10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services holds a QPR/Suicide Prevention Training at the Larrick Student Center. Participants will learn how to question someone about potential suicidal thoughts; persuade them to seek help; and refer them for professional help.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/.

12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a "Teach-In" event with special guest Raymond Patton in the University Student Commons, Suite 215.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The College Behavioral and Emotional Health Institute hosts the first monthly COBE Connect lunch lecture in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Marcie Walsh, COBE administrative director, will present "Research in Action: Thrive, Fit and the Science of Happiness," a discussion of several ways in which research on substance use, mental health, and wellness has been translated into VCU programming and coursework.

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

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

The Wellness Resource Center holds "Survivor Solidarity Hour," a space where survivors of violence and their allies can come together and be in community, in The Well's Recovery Clubhouse. Students can hang out in bean bag chairs, enjoy pizza and coffee thanks to Rams in Recovery, bring homework, play games, and practice and share self-care. "Survivor Solidarity Hour" takes place every Tuesday.

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

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Campus Scheduling Services hosts an open house at the MCV Alumni House and Paul A. Gross Conference Center, Room 114, for attendees to check out the five event spaces and learn about the upgraded, brand new A/V technology. The house has two large meeting rooms, a parlor room and two smaller board rooms for conference-style meetings. Attendees will learn more about the opportunities departments and student organizations have to host their next event. No RSVP or reservation is required to attend.

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

6 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center, along with the Office of the President, Office of the Dean for Humanities and Sciences and the Creative Writing Program, announce that acclaimed author Junot Díaz will visit VCU and give a public reading in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. The reading will be followed by a question-and-answer session, book-signing and reception. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/fall-2017-speaker-series-junot-diaz/.

8 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU holds its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D. All are welcome to attend to discuss the ministry, events and programs.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Discovery Advising and New Student and Family Programs present the Majors Fair, an annual event in which all majors are represented along with additional resources such as Education Abroad, Honors College, Career Services, and Living-Learning Communities, in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Current and prospective students are invited to stop by and chat with someone from their department and/or explore options for majors and minors.

For more information, visit http://uaa.vcu.edu/undeclared/.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts the annual "Meet the Rams: Make A Change" event on the Compass. This is an opportunity for attendees to meet the 2017-18 Ram student-athletes and help raise money to benefit VCU Massey Cancer Center.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office holds a Truman Scholarship information session in the Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, Room 1112, for attendees to learn more about the application process. Those interested in pursuing a public service career after graduation are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from noon to 2 p.m.

United2Heal invites all students to its ice cream social on the Commons Plaza. Various flavors and toppings will be served and music will be played.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Episcopal Campus Ministry welcomes Tiffany Hall-Terry from CARITAS at its Servant lunch at Grace and Holy Trinity Church, 8 N. Laurel St. This is an opportunity for attendees to learn about service opportunities from a lens of faith of social justice. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch will be provided. All are welcome.

For more information, visit https://ghtc.org/our-community/campus-ministry/.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Behavior and Policy presents a seminar featuring Peter Cunningham, Ph.D., and Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., discussing "Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services" in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Lunch will be provided.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "Wednesdays in the Workshop," an open house designed to help participants explore new equipment, techniques, softwares or experiences every Wednesday at Cabell Library. This week's topic is "Virtual Reality."

