4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. The center's programs in product innovation, venture creation and human-centered design will be discussed, and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The da Vinci Center's Master of Product Innovation at VCU 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 for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi1-2022.

Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at noon

VCU's Department of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology will host David Chelmow, M.D., and Cee Ann Davis, M.D., MPH, via Zoom. Chelmow, member of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and Davis, member of the Women's Preventive Services Initiative, are both VCU faculty members and will present an overview of the initiative, including its processes for developing and revising recommendations and its approach to dissemination and implementation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Rajczewski at derajczewski@vcu.edu or visit http://acog.org/vcu-seminar.

Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Hear evidence-based recommendations for approaching potential mentors and collaborators and how to build and sustain the collaborations while navigating potential challenges. The presentation will be part of the Leadership and Career Development series, "Should We Work Together? Best Practices in Collaboration for Early Career Scientists," via Zoom hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tJ0tc-2rrD4rGdwpdi8sk3gk8GbLwTiuiYqD.

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

Many of us are spending more time at home during the cold winter months, and maintaining healthy eating habits can be challenging. The VCU Health and Wellness Library can help to build a plan toward better nutrition. Hayley Billingsley, a registered dietician at VCU Health, will discuss strategies and tips via Zoom for healthier nutrition habits at home. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8506744.

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. There are several other ancillary reviews that must be completed in conjunction with IRB review. Sign up for a special training session to learn all about human research ancillary reviews. Learn more: https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2022/01/07/new-training-sessions-on-human-research-ancillary-reviews/. Register for Session One at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at irbeducation@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1157 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcldOiopzwtHNM4hOOLrzPIPy69-Rtb1yGR.

Learn the foundational methods of resistance training and program design. Participants start with basic movements, and progress to new equipment and exercises, building skill, knowledge of proper technique and confidence in the weight room. Session 1 runs Jan. 25-March 2. Register by Jan. 28 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/instructional-programs/.