10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students Helping Honduras holds a thrift shop on the Commons Plaza. A variety of gently used clothing and other items will be available for sale. All proceeds will go to building a school in Honduras.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) holds a "RADical Listening: Community Conversations with the ICA" session at The Depot to hear participant's hopes and dreams for what the ICA can do to be a convener and catalyst for VCU, Richmond and beyond. 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/.

7 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents VCU Baseball playing University of Virginia at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard, as they look to break the state baseball attendance record.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. presents #ProjectHer, an interactive Ted Talk-style event in honor of Women's History Month, in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A. Inspiring speakers will touch on a variety of topics related to self-esteem, standards of beauty and professional development. The suggested attire is business casual.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The School of Education presents Catherine Snow's "Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in Education: Promises and Challenges," as part of the annual Oehler lecture series. A research session will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Oliver Hall, Room 4084B, followed by the lecture from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Sports Medicine Building, First Floor Parlor.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management presents "Financial Aid 101" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, for attendees to learn about the fundamentals of the financial aid process. Marc Vernon, executive director of financial aid, will share information about applying, qualifying, calculating and maintaining financial aid.

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents its final installment of the "Digital Pragmata" series which will examine how animation and motion graphics can be used to visualize and explain data in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. Speakers from the sciences and arts include Whitney Beer-Kerr, science producer at Pixeldust Studios; Donna Desmet, medical illustrator and animator; and Josh Gunn, founder of Planet Nutshell. Lunch will be included. Free and open to all. Seating is limited. Register by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/digital-pragmata-spring-2017.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute (COBE) presents a talk titled "Service Utilization and Mental Health at VCU" by Jessica Bourdon in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Lunch will be provided. No registration or R.S.V.P. required.

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

Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The VCU Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts "VCU Infection Prevention Program in Action" in the School of Nursing, Room 2001D, presented by Kaila Cooper, nursing director, Department of Infection Prevention, Control and Epidemiology, VCU Health. To connect virtually, email sonlcqsi@vcu.edu

For more information, visit http://www.vculangstoncenter.org .

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Each spring, the Graduate Student Association sponsors a research symposium to present graduate research work to the university and Richmond community in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. The event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students from all disciplines to present their original research and creative projects to faculty, staff, students and community members. Participation in this event has nearly doubled every year and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, visit http://graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html.

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts its inaugural Black Excellence Scholarship Ball at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. The VCU community is invited to join in "Celebrating a Heritage Rooted in Excellence." To apply for scholarships, nominate peers for awards or purchase tickets, visit the website below. Formal attire is required.

For more information, visit https://blackexcellencescholarshipball.com/.

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.

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.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center seeks volunteers to help with its annual event, Young Aces Open, on Thursday, April 27. Young Aces Open serves more than 200 4th and 5th graders from Richmond Public Schools and provides an opportunity to students to showcase tennis skills in the largest tournament of its kind in the world. Volunteers will welcome participants, serve as court monitors, facilitate fun activity stations and assist with event management logistics.

For more information, visit http://mfyc.vcu.edu/lobs--lessons/young-aces-open/.