5:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a piano ensembles concert in the James W. Black Music Center, Recital Hall. Admission is free.

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

7 p.m.

VCU Music presents a trumpet studio recital in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free.

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

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Jazz Orchestra II, under the direction of Steven Cunningham, holds a concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Music will include Quincy Jones, Neal Hefti, Sammy Nestico, Michael Mossman, Frank Foster, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones and Vernon Duke. Tickets are $7 in advance; $10 at the door; or free with VCU student ID.

For more information, visit http://www.vcumusic.showclix.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents "Mindful Mornings at VCU" at The Depot. This is a speaker series for students who want to do good and make money. Attendees can grab some free food and coffee, while hearing from Richmond's leaders in business including Brian Marks, Belle Isle Craft Spirits + Bonfire Funds; Craig Dodson, Richmond Cycling Corps and runner up for CNN Hero; and Michael Stuckey, Sabra Dipping Company. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcumindfulmornings.eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m.

Barnes & Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park Campus holds an exclusive faculty event. Attendees can visit with publisher representatives, demo new educational materials, learn about FacultyEnlight, check on book orders, sign up for a faculty author event and grab a free cup of coffee. While visiting, attendees can also take advantage of the faculty and staff discount days and receive 25 percent off on apparel, VCU gifts and general books.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Good Clear Sound, VCU's international slam poetry team, holds an open mic at The Depot. The event is free and open to the public. It allows participants to display talents such as singing, poetry, dancing and comedy.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a dialogue for American Indian Heritage Month featuring Taveira, a Humphrey fellow, in the University Student Commons. Taveira's special interests are in control programs, health promotion and chronic disease prevention. She hopes her studies in the U.S. and partnerships with Brazilian programs will help her design effective, holistic and community-oriented programs to reduce mortality and morbidity in indigenous populations.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Office of Faculty Affairs holds a Faculty Appreciation Reception in Cabell Library, Room 303. All faculty members are invited (T&R and A&P). This event celebrates the teaching, research and service of VCU faculty. Space is limited. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 27, by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/faculty-appreciation-nov-17.html.

VCU Recreational Sports Fitness offers certified personal training sessions from 3-18 sessions at the MCV Campus Recreation Center. There are newly cut prices available for faculty/staff and members.

For more information, visit http://ttps://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/personal-training/ .

A new Post-Award Financial Extension and Closeout policy is open for university comment through Monday, Dec. 4. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

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