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.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and The Well present "Being a VCU RAM: Bystander Intervention Training" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Participants will learn strategies for intervening in a variety of situations and how to get the help they need. Light refreshments will be provided.

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

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.

Friday, Sep. 29, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Sustainability hosts its annual campus sustainability day on the Commons Plaza. There will be food, giveaways, a craft workshop, sustainability information and several local vendors on site.

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Department of Music presents banjo masters, John Bullard and Adam Larrabee, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students.

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

Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Virginia21 hosts a question-and-answer session with the policy director from the Ed Gillespie campaign for governor in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Higher education policies, college affordability and millennial-based issues will be discussed. Attendees will enjoy pizza and refreshments while having the opportunity to become informed voters.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 from noon 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/.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Outdoor Adventure Program presents the "No Man's Land Film Festival," featuring a collection of short adventure films, in the Temple Building, Room 1164. The festival travels worldwide, year-round to share a selection of best-loved films from the festival archives as well as brand new films featuring the most driven and inspired female adventurers. Admission is free for students; non-students pay $5. Purchase tickets in advance by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=86a4be6a-99c6-4b0f-92e8-cd9dd18b5244&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71.

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a joint-reading by Mark Doty and Lina María Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas in Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall. All VCU Visiting Writers Series events are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/visiting-writers/.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Division of Epidemiology Department of Family Medicine and Population Health holds an open house in One Capitol Square, sixth floor, Room 644. Attendees can bring questions about the Master of Public Health and/or Ph.D. in Epidemiology graduate programs. To RSVP, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X8K7K5T

For more information, visit http://familymedicine.vcu.edu/epidemiology/about/.

VCUDine has the opportunity to open a new dining location on W. Grace Street. The dining establishments brought to campus, such as Panda Express, Starbucks, Freshii and Chick-fil-A, are a direct result of feedback from students, faculty and staff. To help choose, visit the website below to participate in a short, three-question survey.

For more information, visit http://vcudineoptions.questionpro.com.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites faculty, administrators and staff to Building Inclusive Communities (BIC) workshops this fall. Five workshops will be offered between Oct. 3-20. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. BIC supports the university community in creating an engaged, diverse and inclusive campus environment. Workshop goals include understanding historically marginalized and privileged group dynamics; learning to identify and avoid behavioral traps that contribute to cycles of inequality; and creating a personal plan for changing inequitable behaviors and practices. To register, visit training.vcu.edu and use the keyword "diversity" or visit the website below.

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

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.

VCU Rec Sports Aquatics offers adult swim lessons that allow beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers to build on their skills. To participate at either the MCV Campus Aquatic Center or the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center's swim lessons, register by Sunday, Oct. 22. Classes are $40 for students, $50 for members and $90 for non-members.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/adult-swim-lessons/.