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.

12 p.m. 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.

4 p.m.

The Society for Human Resource Management at VCU hosts a graduation celebration in Snead Hall, Room 2165.

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.

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.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Good Clear Sound holds its last open mic of the semester at The Depot. The organization will also hold an E-Board interest meetings after the open mic for those interested in working with the slam poetry organization. During the open mic, a local artist will have works for sale. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs announces the retirement of John Mahoney, Ph.D., assistant dean for undergraduate academic affairs, after more than 25 years at Virginia Commonwealth University. A retirement celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 10, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the University Student Commons, James River Terrace. R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, May 3, to the contact below.

The Friends of VCU Libraries welcomes donated books and scholarly materials. For on-campus members, bring donations to Cabell Library on May 8-10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No textbooks older than three years or journals will be accepted.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/giving/donate-books/.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites members of the VCU community to advertise diversity-related events on the Division for Inclusive Excellence website. In support of VCU's commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, the goal is to highlight the many diversity-related programs and events throughout the university and its surrounding community. To include programs or events in the "Mark your calendar" section of the home page, submit an event to the VCU Events Calendar via an eID and password, and include the following RSS keywords: diversity, inclusion, multicultural. The event will be listed on the VCU events calendar and populate to the Division of Inclusive Excellence home page, by date, as well. Events can also be included on our monthly calendar on the events page. Use the google form link found on the events page, www.inclusive.vcu.edu/events. To include associated flyers, email them to inclusive@vcu.edu, and place "Diversity and Inclusion Event Graphic" and the event name in the subject line of the email.

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

Men and women who smoke cigarettes between the ages of 18-25 are invited to participate in a research study that requires five, 3 hour, laboratory visits. Compensation is provided. CALL (804) 828-1867 Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/ for more information This study will be conducted at Thurston House on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior & Policy