4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center presents "Fear 2 Freedom" at the Larrick Student Center. Participants will build a community of support for survivors of sexual assault and will make "after care packages" for survivors who receive medical care due to violence. The event is cosponsored by VCU Police, the YMCA of Richmond and VCU Health.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Student Debt Collective and Students for Social Action present the VCU Debtor's Assembly in Harris Hall, Room 2108. Attendees will enjoy food, story sharing and plotting.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts Kinetic Imaging Department hosts Ableton Workshop at The Depot. The Ableton University Tour is a series of free music-making events taking place at university campuses across the U.S. during March and April. Open to students, faculty and staff as well as to the general public, these presentations offer inspiration to music-makers whether they are just starting out or are an experienced musician. This event is free, but to reserve a spot visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ableton-university-tour-virginia-commonwealth-university-tickets-32456950613.

6:30 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Baseball playing Longwood University at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard.

6:30 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society and the Asian Pacific Student Alliance present "How to Be an Ally" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Student Leadership and Involvement Center hosts a roundtable in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room, that is open to students who want to learn more about community service opportunities. The roundtables will feature upcoming service opportunities from SLIC staff, cross-organization collaboration opportunities and a chance to discuss successes and challenges in partnering with organizations in the Richmond community. Pizza will be provided.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association holds a game night in the University Student Commons, Break Point, as part of Islam Awareness Week. Attendees will enjoy pool games, food and fun.

8 p.m.

VCU Jazz Orchestra II presents "Salsa for Social Change" featuring percussionist John Santos, professor Tony Martucci, and vocalists Rei Alvarez, Ophelia Anwah and Timika Garnes, in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door and free with a VCU student ID. Funded by VCUarts iCubed.

For more information, visit https://vcumusic.showclix.com.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine presents an all-new fine dining event at Rodney's in Shafer Court Dining Center. Rodney’s will be transformed into a luxurious, catered dining space, complete with a red carpet, lounge-style seating and glow bars. For five swipes, guests can choose from a range of specialty menu options, including crab cakes, sweet and spicy crispy pork shank, roasted prime rib, brie en croute and a DIY s’mores station. Individuals, groups and couples can reserve spots by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/shafervip .

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board invites the VCU community to show off their vocals with a night filled with karaoke in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Participants can sing their favorite songs and enjoy a night out with fellow Rams. There will be a house DJ, buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and a taco and fajita bar.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents "Discussion: School to Prison Pipeline" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU Career Services hosts a personal statement workshop in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. This highly-interactive workshop introduces students to writing a personal statement for their application to a graduate or professional school or any other program which requires a personal statement. This workshop will cover the key points of crafting a statement, dissecting prompt questions and idea mapping strategies.

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

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Amnesty International at VCU presents "Slamnesty," an open-mic night in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A, featuring a gathering of poets, artists, musicians and anyone who wishes to share experiences. Focus will be placed on the amnesty campaign, "The America I Believe In," which addresses the climate of fear and hate that is sweeping the nation and how the actions of public figures and the media could have disastrous consequences for human rights.

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 at noon

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) holds "RADical Listening: Community Conversations with the ICA" to hear participant's hopes and dreams for what the ICA can do to be a convener and catalyst for VCU, Richmond and beyond. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 12-1:30 p.m. at The Depot; Thursday, March 30, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Rooms A-B; and Monday, April 10, 5-6:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons Theater. Attendees will receive free ICA swag, cookies and coffee. R.S.V.P. by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://ica.vcu.edu/about/radical/.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 at noon

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research at VCU sponsors "A Multi-Method Exploration of the Genetic and Environmental Risks Contributing to Tobacco Use Behaviors in Young Adulthood" presented by Elizabeth K. Do in BioTech One, VIPBG Conference Room. Do, CCTR Ph.D. candidate in the psychiatric, behavioral and statistical genetics concentration (PBSG), will defend her thesis.

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

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries, Friends of VCU Libraries, VCU Center for Judaic Studies, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Richmond Jewish Foundation and the Weinstein JCC sponsor the 32nd annual Brown-Lyons Lecture, featuring Marni Davis, associate professor of history, Georgia State University, discussing her book "Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition" in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. This book discusses the involvement of Jews in the trafficking of alcohol during Prohibition and how this involvement enflamed anti-Semitism. This event is free and open to all. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/brown-lyons-lecture-2017.html.

The VCU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) research poster workshop locations have changed. The workshops have been rescheduled for the following locations: Tuesday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in Harris Hall, Room 2123; Wednesday, March 22, at 3 p.m. in Hibbs Hall, Room 262; Tuesday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in Harris Hall, Room 2123; Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. in Hibbs Hall, Room 262; Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in Harris Hall, Room 2123.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2017/02/23/postersessions2017/.

May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Students participating in the ceremony must wear caps, gowns and hoods. Academic regalia is available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses or online at http://oakhalli.com/college/vcu. The last day to order online is Sunday, April 30. Caps and gowns will not be available for purchase at the Commencement ceremony.

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

The Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care seeks nominations for the Student Excellence in Interprofessionalism Recognition Award, established in 2015. The Center is accepting nominations for full-time students graduating in 2017 until close of business day on Friday, April 7. Faculty are encouraged to nominate deserving students, as well as to encourage students to self-nominate. Since the inaugural ceremony, students from Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, College of Humanities and Sciences and Social Work have been recognized. This award serves to recognize full-time VCU students who have demonstrated significant involvement and interest in promoting interprofessional activities.

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

The Wellness Resource Center offers multiple dates and times of a free six-week Relationship Skills Class for LGBTQIA+ students throughout the remainder of the spring semester. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon and build skills for healthy relationships in this psychoeducational class. Food will be provided. Interested students can register by Friday, March 24, by visiting the website below using the contact information provided.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/RSCSpring17 .

Those that receive an email from VCU Libraries have been selected to respond to an important online survey about VCU Libraries quality. Those that respond will get a chance at $500 in free textbooks or a Fitbit. Express your needs to help make the library better.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/your-voice-matters-library-quality-survey-opens-march-21---.html.

Men and women who smoke cigarettes between the ages of 18-25 are invited to participate in a research study that requires five, 3 hour, laboratory visits. Compensation is provided. CALL (804) 828-1867 Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/ for more information This study will be conducted at Thurston House on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior & Policy

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/.