1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rollator Repair Clinic at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group that offers participants the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? Look no further. The Health Hub will host Wednesday Walks in Church Hill, which will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Each walk will highlight different parts of the neighborhood.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office (GEO) for a virtual Study in Italy informational session to explore the many programs and locations available to VCU students. Hear from a recent returnee, get your questions answered and learn how you can make studying in Italy a reality. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82958201181

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1944120.

3 p.m.

Learn to build your writing confidence by identifying and overcoming the impostor phenomenon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87598171927

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/prospective-students/graduate/.

6 p.m.

Learn the necessary tools to establish your ideas in a logical way to hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free kidney health screening event with simple tests and education. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being. The event will be at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, and will be hosted by VCU Health's Kidney Awareness Risk Screening and Education.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Study abroad in Italy this summer and still make it back for summer classes in Richmond. The College of Health Professions in collaboration with VCU School of the Arts and Department of History will offer a study abroad course entitled “Pathology in Renaissance Art.” Travel to the Italian cities of Florence and Rome to discover representations of pathology in renaissance art while living “la dolce vita,” the sweet life. Explore topics in art, pathology, observation and history relating to the Renaissance period in Italy. The Zoom link for the informational session is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83881774618

For more information, contact Cherish Parham, Ph.D., RT(R)(M) at cbparham@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11746.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Register for the VCU School of Social Work’s summer study abroad program in South Korea, May 26–June 6 (SLWK 391 and SLWK 770: Korea in Transition, 3 credits). Open to students of all majors, with a $2,000 scholarship available. Students will experience an immersive journey exploring Korean society, culture and emerging social issues through on-site visits, lectures and hands-on learning. Informational sessions will be on Friday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. (switched to online), Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. (Academic Learning Commons, Room 3100); Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m (online). Learn more and apply: https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11759. Questions? Contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D. (Social Work; ykim@vcu.edu) or Alex Heyden (GEO; levya@vcu.edu)

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11759.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Bioethics 4 Students for the group's monthly discussion (with a side of hot cocoa), this time centering on the ethics of gene therapies. What are gene therapies, when are they used, why are they so expensive and how do we determine who gets access and when? Hear from teh group's officers, Rhea Chatterjee and Spoorti Kalashetti, and stop by to be part of the discussion. The session will be in Room 2123, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or (571) 206-7262.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation internal funding team will offer a Zoom session at which researchers can ask questions about Request for Applications (RFAs) for the VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund, VCU Momentum Fund and the VCU Quest Fund. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gianna DeMarco at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ymoFufFqQfmJU9hT2kD5lA.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 9 p.m.

Cheer for the VCU Men's Basketball team as they play Loyola Chicago at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Secure your seats at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tavian Elliott at elliottt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/event/B25/13.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Underground at VCU is bringing back the Mix and Mingle Series. These events will provide students with the opportunity to learn about various organizations on campus. The theme is about political organizations at VCU and will take place in the Underground, Suite 015, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Doughnuts and beverages will be provided.

For more information, contact Raine Harris at studentorgs@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Study ceramics abroad in Florence, Italy, May 19-June 20 with Craft/Material Studies, School of the Arts. An in-person informational session for ceramic study abroad will be held from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Room 231 of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. An online informational session will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82736815884 The program is a deep immersion into Tuscan life and ceramics. You won't just study in the studio; you’ll spend a month being an active part of the city, discovering something new around every corner. The program blends dedicated ceramics practice with a cultural exploration of Florence. 6 CRAF 391 credits, open to all VCU students, no previous experience necessary. Apply by Monday, Feb. 16 at the following URL. Questions: Contact Elissa Armstrong at the following email address or Julia Wells, Global Education Office, at wellsj7@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Elissa Armstrong at ecarmstrong@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11760.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Pianist and educator Lanjiabao Ge, DMA, NCTM, will present a recital in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Ge has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Steinway Piano Gallery and the Kennedy Center. She is also an active collaborative pianist, appearing at festivals and concerts worldwide. She currently serves as Instructor of Collaborative Piano at Eastern New Mexico University. Tickets: $14 general public, $5 VCU community, free for VCU music students.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/32202/sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts?performance_id=86545087&country=US&language=en.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU HR will offer via Zoom a one-hour course on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Monday, Feb. 2 in Talent@VCU at https://rb.gy/f3gevm. Employees without access to Talent@VCU may register at https://forms.gle/Hk1dRH75xvg9MQ3c8.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Discover the sounds of the coast with Langley Winds. This wind quintet, serving from Langley Air Force Base, brings a fresh perspective to chamber music. Tickets available at arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets Tickets are $5 for VCU students and $14 for the general public. VCU Music Students attend for free. The performance will take place in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/langley-winds-guest-performance/.

