Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m.

Be the Match on Campus and Sisters and Stethoscopes hold a bone marrow drive in the Honors College Multipurpose Room. The registry process takes less than 15 minutes. Donors will swab each corner of their cheek and fill out a form that ensures suitability as a bone marrow registrant.

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services holds a QPR/Suicide Prevention Training in the University Student Commons Theater. 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/.

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 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. The first session is about the health benefits of physical activity.

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

VCU's Southern Film Festival in partnership with the Humanities Research Center holds a screening of the documentary "Gender Revolution," followed by a conversation with special guests Gavin Grimm and Bill Farrar, in Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall. The screening will be moderated by Bethany Coston. A reception will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 6:30 p.m. Free, but registration is requested.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Division of Community Engagement and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence present a conversation on community engagement as a methodology to enhance teaching, research and scholarship at VCU in Ginter House, Room 221. Facilitators will also share resources available to advance development of mutually-beneficial academic-community partnerships.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/news-and-events/calendar/community-engagement-brown-bag-2017.html.

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Catholic Graduate Student Organization invites all who have an interest in connecting with others of like faith to a luncheon meet and greet with free pizza and drinks in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 6-101. Attendees will learn about the group and meet with some of the leadership. RSVP to the contact below.

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Campus Scheduling Services hosts a "How-To Virtual EMS and Space Reservation" workshop for departments and student organizations in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Attendees will learn how and when to book space on campus and the rules for reserving academic, outdoor and other spaces. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, event planners, schedulers and fellow organization board members to learn how to host a successful event, conference or meeting on campus. No RSVP or reservation is required.

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

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine welcomes a new Market 810 chef, Andrew Cook of Charleston, S.C., with an authentic, Low Country-inspired dinner at the Shafer Court Dining Center. Guests can choose from a variety of coastal southern favorites, including jumbo shrimp and grits, pimento cheese fritters and crispy okra with red onion bacon jam, She-Crab soup and Tobasco collard greens. Follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below for a complete menu with uppercut information.

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

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 11-101/102. Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief, Department of Bioethics, NIH, will present via webinar concepts of "capacity" to consent, consent understanding and strategies to improve consent understanding.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to lunch to learn about VCU participation and outcomes in CenteringPregnancy, an innovative group approach to prenatal care, integrating health assessment, education and emotional support, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

Saturday, Sep. 9, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekend of Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below.

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

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Human Resources and Social Security present an information session covering the basics of Medicare and the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to state retirees in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is appropriate for faculty and staff who are nearing or have reached Medicare eligibility and are exploring retirement. Registration is required by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16152.

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts "Express Fitness at Work" at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Carrie Baines, wellness coordinator, VCU Recreational Sports, will present on how to fit physical activity into a work day. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below.

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

Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The School of Engineering hosts the 2017 RamHacks hackathon on Sept. 16-17, at the School of Engineering, East Hall. RamHacks is a 24-hour hackathon extravaganza where all are welcome, which means those with serious coding skills as well as programming newbies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaboratively design and implement a software and/or hardware application of their choosing. To register, visit the website below.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts a "Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health" symposium in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium. There will be poster presentations, key-note address, podium presentations and lunch. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/2017langstonsymposium.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks faculty, staff and student volunteers for the 2017-18 Student Conduct Board. To learn more about the Student Code of Conduct and find the training schedule, visit the website below.

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

Weight Watchers @ VCU hosts "inspire" open house meetings on both campuses on Tuesday, Sept. 12. New members will receive a free starter kit from Weight Watchers. For meeting details, including special pricing, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers/.

A revised Intellectual Property policy is now open for university comment through Friday, Sept. 29. 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.

A revised "Conflicts of Interest in Research" policy is now open for university comment through Wednesday, Sept. 6. 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.

A new Post-Award Financial Management policy is open for university comment through Monday, Sept. 18. 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.