Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a two-hour Safe Zone Workshop in the University Student Commons. The purpose of Safe Zone is to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues and their importance to everyone and to make VCU a more welcoming and inclusive environment. Advance registration is required - use the keyword "diversity" to see all current offerings at training.vcu.edu and to register.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Friends of VCU Libraries presents Richmond Times-Dispatch food and cooking columnist Clare Schapiro, author of "Stories and Recipes from Clare's Kitchen," at a tasting luncheon of recipes from her cookbook in Cabell Library, Lecture Room 303. Free and open to all current Friends of VCU Libraries members. New friends may join for a reduced rate in advance or at the door.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/clare-schapiro-event.html.

Friday, Jun. 9, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education holds a reception and celebration at The Depot to share in the end of the VCU M.I.S. in Interdisciplinary Art Program (1994-2017). Program alumni are encouraged to submit entries for the Alumni Exhibition.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU hosts the final three Radical Listening sessions before opening in Oct. 2017 on Thursday, May 11, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library, Main Branch, Gellman Room, 101 E. Franklin St.; Thursday, May 18, from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Depot; and Monday, May 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Depot. Participants will learn about plans for the ICA and be able to engage in conversation around what the institution can do to be a convener and catalyst for VCU, Richmond and beyond. There will be food and giveaways. R.S.V.P. by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://ica.vcu.edu/about/radical.

Researchers in the OPT for health lab at VCU want to learn more about the relationship between anxiety, health, and mood. You may be eligible to participate in this research study if you: - Are between the ages of 18-35 and - Are able to safely participate in physical activity and - Experience symptoms of anxiety Participants in this research study will be compensated for their time. Visit www.optforhealth.org/research/studies to learn more and see if you are eligible.

For more information, visit http://optforhealth.org/research/studies/.