1 p.m.

Join VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) for virtual guided meditations weekly on Mondays. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Beal at bealbj@vcu.edu or (703) 568-2002 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95543707024.

5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

BMES@VCU will host a Pre-Medical Society Panel and town hall event in a hybrid format on Zoom and in-person in Room 103, VCU Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St. The event will begin with a virtual panel Q&A featuring Pre-Medical alumni and conclude with an informal town hall. RSVP on Ramsconnect page to reserve your meal in-person at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94474264679.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 230-9495 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1458735.

6 p.m.

VCU Blockchain will meet to discuss the recent developments in the blockchain industry. Topics will include cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).The session will be held at The Collective, 318 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Connor Riely at rielyc2@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will have its first general body meeting of the semester via Zoom. Upcoming projects will be discussed, including research and community service for those interested in the medical field. Questions: http://hosa.org. Join the Zoom session using the following link. The meeting ID is 941 536 9733.

For more information, contact McKenzie O'Brien at obrienma2@vcu.edu or (571) 345-5424 or visit https://zoom.us/j/9415369733?pwd=QkQwS0xVeDdJMmNhSjUyaHJLbWtlZz09.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Military Student Services at VCU will offer Green Zone training for faculty and staff members in the Senate Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life and the strength and leadership that these students bring to the VCU community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17907.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Research Career Community will present a session via Zoom on managing off-campus research. The School of Education's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center provides resources for professionals, individuals with disabilities and their representatives. Melissa Yopp, MSHA, finance manager, will discuss the center, its research and how to manage off-campus research. Register in Talent by searching "Career Community – Research" or email researchcc@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Alanda Perry Jones at perryar@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Department of Craft/Material Studies will present a lecture by artist Tamara Kostianovsky in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck, 609 Bowe St. Among her awards are a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and grants from New York Foundation for the Arts and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation. Her work has been exhibited at venues such as El Museo del Barrio, N.Y.; The Jewish Museum, N.Y.; Fuller Craft Museum, Mass.; Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Mich.; and others.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/tamara-kostianovsky-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators from VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) as they discuss physical activity and nutrition. The session will be in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students will have the opportunity to make wellness plans and consider creative meal and snack choices.

For more information, contact VCU Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Faculty Senate will sponsor the annual general faculty meeting with President Michael Rao, Ph.D., via Zoom. Typically at this annual meeting, the president will briefly address the faculty and answer questions and concerns from the faculty in attendance. The meeting is open to all VCU faculty. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Faculty Senate at FacultySenate@VCU.edu or (804) 828-1303 or visit https://tinyurl.com/faculty-senate-vcu.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Join staff from VCU's da Vinci Center to learn about the Master of Product Innovation program. The program is designed for creative thinkers and doers from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds who want to ideate and launch innovative products, projects and initiatives in the world’s most leading edge companies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/feb-mpi-info.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Minorities In Law at VCU will host an interest meeting in the Metro Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for students to learn about the organization and play Bingo. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/milaw/home/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu or (757) 602-3332 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/MILaw/rsvp_boot?id=1464816.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Global Education Office welcomes students, staff and faculty to Cultural Conversations with peers from VCUArts Qatar. The theme for the Spring 2022 series is Creative Expression. Participants can share what inspires them and/or work they create in painting, poetry, dance, design, fashion and cooking. Participants can sign up for one or more sessions of he five-part series, which will meet every other Tuesday from Feb. 1 through March 29. Questions: https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCQatarSp2022.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries' ongoing series focuses on developing conscientious practices that can counter structural bias in the research process, from searching and citing diverse scholarship to designing inclusive research questions and methods. Register at the following URL. https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/amplify

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/amplify.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.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 for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Strengthen all the body's major muscle groups in this bodyweight strength fitness class. The session emphasizes using the body's weight via high repetitions. Participants will be guided through a series of exercises targeting the chest, back, arms, legs, glutes and core. No equipment is required, though a yoga mat is recommended. This class is sponsored by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Questions: Visit 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/3rZAwpB.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on using POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) pedagogy for inclusivity. This workshop will introduce tools based on POGIL pedagogy and other student-centered strategies that can be incorporated in courses of any size. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/geierLECYYjm2P9U8.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will hold an informational session about its M.T. program in Room 2118, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St. and online for those who have an interest in teaching mathematics or science. Also, learn about several scholarship opportunities in science and math. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93133096336?pwd=WGZVaG5FTGRiZmY0T3U4bTJqdnlGZz09.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All are welcome to register and attend VCU's Visiting Writers virtual reading by authors Khaled Mattawa and Elissa Washuta. The event via Zoom is open to the public but pre-registration is necessary at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1329 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_--eHBco_R4y5JeuKTWOKDw.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the AAUP will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom. Faculty members (not on administrative contract) who wish to attend should email the following URL for the Zoom link. Before the meeting an agenda and meeting materials will be sent to all chapter members via the group's listserv. Email the following email address to join the chapter.

