07 p.m. to 08 p.m.

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts a roundtable in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. The discussion is open to student organization leaders who want to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, share successes and challenges in working with the community and learn more about Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Pizza will be provided.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCUarts Depot in partnership with VCU Sustainability, introduces the Inaugural VCUarts Depot Market offering fresh fruits and vegetables from SAMM and Field of Dreams Farms. The VCUarts Depot Market, located on the second floor, will be open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The VCU community can take advantage of the convenience, and stop by for some produce that is good for you, good for the environment, and good for the community.

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

12 p.m. to 2:30 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. 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 will be stop motion animation.

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

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/.

7 p.m.

The Department of Music presents a VCU Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This performance will be conducted by David Niethamer, and will include works by Charles Ives, William Schuman, David Maslanka and John Philip Sousa. Tickets are $10 general admission and free for VCU students with ID.

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

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents Bingo in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. There will be big prizes, giveaways and Bonchon Chicken.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at 10 a.m.

Tickets for VCU Homecoming's RamFest with performers Tory Lanez, featuring Shy Glizzy and 24 HRS, go on sale starting October 3 at 10 a.m. and end October 6 at 5 p.m. at the Altria Theater Box Office. They are also sold online through Ticketmaster and at the Richmond Coliseum Sweet Frog Box Office starting October 9. Tickets are $25 for students with a VCU ID, who may purchase up to two tickets for this event. Tickets are $35 for the public. All tickets are general admission.

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

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 01 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities: MCV Campus invites you to a Cyanotype Printing art workshop at the Hunton Student Center, First Floor Lounge. This workshop is presented by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1515113.

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business’ 23rd annual International Business Forum will address the challenges and opportunities of the African continent as it emerges as a global powerhouse. “Africa — The Big Emerging Continent: Opportunities and Challenges” take place in the University Student Commons Ballroom, 907 Floyd Ave. Reception to follow at the Snead Hall atrium, 301 W. Main St.

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

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 4 p.m.

The Honors College invites current VCU students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply. Information sessions occur the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. and the first Friday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303.

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Anderson at VCU and The Richmond Cookbook project present the Richmond Potluck, a citywide potluck and benefit show for Puerto Rico relief. The potluck will feature homemade food from residents throughout the city, live art and musical performances, an open mic led by local poets and an art sale by VCUarts students and local artists to raise money for Puerto Rico. The Anderson will serve as a drop-off location for donations for Puerto Rico relief from September 29 - October 9.

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.

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Richmond Chi Alpha and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship host a night of worship in Harris Hall, Room 101. Open to all students of all beliefs and faith backgrounds.

Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents "Meet, Eat and Greet" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This is an opportunity to meet other students living off-campus while grabbing a bite to eat before setting off to greet the day. Other dates will include Monday, Oct. 23; Monday, Nov. 13; Monday, Nov. 27; and Monday, Dec. 11.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to a film screening and discussion of "Sleepless in America" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. The film is a documentary exposing the crucial need for sleep and the shocking life-threatening consequences of its absence. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. Following the film screening, a discussion will be facilitated by Cecelia Valrie, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Psychology.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16006.

VCUDine holds its annual Custom Coffee Mug Contest through Thursday, Oct. 5. The contest winner will have his or her design produced on hundreds of coffee mugs and sold all over campus, just in time for the holidays. The winner will also receive a $250 gift card to Barnes & Noble @ VCU and 50 free coffee refills at on-campus coffee locations. For the contest entry form, visit the website below and scroll to the bottom of the page. Entries are due by Thursday, Oct. 5.

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

VCU Business Services is conducting a brief, 5-10 minute survey that examines the retail services offered at VCU, including student textbook, technology and general merchandise. The VCU community's input is important, as it will provide powerful insights about experiences with VCU’s various retail services. The survey is open to all members of the VCU community and will be available from Oct. 2-6. To complete the survey, visit https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?id=5766276

For more information, visit https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?id=5766276.

VCU Rec Sports offers a Lifeguard Certification Course at the Cary Street Gym on Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 10/6-10/8 & 10/13-10/15. The cost will be $100 for students and $175 for members. If interested in the discount, email vculifeguards@gmail.com before Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. Register online from 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.

VCU, Bon Secours, and HCA are sponsoring a Palliative Care Symposium with keynote presenter Dr. Rodney Tucker from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Other topics include opioid use in geriatrics patients, home-based palliative care, anxiety, POST, perinatal palliative care and the opiate crisis. Email the contact information below for a brochure and/or registration form by Friday, Oct. 6.

If you are age 21 or over, and have a diagnosis of Postconcussion syndrome, you may qualify to participate in a research study conducted in the Richmond, Va. area. Participants of this study will be asked to meet two times in a private area to protect confidentiality. Once to meet with the student investigator to complete four sets of questionnaires and receive a kit for collection of a sample of saliva for purposes of measuring a stress biomarker. A second shorter meeting will be required to pick up the sample of saliva. Compensation is available at completion of the study. For more information, please contact: Christine Huson, MSN, RN Doctoral student Virginia Commonwealth University (540) 985-4028 or email husonc@vcu.edu. Principal Investigator: Victoria Menzies PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Associate Professor Virginia Commonwealth University VCU IRB #HM20009108

Head to the James River with knowledgeable instructors from the VCU OAP to learn the basics of stability, balance and maneuvering on a stand up paddle board. Pack a lunch, as food is not included. Cost is $15 for students and $20 for members $20. Register by October 10.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b1b40990-6277-495a-946d-9a48f9993480&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.