10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Integrity and Compliance Office hosts an Ethics and Compliance Open House at Cabell Library. Attendees will grab a free lunch, network with colleagues and learn about what the compliance network at VCU has to offer. Four-legged furry friends will also be on-site to help attendees de-stress and enjoy the softer side of compliance.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/compliance-week.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

RamTech invites VCU faculty and staff to attend a free "Apple® iPad Pro Appy Hour" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. RamTech will show attendees how the iPad Pro can bring creativity to the next level. Attendees can brown bag their lunch. Free goodie bag and Pepsi products for all attendees. Space is limited. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appy-hour-deep-dive-into-the-apple-ipad-pro-tickets-37389450854.

12 p.m.

VCU Police holds its eighth annual chili cook-off at Rodney's Place in Shafer Court Dining Center. To register for free as a chef, use the contact information below. A $5 donation is asked of attendees who want to sample chili and get a piping hot bowl of their favorite recipe. All proceeds will benefit FRIENDS Association for Children in Richmond. There will be a first, second and third place winner along with a Taster's Favorite.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Homecoming presents "Donut Forget, it's Homecoming" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms. Attendees will enjoy sweet treats to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Homecoming.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "Insights into the Control of TRPV2 Channel Activity in Microglia and Peripheral Leukocytes by ROS and Cannabinoid Ligands" in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. Ian S. Ramsey, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, will facilitate.

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

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU English sponsors a lecture in Hibbs Hall, Room 308, by John T. Glover, humanities reference librarian and affiliated English faculty. Glover will cover aspects of Lovecraft's aesthetics from 1925-1927. Lovecraft returned to Providence from New York, transitioned from one literary style to another, and wrote the short story "Pickman's Model" and the essay "Supernatural Horror in Literature," grappling with the elevation of simple horror to ‘weird fiction.’" All are welcome. Attendees are invited to bring lunch.

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

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the Higher Education Act, the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and TRiO Student Support Services honor first-generation college students in the University Student Commons Lobby. Sweet treats, kudos and information on how VCU is celebrating first-generation students all year long will be provided.

2 p.m.

The Forensic Science Department welcomes guest speaker, Victoria Park, for a talk on "An Overview of High Throughput Processing" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201. Admission is free and all are welcome.

4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics welcomes Jim Yorke, University of Maryland, who will give a talk on "The Many Aspects of Chaos" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2100. Yorke coined the word "chaos" in a famous 1975 paper and is known to be a great speaker. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.people.vcu.edu/~clarson/2017-colloquium-yorke.pdf.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board invites the VCU community to a night of school spirit, paint and refreshments at the Larrick Student Center. Wine & Design Richmond will guide participants through their own painting to take home. Space is limited. To RSVP, email the email address below with the subject "Paint Night."

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

7 p.m.

VCU Music's Guitar Studio presents a free recital in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall.

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

7 p.m.

The Zeta Alpha Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and University Student Commons and Activities present "Fat, Fly and Brown": Yesika Salgado at West Grace Street Student Housing-North. Salgado, poet and activist, will perform live for her inaugural visit to VCU. A question-and-answer session will follow.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New E.R.A. holds a Bible study in Grace and Broad Residence Center, Room 1111.

7:30 p.m.

In celebration of the upcoming International Education Week, the Global Education Office presents "3 Idiots," the second in a three-part film series, in the University Student Commons Theater. In this film, two friends are searching for their missing college buddy who inspired them to think outside the box of the traditional Indian higher education system. The film will be followed by discussion.

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

8 p.m.

VCU Music's Low Brass Studio presents a free recital in the James W. Black Music Center's Recital Hall.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Homecoming presents "Sugar Rush" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms. Attendees will enjoy sweet treats and spirit to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Homecoming.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts a program about arts in health care at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The VCU Health Arts in Healthcare team will present information about how the department serves the hospital and patients with therapy services and programs. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "Age of Champions" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This documentary takes an inspiring look at competitors who triumph over the limitations of age and sprint, leap and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. Following the film screening, discussion will be facilitated by gerontology graduate student Annie Rhodes.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation presents the next seminar in its "Because of You" seminar series in BioTech One, Founder's Room. Alphonse Berry Fowler, M.D., will discuss "Intravenous Vitamin C: Its Evolving Role in Human Sepsis and Lung Injury."

