10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Office of Research and Innovation sponsors the VCU Core Facility Expo/Supply Center Fall Vendor Show in the Molecular Medicine Research Building. Attendees will meet the core directors, managers and staff from the various core facilities, in addition to the supply center vendors, who help support the VCU research community.

7 p.m.

The Black Awakening Choir at VCU presents its fall tour kickoff concert at Faith Community Baptist Church, 1903 Cool Lane, 23223. Free admission and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at 04 p.m.

Anointed to Dance at VCU presents "L. I. T. for G. O. D.," an afternoon of dance and song, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon III. There will be performances by groups from all over the state as well as other VCU organizations. There will be free food, fun and fellowship. Anointed to Dance at VCU is comprised of student and staff at VCU.

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Department of Music presents a Piano Trio Faculty Recital in the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This piano trio features Jocelyn Adelman, violin, Dana McComb, cello, and Michelle Huang, piano. Admission is free.

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

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jewish Life at VCU presents a talk by a modern-day wonder woman, Dina Hurwitz, at Chabad of Virginia, 212 N. Gaskins Rd. Hurwitz's husband, Yitzi, battles the devastating disease ALS, and she will share her powerful story of how she, her husband and their seven young children maintain a meaningful relationship despite Yitzi's condition. Scott Vota, D.O., chairman, Department of Neurology, VCU Health, will share about ALS and current medical advancements. The evening will feature music and elegant desserts.

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The University College Common Book Program sponsors an interactive panel presentation and common book conversation with S. Hughes Melton, M.D., Virginia Department of Health Chief Deputy Commissioner; M. Norman Oliver, Deputy Commissioner for Population Health; and Tom Bannard, program director, Rams in Recovery, and certified alcohol drug counselor. The experts will focus on the opioid crisis in Virginia and its impact on public health and will discuss - what is the current approach to address this crisis in Virginia and what are the next steps moving forward? This discussion will take place in two locations - Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, and the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences and the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies hold a concert with the musical duo, More Joy!, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1104. The founders of the band will help attendees unpack their thoughts, lift their spirits through storytelling and celebrate their individual and collective strength. VCU alumna, Iris Harrell, and her partner, Ann Benson, will reveal their experiences of life's struggle and love as a long-term lesbian couple, and share songs of social justice.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 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 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15987.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovering Ways to Decrease Substance Use Through Exercise," presented by Leila Islam, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, in Main Hospital, First Floor, Learning Center (across from the cafeteria). Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The Division of Community Engagement and The University College hold a community book discussion of "Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic," by Sam Quinones, on the ground floor of the VCU Neighborhood Outreach Office, 1103 W. Marshall St. Refreshments will be served. For those requiring child care, an adjacent computer lab will be open for use for accompanying youth/children ages 4+.

For more information, visit https://community.vcu.edu/news-and-events/calendar/community-book-discussion-of-dreamland.html.

Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Military Student Services Office hosts a Green Zone training at 807 S. Cathedral Place. The Green Zone program highlights the struggles and strengths of the VCU military-affiliated student population and offers resources on how to help this population succeed.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16215.

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.

The Governor of Virginia has granted eight hours of additional leave on January 2, 2018. This extends VCU’s upcoming winter closing by one day. VCU’s 2017-18 winter closing is now Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. For the full schedule, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://hr.vcu.edu/paydays-and-holidays/.

A major utilities project taking place on 11th Street between Broad and E. Marshall streets will impact RamRide routes from Sunday, Oct. 22, through Friday, Oct. 27. RamRide passengers should expect delays throughout the week due to increased traffic near these areas. Additionally, the Sanger Hall stop will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, and will re-open at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. During this closure, passengers should proceed to the alternate stops listed at http://go.vcu.edu/_hl4

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/_hl4.

VCU has contracted the Southeastern Institute of Research (SIR) to administer the first rigorous all-alumni survey since 2009. All faculty and staff who graduated from VCU will receive an email next week with a link to access the survey. Please consider contributing to the future of VCU Alumni. Your opinion is important to the development of future alumni programs and communications from both your university and the alumni organization.

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.

Friends of VCU Libraries holds its annual book sale in partnership with the Emerging Leaders Program from Oct. 26-30.

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

VCU Rec Sports OAP offers a spooky Halloween canoe trip in the Great Dismal Swamp from Oct. 28-29. This will be a scenic paddle on calm water in one of Virginia's only natural lakes. Participants will spend the evening camping, cooking a big dinner in dutch ovens and sitting around the campfire. The cost is $44 for students or $50 for members. Price includes food, equipment and guides. Register by Tuesday, Oct. 24.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb6441cb-c456-40e4-aa46-8e2bb0a973bf&semesterId=8224abd5-d5e6-4bc0-b993-c350f6ee9f71 .