10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Technology Services and VCU Libraries present the 2018 VCU Tech Fair in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303, featuring hands-on demos, presentations, free light lunch and giveaways, courtesy of vendor contributors. Learn about innovative technologies and enter to win cutting edge prizes. Attend information sessions to be entered into special prize drawings.

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

12 p.m.

The Department of Craft and Material Studies Presents a visiting artist lecture by Mark Melonas at the Depot, 814 W. Broad.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts Hong Xue, Ph.D., as the speaker for its biweekly Seminar Series in One Capitol Square, 6th floor, Room 644. Xue, assistant professor in VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy, will present "Innovative Systems Science Approaches to Obesity: Complex Systems Modeling for Novel Prevention Strategies."

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Beginning August 31, VCU Libraries will no longer support the RefWorks platform. Join VCU Libraries online for this popular and timely webinar that provides a brief overview of other citation management options such as Mendeley and EndNote. Registration is required at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/3914449.

2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Forensic Science hosts Teri Stockham, Ph.D., as a guest speaker for their Graduate Seminar series in Harris Hall, Room 2129. Her talk will be on "The Shell Game of Addictive Drugs."

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine is hosting its first-ever Food Truck Festival on Cathedral Place outside of Shafer Court Dining Center. All current dining plan holders will receive two free tickets to use at the food trucks, compliments of VCUDine. Food truck attendees include: Carytown Burgers and Fries, The Dog Wagon, Continental Divide, Bikini Panini and Gelati Celesti. Cash or credit also accepted. Follow @VCU_Dining.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RVArts welcomes Ashley Hawkins and Bob Kaputof speaking about keeping all things ART alive and vibrant in the RVA at The Depot. RVArts is a cross-listed course between the VCUarts Art Foundations program and University College.

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

6:30 p.m.

VCU Music's Cello Studio presents a recital on Tuesday, April 10 in the James W. Black Music Center's recital hall. Admission is free.

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

8 p.m.

The VCU Jazz Orchestra I under the direction of professor Antonio García presents a concert with guest pianist Lee Musiker in the Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist, conductor, music director, arranger/orchestrator/composer Lee Musiker has established a distinguished and multifaceted career as both soloist and collaborator with a variety of premiere artists. $7 in advance, $10 at the door, free with VCU student ID.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Innovative Media team teaches "Podcasting I: Planning and Production," in Cabell Library's The Workshop, lower level. This session covers everything you need to know to plan and begin producing a well-rounded audio broadcast. First of two sessions; next session April 18 covers editing and sharing.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Guest Artist Recital featuring Florida State University faculty members, Deborah Bish, clarinet; Shannon Thomas, violin; and Stijn De Cock, piano, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Free admission.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU ASPIRE and the Peace Corps host a panel discussion in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A. The panel discussion features representatives from the Peace Corps and our partners to learn about volunteer experiences, ask questions about service and gain knowledge about the application process.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Chemistry hosts J.A. Margolis, assistant secretary of state, to the University Student Commons, Commons Theater, for his lecture on "Science Diplomacy in our Changing World: How Science in Foreign Policy Works for Peace, Security, Prosperity, and Development. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 at noon

Spaces are still available for the free chair yoga classes sponsored by Human Resources for employees, to be held April 12 at noon in the Larrick Student Center and April 16 at noon in the Cary Street Gym. To register, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/career-development/training-schedule/.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a film screening and discussion of “Waiting to Inhale” in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This 2005 documentary covers the heated debate over marijuana and its use as medicine in the United States. A brief discussion will follow the film.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16010.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni invites the VCU community to a townhall meeting to discuss the draft of the new strategic plan at DAR Central, 111 N. 4th St., Richmond. VCU Alumni is looking to elevate the alumni experience and they are looking for your feedback.

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Political Science Department hosts "Redistricting in Virginia: A Bipartisan Problem" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2104. We will be discussing what is and why do both redistricting and Gerrymandering exist in Virginia. Will also be discussing how can we put an end to Gerrymandering and redraw fair district lines in the Commonwealth. The discussion panel will consist of Delegate Lashrecse Aird, Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Brian Cannon and professor John Aughenbaugh. Audience questions are welcome.

Friday, Apr. 13, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Development of Small Molecule Neuroprotectants," as part of its 2018 spring seminar series, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Ashley Boice, graduate student, will be presenting her research seminar.

Monday, Apr. 16, 2018 at 1 p.m.

The VCU Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program are pleased to host a conversation with His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States, at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture. R.S.V.P. by April 12 at the URL below.

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

Monday, Apr. 16, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Alliance is hosting a presentation about the Cabell Library's collection of zines and the legacy of Gidra, a radical zine started by Asian Americans in the 1960s, followed by a zine binding workshop. The presentation will be held in the Cabell Library, John Mapp Room, 4th floor, from 6-6:30 pm, and the workshop will be held in The Workshop's Makerspace, lower level, from 6:30-8 p.m. Zines are DIY magazines that can include pictures, illustrations, drawings, poems and thoughts.

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16412.

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16413.

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 at noon

The Student Government Association presents "Popsicles and the Provost" at the University Student Commons Plaza. Meet the provost and vice provosts of the Monroe Park Campus. Soul Ice will be provided.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In the semester's finale for Tech Tuesday, VCU Libraries' Innovative Media team teaches "3D Scan Your World," in Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Room 2-010. Learn the best ways to scan anything from your dog to an ancient artifact.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/tech-tuesdays-spring-2018.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Date/Time CORRECTION: The Wellness Resource Center is partnering with the YWCA of Richmond, VCU Health's Project Empower, VCU Police Department, VCU Equity and Access Services: Title IX, VCU SGA, and Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) to put on VCU's 7th annual Fear 2 Freedom event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballrooms. Participants will assemble care kits for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Free dinner provided.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by Friday, April 13.

For more information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

A draft of the Preventing and Responding to Discrimination policy (formerly titled Affirmation of VCU's Equal Opportunity) is now open for university comment through Monday, April 9. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports invite the VCU community to the Dimensions of Wellness Fair at the Cary Street Gym. Learn more about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, emotional, social, intelletual, environmental, professional, spiritual and financial. There will be on-campus and off-campus vendors, wellness activities and services. No registration needed.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/calendar/.

A draft of the revised Principal Investigator Eligibility for Sponsored Programs policy (formerly titled Principal Investigator Eligibility) is now open for university comment through Monday, April 16. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

A draft of the new Military-Affiliated Students policy is now open for university comment through Monday, April 16. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

Knowledgeable instructors at VCU Rec Sports Outdoor Adventure Program lead a day trip to the beach April 22 to teach the basics of Stand up paddle boarding: stability, balance and maneuvering. Pack a lunch, as food is not included. Register by April 17.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b1b40990-6277-495a-946d-9a48f9993480&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.