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Intercultural Festival presents the second annual "Flavors of the World" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Attendees will enjoy local favorites such as Gelati Celesti, Proper Pie Co., Coconut Grill, Spice of India and Chicken Fiesta.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Libraries and STS@VCU film series shows the iconic horror film, "Frankenstein," about the obsessed scientist Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the dead in Cabell Library, Room 303. A brief discussion will follow the film. To sign up, visit the website below.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Green Unity hosts Kimberly Guthrie, assistant professor, Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising, speaking about the effects of fast fashion on the environment and how to make ethical choices when buying clothes in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030G.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music's Jazz Orchestra I presents a fall concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This concert will feature the music of Radiohead and jazz standards. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for VCU students with ID.

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

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Gail Hackett, provost, and Karol Kain Gray, vice president for finance and budget, host an information session to present information and answer questions about VCU's new budget model in BioTech One, Founder's Conference Room (formerly the Robert Ball Conference Room). All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. For accommodation requests, use the contact information below.

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

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

November is Native American Heritage Month. VCU Health Department of Cultural Programs sponsors a celebration of Native American culture with musical demonstrations and Native American dancing in the Gateway Building, Ground Floor.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at 4 p.m.

VCU Homecoming and VCU Athletics present the 15th anniversary tailgate at the corner of Marshall and Harrison streets. The VCU community is invited to join for school spirit, food and fun.

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

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Wolf Creek Museum members host a night of music, art, performances and fellowship in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovering Ways to Make Cost-Effective Medicines: A Case Study with Ciprofloxacin," with Perrer Tosso, Ph.D., post-doctoral fellow, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering, in Main Hospital, First Floor Learning Center. Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs holds an "Indigenous Craft Night" in the University Student Commons, Room 215. Attendees will make dream catchers and learn the significance of the tradition.

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

The Office of Faculty Affairs holds a Faculty Appreciation Reception in Cabell Library, Room 303. All faculty members are invited (T&R and A&P). This event celebrates the teaching, research and service of VCU faculty. Space is limited. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 27, by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/faculty-appreciation-nov-17.html.

On Saturday, Nov. 11, there will be numerous street closures within the downtown area for the Richmond Marathon. Due to limited accessibility, RamSafe will stop taking calls at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, and will reopen at 5 p.m. that day. RamRide will not be in service until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, and will run until 12 a.m. The VCU community is encouraged to incorporate additional time in their commute to account for delays, and utilize the "RamRide" tracker when possible, via the website below.

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

The VCU Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care has extended the submission date for the sixth annual Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium, "Collaborating to Close Gaps," until the close of business on Friday, Nov. 10. Abstract submissions are invited for oral presentations, workshops and posters that showcase interprofessional education, practice or scholarship (rampages.us/ipe-symposium/abstracts). Nominations (self-nominations accepted) are invited for health sciences students and junior faculty with demonstrated excellence in interprofessional leadership (rampages.us/ipe-symposium/emerging-leaders).

For more information, visit http://rampages.us/ipe-symposium.

Men and women who smoke cigarettes between the ages of 18-25 are invited to participate in a research study that requires five, 3 hour, laboratory visits. Compensation is provided. CALL (804) 828-1867 Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/ for more information This study will be conducted at Thurston House on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior & Policy

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/.

Are you a woman in menopause experiencing anxiety? Would you like to talk about your experiences? Researchers at the VCU School of Nursing are interested in learning more about women’s health in menopause. Participation in this qualitative study would involve a face to face interview (approximately 1 hour) to discuss your personal experience with anxiety in menopause. The interview will be audio recorded and will take place at a location convenient to you. You will receive a gift card to a local business for participation in the study. For more information, please contact Ellie Bremer, MSN, RN, FNP-C, at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, bremeres@vcu.edu. VCU IRB APPROVAL NO: HM20010855.

A redline version and a clean version of the draft revised "Intellectual Property" policy are now open for university comment through Thursday, Nov. 9. The drafts 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.