11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Discovery Advising and New Student and Family Programs present the Majors Fair, an annual event in which all majors are represented along with additional resources such as Education Abroad, Honors College, Career Services, and Living-Learning Communities, in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Current and prospective students are invited to stop by and chat with someone from their department and/or explore options for majors and minors.

For more information, visit http://uaa.vcu.edu/undeclared/.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts the annual "Meet the Rams: Make A Change" event on the Compass. This is an opportunity for attendees to meet the 2017-18 Ram student-athletes and help raise money to benefit VCU Massey Cancer Center.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Campus Scheduling Services hosts a "How-To Virtual EMS and Space Reservation" workshop for departments and student organizations in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Attendees will learn how and when to book space on campus and the rules for reserving academic, outdoor and other spaces. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, event planners, schedulers and fellow organization board members to learn how to host a successful event, conference or meeting on campus. No RSVP or reservation is required.

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

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

Episcopal Campus Ministry welcomes Tiffany Hall-Terry from CARITAS at its Servant lunch at Grace and Holy Trinity Church, 8 N. Laurel St. This is an opportunity for attendees to learn about service opportunities from a lens of faith of social justice. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch will be provided. All are welcome.

For more information, visit https://ghtc.org/our-community/campus-ministry/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Behavior and Policy presents a seminar featuring Peter Cunningham, Ph.D., and Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., discussing "Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services" in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, visit http://hbp.vcu.edu/seminar-series/.

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a free screening of the documentary "Fresh Dressed" in the University Student Commons Theater. "Fresh Dressed" is a fascinating chronicle of hip-hop, urban fashion, and the hustle that brought oversized pants and graffiti-drenched jackets from Orchard Street to high fashion catwalks and Middle America shopping malls.

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

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Rec Sports Wellness program hosts a "Health and Wellness Expo" at the Cary Street Gym courts. This event is free of cost to all students and will feature health and fitness screenings, chair massage, educational and interactive activities, and door prizes.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "Wednesdays in the Workshop," an open house designed to help participants explore new equipment, techniques, softwares or experiences every Wednesday at Cabell Library. This week's topic is "Virtual Reality."

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/wednesday-workshops-2017-18.html.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Career Services, the Center on Health Disparities Research Training and the Office of Research present "Understanding NIH Individual Training Grants" in Sanger Hall, Room 2-020. John Ryan, Ph.D., and Melissa Throckmorton, from the Office of Research, will offer advice to predoctoral students interested in applying for NIH individual training grants, which intend to support students to develop into productive, independent research scientists while conducting dissertation research.

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

4 p.m.

RamDev: Software Development at VCU holds an interest meeting in the School of Engineering, East Hall, Room 2219.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Office of the President presents Governor McAuliffe's Civic Engagement Task Force Roundtable in the Cabell Library, Room 250. Kelly Thomasson, Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Imani Yeboah, VCU Millennial Civic Engagement Task Force student representative, will discuss civic engagement. Attendees will share how they have engaged civically and learn new ways to better engage, further support the community and step into state government.

5 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board holds a VCU Homecoming Court interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. All students interested in being a part of the VCU Homecoming Court should attend a mandatory interest meeting in order to apply.

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

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a panel discussion featuring the iconic Jorge "Fabel" Pabon, Grandmaster Caz and Roxanne Shante in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Richmond's own DJ Lonnie B will be moderating a discussion with the panel. These legends of hip hop will be discussing how this genre has changed the landscape of music, dance and hip hop as a social justice movement.

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

6 p.m.

The Social Enterprise Club hosts Dan Fickett, RVA Works, to start off the semester-long speaker series in the University Student Commons, Founders Corner. Fickett is president and co-founder of RVA Works, a nonprofit cultivating entrepreneurs with social impact that provides related curriculum, coaching, pathways to capital and inclusive professional networking through 1 Million Cups.

9 p.m.

The Fall Block Step Show Committee hosts an interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to recruit members for this year's Street Team. Attendees will learn about the roles and benefits of being a part of the Fall Block Street Team.

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a "Teach-In" with Brittney Maddox in the University Student Commons, Suite 215. Attendees will enjoy a presentation about hip-hop's relationship to rappers and other urban artists. The presentation will discuss prominent rappers who have shared their experience, party culture as self-medication, and gender expectations within hip-hop.

