12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a film screening and discussion of “Waiting to Inhale” in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This 2005 documentary covers the heated debate over marijuana and its use as medicine in the United States. A brief discussion will follow the film.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16010.

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Alumni invites the VCU community to a townhall meeting to discuss the draft of the new strategic plan at DAR Central, 111 N. 4th St., Richmond. VCU Alumni is looking to elevate the alumni experience and they are looking for your feedback.

4 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center presents "The Humanities Respond! Literary and Cinematic Depictions of the 2007 Financial Crisis" In the Cabell Library Lecture Hall, Room 303, as part of their Spring 2018 Speaker Series. Stefano Adamo, assistant professor of Italian Culture, University of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will lecture. Admission is free, all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/2018-spring-speaker-series-stefano-adamo/.

5:30 p.m.

The VCU Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program and Congregation Beth Ahabah host "Memories in the Living Room," a conversation with Jay Ipson in celebration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, at 1117 W. Franklin St. This event is free and open to the public, with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Light refreshments will be provided.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Political Science Department hosts "Redistricting in Virginia: A Bipartisan Problem" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2104. We will be discussing what is and why do both redistricting and Gerrymandering exist in Virginia. Will also be discussing how can we put an end to Gerrymandering and redraw fair district lines in the Commonwealth. The discussion panel will consist of Delegate Lashrecse Aird, Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Brian Cannon and professor John Aughenbaugh. Audience questions are welcome.

Friday, Apr. 13, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Development of Small Molecule Neuroprotectants," as part of its 2018 spring seminar series, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Ashley Boice, graduate student, will be presenting her research seminar.

Friday, Apr. 13, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Guest Artist Recital by Dr. Andrew Bliss, assistant professor of percussion and director of percussion studies at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Bliss is a percussionist, conductor, professor and contemporary music collaborator. Free admission.

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

Monday, Apr. 16, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center and SAVES present "Take Back the Night" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. This empowering event focuses on giving survivors an opportunity to speak out about the violence committed against them. In addition, it provides call to action for survivors and allies to take back the night from perpetrators. Dinner will be provided.

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present their next lunch research seminar “The IRB: Regs, Ethics, and Challenges” with Drs. Monika Markowitz, director, Office of Research Integrity and Ethics,&Ron Evans, VCU IRB chair, in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. They will discuss different types of regulatory review required for human subjects’ research and ways to make the IRB process go more smoothly. Participants may bring lunch; drinks will be provided.

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

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from noon to 3 p.m.

Green Unity, The Wildlife Journal Club and The Office of Sustainability host an E-cycling drive in The Compass. All donated personal electronics will go to Tech4Troops, a local nonprofit that gives refurbished electronics to veterans. Household appliances and TVs will not be accepted.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Sustainability hosts Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., an activist and thought leader on the social and environmental impacts of industrial-scale agriculture and globalization, for an event at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Shiva will speak and participate in a panel discussion “Exploring Issues of Social Justice and Environmental Impacts on Fashion,” with Kimberly Guthrie, Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising in the School of the Arts, and Meredith Katz, Ph.D., Department of Sociology in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Free and open to the public. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhXNGXs3vPpoJ8YEZYjLczYqrJEBalFSDnrRaiSALUIWLkww/viewform.

Friday, Apr. 27, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine (WISDM) Faculty Organization holds its annual leadership conference, "Models of Leadership: Where Do You Fit?" at the Larrick Student Center. This conference features keynote address on redefining the metrics of success, spotlight session and four breakout sessions. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/aph.aspx?EID=9015&P=5.

Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Alumni and the Student Government Association invite faculty and staff to celebrate the Class of 2018 at the inaugural Grad Bash, to take place in the University Student Commons Plaza. Faculty, staff, guests (non-VCU) and students who are not graduating can purchase a ticket for $10, which includes food and one drink coupon.

For more information, visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/gradbash.

Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 4 p.m.

The Center for Interprofessional Education hosts the Excellence in Interprofessional Education Awards Ceremony in the School of Pharmacy Smith Building First Floor Classroom. This award serves to recognize full-time VCU students graduating in 2018 who have demonstrated significant involvement and interest in promoting interprofessional activities. Nominations are accepted through Friday, April 13.

For more information, visit https://ipe.vcu.edu/recognition/.

Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center and Rams in Recovery hold a Recovery Ally Training program in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004H. Coffee and snacks provided. For those unable to attend this session, future sessions will be held 9 a.m. - noon Wednesday, June 13 and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, August 14 RSVP is available for all sessions at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISpY2Iqmvq_nbttV2YmWSF5cKFHyxSxY5yGrIxiSNXfMh5Q/viewform.

On April 14, the EE Lot, West Broad Street Deck and Laurel Street Deck may be inaccessible from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Impacted subscribers and MCV Campus reciprocal parkers may utilize the Henry Street Decks. Additionally, the Campus Connector will be unable to service Cabell Library, beginning at 12 p.m. April 12 through 6 p.m. April 14; all other stops will be serviced. During the race, passengers can track the Connector in real time on Transloc, using the “Special Event – Campus Connector” route.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/parkingtransportation/2018/04/11/10k-impacts/.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) offers a variety of classroom and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. Continuing education is available in: Addiction Studies, Craft Beer, Disability Support Services, Event Planning, Noncredit Art, Organization, Paralegal Studies, Play Therapy Training, and Test Prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in Customer Service, Google Tools, and Workplace Skills are also offered.

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

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will host a "Learn How to Fix a Flat" Clinic at the Outing Rental Center. This clinic will go over the causes of flat tires and how to prevent them. Registration is available online on the MyRecSports portal. Note: The OAP does not sell bicycle inner tubes; if you are repairing a flat tire on your bike, please bring the appropriate tube for your bike.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b8eafc86-53b3-443d-9dc8-b92ee60ef620&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program will host a poster workshop session April 16 at 2 p.m. in Hibbs Hall, Room 327. The workshop will cover some of the technical aspects of poster creation from design to printing and will prepare undergrads to present their work at the Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity taking place on campus April 25, 2018.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2018/02/22/posterworkshops2018/.

Dining plan enrollment is now open for the Fall 2018 semester. The VCUDine faculty and staff dining plan option includes 50 swipes that can be used up to one year after the original purchase date. Swipes are accepted at 18 different locations across the Monroe Park Campus and the MCV Campus, including Market 810 (all-you-care-to-eat), Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Freshii, Panda Express and more. To learn more and sign up for a plan, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

A draft of the revised Principal Investigator Eligibility for Sponsored Programs policy (formerly titled Principal Investigator Eligibility) is now open for university comment through Monday, April 16. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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

A draft of the new Military-Affiliated Students policy is now open for university comment through Monday, April 16. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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

The President's Office is looking for students to join the Presidential Student Ambassador Program for the 2018-2019 school year. Learn during an event in the President's Office, 910 W. Franklin St. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn and understand the role the Office of the President plays within the university and gain leadership experience for future professional careers.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by Friday, April 13.

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

Men and women who smoke cigarettes between the ages of 18-25 are invited to participate in a research study that requires five, 3 hour, laboratory visits. Compensation is provided. CALL (804) 828-1867 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. –4 p.m. or visit the URL below for more information. This study will be conducted at Thurston House on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior & Policy.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/.