1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Intercultural Festival presents its welcome back event, "Fall Back In Love With ICF," in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees will enjoy free pizza, cultural activities, musical chairs and bingo. Three grand prizes will be given for lucky winners.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates the start of Latinx Heritage Month with an event featuring G. Antonio Espinoza, Ph.D., Department of History, in the University Student Commons, Room 215.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Black Art Student Empowerment holds a social mixer in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A. This is an opportunity for attendees to meet, mingle and connect with the students and staff of VCUarts.

7 p.m.

The Department of Music presents a free recital featuring recipients of the Jesús Silva Merit Scholarship for classical guitarists in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Established in 1991, the scholarship is named for Jesús Silva (1914-1996), a world renowned guitar virtuoso, teacher, and Musician Artist-in-Residence at VCU from 1979 to 1982. Admission is free.

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

8 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents "Art of Noise" at the Larrick Student Center. The event will feature Kelli Lemon, Mad Skillz, and DJ Lonnie B. Attendees must attend two or more "Hip Hop Summit" events to attend the "Art of Noise: DJ'ing is an Art." The DJ's won't just play songs, they will paint pictures with sounds and enhance what a person is feeling based on what they're playing. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes to this old skool hip hop party.

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

Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tiranga-Indian Nationals at VCU holds a new student welcome event, "Parichaya," in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Attendees will have fun while meeting some new and old people from the community and have an opportunity to socialize. There will be food, games, raffle prizes, gifts and dancing. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association presents its Eid Banquet in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. This is the biggest MSA event of the semester in celebration of Eid Al Adha, one of the major holidays in the Islamic religion. For details, email vcumsa@gmail.com

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 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

The Society of Professional Journalists VCU Chapter holds its first meeting in the Temple Building, Room 2226, to discuss event dates and goals for the upcoming school year.

Monday, Sep. 18, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Virginia21 invites students to decorate cupcakes in Cabell Library, Room 152. The fall campaign and upcoming events will be discussed over cupcakes. Virginia21 is a non-partisan, political organization that focuses on higher education.

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Latinx Alumni Career Panel featuring Jorge Piocuda, Sara Chicas, Aila Castane and Daniella Pizzaro in the University Student Commons, Room 215. Food and drinks will be provided.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Globe hosts an open house in West Grace Street Student Housing-North. Attendees will learn about the program and have questions answered by Globe staff. Applications are being accepted and the priority deadline is Friday, Nov. 3.

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Offices of Donor Relations, Communications and Annual Giving coordinate two "Thank a Donor Days" on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Compass outside of Cabell Library, and on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Compass outside of Larrick Student Center. The VCU community is invited to join as students thank donors. Cookies, coffee and swag will be provided. To volunteer, use the contact information below.

Due to extensive road closures on Leigh, Clay and Marshall streets, the Connector Express will discontinue service at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15. Additionally, the I Lot shuttle will suspend service to the Coliseum Deck beginning at 4 p.m. Coliseum Deck subscribers who cannot exit by 4 p.m. should park in D Deck during this time. In the event road closures extend into the weekend, additional impacts to the Connector and/or RamSafe may occur.

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

VCU Rec Sports offers a one-day intramural kickball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Cary Street Field. Registration will be open until Monday, Sept. 18. To reserve your spot, visit the MyRecSports portal.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/-leagues--tournaments-schedule/.

The Well hosts a Relationship Skills Class, a six-week psychoeducational class for students to build skills for healthy relationships. This class is free and not for credit. Multiple classes will be offered for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual minorities) as well as for the general student population. Register by Monday, Sept. 18, by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/RSCFall2017.

Parking and Transportation encourages students, faculty and staff to participate in Try Transit Week from Sept. 18-22. Try Transit Week is a week-long, educational event designed to encourage Virginians to try a form of public transportation such as bus, rail, vanpool or ferry. Parking and Transportation, in partnership with Ridefinders, will host a table in the University Student Commons on Monday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to provide additional information. Visitors can register to win a 30-day transit pass.

Presented in partnership with the VCU Muslim Student Association, and juried by designer and VCUarts Qatar alumna Hadeer Omar, The Anderson announces a call to all VCU students to participate in sharing their perspectives on the beauty, complexity and challenges of globalized Muslim life in the 21st century. To submit, visit the website below and complete the application.

For more information, visit https://filmfreeway.com/festival/GlobalPerspectivesonContemporaryMuslimLife.

Do you self-identify as a woman of color? In this study, you will be asked questions related to your racial/ethnic identity, self-concept, experiences of insults, and sexual health. The survey will take approx. 30 to 60 minutes. You will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four VISA Gift Card (if you qualify). Take the pre-screen survey to see if you qualify - https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etX8Rw3VbprbEXz For more info, contact Chelsie at dunnce@vcu.edu