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

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Career Services, the Center on Health Disparities Research Training and the Office of Research present "Understanding NIH Individual Training Grants" in Sanger Hall, Room 2-020. John Ryan, Ph.D., and Melissa Throckmorton, from the Office of Research, will offer advice to predoctoral students interested in applying for NIH individual training grants, which intend to support students to develop into productive, independent research scientists while conducting dissertation research.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Office of the President presents Governor McAuliffe's Civic Engagement Task Force Roundtable in the Cabell Library, Room 250. Kelly Thomasson, Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Imani Yeboah, VCU Millennial Civic Engagement Task Force student representative, will discuss civic engagement. Attendees will share how they have engaged civically and learn new ways to better engage, further support the community and step into state government.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board holds a VCU Homecoming Court interest meeting in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. All students interested in being a part of the VCU Homecoming Court should attend a mandatory interest meeting in order to apply.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center invites the cancer community to "Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors," a series of free weekly workshops held each Wednesday in Sept. at 5:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Stony Point 9000, 9000 Stony Point Parkway. This second session will cover nutrition and local resources for healthy eating.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The Social Enterprise Club hosts Dan Fickett, RVA Works, to start off the semester-long speaker series in the University Student Commons, Founders Corner. Fickett is president and co-founder of RVA Works, a nonprofit cultivating entrepreneurs with social impact that provides related curriculum, coaching, pathways to capital and inclusive professional networking through 1 Million Cups.

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Good Clear Sound, VCU's slam poetry team, hosts an open mic at The Depot. The open mic is open to poetry, music, comedy, short stories and dancing. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a free screening of the documentary "The Legend of Cool Disco Dan" in the University Student Commons, Suite 215. A feature documentary, narrated by D.C. native Henry Rollins, that tells the story of Washington, D.C. in the 1980s through the eyes of D.C. graffiti legend, COOL "DISCO" DAN. Blending exclusive interviews with dozens of local and national celebrities along with archival footage, D.C. natives offer the most comprehensive portrait to date.

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

Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCUDine offers a brunch extravaganza at Shafer Court Dining Center. A specialty omelet filled with lump crab, asparagus and smoked Gouda will be available for one swipe. The French toast bar will offer an assortment of fruit and candy toppings. Chicken and waffles, scrambled eggs and hash browns will be served at the Fan Fare station. For a complete menu with uppercut information, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

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

Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services and the Fan Association host a concert in Meadow Park, 401 N. Meadow St. The event will feature the band, Faculty Lounge (jazz, bluegrass and Americana). Free ice cream and roommate portraits will be provided. Pets are welcome as well. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts a "Constitution Day" program in Cabell Library, Room 303. John Kneebone, Ph.D., historian, and John Augenbaugh, Ph.D., political scientist, will discuss how freedom of speech has been defined historically and how the polarization of public opinion can incite a violent response. Free and open to the public. Classes are welcome.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Opioids in Virginia," an interactive presentation that is part of the third Wednesdays free community series, in the Garden Room (off of the food court) at Regency Square Mall, 1420 N. Parham Rd. An overview of the opiate epidemic in Virginia will be provided, along with a review of some of the changes happening to address the epidemic including increasing continuing education, and community and treatment resources. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Jewish Life at VCU holds a grand Rosh Hashana dinner and ceremony for the undergraduate, graduate, professional, faculty and staff of VCU in Cabell Library Auditorium, Room 303. President Rao will also join. Registration is open online at the website below.

For more information, visit http://jewishvcu.org/holiday.

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Admissions and Career Services holds the Graduate and Professional School Fair at the University Student Commons, Second Floor. Attendees will speak to VCU Career Services professionals and learn about programs from representatives of almost one hundred schools. Attendees can stop by, ask questions and discover options. No registration is required.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 08:30 a.m.

VCU, Bon Secours and HCA sponsor a Palliative Care Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Richmond. The keynote presenter is Holly Holmes, M.D., University of Texas, speaking on "Integrating Geriatrics and Palliative Care into the Cancer Care Continuum." Other topics will include opioid use in geriatric patients, home-based palliative care, anxiety, POST, perinatal palliative care, and the opiate crisis. For a brochure and registration form, email the contact below. Register by Friday, Sept. 29.

VCUDine holds its annual Custom Coffee Mug Contest through Thursday, Oct. 5. The contest winner will have his or her design produced on hundreds of coffee mugs and sold all over campus, just in time for the holidays. The winner will also receive a $250 gift card to Barnes & Noble @ VCU and 50 free coffee refills at on-campus coffee locations. For the contest entry form, visit the website below and scroll to the bottom of the page. Entries are due by Thursday, Oct. 5.

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