12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sikh Student Association invites the VCU community to its biannual Langar event on the Commons Plaza. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Sikh practice of Langar, or community kitchen. Students will also have the opportunity to enjoy free traditional Panjabi food and try on a Turban while learning more about the Sikh faith and interacting with members of the Sikh community at VCU.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics, VCU School of Medicine, presents speaker Jianwen Cai, Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to present "Variable Selection for Case-Cohort Studies with Failure Time Outcome" at One Capitol Square, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 830 East Main St., Richmond, VA.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

2 p.m.

Dr. Cliff Edwards of the Religious Studies program presents on the discovery of previously unknown studies by Vincent Van Gogh in the Powell-Edwards Lounge, 14 N. Laurel St., 2nd floor. Learn more about membership and future events of the Religious Studies Society at VCU after the lecture.

2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Student Media Center presents SMC Talks: PR/Marketing in Hibbs Room 303. Dave Dykes, a public relations professional at Sage Communications in Tyson's Corner specializing in media relations and copy-writing, will present a talk about public relations and marketing, including event planning and social media, for publications.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Department of English invites the VCU community to Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall, to hear Ghanaian poet and scholar Kofi Anyidoho speak on African literature in memory of English Professor Emeritus Richard Priebe, who passed away on June 9. Anyidoho is Kwame Nkrumah Chair in African Studies at the University of Ghana. Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/news-events/events/.

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Department of Music presents Sonia Vlahcevic's faculty recital in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This recital will feature music from Igor Stravinsky, George Crumb and John Cage, and will include performances by a variety of VCU Music faculty members. Free and open to the public.

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

Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and the Integrity and Compliance Office host a screening of the movie (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies, followed by a brief discussion, in the James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

The Bangladeshi Student Organization at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, for students to meet the executive board and learn more about the organization and its upcoming plans for the year. Snacks and entertainment will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities: MCV Campus programs invites the VCU community to a darkroom printing art workshop at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1515111.

The Outdoor Adventure Program offers river stand-up paddle board day trips for participants to learn the basics of stability, balance and maneuvering on a stand-up paddle board. Participants will discover why this sport is taking off in popularity amongst surfers, fisherman and recreational paddlers around the world. The cost is $15 for students and $20 for members. Food is not included so participants should pack a lunch. To register, visit the website below by Tuesday, Oct. 10.

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

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, in the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is accepting applications for its HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program. The HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program is a five-month leadership development experience for current and emerging women leaders who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations. The application deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 1.

For more information, visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership/application/.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs recruits members to join the American Indian Heritage Month Committee. If interested in becoming a part of the committee to help plan events and provide ideas, use the contact information below. All identities are welcome.

The Virginia Communications Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 2018 class of inductees. The Hall of Fame inducts and honors people who have made outstanding long-term contributions in the field of communications and who were either born in Virginia or born elsewhere and became distinctively identified with Virginia.

For more information, visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/news/va-communications-hall-of-fame-seeks-nominees-for-2018.html.

The VCU Policy Program has published the fall edition of Policy Points, the quarterly notification bringing awareness to all universitywide policy updates. This edition of Policy Points reflects recent updates from July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. To view this edition, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policy-points.