1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

ALT Lab staff facilitates a workshop for instructors on how a Rampages.us site can enrich a course, whether it's an online course or hybrid, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4110. Participants will expand beyond the tools they may already know and try some new innovative experiential techniques to engage with students.

For more information, visit http://altlab.vcu.edu/event/personalizing-your-course-site/.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine welcomes Lehja, the first guest restaurant of the semester, to Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center. For both lunch and dinner, the popular Short Pump restaurant will be on-site serving up some of their famed Indian dishes at the Fan Fare station. For a complete menu with uppercut information, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management presents "Financial Aid 101," a presentation about the fundamentals of the financial aid process, in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Marc Vernon, executive director of financial aid, will share information about applying, qualifying, calculating and maintaining financial aid.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "Roles of Mucins in Respiratory Tract Inflammation" as part of its 2017 fall seminar series in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. Kwang Chul Kim, Ph.D., professor and director, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, will facilitate.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents its first "Whetting Your Appetite for Research" seminar titled, "Show Me the Money," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., Wright CCTR, will discuss how to position researchers to be competitive for funding and identify appropriate research funding for their career and research interests. Attendees should bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

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

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts "The Workshop at Cabell Library," an open house designed to help attendees explore new equipment, techniques, softwares or experiences every Wednesday at Cabell Library. This week's topic will be "3D Modeling and Printing: Tips, Tricks and Techniques." Participants will learn how to build a 3D model like an expert to make the perfect print every time.

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

7 p.m.

The Music Department presents a duo guest artist recital in the W.E. Singleton Center, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The recital will feature Emily Ondracek-Peterson, violin, and Richard Masters, piano. Free and open to the public.

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

7 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU hosts Sarah Swafford at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Sanctuary. Swafford will offer a compelling blueprint for how to navigate relationships and thrive, not just survive, in every stage of life.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PLUMAS and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs holds an open mic and art show in the University Student Commons, Common Ground.

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In celebration of Campus Sustainability Day, the Office of Sustainability hosts a screening and discussion of the documentary, "Clothes to Die For," on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 2-4 p.m. in Grace and Broad Residence Center 2, Room 1227; and from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Pollak Building, Room 221. Attendees will explore how the fashion industry impacts sustainability and the environment.

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Green Unity for VCU hosts Ryan Owenby, Owenby Organics, to discuss the ease of composting at home in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center invites the VCU community to "Nutrition for Cancer Survivors," a series of four workshops led by Massey dietitian Elizabeth Miller, R.D., all about the connection between nutrition and cancer care and survivorship. Workshops are held at 5:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at 9000 Stony Point Parkway the first four Tuesdays in October.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board (GSPB) holds an informational workshop on home buying in the Hunton Student Center, First Floor Conference Room. Speakers from Rashkind Saunders and Co. Real Estate will discuss the steps to purchasing a home from start to finish. Free lunch will be provided to all guests.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1510989.

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Administration holds a lunchtime information webinar for the Master of Science in Health Administration (professional hybrid online program). Attendees will learn about the MSHA program and have an opportunity to virtually meet with the program director, current students and alumni. If planning to attend, RSVP to the email address below.

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

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 from 08 a.m. to 09:15 a.m.

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation presents the first John and Rosa Cifu Lecture in Brain Injury Rehabilitation featuring Robert Karol, Ph.D., delivering a lecture titled "Non-Compliance versus Non-Adherence: Conceptualization and Treatment" in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.

For more information, visit http://www.pmr.vcu.edu/news-and-events/#255135.

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Virginia 21, Greek Life at VCU and the Student Government Association host an event in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to encourage students to participate in their civic duty and to vote. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to vote if not already registered.

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

Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Rec Sports and the Outdoor Adventure host a 12-hour climbing marathon called "No Slack Climbathon" at the Cary Street Gym and Manchester Wall to benefit Operation Underground Railroad. Participants will climb while also having an opportunity to participate in other activities like slacklining, log rolling and knot-tying races. Each climber will make a $14 donation to O.U.R. when registering.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/special-events/.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Virginia529: Saving for Continuing Education," as part of the third Wednesdays free community series, in the Garden Room (off of the food court) at Regency Square Mall, 1420 N. Parham Rd. Attendees will learn how to benefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

The Building Inclusive Communities (BIC) Student Inclusive Excellence Academy, originally scheduled for Sept. 29-30, has been canceled. This student workshop is rescheduled for the spring semester, Jan. 26-27, 2018. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/building-inclusive-communities/.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute is accepting applications for its HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program. The HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program is a five-month leadership development experience for current and emerging women leaders who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations. The application deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 1.

For more information, visit http://www.gehli.vcu.edu/programs.

VCU Rec Sports offers a lifeguard certification course at the Cary Street Gym. For the course schedules, visit the website below. The cost will be $100 for students and $175 for members. Register online at the MyRecSports portal by Thursday, Oct. 5.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=8f04eb94-8b05-4785-bfc5-8f1060041199&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

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.

The Outdoor Adventure Program holds a day canoe trip on Saturday, Oct. 7. Participants will be introduced to canoeing on a scenic stretch of local flatwater. Experienced trip leaders will teach strokes and packing techniques, while participants explore places where larger boats cannot go. The price is $15 for students and $20 for members and includes equipment, transportation and guides. Food is not included, so be sure to pack a lunch. This trip is geared for beginners who have little to no experience. Register by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=6037e1f3-4d9c-4fd5-958d-adf836fa8e11&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.