10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RamBikes technicians perform free bike maintenance checks on the Compass near Shafer Street.

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

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU Parking and Transportation hosts an open forum for students, faculty and staff on the MCV Campus in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium. Parking and Transportation administration will discuss recent initiatives, improvements and address audience concerns.

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

3 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship hosts an emergency preparedness event in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Rick Pyle, a paramedic and firefighter will train students and members of the VCU community how to respond in an emergency situation with an active campus shooter. Light refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held.

5 p.m.

The Department of History presents a talk by Andrew J. O'Shaughnessy, Ph.D., Saunders Director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I-II. Presented by the Department of History with support from “The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia.” This lecture is free and open to the general public.

For more information, visit http://history.vcu.edu/news/the-society-of-the-cincinnati-in-the-state-of-virginia-annual-lecture-at-vcu.html.

6 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a queer romcom movie night in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Attendees will enjoy a screening of an LGBTQ+-focused romantic comedy with a discussion to follow. Movie snacks will be provided to attendees.

7:20 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball game watch party as the Rams take on St. Mary's in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Fans can catch the HAVOC on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. 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.

7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts' mOb is creating a majlis - a community viewing environment - in which to watch the live stream of events from Tasmeem Doha 2017. Tasmeem is VCUarts and VCUQatar's international art and design conference. The VCU community can watch live streams of the conference events and interact with students, faculty and speakers through the portal to Doha beginning at 7:30 a.m. For more event information, visit the VCUarts calendar and search "Tasmeem."

For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/tasmeem-doha-2017-analogue-living-digital-world/.

7:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts a watch gathering to see the VCU Rams play the St. Mary's Gaels on the big screen in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303. Attendees can take a study break and root (quietly) for the Rams.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

RamTech hosts a pop-up shop on the MCV Campus in the Hunton Student Center, First Floor Conference Room. VCU faculty, staff and students can take advantage of low education pricing on Apple® and Dell® computers and tablets. A selection of tech accessories will be available for purchase.

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

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUDine celebrates St. Patrick's Day with an authentic, Irish-inspired lunch at Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can get all of their favorite classic Irish dishes, including bangers and mash, shepherd's pie and grilled reubens.

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

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Intercultural Festival presents "Fry-Day" on the Commons Plaza. Attendees will enjoy free food, prizes and games.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Anthropology Program in the School of World Studies hosts its Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series featuring Amy Rector Verrelli, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology, discussing "Reconstructing Hominin Paleoenvironments: How Did We Become Human?" in the Commons Theater. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The School of World Studies Italian Program invites the VCU community to a viewing of director Francesco Rosi's "Le mani sulla citta" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1100. There will be a brief introduction to Rosi and the film by Sydney Conrad, Ph.D., followed by an informal discussion after the film. Free and open to the public.

Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Chi Alpha holds its second annual giant jenga tournament with an even bigger purpose in Harris Hall, Room 2129. Teams of three or four will compete for prizes and a chance to feed kids all over the world. The cost is $5 per person and all proceeds will go to FeedOne. Payments by card only accepted on location. Canned goods/non-perishable foods will also be collected for RamPantry.

Saturday, Mar. 18, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Filipino Americans Coming Together (FACT) presents "Charity Ball: All You Need Is Love" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees should come dressed in semi-formal wear to enjoy performances and dinner catered by Olive Garden. Tickets will be sold in Breakpoint from March 15-17. All proceeds will go to Project Pearls.

Sunday, Mar. 19, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society present an "Undocually Training" in Oliver Hall, Room 4084.

Sunday, Mar. 19, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. presents "Study with the Señoritas" in Harris Hall, Room 2107. Snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 from 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.

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention and The Wellness Resource Center present "(S)tay (T)ested and (I)nformed" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201. This is an informative event discussing STI education and prevention, which also involves student discussion and interactive activities. The focus will be on educating VCU students and getting students and faculty ready for STI awareness month in April.

Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research at VCU sponsors "Sleep Disturbances and Depression: The Role of Genes and Trauma" presented by Mackenzie Lind in BioTech One, Ball Conference Room. Lind, 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 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

VCU Libraries holds a joyful and meaningful celebration at Cabell Library to honor the gift from an alumni couple of a Torah that survived the Holocaust. A brief parade, presentation and celebration of this book of knowledge will take place. The Torah's permanent home will be in Special Collections and Archives.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/torah-celebration.html.

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.

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