10 a.m.

RamPantry seeks donations of unused, unopened new hygiene products including shampoo, conditioners, razors, soap, feminine products and more for RamPantry's hygiene drive. There will be collection boxes in the University Student Commons from April 23 - May 1.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and the Wellness Resource Center host a short mindfulness session at The Well. Stay after the session to talk to staff about tips and techniques for managing stress as we head into the end of the semester.

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

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.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

RamDev: Software Development at VCU hosts a tech talk in the School of Engineering West Hall, Room 104. This accessible computer science talk will include free pizza for attendees.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NAACP at VCU hosts "Does My Race Matter?" a discussion about the effects stress has on African Americans, in the Jackson Ward Room at Larrick Student Center. This event will feature the interim chair of the African American Studies Department, Dr. Utsey, as guest speaker. Red Eye cookies will be provided.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Wilder School and VCU Police host the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team for a presentation and free public tours of the Command Trailer. The presentation begins at 10 a.m. in the University Student Commons Theater. The Command Trailer will be open in the Commons Plaza from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association sponsors the 21st Annual Graduate Research Symposium in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Graduate students from all disciplines present their original research to the VCU community. A special panel on substance abuse prevention and treatment will take place at 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUDine presents "Seafood Bash" at Shafer Court Dining Center. Enjoy a seafood fry basket or Coconut Mussels (one swipe each), Key West Caesar salad (two swipes) or a crab legs bucket, complete with one pound of crab clusters, corn on the cob, herbed potatoes, garlic baby shrimp and cocktail sauce (three swipes). Follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board invites the VCU community to enjoy music and light refreshments in the Patterson Memorial Garden, located behind the Hunton Student Center.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1955524.

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity presents "Make It About What You Learned, Not What You Did" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Get tips for addressing an arrest, a disciplinary history or academic misconduct on a graduate school application, job application or during an interview.

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

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018 at 3 p.m.

University Academic Advising and campus partners present the last Go! event on the University Student Commons Plaza. Part of the Sophomore Transition Series, Go! will feature meet and greets with College of Humanities and Sciences advisors and faculty, tours of the department and advising spaces and students panels. This is a great opportunity for first-year students to network with their academic unit.

For more information, visit https://uaa.vcu.edu/sophomore-transition-series/.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police is hosting free vehicle and bike safety checks ahead of the summer travel season in VCU’s HB Lot, corner of Broad and North Harrison streets. Leete Tire and Auto is performing vehicle checks and Ram Bikes will check bicycles. Police officers will also offer child safety seat inspections. VCU Parking & Transportation staff, as well as Formula SAE, will be on site. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Please note that this is not an enforcement event, so police will not issue citations.

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 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee in the College of Humanities and Sciences presents the IDEC Dialogue Series "Women Defining Success for Women in Higher Education" in the University Student Commons, Rams Lounge. The event focuses on the issues, challenges, and opportunities women face in the College today. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of all participants after the interviews; light refreshments to follow.  Admission is free.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Student Media Center, in conjunction with The Commonwealth Times Alumni, present SMC Talks: Freelancing 101 in the Temple Building, Room 1164. The roundtable discussion will shed light on what it’s like to be an independent journalist. The session will include a guided discussion and time for audience questions. The guest speakers include: Dale Brumfield; Robert C. Powell III; Samantha Willis; Jonathan Howard; and Joan Tupponce.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU holds a Photoshop editing workshop at West Grace Street Student Housing - North, Room 1030G/H. For beginner to advanced levels, we will teach masking, camera raw editing, print applications and more techniques to make your pictures prize-worthy. We offer individual time with our officers. The first 15 people to attend will receive Adobe water bottles, pop-sockets and other giveaways.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies and the National Jericho Movement present the Community Forum on Critical Issues in Black Richmond in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105. This month's topic is incarceration. The discussion will be led by Lillie Branch-Kennedy, founder of Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged and Disenfranchised (RIHD) and the Central Richmond area chapter leader for the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

President Michael Rao, vice president Aashir Nasim and the Division for Inclusive Excellence invite the VCU community to the 2018 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME) in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Join us for this annual recognition of faculty, staff, administrators and students who have made exemplary contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives, and nurturing an inclusively excellent environment.

