12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Behavior and Policy presents a seminar featuring Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., director, DHP Healthcare Workforce Data, and executive director for the Virginia Board of Health Professions, discussing "Virginia's DHP Healthcare Workforce Data Center" in One Capitol Square, 12th Floor Conference Room. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, visit https://hbp.vcu.edu/seminar-series/.

7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays Appalachian State in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Emerging Healthcare Leaders presents "A Healthcare Spelling Bee" in the University Student Commons Theater. Students will receive the opportunity to unite with other members, staff and faculty at VCU and learn about common medical terminology used during routine check-ups with physicians and dentists. The audience will receive the opportunity to earn prizes through interactive games. Appetizers, dinner and dessert will be provided during the event.

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 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "Wednesday 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 be "Podcasting: Everything You Need to Know...From Beginners to Whizzes, Learn Best Practices in Podcast Production."

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU Music presents a University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert under the direction of David Niethamer in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This concert will feature David Maslanka's Give Us This Day: Short Symphony for Wind Ensemble, Vincent Persichetti's Symphony No. 6 for Band, and works by Holsinger, Ives, Strommen, O’Toole, Walczyk, Zdechlik and Mahr. Tickets are $10 general admission and free for VCU students with ID.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU Dance presents "The Salon" in the VCU Dance Depot Annex Studio, behind 814 W. Broad St. This event is free and open to the public. The informal dance showing includes new and in-progress student works in dance, including film and live-performance. Audience feedback on the work will be facilitated by visiting iCubed scholar MK Abadoo in the spirit of MacArthur "Genius" Liz Lerman's Critical Response process.

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

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society and the Department of Sociology present Richard Ocejo, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, discussing his new book, "Masters of Craft: Old Jobs in the New Urban Economy," at The Depot. This event is free and open to everyone.

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

Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at noon

The Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance holds a Clarion case competition interest meeting in the W. Baxter Perkinson Building, Room 3-105, for those interested in health care. The Clarion competition gives participants hands-on experience in a public health case while working with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues. Food will be provided to those who RSVP at the website below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgy0nBDW6IHfndFCMLwIdOPgV6UKRgESo4TEI_h8_spo9LxA/viewform.

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at noon

Human Resources presents "Holiday Survival Guide" in the HR Training Building, Room 115. Participants will look at the sources of holiday stress and learn strategies for dealing with emotions, time, relationships and money during the holiday season. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16132.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams in Recovery presents the "You Did What?! Recovery Speaker Series" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107, which pairs a current student with an alum to share recovery journeys.

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/events--meetings/.

Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and the School of Social Work invite faculty to participate in the inaugural "Faculty Grade-In" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. Attendees can complete final grading with fellow faculty across the university in a comfortable and collaborative space. Coffee and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. RSVP for lunch by Monday, Dec. 4, by using the contact information below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/flaJEkK3Yn7UVZwu1.

VCU Globe is currently accepting applications for the Faculty Fellows Program. Applications from faculty in a wide variety of academic disciplines are encouraged. Eligible applicants hold full-time appointments in their disciplines, work as adjunct faculty at VCU or represent a Richmond-area community partner. Fellows teach an upper-level 3-credit seminar/elective course to VCU Globe students. The deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2018.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/vcuglobe/faculty/.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program hosts a seven-day canoe trip from Jan. 3-13 (plus travel days) down the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River in southern Texas. Participants will float through and hike inside canyons, find hot springs and stargaze. Registration is open and closed on Friday, Dec. 1. An interest meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Outing Rental Center.

For more information, visit https://www.google.com/url?q=https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId%3D84d7e977-5d1f-4bb6-b471-1824eb1c8afc%26semesterId%3D8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71&sa=D&ust=1509136600334000&usg=AFQjCNGr5nr4n26lakaNFejnuwJ6WBJ83g.

Employees who make a CVC online donation to either the university or VCU Health System donation sites between now and Sunday, Dec. 10, will be entered into a drawing for free VCU basketball tickets.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/cvc/.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is accepting proposals for Black History Month, February 2018. To submit proposals or program suggestions, use the contact information below.

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.