10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Green Unity hosts the annual Earth Day Bazaar in the University Student Commons Plaza. The Bazaar features student and community vendors selling everything from jewelry to plants and more.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As part of sexual assault awareness month, VCU Police is helping the Richmond YWCA stock up for the summer during "Supply the Y" in front of Wal-Mart on Campus, 912 W. Grace St. Officers will be collecting supplies, and will accept new (or gently used) items to help local women, children and families including: twin and full-size sheets, new blankets, towels, washcloths, art supplies, hand soap, laundry detergent, house-cleaning supplies, diapers and baby toiletries. A full list of needed items is available on the VCU Police Facebook and Instagram (@VCUPD) pages, or at the URL below. The Richmond YWCA assists sexual assault and domestic abuse survivors in the greater Richmond community.

For more information, visit http://ywcarichmond.org/inkind/.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports host the VCU RamStrong Health and Wellbeing Fair in the Cary Street Gym. Membership not required. Participating vendors include Active Health, Anthem and Aetna Employee Assistance Programs, Capital Square Healthcare, Virginia Credit Union and other VCU health and wellness partners.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) holds a "My Life, My Scholarship" symposium at the Monroe Park Campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU Cafe. The next event features Dr. Jan Ivery, associate professor from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga and visiting scholar within the iCubed Social Justice core and the School of Social Work. She will share how her how her lived experiences and informal mentoring opportunities have shaped her interest in community-based interventions and strategies for social change. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://icubed.vcu.edu/connect/.

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Global Education Office invites the VCU community to the final Global Café of the semester in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I-II. Come experience a variety of cuisines and cultures from around the world. This student-centered program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity at VCU, and you’ll meet students from across the globe. Each café has a different theme and refreshments are always served.

7 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries presents Matteo Pangallo (English) discussing "Playwriting Playgoers in Shakespeare's Theater," as part of the "Meet VCU's Authors" series, in Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room 250. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/meet-vcus-authors-matteo-pangallo/.

7 p.m.

Political Science will host a discussion on Gun politics in America in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1100. The focus will be on the institutional, constitutional and popular roadblocks to achieving gun reform in the United States. Submit questions and/or RVSP for the discussion at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/JbWeMSjn4GGzpIB93.

7 p.m.

VCU Music presents the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Band, conducted by Dr. Terry Austin, in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. This concert will feature guest conductor Dennis J. Zeisler and the world premeire of Adam Silverman's composition, "The Rule of Five," with guest performers, the Novus Percutere Percussion Duo. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for VCU students with ID.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018 at 11 a.m.

VCUDine invites students, faculty and staff to Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center for a special Farm-to-Table Lunch. Each menu item will feature locally sourced ingredients, including purple sweet potato tacos, kale and broccoli stir-fry, mushroom Swiss hamburgers and peanut ginger Thai tofu. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

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

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Muevelo at VCU is hosting its last Latin dance workshop on April 19 at 7 p.m. in West Grace Street Student Housing - North, Room 1030J (830 W. Grace St.). Participants will learn how to dance salsa, bachata and social dancing techniques. No experience needed, and all levels are welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us at gamorls@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018 at 8 p.m.

VCU Dance presents "Means Within," the Spring 2018 Senior Project Concert April 19-21 at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students with a valid VCU I.D.

For more information, visit http://vcudance.showclix.com.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Rec Sports present Wellness Fridays in the University Student Commons, Suite 215. This week's activity will be mindfulness. Enjoy mindfulness training, snacks and giveaways.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to noon

Celebrate Earth Day on April 20 by picking up cigarette butts around VCU. All supplies are provided, and prizes will be given out for the most butts collected. This event is sponsored by the VCU Behavioral Health Research Lab.

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

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Translational Partnership for Mental Health invites the VCU community to a Science Communication Workshop at Biotech One, Conference Room 1-160 (Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics) 800 E. Leigh St. This event will provide an overview of translation and science communication, discuss facts and fallacies, and end with a hands-on activity to help you build skills.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/ojCqvXEXybvwI94C3.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lobs & Lessons and Richmond Public Schools are seeking volunteers for the 9th annual Young Aces Open. The event brings 208 elementary schools to VCU for a day of celebrating their tennis skills in a team-centered environment. The event involves a mixed doubles tennis tournament along with various educational and healthy lifestyle activity stations. Young Aces Open would not be possible without the support of VCU Rec Sports and more than 80 volunteers. Volunteers may register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://givepul.se/946ai.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 at noon

The Student Government Association hosts "Gelato and the VP of Health Sciences" at the Hunton Learning Center Plaza. This event is geared to graduate and professional students to increase awareness of new changes occurring in curriculum and other topics affecting the MCV Campus and the VCU Graduate School. Students will have an opportunity to ask the VP of Health Sciences questions. Gelato sundaes will be provided.

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

Saturday, Apr. 28, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Alumni hosts the VCU community for a night of baseball at The Diamond. Join fellow alumni and watch the Flying Squirrels play the Hartford Yard Goats. Purchase your ticket by April 15 to receive the special alumni $8 ticket price. Gates open at 5 p.m., first pitch at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/14768.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center hosts an in-person orientation session about the Safety and Protection of Minors Policy at the Mary and Frances Youth Center. This orientation is designed to provide guidance on implementing the policy and an opportunity to ask questions. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/youth-on-campus/.

Friday, May 18, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Come show your Ram pride as the Washington Nationals host VCU at the ballpark, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans to support the Nationals as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. The first 1,500 fans who purchase a ticket to VCU Day at Nats Park, receive a limited-edition New Era Washington Nationals and VCU co-branded hat. Tickets cost $41. Purchase your tickets online at www.nationals.com/VCU.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will host a trip to northern Peru from May 12-20 to explore the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. The cost will be $495 for students and $650 for faculty/staff, including food, transportation, permits, and equipment. Airfare is not included.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=29cedacb-ee65-47e6-aa23-fb5d2e672459&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

The African-American Alumni Council, RPI Alumni Council and the MCV Alumni Association of VCU welcome back alumni to campus on April 20-22, for Reunion Weekend. Numerous events will take place on the Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus. Those on campus during the weekend are encouraged to welcome these alumni as they return to renew friendships and share memories.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/Reunion/.

Every Wednesday in the month of April, visit Jonah’s inside the Larrick Student Center on the MCV Campus, for Wing Wednesdays. For two swipes, guests can enjoy a ½ pound of bone-in Buffalo wings with two ranch or blue cheese sauce sides, plus a 20oz fountain soda, French fries and celery sticks. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

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

The Kinesiology and Health Science Department at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking male participants interested in participating in a research project that will assess the impact of a high active or low active lifestyle and cellular aging on cognitive performance. Participants will be entered for a chance to win an Amazon gift card. To participate, you must be a healthy male adult between 40 and 64 years old with a body mass index (BMI) less than 30.0 (assessed by the research staff). You will be asked to come in for two visits in the morning for an exercise test and two brief cognitive tests. If you are an individual who has a history of cancer in the last ten years, preexisting inflammatory or metabolic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis), or are on medications that may alter inflammation or metabolism, you may not be eligible for this study.

We are seeking young (18-35 years) and old adults (65+ years) to participate in a study examining the effect of prolonged sitting on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.