Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Wilder School, for its upcoming Minority Political Leadership Institute virtual open house. During this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the program, application process, benefits of the program and hear firsthand experiences from alumni. Questions: https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/minority-political-leadership-institute/. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcldOqgrDIvGdUQRwsUVd-srg8SxJZxAnd7.

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

Join the Commons Civic Engagement Team at the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and meet with representatives from volunteer organizations throughout the greater Richmond community. Find and discuss opportunities to volunteer or begin a partnership, either for yourself or a student organization in which you take part. Register at the following URL.

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

Faculty and staff should review and verify they are not actively editing files still owned by former student archive.mymail.vcu.edu accounts.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2021/12/03/important-archive-mymail-vcu-edu-accounts-will-be-unavailable-on-january-3-2022/.

VCU Recreation and Well-Being facilities will have abbreviated winter break hours Dec. 20-Jan. 17. All RecWell facilities will be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 1. See the complete list at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, is seeking diverse, idea-driven talks and performances from a variety of voices in the university community. Participation is sought from students, staff, faculty and alumni as part of an in-person event to be held April 2. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/home/. Applications are being accepted through Dec. 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Mku9pMGc2u4DHrwT9.

VCU Police encourages everyone to lock the doors and windows of residences and offices and to take all keys during winter break. Valuables and electronics should be locked away or taken home. Drivers leaving a car on campus should park in a well-lighted area, remove valuables and lock it; drivers should never leave running vehicles unattended. Cyclists should store bikes legally with a U-lock. More holiday safety tips are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/holiday-safety/.

You are invited to participate in a research study about the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance versus hesitancy. You will be asked to complete a 5-10 minutes electronic survey. Research Participant Information Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyS122WhHFHS5sjuaLGqm2TQ96YEXgBh/view?usp.

For more information, contact Michael Preston, Ph.D., MPH, at prestonm2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ThSF3Ai5dHDXFFucA.