11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Center for Human-Animal Interaction holds 2018 Dogs on Call calendar sales on the MCV Campus in the Learning Center, first floor of Main Hospital. Attendees can meet the Dogs on Call therapy dogs and show their support by purchasing a 2018 Dogs on Call calendar for $10. All proceeds support the Dogs on Call and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction and will help therapy dogs continue to spread joy to patients, students and staff.

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

11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Psychiatry presents Grand Rounds with Lee Cohen, M.D., Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, speaking on the topic of "Mood Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Lessons Learned over Two Decades" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-044. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend this presentation.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Political Science sponsors "World AIDS Day 2017: HIV/AIDS in Local, National and Global Perspectives" in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Judy Twigg, Political Science; along with Faye Belgrave, Department of Psychology; Christopher Brooks, School of World Studies; Deacon Lindsay Bryant, BTAN Richmond; Linda Hancock, VCU Student Health; and moderator Ravi Perry, Political Science; will participate in a panel discussion on the HIV/AIDS epidemic from a multidisciplinary perspective. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanities-and-sciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/4656/2017/11/2017.12.01_World-Aids-Day.pdf.

12 p.m.

VCU Music presents a String Studio 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/.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays Old Dominion University in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents bingo in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees will play a fun, spirited version of bingo and enjoy giveaways, a hot chocolate bar and a chance to pick prizes.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 3 p.m.

VCU Music presents an afternoon of classical guitar with the VCU Guitar Ensemble and the VCU Community Guitar Ensemble in the James W. Black Music Center, Recital Hall. Admission is free.

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

Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a concert by the Commonwealth Singers and the Choral Arts Society in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 general admission and free for VCU students with ID.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at noon

Human Resources presents "Holiday Survival Guide" in the HR Training Building, Room 115. Participants will look at the sources of holiday stress and learn strategies for dealing with emotions, time, relationships and money during the holiday season. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16132.

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU Basketball plays Texas in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Global Education Office hosts VCU Global Zone training in Grace Street Center, Room 3127, for faculty and advisers to learn and discuss best practices for working with international students. Topics will include personal cultural awareness, culturally responsive teaching, academic integrity and international students. Those who attend will receive a Global Zone sticker for their office, so that international students and scholars will recognize them as a campus resource. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/faculty/globalzone/.

Due to upcoming road closures for the Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, the Campus Connector will be unable to service the 3rd and Marshall Street and J. Sargeant Reynolds stops until 3 p.m. Additionally, RamSafe will end service at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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

VCU Recreational Sports offers ongoing registration for private and semi-private swim lessons. Instructors are assigned according to participant's schedule, instructor availability and specific needs. Lessons are available for students, members and non-members of VCU Recreational Sports.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/private--semi--private-swim-lessons/.

The Office of Public Policy Outreach (OPPO) in the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs invites faculty whose research has relevance for public policy to apply for the Translation Research Fellows program by Monday, Dec. 11. Selected fellows work with OPPO staff to develop a public policy outreach plan for specific policy relevant research including three meetings with state policymakers. To obtain an application form, use the contact information or visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://wilder.vcu.edu/office-of-public-policy-outreach/.

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.