10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

University Student Health Services offers a free flu vaccine to students on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Cabell Library, Third Floor, Room 311; and on Friday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom A. #NoFluVCU

11 a.m. to commonwealth ballroom, university student commons

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts a day of advocacy and service for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. "Rams Give Back" is an interactive event featuring a meal prep service project, the SNAP Challenge and Lobbying 101. For details about this and other Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week programs, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1652132.

12 p.m. to 308 hibbs

The Department of English sponsors its Faculty Forum in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. The term cyberlibertarianism was developed by scholars to mark the ways right-wing political and social assumptions infiltrate the digital world. Cyberlibertarian foundations structure public and academic debates around issues such as surveillance, open source, open access, bitcoin, blockchain, "internet freedom," "net neutrality," online anonymity, and encryption, via canned revisionist accounts of history that advance the project of universal computerization.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/english-faculty-forum/.

12 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents "Careers in the Commons" with District of Columbia Public Schools in the University Student Commons. District of Columbia Public School's vision is that every student feels loved, challenged and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life. Their mission is to ensure that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through riotous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Forensic Science Department welcomes guest speaker Mike McCormick, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as part of its fall seminar series in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201. McCormick will discuss "Trade, Forensics and WMD: The Trilogy of CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://forensicscience.vcu.edu/media/forensic-science/undergraduate/images/FRSC570Fall17Syllabus.pdf.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Science, Technology and Society presents "Frankenstein Dissected: A Panel Discussion on Artificial Life - Past, Present and Future" as part of its fall lecture series, "Science Fact, Science Fiction," in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. The event will feature IIsiah Lavender III, Louisiana State University, Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, and Jennifer Rhee, VCU. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://sts.vcu.edu/current-lecture-series/fall-lectures/frankenstein-dissected/#d.en.254145.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Career Services, the Center on Health Disparities Research and VABIO present "Networking with VABIO" in the Biotech One Atrium. Networking in consistently rated as one the most challenging parts of professional development. Attendees will have the opportunity to polish their networking skills with VABIO, the state's largest life sciences membership association with more than 200 member organizations. All graduate students, postdocs, faculty and alumni are welcome.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/NetworkVABIO.

6 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/.

7:30 p.m.

In celebration of International Education Week, the Global Education Office presents "Rabbit-Proof Fence," the last in a three-part film series, in the University Student Commons Theater. Based on a true story, this film follows the journey of three young Aboriginal "half-caste" girls who were forcibly removed from their families by Australian government officials in 1931 to be trained for positions of servitude. The screening will be followed by discussion.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/iew/.

7:30 p.m.

Alphi Phi Omega sponsors a "Healthy Relationships" workshop in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030. Students can attend alone or with a friend or partner to learn about gaining and maintaining healthy relationships.

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 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Alumni presents Class Giving Week from Nov. 16-17. Students can stop by the Larrick Student Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn how to commemorate the Class of 2017 and give students following in their footsteps the best chance of success.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University College Common Book Program and the American Medical Student Association at the School of Medicine present a panel presentation and discussion on "The Opioid Epidemic in Virginia: Treatment and Recovery Perspectives" in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics holds a seminar, "Tools for Epigenome Analysis of Genomic Regions and Data-Intensive Project Management," featuring Nathan Sheffield, Ph.D., Center for Public Health Genomics, University of Virginia, in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from noon to 6 p.m.

VCU LEAD hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross at the Grace and Broad Residence Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from noon to 9 p.m.

Black Art Student Empowerment at VCU presents its third annual showcase, "Reclaiming Our Time: Roots of Me," at The Depot. The gallery will begin at noon, followed by performances at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a night filled with artwork and performances by both VCU students and artists within the Richmond community.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal at VCU seeks volunteers to help sort medical supplies to donate to areas in need. The warehouse is located at 2601 Maury St., Unit #31. Rides will be provided if needed at the Commons loops at 2:50 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at 4 p.m.

VCU Basketball hosts University of Virginia in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://vcuathletics.com.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The National Art Education Association, VCU Student Chapter hosts the International SPEED Symposium at Franklin Terrace, Room 301. Participants will listen to talks by art educators about international art education, eat food, and participate in games and art-making activities.

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Good Clear Sound presents "Ram Grand Slam" in the University Student Commons, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215. "Ram Grand Slam" is the final poetry slam of the semester that will determine the team for the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational. Pizza will be provided.

Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Horn Studio Recital in the James W. Black Music Center, Recital Hall. Admission is free.

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

On Wednesday, Nov. 22, the Campus Connector will operate from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. From Nov. 23-25, the Connector will not be in operation. It will resume its normal service schedule on Sunday, Nov. 26. The A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot routes will not be serviced on Thursday, Nov. 23 or Friday, Nov. 24. Normal service to these lots will resume on Monday, Nov. 27. A Lot, I Lot, M Lot, R Lot, W Deck and K Deck employee subscribers will be permitted to park in the N Deck or 8th Street Deck on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24.

For more information, visit https://parking.vcu.edu/news-and-alerts.

VCU Recreational Sports offers student organizations a fun-filled private group exercise class at the Cary Street Gym, MCV Campus Rec Center, Marshall Street Studio or a space they provide.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/group-exercise/private-group-exercise-classes/.