10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU hosts an exclusive event for VCU faculty, staff and students to celebrate the launch of the Institute before the public opening on April 21. Explore the Markel Center – the ICA’s new building designed by Steven Holl Architects — and preview Declaration, our inaugural exhibition. Reserve free timed entrance ticket now at the URL below. VCU ID required at door.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/vcu-preview-day/.

12 p.m. 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.

2 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office and Graduate School present an information session about the Fulbright Student Scholarship in the VCU Honors College, Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St. For upcoming sessions, visit the URL below.

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

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of Biology and VCU Career Services present a workshop for STEM students in Harris Hall, Room 4153, focusing on networking skills. Learn about successful introductions and first impressions, elevator pitches, effective interaction at conferences or other professional events, and maintaining communication with new contacts. All students are welcome.

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. RSVP at the URL below.

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

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU community is invited to Jonah’s for Shrimp Fest. For two swipes, get jumbo shrimp alfredo served with a roasted garlic baguette or coconut shrimp served with jasmine coconut rice, green beans and mango salsa. For one swipe enjoy jumbo shrimp cocktail. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

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

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art presents a VCU student night. Explore the ICA’s new building, designed by Steven Holl Architects and preview "Declaration," our inaugural exhibition. Screenprint a postcard with Studio Two Three. Contribute to VCU student Andrew Bell’s Collective Declaration. Music by Shanel the DJ. Free pizza and dessert provided. Free t-shirt for the first 100 students to arrive with a ticket. VCU ID required. Space is limited, RSVP tickets at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/studentnight/.

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.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Sustainability is hosting a Zero-Waste Picnic in the Grace Street Green Space (813 W. Grace St.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be games, free seedlings from the VCU Learning Gardens and free food catered by Ellwood Thompson's.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 at 2 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU presents guest speaker Alan Davis at West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004H. Alan is a insightful and entertaining professor on creativity and curiosity, and will speak about lenses, camera mechanics and his photography experience/perspective.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Rational Design of Allosteric Modulators of Hemoglobin as Dual Acting Antisickling Agents," as part of its 2018 spring seminar series, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Piyusha Pradeep Pagare, graduate student, will be presenting her research seminar.

Friday, Apr. 20, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Christ Centered Fellowship hosts 'Praise & Prayer Night' in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Food will be served.

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

VCU Music's Harp Studio presents a recital in the James W. Black Music Center's Recital Hall. Free admission.

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

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 at 5 p.m.

The Ethiopian Student Union hosts a cultural show in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, with members showcasing Ethiopian culture through a skit, fashion show and dance performances from several tribes in Ethiopia. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 23, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TRIO Student Support Services and the Money Spot at VCU present "Money Mondays: Drive Away Happy" in the University Student Commons, Metro Room. During this session, a representative from Virginia Credit Union will provide attendees with information on how to make smart car-buying decisions and tips for negotiating the purchase of a new or used car.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The Alexandrian Society in the History Department and VCU SGA present "From Charlottesville to Wakanda: Race, Racism, and Identity in the Era of Trump" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ohio State University.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/news/2018-alexandrian-society-spring-lecture.html.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Collegiate DECA at VCU hosts their Second Annual Headshot Day at the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education, 9 West Cary St. Free for VCU students and alumni, this event is first come first serve. VCU goody bags available.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from noon 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. Oswaldo Moreno, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and member of iCubed's Oral Health in Childhood & Adolescence Core. He will share how his particular lived experiences (especially areas of immigration, acculturative stress, and system biases) have shaped his interest in Latinx psychology, healthcare utilization, psychology of religion and healthcare disparities among ethnic minority groups. RSVP at the URL below.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center and VCU Libraries presents Bernard Means, School of World Studies, as part of the Meet VCU's Authors series in the Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room 250. His talk is titled, "On the Rooftop of the World: 3D Archaeology in Far North India."

Saturday, Apr. 28, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics will hold the Second Annual Family Water Safety Fest on Saturday, April 28 at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center. This free community event is geared towards ages 3 and up, and focuses on safety in and around the water. Bring your swimsuit.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/special-events/ .

Due to the large crowds expected on Capitol Square on April 20, there may be service interruptions to the Campus Connector at the 7th Street, Franklin Street and One Capitol Square stops. If crowds do impede service, these stops may be closed, and the Campus Connector may travel an alternative route north along 7th Street to bypass traffic. Passengers are encouraged to monitor real time status information for the Connector, including impacts to service, at vcu.transloc.com or through the VCU Mobile app.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is partnering with the Rice Rivers Center to host the Rice Rivers Nature Camp, a day camp for children ages 9-12. There will be a variety of activities each day, including stream science, canoeing along the James River and the recently restored Kimages Creek. Throughout the week participants will be joined by experts from the VCU Prothonotary Warbler research team and the Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program. A shuttle from VCU campus will be available if needed. Three sessions are available: June 25-29, July 16-20 or July 30-August 3.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/rice-rivers-center/ .

A new collection of classic MCV gear featuring the medical school’s vintage logo mark will be available for purchase starting Thursday, April 19. The green and white branded items — which include a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, crew neck sweatshirt, baseball hat, keychain and more — will be available for purchase in store and online through Barnes & Noble @ VCU, while supplies last. Visit the URL below to sign up for a reminder email.

For more information, visit http://mcvgear.com.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated for their time. 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.