For more information, contact Everett Carpenter at ecarpenter2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7508 or visit https://www.facebook.com/aaupvcu.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present a virtual event featuring Danielle Dick, Ph.D., Commonwealth Professor of Psychology and Human and Molecular Genetics at the university. The discussion will explore how Dick went from writing scientific papers to writing a popular press book, "The Child Code." She will outline what led her to write "The Child Code," the process of working with agents, publicists and branding agencies and the research behind the book. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3sX25C0.

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) will host a session via Zoom. Brianne Jackson, Ph.D., assistant director of professional development, VCU Online, will discuss theories and strategies of adult learning to help enhance student engagement in face-to-face, blended and online teaching. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Ph.D., at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdOqorTsqG9awr54hdguw7dJRzmtv30zd.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Engineering and Medicine is hosting its sixth online seminar in the Bench to Community seminar series. Learn about methods for organizing and managing the multiple components of the business development process with Susan Coombes, Ph.D., VCU School of Business. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Auctus, VCU’s student-run journal of undergraduate research and creative scholarship, will host section editors, faculty advisors and section reviewers at its monthly meeting. The session will cover general updates and discussion on the submission progress for each section. Faculty and section editors will join at 2:30 p.m., while all general body members will join at 3 p.m. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is Meeting ID: 652 117 7882.

For more information, contact Auctus Leadership Team at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882.

Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Join VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) to learn about resilience lab appointments, the process and how these appointments can be beneficial to students. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Beal at bealbj@vcu.edu or (703) 568-2002 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91984621410.

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present an exploration of multiple strategies for implementing peer evaluation activities into in-person and online courses. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/aBu8eeV7KBtQxFzi9.

The President's Awards for professional and administrative distinction, which honor VCU and VCU Health employees for outstanding performance, achievement and service excellence, are now open for nominations. The deadline is March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

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/.

Parent/Child and Preschool 1-3 Swim Lessons will be this spring at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Introduce your child to the water to gain confidence as a swimmer. Classes are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors. Participants will learn techniques in a fun and engaging manner. Classes will be on Saturdays, Feb. 5-26. Register at the following URL by noon Feb. 4 for Session 1.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

This is an open call for all faculty/staff/students interested in reading for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. Entries for the 2022 award are currently being received and volunteer help is needed to begin reading and reviewing submissions.

For more information, contact Ty Phelps at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent for the VCU Accelerate Fund internal funding opportunity from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Letters of Intent should be submitted via RAMS-SPOT Internal Opportunities VCU Breakthroughs Letter of Intent (OP00000428). See a Q&A session regarding this funding opportunity at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuB8E561Dg.

For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1443 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/about/strategic-research-priorities-plan/srpp-funds/.

W-2 statements are now available in myVCU for employees who have given eConsent to receive them electronically. Log in to the following URL to view and print.

For more information, contact Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu or visit http://my.vcu.edu.

VCU Alumni is seeking nominations for the 2022 10 Under 10 awards, which which recognize distinctive achievements by alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years. Nominations can be made by any person or group affiliated with VCU — students, faculty, staff or alumni. Nominees must have graduated with their first degree from VCU between 2012 and 2021. Nominees are evaluated on their professional success, community contributions or commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with the university. This award recognizes accomplishments of the individual after graduation from VCU, although their student experience can be one factor in their nomination. Along with these core criteria, consideration is as given to alumni who embody VCU’s core values, have a unique or distinctive life experience or career and represent VCU’s diverse alumni population. Submit a nomination by March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at leleavy@vcu.edu or visit https://2022-10under10.questionpro.com/.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for Fall 2022 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal at the following URL by Feb. 9.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Ph.D., at jsmithmason@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

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.

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