12 p.m. 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.

12:30 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office hosts an information session on the Pickering Fellowship in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. The Pickering Fellowship pays for graduate school for students from underrepresented groups who are interested in pursuing careers with the United States Foreign Service. Casey Nealy with the Pickering Fellowship program will give an overview of the program and answer questions from prospective candidates.

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

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Political Science presents "Dare to Dialogue: Deepening the Conversation on Race and Justice in American Life" featuring a screening of filmmaker Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th" on race and criminal justice in America in the University Student Commons Theater. A town hall and public conversation with experts and community members will follow. Light refreshments will be served.  Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanities-and-sciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/4656/2017/11/Poli-Sci-11.09.17.pdf.

7 p.m.

VCU Homecoming presents its annual Homecoming concert, "Ram Fest" at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Tickets are $25 for students and $35 for the public.

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

8 p.m.

VCU Music invites the VCU community to hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Taylor Barnett, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Music will include Cole Porter, Bill Holman, and several selections from the music of Radiohead. The band will also sightread live. Admission is $7 in advance; $10 at the door; and free with VCU student ID.

For more information, visit http://www.vcumusic.showclix.com.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni's Military Veterans Council holds an event honoring military veterans who are currently enrolled at VCU or are VCU alumni in the University Student Commons Theater. Speakers include Saif Khan, the president of VCU Alumni's Military Veterans Council, and Stephen Ross, director of Military Student Services. Guests of honor are Major General Timothy P. Williams, Adjutant General of Virginia, Senator Mark Warner, and Dan-Viggo Bergtun, president of the World Veterans Federation. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/form.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Application Services and Collaboration Services present an "Ask Doctor Gee" brown bag lunch workshop in Sanger Hall, Room B1-020. Audience participation is strongly encouraged, so attendees should bring lunch and questions. Dessert will be provided. All sessions are led by a certified Google Educator. To register, visit the website below.

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

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Homecoming, the Activities Programming Board, Military Student Services and the Student Veterans Association sponsor "Give a Can, Get a Plate, on the University Student Commons Plaza. Veterans will be recognized for their service and BBQ will be served. Canned food donations are requested and will go to RamPantry.

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

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at 10 a.m.

Queen in You at VCU presents "Girls Protect Girls" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D. This seminar will focus on spreading awareness of sexual and physical assault. This event is open to anyone interested in discussing and educating themselves on the pressing concerns of assault. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-protect-girls-tickets-39555736272?aff=eac2.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Student Government Association invites the VCU community to the Siegel Center to donate a non-perishable food item to "Ramsgiving" and to watch the undefeated VCU Volleyball team play Davidson.

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU Alumni holds an alumni and student networking event in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites the VCU community to experience nature with "Nature Walk: The Rivers" and conversation led by Paul Watson and Anson Blank at Belle Isle, 300 Tredegar St. Transportation will be provided. The registration deadline is Saturday, Nov. 11, via the email address below.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at noon

The Well presents "Freak Out Factor," and interactive workshop with games and prizes, in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Students who are getting "freaked out" about the end of the semester are encouraged to attend to get some tips on how to make it through these last few weeks. Open to all VCU students. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmV00iyEKJozHmTolNMeM831tMYNCiwaHFsFcabb-0ySnBgw/viewform.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Libraries present a session on science communication for researchers, faculty and students in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. A light breakfast and beverages will be served. Seating is limited. Register by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.libcal.com/event/3676022.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 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 in Cabell Library, Lower Level. This week's topic will be best practices in designing research posters - how to make posters eye-catching, legible and far from dull.

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

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of English and VCU Libraries present Jade Chang, winner of the 2017 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for "The Wangs vs. the World," reading from her book in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. Chang will be joined by her agent and editor to discuss the evolution of the book from original idea, to first draft, to published work. A public reception, book sale and signing will follow. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit the website below.

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

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services and the Center on Health Disparities Research present "Exploring Federal Jobs in the Sciences" in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. The federal government needs scientists in many roles, but the application process for these roles is unlike academia or industry. Attendees will learn how to find scientific roles in federal agencies, how to build a federal resume and how to successfully navigate usajobs.gov.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/Explorfed.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The National Art Education Association, VCU Student Chapter hosts the International SPEED Symposium at Franklin Terrace, Room 301. Participants will listen to talks by art educators about international art education, eat food, and participate in games and art-making activities.

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.

Alternative Spring Break at VCU has extended the application deadline to Friday, Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. Participants that want to spend their spring break traveling for an affordable cost and a great cause are encouraged to apply. The application can be found by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/asbatvcu/apply/.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art invites those that dream of sharing untold stories about the city of Richmond to contribute ideas for a new radio drama by artist Marinella Senatore, commissioned by the ICA as part of its inaugural exhibition, "Declaration." Submissions are open to all. To submit a story idea (500 word maximum), use the email address below by Friday, Dec. 8.

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

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement seeks volunteers for "Into the Streets: Oregon Hill" on Friday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will join neighbors in Oregon Hill for a half-day of community service and connection. The group will share in a neighborhood beautification project and learn about Oregon Hill over a picnic lunch. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1618794.

This Thanksgiving, the Student Government Association encourages the VCU community to celebrate the season by donating non-perishable food items to the inaugural partnership between the City of Richmond and the VCU SGA, "Ramsgiving." "Ramsgiving" is a two-week, campus-wide donation drive from Nov. 6-20. Beneficiaries of the collected non-perishable food items are RamPantry, FeedMore of Richmond and local community public housing.

VCU Recreational Sports offers a variety of group exercise classes for all fitness levels which are free for all students and Recreational Sports members. All instructors are certified and will motivate participants to reach fitness goals. Classes are held at Cary Street Gym, MCV Campus Recreation Center and the new Marshall Street Studio. Register 24-hours in advance. The new schedule continues through the rest of the fall semester.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/group-exercise/.