10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Technology Services and VCU Libraries present the 2017 VCU Tech Fair at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences. The fair features hands-on demos, presentations, free light lunch and giveaways courtesy of vendor contributors. Attendees will learn about innovative technologies and can enter to win cutting-edge prizes. Those that attend information sessions will be entered into special prize drawings. Open to all students, faculty and staff; no pre-registration is required.

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

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCUDine cakes will be available for sampling and ordering in the Shafer Court Dining Center Lobby. Flavors include cherry pineapple cake, carrot cake and strawberry cobbler. Orders may be placed in-person on Wednesday, April 5, or by calling VCU Catering through Wednesday, April 12. All cakes must be paid for at the time of the order. Cake pickup will be on Friday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "Research Funding by the National Cancer Institute: An Insider's Perspective," as part of its spring seminar series, in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. Karl Krueger, Ph.D., program director, National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, Division of Cancer Prevention, will facilitate.

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

2:30 p.m.

The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics hosts "In Our Business and In Our Town: Human Trafficking and Forced Labor in Supply Chains" in Snead Hall, Room B3189. The guest speaker will be Pat Daly and presentations will be made by Richmond Justice Initiative, VCU Chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops and ASPiRE. To register, use the email address below.

4 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and the Department of English presents Devoney Looser, Arizona State University, as part of the spring 2017 speaker series, "What the 'Literary Greats' Have to Say to Us Today," in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. Looser will discuss "Jane Austen Then and Now: Reinventing a Literary Legend." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/spring-2017-speaker-series-devoney-looser/.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCUDine and VCU Athletics host a "Meet the Coach Night" with incoming Men's Basketball coach Mike Rhoades at Chili's at VCU. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans will have the opportunity to meet Coach Rhoades and learn more about the exciting coaching transition. Free chips and salsa will be provided for attendees, as well as VCU fan giveaways and a raffle prize. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot.

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

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New ERA presents "Back to the Basics: Part Three" at the Grace and Broad Residence Center, Room 1112. There will be an open discussion about the basic principles of God, Christianity and the Bible.

Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents "PLUMAS Discussion Series: Fighting Machismo" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The School of Business Experiential Marketing Class presents "Photo Friday with the ICA" on the Commons Plaza. Participants will build 3D puzzles centered around the ICA being Richmond's "missing puzzle piece," solve a bead guessing game for a chance to win a Fitbit and interact with artwork through the green screen experience.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 at 4:15 p.m.

The Departments of Mathematics, African-American Studies and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies host a talk by Christine Darden, Ph.D., an American mathematician, data analyst and aeronautical engineer who devoted her 40 year career in aerodynamics to researching sonic booms at NASA, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107. Darden is one of the women scientists featured in "Hidden Figures," a book by Margo Lee Shetterly.

For more information, visit http://math.vcu.edu/sonic-boom-dr-christine-darden-to-speak-at-vcu/.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a screening of "Sully" at 7 p.m. and "Sausage Party" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, April 8, with "Sausage Party" starting at 7 p.m. and "Sully" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Craft/Material Studies and VCUarts Inclusion Infusion Initiative present "Queer Threads: Making and Talking, Fiber and Fashion," an event series from April 10-14, at The Depot and community locations. Participants will enjoy lectures, community-inclusive art projects and a speaker panel bringing all four guests (Cindy Baker, John Chaich, Ramekon O’Arwisters, and Jeanne Vaccaro) together to discuss the intersections of queerness, body image, fashion, textiles and community.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/craft/2017/03/06/queer-threads-event-series/.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017 at noon

Work/Life Resources presents "Elder Care 101," for participants to learn how to create a family approach to taking care of an elderly family member, in the HR Training Building. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15638.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15516.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

RamTech invites faculty and staff to a free "Appy Hour" lunch session in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. The "Appy Hour" will teach the best tips and techniques for taking better, high-quality smartphone photos. Attendees can brown bag their lunch. Free goodie bag and Pepsi products for all attendees. Space is limited; register by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcu-faculty-staff-appy-hour-intro-to-smartphone-photography-tickets-31321647892.

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017 at 6 p.m.

University College and the Office of the Provost host Bryan Stevenson, author of VCU's 2016-2017 Common Book, "Just Mercy," at the Siegel Center. Stevenson will speak with the VCU and greater Richmond community about his book and his work in the criminal justice system and the Equal Justice Initiative. Free and open to the public, no registration required.

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

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Women's Health hosts "How to Treat a Woman: Strategies for Health Care and Self Care" brown bag lunch series in Main Hospital, First Floor Learning Center. Ayn Welleford, Ph.D., chair, Department of Gerontology, will address ageism, challenging society's view of aging as deterioration and decline, while promoting strategies for healthy aging. Open to all. No pre-registration is required.

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

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017 at 8 a.m.

The Outdoor Adventure Program offers a weekend climbing trip from April 15-16. This trip is designed for climbers of all abilities and will be open to students for $44 and members of VCU Rec Sports for $50. Price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bd3579fa-042f-456a-bc9e-2e0d8363d129&semesterId=37f98f22-9852-4a3c-ba39-4fd9c675bdb3.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center hosts its fourth annual Movin' and Shakin' 5K beginning at the Snag-A-Job Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 23060. This event provides an opportunity both for the community and those with a movement disorder, along with their family and friends, to gather and share hope, resources and the joy of movement. All funds raised through the event directly support research and services offered to those affected by movement disorders.

For more information, visit https://team.support.vcu.edu/MovinShakin5k/.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8 a.m.

The Division of Community Engagement and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research sponsor VCU's annual Community Engagement Institute from May 16-17, at West Grace Street Student Housing-South. This free event brings together those who share a commitment to solving today's grand challenges through community-academic partnerships in teaching and research. Registration is now open. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/faculty-support-/training--development/community-engagement-institute/.

The African-American Alumni Council, RPI Alumni Council and the MCV Alumni Association of VCU welcome back alumni to campus on April 7-9, for Reunion Weekend. Numerous events will take place on the Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus. Those on campus during the weekend are encouraged to welcome these alumni as they return to renew friendships and share memories.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/Reunion/.

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/.

The Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities policy is now open for university comment through Friday, April 7. The policy has been revised to include a grievance procedure for student complaints regarding accommodation or accessibility. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.