10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Offices of Donor Relations, Annual Giving and Communications present "Thank a Donor Day" on the MCV Campus Compass, outside of the Larrick Student Center. The health campus is invited to join as students write notes, make signs and film video tributes to donors. Cookies, coffee and swag will be provided.

12:30 p.m.

The Science, Technology and Society Program and Life Sciences welcome Stuart Firestein, Columbia University, to discuss "Ignorance, Uncertainty, Doubt and Failure: Why Science Is So Successful" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I-II. This is a part of the STS Program's 2017 Speaker Series, "Science Fact, Science Fiction." Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://sts.vcu.edu/current-lecture-series/fall-lectures/stuart-firestein/#d.en.256329.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board holds an informational workshop on car buying in the Hunton Student Center, First Floor Conference Room. Speakers from the Virginia Credit Union will discuss the steps to purchasing a car from start to finish. Free lunch will be provided to all guests. Space is limited and is first-come, first-serve.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Advising holds a session in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, to introduce the VCU community to a new tool academic and career advisors across VCU will use to assist students with creating a strategic plan for completing their degree, building cultural competence, connecting to the community and developing real experience in a chosen career path. Attendees will hear how VCU is using "Major Maps" to help student achieve their academic goals and to build a successful future.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 1 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 at Cabell Library. This week's topic, in Room 250, will be how to find free and openly licensed images, audio, video and data.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU's English Honor Society presents a free screening of Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Henry V' in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. "Magnificent, passionate and steeped in powerful emotion" ("The Washington Post"), "Henry V" is a "stunning," (Leonard Maltin) Oscar-nominated adventure that takes its place amongst the greatest war films of all time."

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at 7 p.m.

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

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

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Graphic Design presents its "Objects + Methods Lecture Series,"Coloured Publishing," featuring Devin Troy Strother and Yuri Ogita at The Depot. "Coloured Publishing" is an L.A.-based publisher of art books, 'zines and prints, founded by artist Devin Troy Strother and designer Yuri Ogita.

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

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The Campus Learning Center hosts an informational meeting in Hibbs Hall, Room 219, for students interested in applying to become tutors or Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders for spring 2018 and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the available positions and meet current staff.

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

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The annual Friends of VCU Libraries book sale opens on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, for a Friends member preview. Those that are not members can join at the door for $100. The sale will open to the general public at noon.

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

Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present "How to Conduct Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Challenges Related to Ethnic Minorities and Their Health" with Morgan Maxwell in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will learn to use community-based participatory research practices to strengthen study design and achieve positive health outcomes in minority populations. To register for this free workshop, visit the website below.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center presents the "Condoms and Candy Kiosk" in front of The Well. Participants can swing by to pick up goody bags of condoms and candy, participate in condom demonstrations, and have conversations about safer sex.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

The Fall Block Committee hosts a karaoke night in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. The VCU community is invited to participate in honor of the 32nd annual Step Show theme, "Top of the Charts: Divine Nine Edition." Food and giveaways will be provided.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at noon

Human Resources invites faculty and staff to learn more about the Anthem Employee Assistance Program available to employees with COVA Care and COVA HDHP benefits in Snead Hall, Room 2165. The session will helppppp employees learn when and how to use the EAP, such as why people call, how the process works and confidentiality. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16130.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs holds a discussion on issues facing the state and nation today at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. L. Douglas Wilder, 66th Governor of Virginia, and Robert D. Holsworth, Ph.D., noted political analyst, will lead the discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the questions they want answered. To send in questions, email wilderforum@vcu.edu. Free and open to the public.

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

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities: MCV Campus programs invites the VCU community and their families to a big event filled with mini-medical fun at the Larrick Student Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with physicians to help reduce anxiety during doctors visits, participate in health screenings and enjoy health-related activity stations for all ages. Healthy snacks and giveaways will be provided. Rodney the Ram and other special guests will be in attendance.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1576643.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Human Resources in cooperation with TIAA Investments presents the second seminar in its "Fall Financial Fitness Series," "Halfway There: A Retirement Checkup" in the HR Training Building, Room 115. Participants need not be a TIAA participant to attend. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16210.

Military Student Services plans to honor faculty and staff who have served, are serving, or who have a family member who has served or is currently serving with a "Military Service Wall of Honor" in the Cabell Library. To participate, submit a photo of yourself and/or your family member(s), preferably dressed in uniform if possible, though any photo of you or your family member will be accepted. Include your name, branch of service, time served, and your current position at VCU. If sending in a photo(s) of a family member(s), in addition to your name and current position at VCU, please include their name, branch of service, time served and relationship to you. Email photos to veteran@vcu.edu by Friday, Oct. 27.

Virginia Commonwealth University's December Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the E.J Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by Friday, Nov. 3. For ordering information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf

For more information, visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

The Global Education Office invites the VCU community to share the special Thanksgiving Day holiday with VCU international students or scholars who are eager to visit an American home and make new friends. For more information or to include a student or scholar around your Thanksgiving Day table, use the contact information below no later than Monday, Nov. 6.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/media/geo/pdf/students/ThanksgivingVolunteerInfo.Form.pdf.