12 p.m.

The Fall Block Step Show Committee hosts a fun and relaxing happy hour with games and free pizza in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Suite 215. This happy hour is the last event leading up to the annual Fall Block Step Show on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St.

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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a "First Fridays" American Indian event featuring music, dancing and networking in the University Student Commons, Room 215.

2 p.m.

The Center for Judaic Studies, Global Education Office, Humanities Research Center and the International Studies Program in the School of World Studies present "The Balfour Declaration Centennial: How a 1917 Proclamation Shaped Israel and Palestine" in the University Student Commons Theater. Admission is free and all are welcome.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Career Services and the Center on Health Disparities Research present "Exploring State Jobs in the Sciences" in Harris Hall, Room 2108. Attendees will hear from a panel of employers from various state departments and learn more about the state department, its story and potential opportunities. This is a great opportunity to engage with employers and build social capital. All majors and students are welcome to attend.

7 p.m.

BAPS Campus Fellowship at VCU presents "A Campus Diwali" in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1165. Attendees will celebrate aspects of the festival of lights in a comfortable and enjoyable environment through traditional music, inspirational guest speeches and delicious free food. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://register.baps.org/inthejoyofothers.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 from noon to 2 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 final deadline is Friday, Jan. 12.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Homecoming presents "Rumble in the Jungle" with an exotic petting zoo and giveaways in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms.

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

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 from noon to 3 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports, Activities Programming Board, Division of Student Affairs and University Student Commons and Activities sponsor "Rectacular Spectacular" at the Cary Street Field. Homecoming will be welcomed with Family Weekend featuring kickball games, refreshments, music, tailgate games and face painting.

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

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni holds a scavenger hunt-style event to help students check VCU traditions off their bucket list. The hunt consists of 10 designated activities that represent favorite traditions at VCU, starting at the Ram Horns. Participants can create a team of one to four people and use the checklist of clues that each team will be given to locate the traditions across campus. Participants are encouraged to take pictures of themselves at each location, download The Compass-VCU Traditions mobile app and complete each tradition.

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at 6 p.m.

VCU Homecoming presents "Reign of the Rams" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Attendees will support the 2017 court candidates as they perform in the annual court pageant and lip-sync competition.

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

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Alexandrian Society hosts a Krispy Kreme sale in the University Student Commons to raise funds for future student-organized lectures and symposiums. Venmo and credit cards will be accepted.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/undergraduate-program/student-organizations/alexandrian-society/.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services presents "Money Mondays." This Monday's topic will be "Paying for College" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Attendees will learn about different options to pay for college, including financial aid, scholarships, savings and student loans.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Statistical Sciences and Operations Research holds a seminar featuring Dennis Lin, Ph.D., Penn State University, discussing the "Design of Order-of-Addition Experiments" in Harris Hall, Room 4119. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanities-and-sciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/4656/2017/10/Dennis-Lin-Seminar.pdf.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Association of Information Technology Professionals at VCU presents "IT Networking Night" in Snead Hall, Room B3189. Those looking for a job or internship in IT are encouraged to attend. Attendees should market their brand, dress for success and bring their resume. Food will be provided.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Homecoming, Activities Programming Board and VCU Athletics sponsor "Ram Rally," a pep rally featuring games and activities, in the University Student Commons.

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

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at 8 p.m.

The brass players of VCU Music present a chamber brass ensemble concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Muevelo at VCU holds its last salsa and bachata workshop of the semester in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030C. Participants will learn new dance moves with friends.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni's Military Veterans Council hold an event honoring military veterans who are currently enrolled at VCU or are VCU alumni in the University Student Commons Theater. Speakers include Saif Khan, the president of VCU Alumni's Military Veterans Council, and Stephen Ross, director of Military Student Services. The guest of honor is Major General Timothy P. WIlliams, Adjutant General of Virginia. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/oqP4U4JxlwImCiHF2.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research along with VCU Massey Cancer Center present the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting, "Updates in Hot Topics" from the annual 2017 SOCRA Conference, in the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 11th Floor, Room 11-101/102. Participants will understand the impact of current ICH E6 (R2) changes and revisions and identify common FDA audit findings.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Wolf Creek Museum members host a night of music, art, performances and fellowship in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center for Innovation, the Division of Student Affairs and Military Student Services hosts a breakfast and panel discussion highlighting veteran innovators and entrepreneurs at Grace and Broad Residence Center. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-veterans-day-innovators-and-entrepreneurs-breakfast-tickets-38842036577.

The VCU community is invited to view CVs and leave feedback on the final candidate for the position of Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/about-us/candidates/. A valid VCU eID and password are required to view the materials and leave comments.

For more information, visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/about-us/candidates/.

VCU Rec Sports OAP offers a bicycle tour from Nov. 11-12. Participants will spend the weekend biking the scenic roadways of Eastern Virginia at an easy pace each day. All gear will be on the bike. At night, participants will camp, have dinner and hang out around the fire. Experienced cycling staff will help with instruction, maintenance and encouragement. The cost is $44 for students or $50 for members. Register by Tuesday, Nov. 7.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0b70e9f2-5267-44e4-a7fd-123e9de7d171&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

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