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.

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.

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/.

VCU's Installment Payment Plan allows students to divide the cost of tuition, fees and room and dining plans into four installment payments throughout the semester. The spring enrollment period is open through Feb. 24. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact Student Financial Management Center at sfmc@vcu.edu or visit https://sfs.vcu.edu/billing-and-payments/installment-plan/.

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.