11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participate in a blood drive. Red Cross Club at VCU and Emerging Health Leaders will hold a blood drive in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Susmita Manam at manamsr@vcu.edu.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Learn how to clearly define smart financial goals and build them into your spending plan. The workshop will be in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Money Mondays is hosted by VCU TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU and the Virginia Credit Union.

For more information, contact TRIO Student Support Services at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517 or visit https://trio.vcu.edu/.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participate in a hands-on discussion about quilting among indigenous cultures. Come to VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for a discussion about the tradition and significance of quilting in indigenous cultures. Participants will make individual quilts.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerka2@vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

Six combos will perform at the VCU Small Jazz Ensembles concert. Music by Dave Brubeck, Ron Carter, Miles Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Freddie Hubbard, Thelonious Monk, Baden Powell, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Juan Tizol, Stanley Turrentine, Victor Young and others will be performed at the free concert in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall at the W.E. Singleton Center, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu.

9 a.m.

Barnes & Noble @ VCU is hosting faculty and staff discount days through Nov. 30. The entire week, faculty and staff will receive a 25 percent discount at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU at the Monroe Park and VCU campuses on VCU apparel, VCU gifts and general books. The everyday 10 percent faculty and staff discount will apply to all other items.

For more information, contact Amy Randolph at arandolph@vcu.edu or visit http://www.vcubooks.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from midnight to 11:55 p.m.

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 27. Check out 11 #GivingTuesday campaigns that can be supported through Igniter, VCU’s new crowdfunding site.

For more information, contact Jenna Hart at jbhart@vcu.edu or visit http://support.vcu.edu/igniter.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Parking and transportation at VCU will be the focus of a forum. VCU Parking and Transportation hosts the event for students, faculty and staff on the MCV Campus in the auditorium of the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Parking and Transportation administration members will discuss recent initiatives, improvements and address audience concerns. Those who cannot attend this forum can view it live by visiting the URL below.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://apps.parking.vcu.edu/livestream.asp.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Discuss the pros and cons of digital, interactive textbooks. VCU's Academic Learning Transformation Lab is presenting a workshop, “Is There a Textbook in This Classroom? Building Textbooks, Building Learning Spaces,“ in Room 4110, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The event will involve objectives and tools for faculty creating their own online textbooks.

For more information, contact Timothy Luckritz Marquis at Tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/event/is-there-a-textbook-in-this-classroom-building-textbooks-building-learning-spaces/.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's a smoky tale of jealous love and former lovers. VCUarts Cinema finishes its Cinematheque by showcasing filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni's work with his "Story of a Love Affair" (1950), projected on 35mm film. The screening is free, at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nikita Moyer at cinema@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Parking and Transportation will host an open forum for students, faculty and staff. The discussion will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Parking and Transportation administration members will discuss recent initiatives, improvements and address audience concerns. The forum may also be viewed live at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4482 or visit https://apps.parking.vcu.edu/livestream.asp.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Create a metal keychain using rivets and metalworking techniques. This week's Innovative Media workshop will be held in the lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. All supplies provided.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 3 p.m.

Learn how humans have responded to natural disasters. VCU's School of World Studies presents "Eruptive Culture: Natural Disaster and Human Responses," Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Christopher Brooks at cabrooks@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Race and the work of portraitist John Singleton Copley are the subjects of two talks. Nika Elder and Catherine Roach, experts in American and British art, respectively, will offer complementary discussions at "Art and Race in the 18th-Century Atlantic World: Two Talks on John Singleton Copley." VCU's Department of Art History will host the event, in Room 202, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St. Copley began his career in colonial Boston before moving to London.

For more information, contact John DiJulio at dijuliojp@vcu.edu or (313) 354-4595 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/arthistory/2018/11/12/art-and-race-in-the-eighteenth-century-atlantic-world-two-talks-on-john-singleton-copley/.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pediatric neuropalliative care is the focus of Grand Rounds. VCU Department of Neurology hosts Grand Rounds in Room 5-086, Children's Hospital of Richmond Pavilion, 1000 E. Broad St. Dr. Lauren Treat from Children's Hospital Colorado will present "Personhood, Perils and Paradigms: the case for pediatric neuropalliative care."

