3 p.m.

The Alexandrian Society with support from the Department of History hosts Maboula Soumahoro, Ph.D., University of Tours Francois-Rabelais, France, and visiting professor at Bennington College, Vermont, discussing race relations in France in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://history.vcu.edu.

Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at 7:30 a.m.

Listening Sessions for VCU's next strategic plan are taking place from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. To register for one of these sessions, visit http://quest.vcu.edu/new. These Listening Sessions are your opportunity to share your vision for VCU’s future. Session participants will engage in moderated conversations to share opportunities and concerns related to VCU’s path ahead. At the heart of these sessions is a desire to hear from all segments of this great university so that we can collectively join forces toward making our dreams for VCU a reality. We will report out in December to the VCU community about what we heard in these sessions.

For more information, visit http://quest.vcu.edu/new.

Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at 8 p.m.

VCU Small Jazz Ensembles performs six combos and music by Clifford Brown, Ron Carter, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, Joe Henderson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pat Metheny, Charlie Parker and Fats Waller in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Free admission.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Barnes & Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park Campus holds an exclusive VCU faculty event. Attendees will visit with publisher representatives, demo new educational materials, learn about FacultyEnlight, check on book orders, sign-up for a faculty author event and grab a free cup of coffee. While visiting, attendees can take advantage of Barnes & Noble @ VCU's faculty and staff discount days and receive a 25% discount on VCU apparel, VCU gifts and general books.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RamTech's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day is Thursday, Dec. 1, at two locations, 930 W. Grace St. and a pop-up in the Larrick Student Center. Participants can take advantage of a special Apple® Flash Sale with up to $100 off Mac® and iPad® models. Save up to $200 on Dell® products. Kate Spade® accessories are 30% off, Fitbit® products are 20% off and save 25% on all Beats®. Zero percent down payroll deduction for qualified faculty and staff. Free gift wrapping, plus a free gift with every purchase over $50 while supplies last.

For more information, visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

President Michael Rao and Mrs. Monica Rao cordially invite the VCU community to attend the VCU Holiday Open House in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Attendees will celebrate the end of the semester with Michael and Monica Rao and enjoy holiday treats and great music. R.S.V.P. to the email below by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Health Administration holds a Master of Science in Health Administration information seminar (professional hybrid online program) at the Grant House. Attendees will learn about the Master of Science in Health Administration program and have a chance to meet with the program director, current students and alumni.

For more information, visit http://had.vcu.edu.

All VCUDine locations will operate under adjusted hours from Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 27. For a complete list of locations and hours, visit vcu.campusdish.com

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

The VCU Campus Connector will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. From Nov. 24-26, the Campus Connector will not be in operation, but will resume its normal service schedule beginning on Sunday, Nov. 27. The VCU Medical Center's A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot routes will not be serviced on Thursday, Nov. 24, or Friday, Nov. 25. All A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot routes will resume normal service schedules beginning on Monday, Nov. 28.

For more information, visit http://parking.vcu.edu.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites faculty, administrators and staff to attend a one-day workshop on Thursday, Dec. 1, or Friday, Dec. 2, for Building Inclusive Communities (BIC), the initiative to support the university community in creating an engaged, diverse and inclusive campus environment. Workshop goals include understanding historically marginalized and privileged group dynamics; Learning to identify and avoid behavioral traps that contribute to cycles of inequity; and creating a personal plan for changing inequitable behaviors and practices. Seating is limited and the deadline to register for either workshop is Friday, Nov. 25. Advance registration is required by visiting training.vcu.edu, using the keyword: diversity.

For more information, visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/building-inclusive-communities/.

The Residence Hall Association in conjunction with RamPantry host a supply drive (toiletries and nonperishable items included) in the residence halls across campus from Oct. 31 to Dec. 5. Collections bins will be in the lobby of each residence hall.