1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Project Sunshine at VCU holds a "Sending Sunshine" event in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Participants will put together surgi dolls that will be sent to children facing medical challenges in hospitals nationwide. Putting together the dolls is simple - cut, stitch, stuff and stitch close.

8 p.m.

VCU Small Jazz Ensembles perform in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. There will be six combos and music by Ron Carter, Tadd Dameron, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Pat Metheny, Cole Porter, Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Wheeler and VCU students. Admission is free.

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

University Counseling Services and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction present "Paws for Stress" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Participants can play with certified therapy dogs from the Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress.

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

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute (COBE) presents a talk titled "Multidimensional Perfectionism and Well-Being" by Philip Gnilka, Ph.D., in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Lunch will be provided, no need to R.S.V.P.

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

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU wishes everyone a happy last day of classes by giving away free coffee and snacks at the Cathedral Sidewalk, across the street from Shafer Court Dining Center.

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

VCUDine and the Student Government Association hold a "Glow-in-the-Dark Midnight Breakfast" at the Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can load up on favorite breakfast foods and enter an ice cream eating contest for a chance to win one of two pairs of Beats™ headphones. Free admission vouchers from the SGA will be available for the first 689 guests who do not have a dining plan. Vouchers will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at Shafer Court Dining Center.

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

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Collaboration Services holds an open forum on "What's New with Google's G Suite," sponsored by Application Services, in Sanger Hall, Room B1-020. The recent updates to G Suite Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Keep will be discussed. Attendees should bring questions and share experiences with the group. Audience participation is encouraged. To register, visit the website below.

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

Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band performs under the direction of Profs. Antonio Garcia and Steven Cunningham in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The concert will include music by Dizzy Gillespie, Herman Hupfeld, Bennie Moten, Oliver Nelson, Sammy Nestico, Nat Pierce, George Wallington and Earth, Wind and Fire. Admission is free.

Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Rec Sports hosts its first "Family Water Safety Fest" at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center. Families and attendees should wear swimsuits for a day of water, fun and safety. The event is free and open to the community.

Students who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Richmond Coliseum (601 E. Leigh St.) must RSVP to confirm their participation and reserve their seat. Please remember, your guests will not need tickets to the universitywide ceremony at the Richmond Coliseum. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcucommay2017.eventbrite.com.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity invites all members of the university community to participate in a short, anonymous survey. The results will be used to evaluate the culture around academic integrity, to assess perceptions, to identify opportunities for improvement and to advance the quality of academic integrity initiatives. To access the survey, visit the website below. For comments or questions about the survey, or the VCU Honor System, use the contact information below.

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

A redesign of the VCU home page is currently underway and scheduled to launch during the fall 2017 semester. To learn more about the redesign, follow the team’s progress and provide feedback along the way, visit the VCU Web Redesign Blog at webredesign.vcu.edu. Send questions or comments to webredesign@vcu.edu or directly to Elinor Frisa, VCU home page manager in the Division of University Relations, at ejfrisa@vcu.edu.

For more information, visit http://webredesign@vcu.edu.

The Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology at VCU Medical Center is conducting a research study to determine how a treatment for allergies affects certain immune cells called mast cells and basophils. Healthy volunteers are requested. The study will require participation for about 2 months, with up to 3 visits to our clinic. Volunteers will be compensated for their participation. Volunteers will be eligible if they are healthy adults between 18 and 65 years old and have seasonal allergy symptoms. Volunteers will not be eligible if they are currently receiving allergy shots, have certain medical conditions, or if they or their partner are pregnant. For more information, please contact Jomana at (804) 828-8681.