For more information, contact Miranda Cox at miranda.l.cox@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-9940 or visit http://neurology.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Learn more about the Muslim dress code for women. VCU Humanities Research Center presents "Demystifying the Muslim Dress Code: Identity Negotiations and Resistance Among Muslim Women," in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Michael Means at meansmm2@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Take a leap at the annual Jumpology event hosted by United2Heal. The event will be held at Jumpology Trampoline Arena, 10087 Brook Road. Information about rides is available at the following email address.

For more information, contact Qasim Hasan at hasanqa@mymail.vcu.edu or (571) 223-8271.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

All members of the VCU community are invited to the monthly Global Café. The reception, hosted by the Global Education Office, will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North 830 W. Grace St. This student-centered program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU and provide the opportunity to meet students from across the globe. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU President Michael and Mrs. Monica Rao will host a university-wide holiday open house. The annual event will take place in the Court End Ballrooms at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyl_IYZB3ErbYYoxn5YMpPGBPOJozC9S6_1hQJX4iq_nu4-A/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon

A Supplier Diversity Exchange will be held at the Siegel Center. Hosted by VCU Procurement Services, the event allows VCU departments to connect with small, women and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Kostyniuk at kostyniukjs@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5954 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcu-supplier-diversity-exchange-registration-51419131005.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 from noon to 4 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services is partnering with River City Fashion Uprising for an item swap. Bring any new or gently used clothing, shoes or housewares to swap for something new to Suite 229, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at noon

What's next for federal health law, provider reimbursement and Obamacare? In the wake of the midterm elections, a seminar hosted by VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care features IPEC adjunct Ross K. Airington, director of health policy for Washington Strategic Consulting, in Room 2-020, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Lunch will be provided to those who register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-KzoQrYkFNejKjGZu25c3MWaiKBFu69PdhhszERJXtjRbLQ/viewform.

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The head of Virginia's public schools will outline his vision for education in the commonwealth. James Lane will discuss "The Future of Public Education in Virginia” in Room 155, Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences, 1000 W. Cary St., at an event hosted by VCU's School of Education.

For more information, contact Jose G. Alcaine, Ph.D., at jgalcaine@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2009 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/research/.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at 5 p.m.

An informational session about Mozilla has been scheduled. A tech specialist from Mozilla will discuss recruitment opportunities for students involving software development, cybersecurity and product management, in Room 2214, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St.

For more information, contact John Naylor at naylorjo@vcu.edu.

A variety of on-campus and online learning opportunities is available. VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers continuing education for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in addiction studies, craft beer, cultural competency and languages, disability support services, event planning, paralegal studies, play therapy training and test preparation for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in customer service, sales, self-publishing, computer skills, workplace topics, Google tools and podcasting are also offered.

For more information, contact VCU OCPE at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.

Sixty-minute table massages are offered at the Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. Prices for the massages, offered by VCU Recreational Sports, are $40 for students, $50 for members and $65 for faculty/staff non-members.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/table-massage/.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2019 courses and modules (five-week courses). Interested faculty can submit a proposal by visiting the website below by Dec. 1.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Smith-Mason at jsmithmason@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

Cabell Library kiosks dispensing loaner laptops are out of order until further notice. Users can turn to the public desktop computers available on floors 1-4 in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Students may also go to the IT Support Center on the lower level. The center will have a limited number of laptops (30) available for checkout beginning Nov. 26. This service is available to VCU students. A VCUCard is required and loan time is limited to 24 hours.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/loaner-laptop-kiosks-broken-check-out-laptops-from-the-it-support-center-beginning-nov-26.html.

VCU Libraries will host a food drive through Dec. 18 to stock RamPantry @ VCU. Contributors who owe fines or certain fees for library materials will derive an added benefit. For each food item donated, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in fines, up to a $30 maximum. Fees to repair damaged items or to replace lost items will not be waived. See more details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/food-for-fines-stocks-rampantry-and-waives-library-fines-nov-25-dec-18.html.

RamTech’s Cyber Monday sale is all day long on Nov. 26 at ramtech.vcu.edu. Deals include up to 50 percent off GoPro accessories, 20 percent off FitBit, 25 percent off Bluetooth speakers and headphones, 25 percent off VCU-branded accessories and 30 percent off Kate Spade sleeves. Free same-day campus delivery to faculty and staff offices for orders placed by 1 p.m. Contact store to set up delivery.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

A draft of the revised Delegation of Signatory Authority policy is open for comment. The draft policy will be available to the university community through Dec. 7 and can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Paula Gentius at pgentius@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.