11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Alumni presents Class Giving Week from Nov. 13-15. Students can stop by the University Student Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or the Cary Street Gym from 4-6 p.m. to learn how to commemorate the Class of 2017 and give students following in their footsteps the best chance of success.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Libray for the Health Sciences, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present "Proximity Ligation Assays: A Powerful Technique to Detect Protein-Protein Interactions and Histone Modifications" with Salvador Sierra San Nicolas, M.D., Ph.D., in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will learn about this assay that demonstrates the proximity of various proteins, including G Protein-Coupled Receptors, in cells and native tissue. To register for this free workshop, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://rampages.us/howtotalks.

4 p.m.

VCU Political Science presents a nonprofit speaker series in Harris Hall, Room 2117, for those interested in nonprofit budgeting, financial statements, and careers in the nonprofit sector. Attendees will meet with special speaker Dan Kearns, chief financial officer, United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg. This event is open to the public.

4:30 p.m.

The Department of Graphic Design's Objects + Methods Lecture Series presents Silas Munro: Du Bois + Data Visualization in the Pollak Building, Room 315. Munro's research addresses the relationship between the designer's personal identity, formal systems and strategies s/he utilizes, and how both interact with the communities s/he serves. He is particularly interested in the often unaddressed post-colonial relationship between design and marginalized communities.

5:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center and SAVES present "Trans Lives Matter" panel discussion in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. The panel discussion will feature members of the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming communities, celebrating their lives and discussing issues that the communities face. For accommodations, use the contact information below.

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Post-Baccalaureate PRe-Health Sciences Club at VCU hosts a community art therapy workshop at The Depot. The workshop will be guided by Leila Saadeh, certified art therapist, and is conducted in partnership with Daily Planet Health Services. Attendees can relax, make a project, and learn about the power of art therapy in mental health care.

7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays University of North Florida in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://vcuathletics.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents "Oncogenic C-Terminal Binding Protein 2 in Color and Pancreatic Cancers" by Ayesha Chawla, CCTR Ph.D. candidate in the cancer and molecular medicine concentration, defending her thesis in the Goodwin Research Laboratory, Room 131.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities hosts a group viewing of "Citizen Science: A Novel and Emerging Method to Knowledge Generation" at the Theatre Row Building, 730 E. Broad St., Fourth Floor Conference Room. The viewing is free and open to all interested. This webinar is sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Wake Forest University.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts "Fuel Your Mind and Body" at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Carrie Baines, wellness coordinator, VCU Recreational Sports, will present on how mindfulness effects workouts and share tips on how to build a stronger mind and body. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at noon

VCU Career Services presents "Careers in the Commons" with the U.S. Army Reserve in the University Student Commons. Students are invited to learn about impactful, part-time employment opportunities.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs explores conversation and activities around "Two-Spirit" and "Spirit Animals" for American Indian Heritage Month in the University Student Commons, Room 215. "Two-Spirit" film and discussion will be from 6-6:45 p.m. and the "Spirit Animal" film and discussion will follow from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Both discussions will feature Paul Watson.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering hosts Abhijit S. Dighe, Ph.D., research scientist, University of Virginia, presenting a seminar titled, "Strategizing the Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) for Bone Regeneration" in the School of Engineering East Hall, Room 1232.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from noon to 308 hibbs

