10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), formerly Disability Support Services (DSS), holds an open house event at its office in the University Student Commons, Suite 102. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend to meet the staff, pick up some SAEO swag, learn about the new testing procedures and ask questions.

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

12 p.m. to 1 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/.

12 p.m.

Episcopal Campus Ministry at VCU (ECM @ VCU) presents a weekly lunch and learn gathering with local service providers engaging students in volunteer opportunities and discussion of community service through a lens of faith. The first guest speaker will be Megin Rollins, Boaz and Ruth, at Grace and Trinity Church, 8 N. Laurel St. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. All are welcome.

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

12 p.m. 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.

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/.

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/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rams in Recovery presents the "You Did What?! Recovery Speaker Series," which pairs a current student with an alum to share recovery journeys, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1107.

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/events--meetings/.

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.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal holds its first "super warehouse" event. Rides will be provided to the warehouse. Participants should meet in front of the University Student Commons Loop at 2:45 p.m. All volunteers are welcome to help sort medical supplies to ship off to communities in need. Refreshers will be provided.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a showing of "Now You See Me 2" starting at 7 p.m. and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" starting at 9:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Sept. 9, with "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" starting at 7 p.m. and "Now You See Me 2" starting at 9:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons Theater. There will be free popcorn while supplies last.

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 at 8 a.m.

In recognition of National Recovery Month, the VCU Health Division of Addiction Medicine sponsors the second annual Substance Abuse Education and Recovery Resources Fair for clinicians, VCU staff, families, patients and visitors in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, Learning Center.

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from noon 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/.

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

Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union present "How to Read Your Credit Report" in Snead Hall, Room B3207. Participants will learn how to access a free copy of their report and the importance of reviewing and understanding the report. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16125.

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

RamTech invites faculty and staff to attend a free Apple® Watch "Appy Hour" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. The lunchtime seminar will demonstrate top functions of the Apple Watch and how special features can help wearers stay active, motivated and connected. Attendees can brown bag their lunch. A free goodie bag and Pepsi products will be provided for all attendees. Space is limited. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appy-hour-getting-the-most-out-of-your-apple-watch-tickets-37389321467.

Friday, Sep. 15, 2017 from 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/.

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Wellness Resource Center invites faculty and staff to its Recovery Ally Program, a training designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery, at the Wellness Resource Center. Registration is required by visiting https://goo.gl/2hY6KC

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/recovery-ally/.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs accepts applications for the VCU Leadership Development Program class of 2018. The goal of this program is to develop current and emerging leaders at VCU who represent the academic and administrative units of the university and VCU Health System. Applications for the 2018 class are due by Sunday, Oct. 15.

For more information, visit http://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development.

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/.

Do you smoke cigarettes? Are you interested in reducing? You may be eligible to participate in a research study if you are a current smoker interested in reducing and between the ages of 21-65 years. Compensation is provided. For more information call 804-628-7550, email vcucstp@gmail.com or visit www.cstp.vcu.edu/rct Principal Investigator: Thomas Eissenberg, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

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

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 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.