12 p.m.

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.

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

The VCU Libraries Innovative Media department invites the VCU community to "Tech Tuesdays" in Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Lecture Room 2-010. Attendees will learn the best ways to scan their dog, baby, chainsaw, shower rod or ancient artifact with hands-on demonstrations of library technology resources, services and workspaces.

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

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The editors of The Commonwealth Times distribute the latest issue of the paper and meet with the VCU community on the Compass.

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

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services is hosting a panel discussion, "Making the Most of Your Gap Year," in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Participants will discuss scribe programs, the Peace Corps, Fulbright programs and more opportunities to try before entering healthcare graduate and professional programs.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

RamBikes will be hosting a group ride and film screening. The group ride will meet at RamBikes, 201 N Belvidere, at 5:30 p.m. and depart at 6 p.m. The ride will finish at the Outdoor Rental Center, 130 S Linden St., where a collection of bicycle-centric short film screenings entitled "PROPULSION" will be screened at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the ride, screening or both.

For more information, visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/.

6:30 p.m.

VCU Music's Trumpet Studio presents a recital in the James W. Black Music Center's Recital Hall. Free admission.

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

7 p.m.

Queen In You at VCU will host “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Boss!" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C and D. The event will include a guest speaker who will be giving tips and tricks on putting your best foot forward career-wise, a fashion show of dos and don'ts in a professional environment, an opportunity to get headshots for your professional profile and more. Register at the URL below. Business casual attire.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/act-like-a-lady-think-like-a-boss-tickets-44411559169.

8:30 p.m.

VCU Music's Trombone Choir presents a recital 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. 18, 2018 at 1 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office and Political Science Department present an information session about the Fulbright Student Scholarship in Founders Hall, Room 328. For upcoming info sessions, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/natlscholar/. .

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 at noon

VCU's da Vinci Center hosts an information session for the Clinton Global Initiative University 2018 at the da Vinci Center. Students can ask questions, get feedback on potential ideas and learn more about past participants' experiences. May graduates are still eligible for this event, to be held October 19-21 the University of Chicago. Deadline to apply is April 23.

For more information, visit https://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/meetings/cgi-university/apply/before-you-apply.

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Participants are asked to bring a laptop to the event.

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Innovative Media team teaches Podcasting II: Editing and Sharing in Cabell Library's The Workshop, lower level. This session covers how to edit and publish your podcast so that it sounds excellent and reaches more people. Second of two sessions.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 at 7 p.m.

VCU Music presents the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Band, conducted by Dr. Terry Austin, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This concert will feature guest conductor Dennis J. Zeisler and the world premeire of Adam Silverman's composition, "The Rule of Five," with guest performers, the Novus Percutere Percussion Duo. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for VCU students with ID.

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

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU hosts an exclusive event for VCU faculty, staff and students to celebrate the launch of the Institute before the public opening on April 21. Explore the Markel Center – the ICA’s new building designed by Steven Holl Architects — and preview Declaration, our inaugural exhibition. Reserve free timed entrance ticket now at the URL below. VCU ID required at door.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/vcu-preview-day/.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Sustainability hosts Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., an activist and thought leader on the social and environmental impacts of industrial-scale agriculture and globalization, for an event at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Shiva will speak and participate in a panel discussion “Exploring Issues of Social Justice and Environmental Impacts on Fashion,” with Kimberly Guthrie, Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising in the School of the Arts, and Meredith Katz, Ph.D., Department of Sociology in the College of Humanities and Sciences. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhXNGXs3vPpoJ8YEZYjLczYqrJEBalFSDnrRaiSALUIWLkww/viewform.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art presents a VCU student night. Explore the ICA’s new building, designed by Steven Holl Architects and preview "Declaration," our inaugural exhibition. Screenprint a postcard with Studio Two Three. Contribute to VCU student Andrew Bell’s Collective Declaration. Music by Shanel the DJ. Free pizza and dessert provided. Free t-shirt for the first 100 students to arrive with a ticket. VCU ID required. Space is limited, RSVP tickets at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/studentnight/.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 at 09 a.m.

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement offers registration for a volunteer neighborhood cleanup, "Into the Streets: Jackson Ward," to be held at Abner Clay Park. Tools and lunch are provided. Register on RamsConnect at the URL below or stop by the University Student Commons, Room 229.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1956779.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Rational Design of Allosteric Modulators of Hemoglobin as Dual Acting Antisickling Agents," as part of its 2018 spring seminar series, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Piyusha Pradeep Pagare, graduate student, will be presenting her research seminar.

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU opens to the public on April 21 with a site-wide exhibition, "Declaration," and a day-long Block Party showcasing Richmond’s curious-minded culture. Block Party will offer interactive activities, food and live music and performances emceed by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B. Held outdoors on the Markel Center grounds, Block Party is free and open to the public. This is a rain or shine event.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/grand-opening/.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Wilder School and VCU Police host the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team for a presentation and free public tours of the Command Trailer. The presentation begins at 10 a.m. in the University Student Commons Theater. The Command Trailer will be open in the Commons Plaza from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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 Seventh 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.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from noon to 3 p.m.

The Office of Admissions hosts the Graduate and Professional School Fair in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Meet VCU representatives, learn about available graduate and professional programs and gain insights on the admissions application process, ask questions and discover your options. No registration required.

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

Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

President Michael Rao, vice president Aashir Nasim and the Division for Inclusive Excellence invite the VCU community to the 2018 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME) in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Join us for this annual recognition of faculty, staff, administrators and students who have made exemplary contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives, and nurturing an inclusively excellent environment.

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

May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Students participating in the ceremony must wear caps, gowns and hoods. Academic regalia is available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. If you are unable to visit your campus bookstore, you can purchase your regalia online through Tuesday, April 30, at http://www.balfour.com/vcu/. Caps and gowns will not be available for purchase at the Commencement ceremony.

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

All VCU students are encouraged to take the Diverse Learning Environments Campus Climate Survey, which runs now through April 27. Results will inform the VCU’s plans related to campus diversity initiatives. Students who participate could win one of two grand prizes for a free semester of on-campus parking or one of 100, $10 Starbucks gift cards. Students should have received an email from heri@vainc.net on Feb. 28 with a link to the survey. More information is available at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/climate-survey/.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program hosts Junior Journey on the James, an overnight camp for middle school age students, ages 10-13, that will follow a portion of the VCU course Footprints on the James. Students will learn about the James River ecology and cultural history, and get to explore tidal creeks along the way. Two sessions will be held, July 9-13 and July 23-27.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/rice-rivers-center/ .

The VCU Dodgeball Club will host the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association Tournament at the Siegel Center April 21-22. University dodgeball clubs from all over the country are expected to participate.

RamBikes will be providing mobile bike repair from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Compass. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to stop by for tuneups, flat fixes and free bike advice.

For more information, visit https://bikes.vcu.edu.

A new collection of classic MCV gear featuring the medical school’s vintage logo mark will be available for purchase starting Thursday, April 19. The green and white branded items — which include a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, crew neck sweatshirt, baseball hat, keychain and more — will be available for purchase in store and online through Barnes & Noble @ VCU, while supplies last. Visit the URL below to sign up for a reminder email.

For more information, visit http://mcvgear.com.