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

The Wellness Resource Center hosts "Supporting Survivors: The Importance of Language" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I-II. Attendees will learn effective advocacy skills to help empower survivors, receive an overview of solution-focused, trauma-informed care and learn the principles of Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviewing (FETI).

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Singdhansu Chatterjee, associate professor, School of Statistics, University of Minnesota, discussing "Model Discovery using Statistical Evaluation Maps" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

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

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts presents the 2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition: Round Two Opening Reception at The Anderson. The exhibition will remain on display at The Anderson from April 28 to May 7. For details about all of the end-of-the-year student exhibitions and events, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/exhibitions/.

Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Amendment Literary and Art Journal presents the second annual film festival at The Depot. The festival will feature seven short films which reflect Amendment's mission statement of "social progression through artistic expression" and range from abstract video, to narrative film, to documentary. The event is free and open to the public. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Sunday, Apr. 30, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.) hosts its annual Renewal Party on the Commons Plaza. Attendees will enjoy games, music, fun and membership. Members can renew their yearly membership for $20 and new members can join and benefit from all that Students Today Alumni Tomorrow has to offer.

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.

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 VCU MBA program offers an online format for participants to experience the same VCU MBA in a convenient, flexible approach. Applications are being accepted for classes beginning in August. Federal financial aid and GMAT waiver is available. To apply, use the contact information below.