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.

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 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

Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Human Resources and Recreational Sports kick-off the RamStrong challenge with a campus walk beginning on the Commons Plaza. To register, visit the website below. For details about RamStrong and the wellness challenge, visit http://www.ramstrong.vcu.edu/

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16184.

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

Human Resources and HOME hold a session in Snead Hall, Room B2165, for attendees to learn more about what is involved in buying a home. To register, visit the website below. This class counts towards the RamStrong Wellness Challenge. For details, visit http://www.ramstrong.vcu.edu/

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16126.

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.

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.

Annual leave will be rolled into the new leave balance and will be subject to the proposed carryforward provisions. Accrued sick leave from employees currently in the Traditional Sick Leave Plan will be banked if needed for use in the future. To submit a question, use the contact information below.

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

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.

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 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.

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