12 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "Genes and Epigenetic Mechanism Mediating Central Nervous System Drug Response," facilitated by Joseph L. McClay, assistant professor, Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovery of Interleukin-18 as a Target for Heart Failure Treatment," featuring Stefano Toldo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Internal Medicine, in Main Hospital, First Floor, Learning Center (across from the cafeteria). Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents "An Evening at Hogwarts" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Participants can make a wand, golden snitch or potion keychain while enjoying a "Harry Potter" movie marathon.

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Parking and Transportation hosts an open forum for students, faculty and staff on the Monroe Park Campus in the Commons Theater. Parking and Transportation administration will discuss recent initiatives, improvements and address audience concerns.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Interprofessional Education and the School of Medicine Simulation Center discuss specific techniques to create realistic and effective standardized patient scripts in the Molecular Medicine Research Building, Room 1009. In addition, participants will have a working session where they will begin to develop a case specific for their curriculum. Identifying clear learning objectives, harnessing the power of collaborative case building, and creating an environment for transformational experiential learning are key components to this presentation. Lunch will be provided for registered participants.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ipe-event.

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and the Department of English presents Emma Smith, Oxford University, as part of the spring 2017 speaker series, "What the 'Literary Greats' Have to Say to Us Today," in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. Smith will discuss "What's It Worth? Shakespeare's Value Then and Now." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/emma-smith/.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017 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. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.

For more information, visit http://sahp.vcu.edu/departments/ha/msha/.

Two is better than one. VCU is implementing the VCU 2factor Authentication system to help protect the institution and personal information from cybercriminals. The VCU 2Factor Authentication implementation will be integrated into the VCU Central Authentication Service (CAS) login for university websites in several batches.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/2factor.

RamRide and RamSafe guest passes are now available for download online for all VCU faculty, staff and students. All RamRide/RamSafe passengers with guests who will need to utilize either service must present a copy of the guest pass to the driver upon boarding. For download instructions, visit go.vcu.edu/ramride

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