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

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

Science, Technology and Society kicks off its fall 2017 speaker series, "Science Fact, Science Fiction," featuring Evelynn Hammonds discussing "The Marginalization of Experience: Woman of Color in STEM" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I-II. Women of color have historically had the lowest participation rate of any demographic group in scientific and technical fields. This talk will examine the long history of the under-representation of women of color in STEM fields. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://sts.vcu.edu/current-lecture-series/fall-lectures/evelynn-hammonds/.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services presents "How to Talk About Your Talents" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Talking about yourself is one of the more nerve-wracking parts of networking. During this workshop, attendees will discover how to tell their story, hone their message to various audiences and highlight their unique strengths.

For more information, visit http://ow.ly/WUb730feDt7.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence presents "Afro-Latinx Culture in Music, Theater and Performance" in the University Student Commons Theater. Petra Rivera-Rideau, Ph.D., Wellesley College, and Patricia Herrera, Ph.D., University of Richmond, will examine Afro-Latinx culture and its expression in popular music, theater and performance. Rivera-Rideau is the author of "Remixing Reggaeton: The Cultural Politics of Race in Puerto Rico." Herrera's forthcoming book studies the work of female artists of the Nuyorican Poets Café, and is one of the organizers of "Nuestras Historias: Latinos in Richmond," a current exhibition at The Valentine. Free and open to the public. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/latinxfallevents.

3 p.m.

The ALT Lab/Online@VCU holds a workshop in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, featuring Brianne Jackson and Tom Woodward who will guide an exploration of how technology can improve workflow. Participants will take a look at common time-sucks from email to grading and see how others are using tips, tricks and tools to get more done in less time.

For more information, visit http://altlab.vcu.edu/event/workflows-that-work/.

3 p.m.

The Media, Art and Text Ph.D. program presents the annual Marcel Cornis-Pope Lecture, "Too Much and Not Enough: Tales of a Diasporic South Asian Indian Scholar Activist," given by Archana Pathak, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, at The Depot. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.matx.vcu.edu/news/index.html.

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts a "Constitution Day" program in Cabell Library, Room 303. John Kneebone, Ph.D., historian, and John Augenbaugh, Ph.D., political scientist, will discuss how freedom of speech has been defined historically and how the polarization of public opinion can incite a violent response. Free and open to the public. Classes are welcome.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 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 "DIY Pop-Up Books." Participants will learn paper engineering techniques that make cut-outs move.

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

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New E.R.A., Salvation and Praise and Pensa hold a mashup bible study at The Depot, Interdisciplinary Space.

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts Anita Nadul, assistant professor, School of World Studies, for a discussion on the understanding of Latinx cultures in the University Student Commons, Suite 215.

Friday, Sep. 22, 2017 at noon

The Student Government Association holds a roundtable event in Cabell Library, Room 303, for students to receive university updates directly from the university administration, hear about what is happening within the student government, and interact with one another. President Rao will be the special guest speaker. Food and giveaways will be provided. This is part of RAMCENTIVE. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1469292.

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2017 from 11 a.m. to noon

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents the "Executive Police Panel Discussion: Diversity and Inclusion in Policing," featuring panelists from area jurisdictions who will share their expertise on diversity and inclusion surrounding law enforcement as it relates to hiring, recruitment and retention in policing, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Free and open to the public.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 08:30 a.m.

VCU, Bon Secours and HCA sponsor a Palliative Care Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Richmond. The keynote presenter is Holly Holmes, M.D., University of Texas, speaking on "Integrating Geriatrics and Palliative Care into the Cancer Care Continuum." Other topics will include opioid use in geriatric patients, home-based palliative care, anxiety, POST, perinatal palliative care, and the opiate crisis. For a brochure and registration form, email the contact below. Register by Friday, Sept. 29.

The JL Lot is closed to hourly parking on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A list of other available hourly parking facilities can be found at the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.parking.vcu.edu/parking/visitors/parking-locations.

VCU Globe accepts applications for the 2018-19 academic year. Rising VCU sophomores from all over the world will live in the West Grace Street Student Housing-North residence hall and participate in a 12-credit specialized curriculum that leads to a certificate in global education. The priority application deadline is Friday, Nov. 3. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DKRALC7XHR.