The Department of English sponsors its Faculty Forum in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. The term cyberlibertarianism was developed by scholars to mark the ways right-wing political and social assumptions infiltrate the digital world. Cyberlibertarian foundations structure public and academic debates around issues such as surveillance, open source, open access, bitcoin, blockchain, "internet freedom," "net neutrality," online anonymity, and encryption, via canned revisionist accounts of history that advance the project of universal computerization.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This workshop provides students with information on how to create a basic budget, including how to plan for living expenses, savings, paying back debt and incorporating personal values into their budgeting process. Another workshop will also be held on Thursday, Dec. 7.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Forensic Science Department welcomes guest speaker Mike McCormick, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as part of its fall seminar series in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201. McCormick will discuss "Trade, Forensics and WMD: The Trilogy of CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://forensicscience.vcu.edu/media/forensic-science/undergraduate/images/FRSC570Fall17Syllabus.pdf.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Science, Technology and Society presents "Frankenstein Dissected: A Panel Discussion on Artificial Life - Past, Present and Future" as part of its fall lecture series, "Science Fact, Science Fiction," in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. The event will feature IIsiah Lavender III, Louisiana State University, Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, and Jennifer Rhee, VCU. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://sts.vcu.edu/current-lecture-series/fall-lectures/frankenstein-dissected/#d.en.254145.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

In celebration of International Education Week, the Global Education Office presents "Rabbit-Proof Fence," the last in a three-part film series, in the University Student Commons Theater. Based on a true story, this film follows the journey of three young Aboriginal "half-caste" girls who were forcibly removed from their families by Australian government officials in 1931 to be trained for positions of servitude. The screening will be followed by discussion.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Alphi Phi Omega sponsors a "Healthy Relationships" workshop in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030. Students can attend alone or with a friend or partner to learn about gaining and maintaining healthy relationships.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Pre-Health Advising holds a workshop in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to discuss the application to the clinical radiation sciences program. A pre-health advisor will go over the application requirements and discuss how to be a competitive applicant to the program.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine presents its first-ever "Ramsgiving" in Shafer Court Dining Center, Market 810. Classic Thanksgiving food including turkey, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, ham, and for the sweet tooth, old-fashioned apple pie, pumpkin pie and pumpkin cream cheese brownies will be served. A collection box for canned goods will be available in Shafer Court Dining Center supporting the SGA initiative. For details, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

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

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board holds an event on multifaceted career paths in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Room. During this event, panelists Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D., Charles Klink, Ph.D., and Garret Westlake, Ph.D., who are distinguished leaders within the upper administration of VCU, will share experiences, lead a discussion and provide advice to students. Complimentary dinner will be provided to all guests.

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.

Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Well offers "Healthy Love Quickies," a series of one-hour sessions packed with activities that help participants build and maintain healthier relationships, in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Room 104. Sessions are condensed and adapted from "The Relationship Skills Class" for LGBTQIA+ students, a six-week class offered on the Monroe Park Campus. Students are encouraged to attend all three sessions on Nov. 20, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, but this is not a requirement. Food will be provided to those who register by Wednesday, Nov. 15.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/HealthyLoveQuickies.

Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts Justin Shreve to discuss the true meaning and history of Thanksgiving in the University Student Commons, Room 215.

On Monday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., RamRide will be unable to access the Cabell Library stop. Passengers using the Cabell Library stop should proceed to the Laurel and Franklin street stop for service during these times. Passengers can utilize the "RamRide" tracker to track RamRide in real-time, available via the website below.

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

The VCU LEAD living-learning program is accepting applications for the 2018 cohort. VCU LEAD is a distinguished leadership-focused living-learning program for undergraduate students of sophomore status or above. VCU LEAD is focused on developing graduates who can successfully lead professional and civic organizations at a local, national and global level within their respective fields. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/vculead/.

Google Calendar has a new look with a number of new event, calendar view, and settings features to help users manage time more efficiently. To see the new features, open the calendar in a web browser and select the blue "use new calendar" button. To switch back, simply select the settings gearshift and choose "back to classic calendar."

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

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Nov. 13-17 in the University Student Commons to bring attention to these pressing community needs through advocacy and service programs. For more Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week program, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1651286.

The Kinesiology and Health Science Department at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking healthy male and female participants between 40 and 64 years old with a body mass index (BMI) associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or a BMI greater than or equal to 30.0 (assessed by the research staff). Eligible participants will receive a free health and body composition assessment from a BodPod test, and will be entered for a chance to with an Amazon gift card.