12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities hosts a group viewing of "Citizen Science: A Novel and Emerging Method to Knowledge Generation" at the Theatre Row Building, 730 E. Broad St., Fourth Floor Conference Room. The viewing is free and open to all interested. This webinar is sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Wake Forest University.

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

6:30 p.m.

The Religious Studies Society presents "Queerness and Religion" at 14 N. Laurel St., Powell-Edwards Lounge. Attendees will enjoy a discussion with EJ Urban, an honors religious studies and economics double major who lives in the Lavender House, as she explains how queerness fits into religion.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 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 in Cabell Library, Lower Level. This week's topic will be best practices in designing research posters - how to make posters eye-catching, legible and far from dull.

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

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Global Education Office hosts the Study Abroad Coffee Bar in Rodney's Cafe. Students interested in studying abroad during winter, spring and summer 2018 are encouraged to attend. Attendees can register to win one of ten $500 study abroad awards. This event is part of VCU's celebration of International Education Week, which recognizes the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/students/fair/#coffeebar.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Alexandrian Society hosts its annual fall lecture, "Race in America: Past, Present and Future," presented by Christina Greer, Ph.D., Fordham University, in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/undergraduate-program/student-organizations/alexandrian-society/.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Public Administration Student Association at VCU presents "Insights: Virginia Election" at Virginia Union University, L. Douglas Wilder Library, 1500 N. Lombardy St. The event, co-sponsored with the Central Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, will feature political expert Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., with analysis of the outcome and impact of the Nov. 7 election in Virginia.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of English and VCU Libraries present Jade Chang, winner of the 2017 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for "The Wangs vs. the World," reading from her book in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. Chang will be joined by her agent and editor to discuss the evolution of the book from original idea, to first draft, to published work. A public reception, book sale and signing will follow. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit the website below.

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

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at 4 p.m.

VCU Basketball hosts University of Virginia in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RamTech presents its Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. There will be zero percent down payroll deduction for qualified full-time VCU faculty and staff. Faculty and staff can also take advantage of an Apple® flash sale with up to $200 off select products; up to $100 on select Dell® products and savings on Kate Spade®, HEX, Beats®, and Fitbit®. A special shuttle service for MCV Campus employees will be running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., departing from the VCU shuttle stop located on 11th and Clay streets.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15984.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at 1 p.m.

Medical Student Athletic Club invites the VCU community to participate in the third annual "Turkey Bowl" at the Cary Street Field. The co-ed event will be sponsored by Chick-fil-A and will feature prizes for the winning team and T-shirts for participants. Players are encouraged to bring a canned good as a donation to a local food drive. To sign up, use the contact information below. Each team must have five to eight players.

Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Human Resources presents a workshop in the HR Training Building, Room 115, focused on the role faculty and staff play in exhibiting honest and ethical behavior at VCU, including an overview of resources available if faced with unethical behavior. To register, visit the website below.

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

VCU Recreational Sports offers a new massage therapy program. Massage Services will provide a variety of massages based off of the therapists' specialties. Student organizations and departments can request mobile chair massages for a fee.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/massage-services/.

This Thanksgiving, the Student Government Association encourages the VCU community to celebrate the season by donating non-perishable food items to the inaugural partnership between the City of Richmond and the VCU SGA, "Ramsgiving." "Ramsgiving" is a two-week, campus-wide donation drive from Nov. 6-20. Beneficiaries of the collected non-perishable food items are RamPantry, FeedMore of Richmond and local community public housing.

Like many medical campuses across the country, VCU Health now has an orchestra for all VCU Health team members, medical students and pre-med field students. The orchestra is seeking additional experienced musicians who are excited about practicing and performing together. The Chamber Orchestra including strings, winds, brass, and conductor Rondy Lazaro, will meet Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. on the second floor of the Main Hospital Cafeteria.

For those needing a ride back home for Thanksgiving break, RamAway provides free transportation for faculty, staff and students during designated holidays and semester breaks to and/or from the Richmond International Airport, Greyhound Bus Station and Amtrak at Main Street Station and Staples Mill Road. RamAway is currently accepting reservations until Friday, Nov. 17, for rides through Sunday, Nov. 26. To reserve a ride, visit go.vcu.edu/ramaway

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

Are you a woman in menopause experiencing anxiety? Would you like to talk about your experiences? Researchers at the VCU School of Nursing are interested in learning more about women’s health in menopause. Participation in this qualitative study would involve a face to face interview (approximately 1 hour) to discuss your personal experience with anxiety in menopause. The interview will be audio recorded and will take place at a location convenient to you. You will receive a gift card to a local business for participation in the study. For more information, please contact Ellie Bremer, MSN, RN, FNP-C, at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, bremeres@vcu.edu. VCU IRB APPROVAL NO: HM20010855.