10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mindful Mornings, in partnership with the Office of Student Engagement, presents a free speaker series at The Depot for students who want to make the world a better place through work, activities and the compassionate lives they choose to lead. Attendees will meet business leaders and stewards of social change, each with life experiences that will inspire and motivate. Free food and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, visit https://vcumindfulmornings.eventbrite.com.

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents the Experiential Learning Expo in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. This event allows attendees to connect directly with both VCU departments and community-based organizations who offer opportunities for relevant, experiential and applied learning. Whether seeking volunteer, internship, research, creative or other experiential opportunities, this event will connect attendees to organizations that can help them grow as a professional.

For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/yc8u4fax.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Episcopal Campus Ministry invites those interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities to attend its "seRVAnt" lunch at Grace and Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. The lunch will feature Amanda Kennedy from St. Andrew's, an independent school in Oregon Hill supporting low-income families in Richmond. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions about how vocation and faith can shape community engagement. All students are welcome.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Pre-Health Advising holds a workshop in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to discuss the application process to VCU's traditional nursing program. A pre-health advisor will go over the application requirements and discuss how to be a competitive applicant.

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Global Education Office invites all members of the university community to its monthly Global Café in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Attendees will experience a variety of cuisines and cultures from around the world. This student-centered program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet students from across the globe. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served. Everyone is welcome at this free event.

For more information, visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/students/community/globalcafe/.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "Wednesdays in the Workshop," an open house designed to help attendees explore new equipment, techniques, softwares or experiences every Wednesday at Cabell Library. This week's topic is Arduino. Participants will experiment with interactive electronics that can be programmed to do almost anything.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/wednesday-workshops-2017-18.html.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program hosts an information session in Harris Hall, Room 5182, for undergraduate students of all majors who are interested in getting involved in research experiences at VCU and beyond. The session will provide information about upcoming opportunities for research and will help interested undergraduates prepare themselves for a research experience. To hear students talk about their research projects, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2016/04/14/fellows/..

4:30 p.m.

VCUarts Department of Graphic Design presents its Objects + Methods Lecture Series featuring Dafi Kühne, graphic designer / letterpress printmaker from Zürich + Glarus, Switzerland, in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Since 2009, Kühne has been working full-time in his studio «babyinktwice» designing and printing posters, invitation cards, brochures and magazines for music, art, architecture, theatre and film projects. VCUarts Objects + Methods is a free public lecture series by the Department of Graphic Design.

5 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences invites all to a live stream of TEDMED 2017 from Nov. 1-3 in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Lecture Room 2-010. This year's event will focus on the productive tension between "what is" and "what if," the inspiration that continues to drive us further into what's possible. For a full schedule, list of speakers and more details, visit the website below. Drop-in anytime to view all or portions of the live stream.

For more information, visit http://www.tedmed.com.

5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

VCU has launched a new Master Site Plan, which will guide development for the next decade, and invites the VCU community to provide input at an informal session in the University Student Commons, First Floor, Floyd Avenue Entrance Lobby. For this session, parking in the Main Street deck will be validated for off-campus visitors. Those needing validation should see Master Plan staff at the meeting.

For more information, visit https://masterplan.vcu.edu/.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU ASPiRE is accepting applications and hosts an information session in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004 F-G. Attendees will learn how to serve the community locally, nationally and abroad through the ASPiRE Living Learning Program in 2018 and beyond. Current ASPiRE students will be available to share program information, personal experiences, application process and answer questions.

For more information, visit https://aspire.vcu.edu/apply/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

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

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board hosts a game of bingo in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants will enjoy a fun, spirited version of bingo with giveaways, free food and big prizes.

7 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students holds a professional school health panel in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to health professional students about prospective health fields.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Cabell Screen shows images from VCUarts Qatar in honor of the annual Qatar Day.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cabellscreen/2017/10/30/qatar-day-images-from-far-away/.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites the VCU community to a forum to hear from one of the finalists for vice president for inclusive excellence at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts.

For more information, visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The History Department holds its semi-annual course fair at 811 S. Cathedral Place. This "open house-style" event showcases sample syllabi for all history courses offered during intercession and spring 2018. Students can receive advising and career guidance, learn about student organizations, internships, study-abroad and scholarships. All are welcome, especially students interested in the major, minor or graduate programs.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

The Catholic Graduate Student Organization invites the VCU community to its next luncheon presentation, "Her Hardest Choices: A Physician’s Faith Journey into the Women’s Health World," in the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 6-101. Fidelma Rigby, M.D., associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, faculty leader, Baughman Society, and medical director, Pregnancy Resource Center, will share about her life as a fetal medicine specialist in the Maternal Fetal Division. All are welcome. To RSVP, use the contact information below.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

VCUarts co-sponsors the seventh Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art from Nov. 2-4, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard. Symposium speakers include HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, the contemporary artists Lalla Essaydi, Shahzia Sikander and Hassan Hajjaj, and some of the leading curators, collectors and leaders in the field of contemporary Islamic art.

