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 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Police, The Wellness Resource Center and the Central Virginia Start By Believing Task Force hold a scavenger hunt at Larrick Student Center to spread the word about sexual assault awareness and the Start By Believing Campaign. Participants will meet with various VCU and community resources available in regards to sexual assault awareness and learn how to "Start By Believing" by signing the pledge. There will be giveaways. To be entered to win the grand prize, participants can visit with all of the community partners.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Health Science Club hosts an event in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, featuring guest speakers, food and education in recognition of the 2017 World Health Organization's "World Health Day" campaign, "Depression: Let's Talk." The event will help spread awareness and support for those who live with depression.

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Wenbin Lu, Ph.D., Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, discussing "Maximin-Projection Learning for Optimal Treatment Decision with Heterogeneous Data" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

Sunday, Apr. 9, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a special outdoor showing of Disney's "Moana" on the Commons Plaza. Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Popcorn and water will also be provided.

Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 at noon

The Activities Programming Board presents "A Taste Around the World" to celebrate diversity in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Attendees can try a variety of foods from different countries and see how diversity can bring us all together.

Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents it's Discovery Dialogues seminar, "Healthy Aging and Running: Discovering the Benefits and Challenges," featuring Blaise Williams, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy, and director of the VCU RUN LAB, in Main Hospital, First Floor Learning Center (across from the cafeteria). Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit http://www.cctr.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 .

Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Department of Craft/Material Studies and VCUarts Inclusion Infusion Initiative presents the first of two "Crochet Jams" with artist Ramekon O'Arwisters at The Depot. Ramekon O’Arwisters is a San Francisco-based social-practice artist who creates community-based art projects infused with folk-art traditions. During his "Crochet Jams," participants become physically connected with one another through the processes of making yarn from used clothing and crocheting a giant textile.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/craft/queer-threads-crochet-jam/.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Division of Student Affairs, Office of Budget and Finance and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management hold an information session in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107, that will provide attendees with an overview of VCU's proposed 2017-18 budget and the process for determining tuition for the upcoming academic year. The session will also be available via live stream at the website below. Use #VCUBudget to send questions via Twitter.

For more information, visit https://news.vcu.edu/article/VCU_to_host_tuition_information_session_for_students_April_11.

Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Jazz Orchestra I performs with guest trumpeter Ingrid Jensen under the direction of Prof. Antonio Garcia in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Music will include Nestico, Ellington, Jones, Wheeler and Harrell. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door or free with a VCU student ID.

For more information, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/jazz-orchestra-i-with-guest-trumpet-ingrid-jensen.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Robertson School of Media and Culture, VCU Libraries and the Society of Professional Journalists present "Trump vs. the Media" in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1164. Wyatt Andrews, professor of practice, Department of Media Studies at University of Virginia, and a former CBS news correspondent, will speak about fake news and the relationship between journalists and the current administration. The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session. This event is part of the Robertson School's Turpin Lecture Series.

For more information, visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

VCUarts Inclusion Infusion Initiative and the Department of Photo + Film sponsor a screening of "O.J.: Made in America" (episodes 1-3) at the Grace Street Theater. This Oscar-winning film dissects the football legend's image while incorporating a comprehensive history of race relations, situating the O.J. we now know in a historical context. Tickets are available online via www.showclix.com. Advance reservation of free tickets is recommended.

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The College Behavioral and Emotional Health (COBE) Institute invites the VCU community to Cabell Library, Room 303, for talks by Lula Beatty, Ph.D., Eric Sterling, Claudrena Harold, Ph.D., and Raymond Tademy, Ph.D., focused on "Behavioral Health, Race and the Drug War" and "Substance Use in the Age of Black Lives Matter." Registration is required by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://cobe.vcu.edu/cobe-town-hall-2017/.

Thursday, Apr. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "The Connection: Mind Your Body" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This film is about how frontier research is proving there is a direct connection between your mind and health. Engaging discussion led by Georgianne Ginder, health and wellness counselor, Department of Arts in Healthcare, will follow the screening.

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

Sunday, Apr. 23, 2017 at 8 a.m.

The Outdoor Adventure Program offers day of Beach Stand Up Paddleboarding. The cost will be $22 for students and $25 for VCU Rec Sports members. Food is not included in the price; participants should pack a lunch.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b1b40990-6277-495a-946d-9a48f9993480&semesterId=37f98f22-9852-4a3c-ba39-4fd9c675bdb3.

VCU Libraries' quality survey closes on Friday, April 7. Input helps direct decision-making and improves services and spaces for all faculty and researchers.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/your-voice-matters-library-quality-survey-opens-march-21---.html.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence has established the new VCU Student Social Justice Fund. Teams of students, with support of a faculty or staff mentor, will submit proposals for creative and new solutions to challenges facing our campus, local, national or international communities. Up to four proposals will each receive awards of $2,500 to implement their innovative solutions during summer and fall 2017.

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

The Office of the Provost announces Online@VCU executive director candidate open forum videos and general feedback forms are now available to the university community at the link below. The videos and comments will stay live until 5 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, April 7. A valid VCU eID and password are required to view the videos and feedback forms. Comments are processed anonymously.

For more information, visit http://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/online-search/candidates/.

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.