1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences hosts the University of North Carolina's 23rd National Health Equity Research webcast, "The Courage to Lead: Scholar-Activism and Health Equity in Turbulent Times," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2010. The webcast will feature panelists Camara Jones, Sr., fellow, Morehouse School of Medicine; Andrew Curley, postdoctoral fellow, UNC Chapel Hill; and Paul Cuadros, associate professor, UNC Chapel Hill. There will be a moderated question-and-answer session.

For more information, visit http://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=66449.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Sustainability hosts its annual campus sustainability day on the Commons Plaza. There will be food, giveaways, a craft workshop, sustainability information and several local vendors on site.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Representatives of the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Office of the Dean of Students, University Counseling Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Health, Residential Life and Housing, Academic Advising and VCU Police offer a free lunch at West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon III, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. Attendees will enjoy pizza. "First-Gen Fridays" is an opportunity for first-generation college students to meet each other and faculty from around the university. This meeting will showcase learning support resources designed to help increase student success.

For more information, visit http://nsfp.vcu.edu/studentevents/first-gen-fridays/.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PLUMAS at VCU hosts a game night in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A. Attendees will meet new friends, play games and enjoy snacks.

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Department of Music presents banjo masters, John Bullard and Adam Larrabee, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students.

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

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

University Health Services offers free flu vaccines to students in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms. Rams, stay well this flu season. #NoFluVCU

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services presents "Money Mondays." This Monday's topic is "Financial Independence" and will be held in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This interactive workshop will cover money management principles and the financial challenges facing an emerging generation. The session includes an in-depth look at effective cash flow, understanding student loans, and building a savings and investment plan that will carry over to life after VCU.

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Career Services and the Tompkins-McCaw Library present "How to Obtain a Postdoc" at Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010, as part of the VCU BEST Series. John Ryan, Ph.D., associate vice president for research development and head of the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars, as well as a number of successful postdocs will lead a panel discussion about what attendees need to do to choose the best postdoc for them.

For more information, visit http://vcu.libcal.com/event/3597470.

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Virginia21 hosts a question-and-answer session with the policy director from the Ed Gillespie campaign for governor in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Higher education policies, college affordability and millennial-based issues will be discussed. Attendees will enjoy pizza and refreshments while having the opportunity to become informed voters.

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at 8:30 p.m.

Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority Inc. hosts its annual "Kreepy Karnival" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Food and drinks will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates Latinx Heritage Month by inviting the VCU community to learn how to salsa on the Commons Plaza.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.

The Honors College invites current students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply. Information sessions occur the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. and the first Friday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303.

VCUDine has the opportunity to open a new dining location on W. Grace Street. The dining establishments brought to campus, such as Panda Express, Starbucks, Freshii and Chick-fil-A, are a direct result of feedback from students, faculty and staff. To help choose, visit the website below to participate in a short, three-question survey.

For more information, visit http://vcudineoptions.questionpro.com.

The Well at VCU hosts a six-week class to help students build skills to develop and maintain healthier relationships. A class for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual minorities) students will be offered on the MCV Campus. A class for the general student population will also be offered on the Monroe Park Campus. To register, visit bit.ly/RSCFall2017 by Monday, Oct. 2.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/RSCFall2017.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) holds a variety of online strategy workshops, on-campus information sessions, and test prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Live-online options are also available. Use promo code VCU50 to save $50.

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

VCU Rec Sports has implemented a new guest policy. Students and members can sponsor one guest for $10, and non-member faculty/staff can self sponsor for $10 per day. Guest must present a valid ID to be admitted. Only one sponsored guest per day. Guest fee exceptions and changes can be requested by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/membership/guests/.

The Student Government Association reminds student organizations that they are able to apply for spring 2018 funding through Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. via RamConnect. The appropriations funding request deadlines are divided into three funding periods. The funding request deadlines are: spring 2018 requests are due Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017; summer 2018 requests are due Thursday, March 1, 2018; and fall 2018 requests are due Sunday, April 1, 2018. Students can review the SGA funding powerpoint and proposed appropriations bylaws on the SGA website.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/vcusga.

The Outdoor Adventure Program offers river stand-up paddle board day trips for participants to learn the basics of stability, balance and maneuvering on a stand-up paddle board. Participants will discover why this sport is taking off in popularity amongst surfers, fisherman and recreational paddlers around the world. The cost is $15 for students and $20 for members. Food is not included so participants should pack a lunch. To register, visit the website below by Tuesday, Oct. 10.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b1b40990-6277-495a-946d-9a48f9993480&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

University Student Commons and Activities invites all current students to submit names for the student organization space formerly known as Common Ground, located on the lower level of the University Student Commons, Room 015. Multiple submissions are allowed. The winner will receive a prize and plaque that will be hung in Room 015. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. To submit a name, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcustudentcommons.com/2017/09/25/help-us-rename-common-ground/.

New Student and Family Programs accepts applications for Student and Family Orientation Leaders for summer 2018. In order to be considered, applicants must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and a satisfactory background check. In addition, Student Orientation Leader applicants must plan to return to VCU in fall 2018; Family Orientation Leader applicants may have plans to graduate prior to summer 2018. The deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 2, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, visit http://bit.do/olapp.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs recruits members to join the American Indian Heritage Month Committee. If interested in becoming a part of the committee to help plan events and provide ideas, use the contact information below. All identities are welcome.