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

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, Apr. 28, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

NAACP at VCU hosts a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Cary Street Gym. This tournament is open to all VCU students and non-VCU students. Student organizations pay $3 for a team, independent teams are $5.

Monday, Apr. 30, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Asian and Pacific Student Alliance hosts a career round table discussion, with a focus of Asian Americans who are in different majors, in the University Student Commons, Room 215.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The May COBE Connect Lunch will be a special guided mindfulness session at the new Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. This is the kick-off event for an ongoing partnership with the ICA, offering Tuesday lunchtime Mindfulness Meditation at the ICA. Each session is guided by highly experienced meditation teachers from the Richmond community. Doors at 11:45 a.m., program starts promptly at noon. Advance registration is required at the URL below.

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

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Join VCU SGA on Tuesday, May 1 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Shafer Court Dining Center for Spring Midnight Breakfast. The VCU SGA will cover swipes for students who do not have a meal plan or no longer have swipes. Otherwise, students will need to use one swipe.

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

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Psychology Graduate Academic Operations will be hosting two webinars providing information about our health and social psychology doctoral programs. The seminar will consist of an information session and Q&A with the program director and current students. The health psychology webinar is May 2 from 11 a.m. - noon, and the social psychology webinar is May 2 from 3-4 p.m. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/VCUpsychwebinar.

Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Va-LEND, the Center for Craniofacial Care, and VCU Genetics host "22q at the Zoo" at the Metro Richmond Zoo, 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd., Moseley, VA 23120. This international awareness event gives families, friends, and professionals a chance to socialize, network and raise the public profile of chromosome 22q11.2 syndromes.

For more information, visit https://22qatthezoorichmondva.app.rsvpify.com.

All VCU students are encouraged to take the Diverse Learning Environments Campus Climate Survey, which runs now through April 27. Results will inform the VCU’s plans related to campus diversity initiatives. Students who participate could win one of two grand prizes for a free semester of on-campus parking or one of 100, $10 Starbucks gift cards. Students should have received an email from heri@vainc.net on Feb. 28 with a link to the survey. More information is available at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/climate-survey/.

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will host a Backpacking Weekend April 28-29. The cost for this trip will be $44 for students and $50 for staff/faculty members. Price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Registration ends on April 24 and is available online through MyRecSports portal at the URL below, or in person at the Outing Rental Center.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dc40ec16-2cf9-4e49-89fc-039db98ed11f&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics Log Rolling Clinics, to be held at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, are for all ages and skill levels to learn how to log roll. Trained instructors will teach you how to run on a key log. Based on experience level, there will be opportunities to increase the intensity, decrease the stability, and increase the fun by having friendly competitions.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

VCU Recreational Sports and VCU Alumni host Family Fun Fest with VCU Alumni Saturday, April 28 from 1-5 p.m. at Cary Street Gym. All are welcome for rock climbing, group exercise classes, pool activities and giveaways.

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

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/.

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.

VCU Libraries will host a food drive at the information desks of the Cabell and Tompkins-McCaw libraries April 22 - May 12 to stock RamPantry @ VCU. In this case, generosity has an added benefit for people who owe fines or certain fees for library materials. For each food item a person donates, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in fines up to a $30 maximum. To qualify, materials must be returned. Fees for damaged and lost items will not be waived.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/food-for-fines-project-helps-hungry-students-and-those-with-library-fines.html.

The President's Office is looking for students to join the Presidential Student Ambassador Program for the 2018-2019 school year. 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. Apply at the URL below by May 15.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/kQHY8RW5GwkcXwAO2.

On April 24, the Campus Connector will be unable to service Cabell Library stop from 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Additionally this route will be altered. Passengers should use the "Special Event" route on Transloc to track the status of the Connector in real time. On May 1, the Cabell Library stop will close at 12 p.m. On May 16 and May 23, the stop will close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passengers should board at Main & Laurel during these closures.

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