12 p.m. to mcalc 1105

TRIO Student Support Services presents "Grad School 101" for those interested in graduate school to learn more and have questions answered in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105. A representative from VCU's Graduate Admissions team will be on-hand to give attendees tips and tools to search for the right fit and advice on how to make an application stand out.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTfylVYcmqy1ytYuovJDujH3o9-tyrpDv-3XeHF-mP7sC.

12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Black Art Student Empowerment at VCU presents its third annual showcase, "Reclaiming Our Time: Roots of Me," at The Depot. The gallery will begin at noon, followed by performances at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a night filled with artwork and performances by both VCU students and artists within the Richmond community.

5 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences and the American Chemical Society's Virginia section present an evening with Christine Darden, Ph.D., an aeronautical engineer and one of the NASA "colored" human computers portrayed in the book "Hidden Figures" by Margot Shetterly, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St. This event will raise funds in support of a STEM Student Summit on Nov. 18. Registration and ticket purchase are required. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit http://virginia.sites.acs.org/activities.htm.

7 p.m.

VCU Opera presents "Masked Mayhem: A Gala of Opera Scenes" on Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. 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/.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RamTech presents its Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. There will be zero percent down payroll deduction for qualified full-time VCU faculty and staff. Faculty and staff can also take advantage of an Apple® flash sale with up to $200 off select products; up to $100 on select Dell® products and savings on Kate Spade®, HEX, Beats®, and Fitbit®. A special shuttle service for MCV Campus employees will be running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., departing from the VCU shuttle stop located on 11th and Clay streets.

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

Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Men's Soccer team hosts an NCAA Tournament match at Sports Backers Stadium, 300 Avenue of Champions #300. The team will take on the winner of Butler/Lipscomb.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2hrpW6Q.

Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at 6 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry at VCU holds a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Parish Hall, 800 S. Cathedral Place. Attendees will enjoy fellowship and food cooked by Cathedral parishioners. There will be a special talk given discussing giving back to the homeless during the holidays.

Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a piano area recital in the James W. Black Music Center, Recital Hall. Admission is free.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present their next lunch research seminar, "NIH Clinical Trials 2018: New Definition, New Policies," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Alanda Jones, CCTR, will review a summary of the NIH-mandated changes to clinical trials policies, provide case studies to demonstrate the expanded clinical trial definition and provide resources for researchers. Participants may bring a lunch; drinks will be provided. RSVP using the contact information below.

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

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and VCU Police host the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team for a presentation and tour of the Command Trailer in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, and on the Commons Plaza. The Command Trailer will be open on the Commons Plaza for tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.

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

Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Human Resources presents a workshop in the HR Training Building, Room 115, focused on the role faculty and staff play in exhibiting honest and ethical behavior at VCU, including an overview of resources available if faced with unethical behavior. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/professional-development/ .

VCU Recreational Sports offers an American Red Cross lifeguard certification for those with intermediate swimming experience. Participants will learn skills and knowledge to prevent aquatic emergencies, as well as increase critical-thinking and decision-making skills. The cost is $100 for students, $175 for members and $225 for non-members.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/certifications/aquatic-certifications/.

A new Post-Award Financial Extension and Closeout policy is open for university comment through Monday, Dec. 4. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.