11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come to the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., for their spring open house. Meet your school’s liaison librarian, check out the library's Makerspace tech, learn about loanable technology and discover the range of material in Special Collections and Archives. Giveaways will be available plus a chance to win an Amazon gift card just by following the Health Sciences Library on Instagram.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you receive a Pell grant? Are you interested in studying abroad? Join VCU Global Learning at its bi-annual Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop. This workshop will cover award eligibility (this award is for Pell grant recipients only), application requirements, essay tips and tricks and study abroad options at VCU. This workshop is designed to help maximize your chances of receiving this nationally competitive scholarship. The workshop will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. or onlilne. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1943004.

12 p.m. 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.

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 Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. (Academic Learning Commons, Room 3100); and 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.

3:30 p.m.

YouFirst and the VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Build confidence in your writing 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/.

4:30 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to attend a virtual informational session about Capstone Partnership with a School of Education Ed.D. team. The discussion will include the selection and matching process and take questions about what a Capstone partnership typically looks like over the course of the academic year. Complete this RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo8D-kw7yMI5H1oJm_a3GYRKzR-DeE1qOt11Yws1wXiQwtNQ/viewform The Zoom link for the informational session is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82289955797?jst=2

For more information, contact Kim Bridges at bridgeskm@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/leadership/leadership-edd/capstone-partnerships/.

6 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will host a workshop via Zoom. Read examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones to develop the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU HR will host TIAA for an On-Campus Day dedicated to helping you plan for your financial future. Meet with a TIAA representative at the Lindsey House, 600 W. Franklin St., for a personalized consultation to discuss your retirement goals, investment options and more. You can also set up a consultation at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelvin Allen at allenkt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.tiaa.org/public/tcm/vcu.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU's Sculpture + Extended Media department will present a lecture by Em Rooney at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Rooney’s multimedia practice is anchored in a study of film, photography and ephemeral materials. In the artist’s earlier work, analog methods of photography were paired with sculptural framing devices while maintaining a conceptual link to film: costume design, filmic ephemera and the portrayal of women onscreen.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/em-rooney-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Looking for a group to provide you the space to connect with others, nature and improve your health? The Health Hub hosts Wednesday Walks. Each Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. participants have the opportunity to join the Health Hub on a walk in Church Hill. Each walk will begin and end at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. and will go through different parts of the neighborhood.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Meet Prof. Michaux Dempster and students from last summer’s Christ’s College, Cambridge study abroad program to hear how the experience can earn you six credits in three weeks, build your confidence, autonomy in new situations and increase your global literacy and possibilities for the future. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michaux Dempster at Dempsterm@vcu.edu or (804) 387-3981 or visit https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11672.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon

Free kidney health screening with simple tests and education will be offered at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Learn about kidney health and connect with resources to support your well-being.

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

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you supervise student staff? Join VCU Libraries for a workshop on critical thinking. In this session, supervisors will explore a hands-on approach used by Collections Care Technician Interns when learning book repair techniques. The session will be in Room 231, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FebSupSesh.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Designed for graduate students, this workshop examines contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and the needs and experiences of Jewish people on college campuses and beyond. Participants will explore how antisemitism may emerge overtly or covertly, even in spaces that are seemingly dedicated to belonging and inclusion, and the challenges such dynamics pose for educators, learners and practitioners. Participants will also consider how their own ideas and understandings of Jews and Judaism may impact their perceptions of antisemitism and interactions with Jewish people. The session will include dedicated time for questions and group discussion. The workshop will be facilitated in collaboration with Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative and VCU's School of Social Work. The session will be in Room 3100, Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sheri Rodman at sheri@hillelatvcu.org or (804) 213-2513 or visit https://hillel-heart.my.site.com/eventreg/s/flow/Engagement_Sign_In_URL_Launched_add_participant_flow_v2_1?EngagementId=a0oRP00000D5eyD&HillelName=Hillel_at_VCU&HillelId=0013u00001rsfBN.

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/.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Elizabeth Way, curator of costume and accessories at the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology, will give the 2026 Black History Lecture in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Way's recent exhibitions include Food & Fashion (2023) and Africa’s Fashion Diaspora (2024). She guest-curated “Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum Garden and Library (2023) and edited the books "Black Designers in American Fashion" (2021) and "Ann Lowe: American Couturier" (2023). The event is free and open to the public and will be held in person and streamed via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Larson at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2025-2026/bhm-2026.html.

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 11 a.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.

