4 p.m.

The Spit for Science Undergraduate Research Team presents preliminary results from the study in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees will learn about the project and meet the undergraduate research team.

For more information, visit http://spit4science.vcu.edu.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs holds this semester's last "Self Care Friday" in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Suite 215. There will be a guest teaching chair yoga for participants to learn how to bring the benefits of yoga and meditation anywhere with a chair. This will be an accessible program open to all abilities. No yoga knowledge needed. A yogurt parfait bar will also be available. R.S.V.P. to the email address below.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 7 p.m.

VCU Music holds its annual Holiday Gala in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall benefiting the Doorways. Now in its 30th year, this program ushers in the holiday with well-known tunes, wintery cheer and even presents a special visitor from the North Pole. Tickets are $10 and are available for preorder at vcumusic.showclix.com

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at 8 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball away game watch party on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. versus Old Dominion University. Fans can catch the HAVOC on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details and the complete watch party schedule.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present the next lunch research seminar, "Recipe for Success: Effectively Using Web of Science," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Karen Gau, research and education librarian, Tompkins-McCaw Library, will discuss how to effectively and efficiently use Web of Science to support research. Participants can bring a lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

RamSafe will discontinue service to The James apartment building, 601 West Bacon St., on Thursday, Dec. 22. This location will continue to be serviced as normal through Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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

With support from the Office of the Provost and the Vice President for Health Sciences, the Council for Community Engagement provides Community Engagement Grants (awards up to $20,000) and Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) Partnership Development Grants (awards up to $10,000) that will enhance and increase university engagement with the greater Richmond community and will contribute to the research and teaching of VCU units. For details and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/1I1LyAx

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

VCU Globe accepts applications for the Faculty Fellows program. Applications from faculty in a wide variety of academic disciplines are encouraged. Eligible applicants hold full-time appointments in their disciplines, work as adjunct faculty at VCU or represent a Richmond-area community partner. Fellows teach an upper-level 3-credit seminar/elective course to VCU Globe students. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 20.

For more information, visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/vcuglobe/faculty/.

VCU Libraries encourages students to submit highly visual end-of-semester projects in the arts and the sciences to a Student Showcase on the Cabell Library Big Screen. The show will run during December and through January.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/cabellscreenshowcase.

VCU Libraries' Interlibrary Loan and Delivery Services will not run during the VCU winter closing from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2017. Requests should be submitted now. The time required to obtain materials from other institutions increases greatly during December and January due to breaks, holiday delays and increased end-of-semester workloads.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2016/interlibrary-loan-and-delivery-services-closed-dec-23-through-jan-2-2017-.html.

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes the Disney Institute bringing its renowned professional development course, "Disney's Approach to Quality Service," on Thursday, June 1. The one-day event will help professionals examine how to differentiate their service to become a provider of choice and understand the processes necessary to develop a culture that consistently delivers exceptional service. Early-bird registration is $400 for VCU attendees and closes on Friday, Feb. 17.

For more information, visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/disney-institute.

VCU Health accepts poster abstracts for the Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium. The deadline to submit is Saturday, Dec. 31. For details and to submit, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.ctcce.vcu.edu/ivaturysymposium/abstracts2017.html.