10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police holds a supply drive to benefit the RamPantry and The Safe Harbor Shelter. Items may be dropped off at the VCUPD Mobile Safety Center, outside of the campus Walmart, 912 W. Grace St. Items needed include food items, household cleaning products, new linens and personal care items. Officers and volunteers will have a detailed list at the collection site.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCUDine hosts a spring farmer's market inside and in the front of Shafer Court Dining Center. Farmer vendors local to Virginia will be on-site with goods available for purchase including fruit, vegetables, jams, herbs, tofu and sweets. Cash, credit, RamBucks and Dining Dollars will be accepted. Free example and lawn games will be on-site for guest use.

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 as a part of its spring seminar series, "Targeting a Bacterial Metabolic Branch Point Through Inhibition of DXP Synthase," in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. Caren L. Freel Meyers, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, will facilitate.

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

7 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries presents Gregory Kimbrell, VCU Libraries, as part of the "Meet VCU's Authors" series, in Cabell Library, Room 250. Kimbrell will be speaking about his new book of poems, "The Primitive Observatory." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/meet-vcus-authors-gregory-kimbrell/.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

VCU Alumni presents a pop-up shop for attendees to purchase vintage VCU Alumni articles of clothing, accessories and home decor on Thursday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VCU Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 111 N. 4th St.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/12460.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kappa Delta Rho hosts its fourth annual "KDR Karnival for Kids" on the Commons Plaza. There will be games, prizes and performances by VCU student organizations. All proceeds will benefit the B+ Foundation to assist in their efforts to provide funding and support to children diagnosed with cancer.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and the Division for Inclusive Excellence invite the VCU community to the 2017 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME) in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Attendees will join in celebrating this annual recognition of faculty, staff, administrators and students who have made exemplary contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives, advocating equity, and nurturing a welcoming and inclusively excellent environment throughout the university and community.

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

Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The School of Education presents the Education Alumni Council 11th annual golf tournament at Brickshire Golf Club, 5520 Virginia Park Drive, Providence Forge, 23140. To register, visit the website below. For questions, contact Mary Allen at (804) 745-4716 or maryhallen1@comcast.net

For more information, visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/edugolf2017.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The School of Medicine and Be the Match on Campus at VCU present a bone marrow registry drive in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Room 104/105.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents the sixth annual "Plan-Off 2017: Real Challenges. Real Solutions." at the Virginia Housing Center, 4224 Cox Rd., Glen Allen. The Wilder School's Master of Urban and Regional Planning students will be presenting their ideas for a better community. Twelve students will compete for a prize by pitching their solution to a real-world planning, public policy or management problem. Free and open to the public.

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

Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUarts presents an exhibition of first-year MFA Painting/Printmaking students at The John Marshall Hotel, 506 E. Franklin St. The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 21, from 6-9 p.m. and gallery hours will be held from April 22-23, from noon to 6 p.m. and by appointment.

Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Multicultural Greek Council holds its 2017 "Stroll Off" on the Commons Plaza. The first 125 guests will receive free King of Pops and Red Eye Cookies and Beats headphones will be raffled off. Tank tops will be sold to benefit the Egyptian Cancer Network. The rain space will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In observance of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the Oral Medicine and Orofacial pain clinic at VCU Dental Care, hosts free oral, head and neck cancer screenings at VCU Dental Care, 512 N. 12th St. The common risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use, excessive consumption of alcohol, and more recently, the human papilloma virus (HPV). To schedule a free oral cancer screening, call the Oral Medicine and Orofacial pain clinic at (804) 628-0310.

For more information, visit http://vcudentalcare.com.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at 5 p.m.

VCU Alumni invites faculty and staff to join alumni and friends for VCU Alumni Night at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard. Attendees will enjoy food, fun and baseball. Two ticket packages are available: $30 includes the game and two hour all-you-can-eat buffet in the PFG Picnic Zone; or purchase a field-level ticket for $11 per person.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/12662.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Association of Black Social Workers at VCU hosts the second annual Cultural Awareness Day at the Academic Learning Commons. Cultural Awareness Day seeks to build multicultural awareness and skills for working with diverse populations. Current students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend workshops that will educate about cultural competence. Cheryl S. Al-Mateen, M.D., will provide the keynote address. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/iuIFRzbGBgsTMBjO2.

Sunday, Apr. 23, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Ethiopian Student Union hosts a cultural show in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, with members showcasing Ethiopian culture through a skit, fashion show and dance performances from several tribes in Ethiopia. Admission and food are free.

Monday, Apr. 24, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU holds a second town hall for feedback on its new strategic plan in Sanger Hall, Room 2020. In addition to providing an update on the progress of the plan, these town halls will offer an opportunity for the VCU community to provide input on key themes emerging from the plan thus far.

Monday, Apr. 24, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Massey Cancer Center invites the VCU community to attend "Wellness for Women with Breast Cancer" at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Patricia Dodson, clinical research nurse coordinator, and Gwen Parker, nurse practitioner, will talk about the various clinical trials for breast cancer patients, as well as managing overall wellness and treatment side effects. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.

Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2017 at 12:15 p.m.

Weight Watchers hosts "Inspire" events on both campuses. New members will receive a free starter kit ($70 value) when joining to help get started and stay on track during the summer. The Monroe Park Campus meeting will be held at 12:15 p.m. in Harris Hall, Room 5173. The MCV Campus meeting will be held from 2:15-3 p.m. in the Main Hospital Learning Center. For details on joining with special pricing and reimbursement, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers/.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Office of Faculty Affairs celebrates the teaching, research and service of VCU faculty in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. There will be remarks by VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Marsha Rappley, M.D., vice president for health sciences and chief executive officer for VCU Health System. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 21.

For more information, visit http://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/faculty-appreciation-reception-2017.html.

Friday, Apr. 28, 2017 at 8 a.m.

The Office of Research presents the second annual Quality in Clinical Research Conference at the Larrick Student Center. This year's conference will feature morning keynote sessions on "Biomarker Development" by Arun Sanyal, M.D., and "Responsible Conduct of Research" by Francis Macrina, Ph.D., and will cover "Current Hot Topics in Clinical Research." Two afternoon tracks are available. One for early clinical researchers will provide key information on how to successfully conduct clinical research at VCU. The second track includes breakout sessions providing valuable information highlighting federal regulation, university policy, and good clinical practice (GCP). There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided. All clinical and translational researchers are invited, and attendance is highly recommended for new faculty members interested in conducting clinical research at VCU. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/april28.

Sunday, Apr. 30, 2017 at 7 p.m.

CompleX Modeling Troupe presents its 10th annual spring show, "The Wiz," the popular super soul musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Tickets are $5 for early bird or $7 at the door.

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/.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The VCU Undergraduate Academic Advising Board (UAAB) Conference Committee presents the second annual advising conference, "Make Advising Real: The Art of Advising," in the University Student Commons, Second Floor. To register, visit the website below.

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

The Education Abroad Office invites faculty to refer a student to study abroad. If a student has shared an interest in going abroad or if faculty know of someone who would be an excellent candidate for an opportunity abroad, complete the education abroad referral form by visiting the website below. Faculty are encouraged to complete the form at anytime to refer a student to Education Abroad for advising and support for study abroad and international exchange.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepz8x_igRdWRq7cex26FOLfZk4_SfChnADWv9aREiMhFFxrA/viewform.

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