 begins Jan. 25. Morning and afternoon sections are available.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

The 2022 You First Peer Mentoring application is now open. First-generation college students who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Peer mentors serve as guides to new first-gen students and they benefit from being part of a close-knit group of other first-gen mentors who share experiences, celebrations and friendship. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 8.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/you-first-mentors/.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study. The study is conducted within the VCU Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Lab. Questions: Email Bhushan Thakkar at the following address or Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.