Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Police officers Michael Brandon and Tanika Troublefield hold bike and walking tours of the Monroe Park Campus beginning on the Compass as part of VCUPD's Bike and Pedestrian Safety Week 2016. Officers will review safety and travel tips as part of each tour. The first 20 cyclists to sign up will receive a free bike light; all walkers will receive a pedestrian light. To register, email the email address below.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Good Clear Sound holds its open mic night at The Depot. The mic is open to anyone willing to share their poetic, comedic and musical talents.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 5 p.m.

The Health Science Club sponsors a dinner for the hospitality house, Doorways, at 612 E. Marshall St. Doorways is a non-profit organization that gives those who do not have enough money for housing a place to stay while their loved ones are in the hospital. Members will be cooking and serving dinner to guests and seeks volunteers to help. If interested in volunteering, send a R.S.V.P. to hsc.vcu@gmail.com or the email address below.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Career Services hosts an information session with EdForce in Harris Hall, Room 3103, for English, French, Spanish, biology, chemistry and math majors interested in becoming teachers. This is an alternate licensure program which places graduates in full-time teaching positions and then assists the graduate with obtaining a state teaching certification. Graduates can begin working in as little as four weeks.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents a sexual health event in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B.

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.

VCU Globe accepts applications for the 2017-18 academic year. Rising VCU sophomores from all over the world will live in West Grace Street Student Housing-North and participate in a 12-credit specialized curriculum that leads to a certificate in global education. The final deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 12. To apply, visit the website below.

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

James Branch Cabell Library hosts a food drive from Dec. 1-20, to stock RamPantry. Participants generosity will also benefit people who owe fines or certain fees for library materials. For each food item a person donates to the "Food for Fines" project, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in overdue fines or processing fees up to a $30 maximum. To qualify, materials must be returned. Inter-library loan fines and fees and lost item replacement fees will not be waived. Donations can be dropped off at the Information Desk.

Researchers at VCU are offering a new behavioral weight loss program funded by the National Institutes for Health! The REACH Trial is designed specifically for young adults; qualified participants will receive personalized feedback and coaching to meet their goals. If you are between the ages of 18-25, and overweight, visit reachtrialrva.com or call 827-2250 to see if you are eligible.

For more information, visit http://www.reachtrialrva.com.