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Interested in entering the advertising and branding industry? Learn more about the master's program at VCU Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St., which combines the best of portfolio schools with the best of academic programs. The center's in-person open house allows prospective students to tour its spaces and classrooms, meet the world-class faculty and speak with current students about life at the Brandcenter and recent projects. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/open-house-feb-2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

You know what you want your money to achieve. Setting up good habits help create lasting change. In this session, brought to you by VCU HR and Fidelity, we will start by identifying or revisiting what you want your money to do. It will be followed by time to get answers to your questions. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4a4uX06

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Global Education Office has opened a call for proposals for the 2026-27 Global Impact Awards and a call for nominations for the Global Initiatives Leadership Awards. Informational sessions will be held in person and virtually at 912 W. Grace St., Room 3124, on Feb. 9, 3-4 p.m. and Feb. 11, 10-11 a.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Research and Innovation and Grants & Contracts Accounting will hold its spring RABTS meeting via Zoom to disseminate timely information related to research administration and compliance. Learn more: https://research.vcu.edu/training/sponsored-programs Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://controller.vcu.edu/training/events/.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Interested in community-engaged research and building equitable partnerships? Join the Community Engagement Research Series to examine the role of funders in community-engaged research – from project design to partnership development. The next session, to be held via Zoom, will feature speakers Frannie Noble, Suzannah Stora and Ariana Bracalente. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBI298g_D1yH9kSCp9dXnwcq1zU54RPx3-xDXiox8421G2iw/viewform?usp=header.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pianist Magdalena Adamek, doctor of music, will present an evening celebrating Polish piano music, performed alongside young promising guest artists. The program explores both tradition and experimentation, featuring works by Chopin, Bacewicz, Szymanowski, Zarębski and others.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The performance will take place in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Tickets are $5 for VCU students and $14 for the general public. VCU Music students attend for free. Tickets: arts.vcu.edu/music-tickets

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How will AI reshape your field — and how can VCU lead that transformation? Join colleagues for a day of interactive, cross-disciplinary panels and hands-on breakout sessions as VCU Enterprise Convergence Labs hosts its inaugural workshop, designed to move AI from concept to impact. Participants will have the opportunity to forge strategic partnerships within VCU and beyond, shape the future of AI skills in individual disciplines and to learn about relevant AI resources and opportunities available through the Provost’s Office and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Bring ideas, find collaborators and accelerate VCU’s AI future. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, VCU University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tim Luckritz Marquis at tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/aiworkshopvcu.

Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In a medical system shrouded by noise, it's time to put people first. The People-Based Medicine Conference will feature speakers with expertise in medicine, philosophy, policy, science and the health humanities and spotlight student researchers. Come for a day of networking, learning and collaborating on how communities can come together to make a change in the health care system. The event will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gfub9VnkKhizj5BJA.

Applications are now open for the 2026 You First at VCU Student Success Summer Research Grants. Funding supports scholarly activity focused on first-generation/low-income college student success. Projects may address student success barriers (social, academic, health-related and financial), new approaches and innovations to enhancing student success, faculty engagement in activities related to success of first-generation students and teaching/learning approaches. Apply at the following URL by Friday, March 20.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/research-opportunities/first-generation-student-success-research-grants/.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to changes in seasons. It most often begins in the fall or winter when daylight decreases and typically improves in the spring or summer. For some people, the pattern is reversed. Common symptoms include low energy, persistent sadness, increased sleep, carbohydrate cravings and withdrawing from social activities. Treatment options often include light therapy, psychotherapy and in some cases medication. If you’re noticing similar experiences, it can be helpful to reach out for support. TimelyCare offers tools and resources that can guide you through difficult periods, and the National Institutes of Health provides reliable information to help you better understand SAD and what steps might be helpful. Follow the links below for support and guidance. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder/seasonal-affective-disorder-508.pdf or https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login

For more information, contact Employee Health at EHS@VCU.edu.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Burnside Watstein Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and alumni/community members whose work has had a positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU. Submit a nomination at the following URL by the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 27. The awards ceremony and a reception will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPKqzZRmaVy_NJ2Yk3ndLRw140ZWp5HSV8w1ZPyZHvvxyOBA/viewform?pli=1.

It’s that time — nominations are now being accepted for the President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. Celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond. Submit your nomination by Monday, March 16, at the following URL and help honor greatness.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

Are you a first-generation college student? Join the You First Peer Mentoring program. You'll develop your leadership skills, receive comprehensive training, help other first-generation college students navigate the college journey and become part of a supportive network of other peer mentors. Apply at https://bit.ly/2026mentorinfo by Monday, Feb. 9.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus, Ph.D., at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/students/programs-and-initiatives/you-first-mentoring-program/.

There are many ways to teach and engage with the Honors College community – from full courses to miniterm courses and even offering a small set of seats in an existing course. More information is available at the following URL or email address.

For more information, contact Anthony Burnham at burnhamaj@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

If you serve on a board, association or community work group, the Division of Community Engagement invites faculty and staff to share your board service and leadership roles in Collaboratory, VCU’s partnership database. These contributions reflect the university's commitment to community leadership and equitable partnerships. By documenting individual involvement in Collaboratory, you help showcase the full scope of VCU’s collaborations and collective impact. Complete the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tani Washington at washingtot8@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qqBpDfF8rMGQUYFx7.

Check out Redefining BMI – a research study designed specifically for 18-to-25 year-old women with overweight/obesity who want to create a healthier lifestyle. Visit the following URL to learn more and take a quick survey if you may be eligible for this VCU study.

For more information, contact Redefining BMI at bmiproject@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.redefiningbmi.com/.