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

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office holds a Goldwater Scholarship information session in the Honors College, Room 1210, for sophomores or juniors studying science, math, technology or research-based medicine. The Goldwater Scholarship provides a scholarship for students to pursue research domestically or abroad.

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Med Society @ VCU hosts its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons Theater. Upcoming events and ideas for the semester will be discussed.

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Richmond Teacher Residency Program holds a "Coffee and Conversation" information session at 3600 W. Broad St., Suite 300. Residents learn side-by-side with top Richmond Public School teachers for an entire year while earning a master's degree from VCU. Residents receive one-on-one training from a content-specific coach throughout the first two years of their teaching careers.

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

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

RamTHON, VCU's Dance Marathon, holds an interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Metro Room. Attendees will learn more about RamTHON, which supports Richmond's Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

For more information, visit http://www.ramthon.org.

Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tiranga-Indian Nationals at VCU holds a new student welcome event, "Parichaya," in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Attendees will have fun while meeting some new and old people from the community and have an opportunity to socialize. There will be food, games, raffle prizes, gifts and dancing. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services and the Fan Association host a concert in Meadow Park, 401 N. Meadow St. The event will feature the band, Faculty Lounge (jazz, bluegrass and Americana). Free ice cream and roommate portraits will be provided. Pets are welcome as well. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 18, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program holds a chili cookoff and film fest to kick off the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge at the Outing Rental Center. Outdoor films will be shown, chili will be served and prizes will be awarded for best meat and vegetarian chili. To submit films and/or chili plans, email the contact below.

For more information, visit http://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/oncc17/ .

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Trademarks an Licensing hosts a vendor fair in the University Student Commons, Virginia Salons. Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet with licensed vendors who can help produce VCU-branded products for departmental use, student groups, giveaways and promotions. There will be a raffle with a chance to win over 10 items. Free cookies and beverages will be provided, while supplies last.

For more information, visit http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This workshop provides students with information on how to create a basic budget, including how to plan for living expenses, savings, paying back debt and incorporating personal values into the budgeting process. More budget workshops are planned for Wednesday, Oct. 18; Thursday, Nov. 2; Wednesday, Nov. 15; and Thursday, Dec. 7.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The Massey Alliance hosts the eighth annual "Massey on the River," presented by CoStar Group, a fundraising event that supports critical life-saving research at VCU Massey Cancer Center. This year's event will be held at Mayo Island, 501 S. 14th St. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.massey.vcu.edu/giving/fundraising/massey-on-the-river/.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia present "Confronting Barriers: Strategies for Housing Equality" in the University Student Commons. Attendees will hear from a variety of national and local experts about the responsibility to affirmatively promote equitable access to opportunity in communities. To register, visit the website below.

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

Monday, Sep. 25, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Dance presents a screening of "Mr. Gaga," Tomer Heymann's documentary on Ohad Naharin, artistic director, Batsheva Dance Company, at the Grace Street Theater. Tickets are $8/$5 students, available at the door.

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

Friday, Sep. 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites VCU undergraduate, graduate and professional students to the one-and-a-half day Student Inclusive Excellence Academy, on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-8:30 p.m., which will include dinner; and Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which will include lunch, at The Depot. Participants will learn about intersecting identities, intent vs. impact, and personal sharing about culture. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16033.

Due to extensive road closures on Leigh, Clay and Marshall streets, the Connector Express will discontinue service at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15. Additionally, the I Lot shuttle will suspend service to the Coliseum Deck beginning at 4 p.m. Coliseum Deck subscribers who cannot exit by 4 p.m. should park in D Deck during this time. In the event road closures extend into the weekend, additional impacts to the Connector and/or RamSafe may occur.

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

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) presents a variety of face-to-face and online opportunities for personal and professional development for VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Noncredit certificate programs include: Corporate Event Planning, Certified Wedding and Event Planning, Signature Wedding and Event Design, and Paralegal Studies. Weekend workshops in play therapy, and an evening workshop series taught by Certified Professional Organizers, are also offered.

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

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is accepting applications for its HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program. The HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program is a five-month leadership development experience for current and emerging women leaders who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations. The application deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 1.

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

Description: 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://www.vcuanxietystudy.com.