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/.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Job opportunities for people with gerontology education are growing in policy, advocacy and community-based service provision. In the United States alone, there are 56 State Units on Aging in all 50 states and 622 Area Agencies on Aging that employ over 34,000 individuals. Learn how you can become involved in this growing career field. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2u-DNdpFTPKUfJTr5lTfPQ#/registration

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://gerontology.chp.vcu.edu/programs/information-sessions/.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

In order to manage today’s extremely challenging situations, we need to believe in ourselves to be at our best. This seminar, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will outline why confidence is so important and how to continue feeling strong and empowered. We will have an interactive, engaging conversation that will help you feel more confident both at work and at home. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3YMVR6v

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-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 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations and the School of the Arts are hosting the second Makers at Work virtual career event to hear from alumni working in the video game industry. Panelists Tori Ero (B.F.A.'14), Austen Gralheer (B.S.'21), Ameorry Luo (B.F.A.'16), and Ashleigh Warner (B.F.A.'10) will discuss their career paths, current trends and innovations in the field and answer your questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Campbell at campbelleg@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/makers-at-work-careers-in-the-video-game-industry.

Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the Pauley Heart Center in celebrating Heart Health Month at the East End Heart Health Fair at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Enjoy free screenings, actifities, lunch and giveways.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU HR is facilitating a SMART Goals and You workshop. The course clarifies what SMART goals are, how to use them for both performance and career development and includes practical application. Register in Talent@VCU for the Zoom link at least two days prior at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/4m0vbbm.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Historically VCU: Generations in Conversation is VCU Alumni Relations’ signature Black History Month experience, bringing alumni together to honor legacy, share stories and build meaningful intergenerational connections. Come for an evening of fireside conversations, community dialogue and celebration to uplift Black excellence at VCU and explore the lessons shaping our future. Food will be available, as will a performance by the VCU Black Awakening Choir, making this a night to connect, reflect, and celebrate together. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/49IXzvN.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

The College of Engineering will host a general informational webinar for prospective graduate students on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 a.m. This session will serve as an introduction to graduate studies in the College and provide resources on programs, answer commonly asked questions and invite prospective students to engage with staff in the Office of Graduate Studies. Register at https://forms.gle/6WYG9FsYK6veqe7U6

For more information, contact Johnny Ramey at gradengr@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/future-students/graduate/discover/.

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate for the presentation of the annual staff awards for excellence. Recognize this year's nominees and celebrate the winners in each of the five award categories. The event will be held in the Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for- excellence/ for more information. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmYd_zmPFBIr031gEuHKNgCkfrbUFXVtjptNd6YJ_Li0z7OA/viewform?usp=header.

Want to honor a colleague who goes the extra mile? Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. Offer a nomination at the following URL by Monday, March 16.

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/.

VCU has a career fair coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Learn more about how to register, questions to ask employers, or update your résumé. Stop by the VCU Career Services Office in the University Student Commons, Room 143, 907 Floyd Ave. During drop-in hours. A Peer Career Adviser will be available to answer questions (no appointment needed) weekly Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/about/contact-us/.

Calling all first-generation college students. The deadline to apply to become a You First Peer Mentor for Fall 2026 is Feb. 9. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/2026mentorinfo

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/.

The Global Education Office has opened a call for proposals for the 26-27 Global Impact Awards and a call for nominations for the Global Initiatives Leadership Awards. Information sessions will be held in person and virtually at 912 W. Grace St., Room 3124, on Monday, Feb. 9, 3-4 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10-11 a.m. Register at the following URL.

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

RAMS WRITE is a 14-day writing challenge (March 2–15). It is a VCU-exclusive NCFDD (National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity) writing sprint, offering faculty an opportunity to take time each day to re-set and experiment with their writing habits. Write for 30 minutes each day, connect with other VCU faculty and benefit from encouragement by others. Use the time for any of your writing – draft grants, develop research ideas, work on manuscripts or other projects. Register by Sunday, Feb. 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://members.ncfdd.org/sessions/mar2026vcu14daychallenge.

Strengthen your leadership skills with Continuing and Professional Education's Foundations of Focused Leadership workshop. Learn the foundational concepts of mindfulness and how they directly support leadership growth and personal effectiveness. The session will be Thursday, Feb. 5-Thursday, Feb. 12. VCU alumni/staff/faculty discounts are available. Register for the online sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=26-SS-171.

Ready to take the next step toward a career in the legal field? Enroll in Continuing and Professional Education’s Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Class begins Thursday, Feb. 5. VCU alumni, staff and faculty discounts are available. More information available at https://ocpe.vcu.edu/what-we-offer/interest/paralegal/

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/what-we-offer/interest/paralegal/.

The State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV) Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is interested in how students who attend institutes of higher education in Virginia delegate their time. This brief survey (2-5 minutes) is designed to understand time constraints that impact student finances to develop statewide programs to better serve students and ease these time burdens. Results of the survey will remain anonymous and be used to determine policy recommendations from SAC to SCHEV and the Commonwealth of Virginia. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anne Skelton, subcommittee chair, at skeltonam@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeket0yrl0Z28KODC6Q5qmxjyMiF-T4F-DbitSxqOxdl8T7KQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115786471217624730627.

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 www.RedefiningBMI.com 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/.