10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Offices of Donor Relations, Communications and Annual Giving coordinate a "Thank a Donor Day" on the compass outside of Larrick Student Center. The VCU community is invited to join as students thank donors. Cookies, coffee and swag will be provided. To volunteer, use the contact information below.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity partners with VCU Libraries for "Writing with Integrity" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. This session will help students to avoid plagiarism through better understanding of paraphrasing, attribution and citations. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center presents "Great SEXpectations" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon III. This fun and informative play-shop from sex educators will help remove sexual stigmas and taboos, offering practical communication tools and a safe, supportive environment within which to practice them. Attendees can bring partner(s).

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies hosts a pop-up art show on the first floor of Harrison House through Thursday, Oct. 26. The show exhibits student artwork, primarily by African American Studies students and members of Black Art Student Empowerment. Harrison House is open to visitors during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

The Bangladeshi Student Organization at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, for students to meet the executive board and learn more about the organization and its upcoming plans for the year. Snacks and entertainment will be provided.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Young Democrats at VCU hosts a visit from Mark Herring, attorney general of Virginia, in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Fireplace Lounge. Herring, who is running for re-election, will discuss his platform and answer pressing questions about today's political climate.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to a film screening and discussion of "Sleepless in America" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. The film is a documentary exposing the crucial need for sleep and the shocking life-threatening consequences of its absence. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. Following the film screening, a discussion will be facilitated by Cecelia Valrie, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Psychology.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16006.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at 8 p.m.

The Department of Music presents the VCU Fall Jazz Festival in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This popular annual event features the Jazz Orchestra I, Jazz Orchestra II and VCU Jazz faculty. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Free for students with VCU ID.

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

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities: MCV Campus programs invites the VCU community to a cyanotype printing workshop in Hunton Student Center, First Floor. This event was postponed from Oct. 6.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1515113.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present "Think Like a Scientist: Teaching Your Students How to Organize Scientific Concepts" with Jason Tan, Ph.D., in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will learn a card sorting technique they can use to teach their students how to organize information into discrete conceptual domains and solve problems. To register for this free workshop, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://rampages.us/howtotalks.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Interprofessional Education invites the VCU community to meet and welcome Monica Orozco, Ph.D., executive director of Online@VCU, in the Molecular Medicine Research Building, Room 1009-1011. Attendees will hear Orozco's initial thoughts on strategy for moving VCU forward in the online arena. Health sciences faculty or staff members involved with any facet of curriculum design and development, instructional content delivery, classroom technology or user experience support are encouraged to attend. Lunch is available to registered participants. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://goo.gl/forms/LBOUE1tmzywQkQ3q1.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Virginia529: Saving for Continuing Education," as part of the third Wednesdays free community series, in the Garden Room (off of the food court) at Regency Square Mall, 1420 N. Parham Rd. Attendees will learn how to benefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

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

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

The Office of the Ombudsperson presents a National Conflict Resolution Day (NCRD) 2017 event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom A. NCRD is a global event intended to promote the concept of peaceful conflict resolution. This year’s event features keynote speaker Wayne Blair, university ombuds for the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, in addition to a hands-on workshop. The event is free and open to the public; registrants are asked to RSVP as breakfast will be served.

For more information, visit http://ombudsperson.vcu.edu/events/national-conflict-resolution-day-2017/.

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Academic Health Sciences presents "Perspectives on Health Equity and Access" featuring Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., former secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the George H. W. Bush Administration and founding dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine, in the Molecular Medical Research Building, Room 1009-1011. Light fare will be provided for those that RSVP.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzmSR1PW_TzP_UjpaOtfH5w7kTbba_tbxv_4311qcQBoB4bw/viewform?usp=sf_link.

VCU Dining Services invites the VCU community to help improve campus dining experiences by completing a 5-7 minute survey. All responses are confidential and must be completed by Friday, Oct. 27. Participants who finish the survey will be able to enter a drawing for a $150 or $50 eCard. To begin the survey, visit http://baseline.campuslabs.com/vcu/dining

For more information, visit http://baseline.campuslabs.com/vcu/dining.