For more information, visit http://islamicartdoha.org/2017-symposium.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to lunch and learn the "EssentiaALZ of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia" in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Attendees will discover certification, training and support services offered by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond. Lunch will be provided. R.S.V.P.s are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at noon

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.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics holds a seminar, "Modeling Gene Regulation with Public Genomic Data: From Integration to Prediction," featuring Chongzhi Zang, Ph.D., Center for Public Health Genomics, University of Virginia, in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at 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.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

United2Heal holds "Futbol4Life," a charity soccer tournament, at the Cary Street Field. Players can sign up as free agents or form teams of eight players. In order to play, sign up by Thursday, Nov. 2, at the table in the University Student Commons from Nov. 1-2, 11 a.m. to 4 pm., or visit the website below. All money collected will support United2Heal in shipping medical supplies to areas in need.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_Ci2SIVX_Mt0WAqB5ULD4fekOdjoHdL6rFLSGKjFh_E4vtQ/viewform.

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.

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

Health Disparities Organization presents its annual diabetes awareness and screening event, which will include free diabetes testing as well as an ADA diabetes seminar, at Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., 23224. This event is free to VCU students and the Richmond community. Panera will be provided. For details, see the Health Disparities Organization's Facebook page.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Common Book Program welcomes Sam Quinones, author of "Dreamland," to speak at the W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts about the opiate/opioid epidemic in the United States. This event is free and open to the public; first come, first seated. Doors open at 5 p.m. for this 6 p.m. event. Copies of "Dreamland" are available for check-out at the VCU Libraries and for sale at Barnes & Noble @ VCU and at the Sam Quinones event.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Parking and Transportation hosts an open forum for students, faculty and staff on the Monroe Park Campus in the Cabell Library, Room 303. Parking and Transportation administration will discuss recent initiatives, improvements and address audience concerns. If unable to attend this forum, it can be viewed live at https://apps.parking.vcu.edu/livestream.asp

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

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Homecoming hosts a blood drive in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Administration holds a lunchtime information webinar for the Health Services Organization and Research Ph.D. program. Attendees will learn about the Ph.D. program and have an opportunity to virtually meet with the program director and current students. RSVP by using the email address below.

For more information, visit http://sahp.vcu.edu/departments/ha/.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board (GSPB) and the Activities Programming Board (APB) invite the VCU community to enjoy lunch to celebrate the 15th anniversary of homecoming at the Hunton Student Center. Space is limited and is first-come, first-served. For details, use the email address below with the subject "luncheon."

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Excitement is building for the grand opening of the ICA, so to celebrate the Institute for Contemporary Art will cheer on the Rams as they take on North Florida at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. A table on the Main Concourse will be available for attendees to stop by, say hello and learn about the ICA's upcoming membership program.

For more information, visit http://ica.vcu.edu/2017/10/12/ica-rocks-the-stu/.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents "Oncogenic C-Terminal Binding Protein 2 in Color and Pancreatic Cancers" by Ayesha Chawla, CCTR Ph.D. candidate in the cancer and molecular medicine concentration, defending her thesis in the Goodwin Research Laboratory, Room 131.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Alumni presents a pop-up shop at the University Student Commons, Concession Stand. Participants will have an opportunity to purchase vintage VCU Alumni articles of clothing and accessories just in time for the holidays. Items will be as low as $1.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from noon to 2 p.m.

The VCU Philips Institute for Oral Health Research hosts an open house for its Ph.D. program at the W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Building. Attendees will meet faculty and students and learn about the admission process and degree requirements. Attendees can also learn about the institute's research in cancer, immunology and microbiology and in tissue engineering. For catering purposes, RSVP to the email address below.

For more information, visit https://philipsinstitute.vcu.edu/postgraduate/oralhealthphd/.

The Global Education Office invites the VCU community to share the special Thanksgiving Day holiday with VCU international students or scholars who are eager to visit an American home and make new friends. For more information or to include a student or scholar around your Thanksgiving Day table, use the contact information below no later than Monday, Nov. 6.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/media/geo/pdf/students/ThanksgivingVolunteerInfo.Form.pdf.