10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents “Probing Protein-Glycosaminoglycan Interactions Using Mass Spectrometry: Extracting Clarity from Complexity,” in the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, Room 103, 410 N. 12th St., as a part of its 2018 Spring Seminar Series. Joshua A. Sharp, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Mississippi’s, School of Pharmacy, Department of BioMolecular Sciences, will facilitate.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board invites students to prepare the mind and body for exams with free food in a relaxing environment during MCV Campus Study Breaks at the Patterson Memorial Garden, located behind the Hunton Student Center.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1958444.

3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Campus Learning Center (CLC) is hosting its inaugural Reading Day event in Hibbs Hall, first floor. We will have walk-in, 15 minute, academic coaching sessions focused on how to study for specific exams, drop-in tutoring for most courses and special Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions for ACS exams in organic chemistry and general chemistry. Food and door prizes will be available for attendees. A complete schedule of events can be found on the website at the URL below.

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

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Integrity and Compliance Office invites employees and students to an open forum in the Larrick Student Center, James Ward Room, to discuss and share feedback on the draft employee Code of Conduct 2.0. The refreshed code, available is enhanced with new topics and resources as well as an updated design.

For more information, visit https://acs.vcu.edu/media/audit-and-compliance-services/pdf/VCUCodeofConduct2.0[DRAFT].pdf.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The VCU Student Media Center hosts a live sneak preview event for "Southern Nightmare: The Hunt for The South Side Strangler," a new investigative crime podcast hosted by local journalist Richard Foster, in Harris Hall, Room 101. The podcast focuses on the case that happened 30 years ago in Richmond, and marked the first time in American history that DNA evidence was used to catch a murderer. Free and open to VCU community and public.

For more information, visit http://www.southernnightmare.com/.

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., hosts a study hall in the galleries. Bring your books, laptop and VCU ID. The ICA will provide wi-fi, along with coffee, tea and cookies by Ellwood Thompson’s Café. RSVP at the URL below. VCU students only. Admission after 8:30 p.m. not guaranteed. Limited walk-up admission may be available after 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/study-hall/.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Off-Campus Student Services to learn more about the rental process and finding off-campus housing in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Attendees receive free meal vouchers.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m.

The sisters of Phi Mu Fraternity will be passing out popsicles for free at the Compass. Take a break from the heat or a break from studying.

For more information, visit http://phimu.org.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Participants are asked to bring a laptop to the event.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Amendment Literary and Art Journal is hosting the third annual Film Festival at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Join us for an evening of outstanding, socially conscious, student-made film, video and multimedia art, including animations, documentaries, found video edits, narrative film, dance film and more! The event is free and open to the public, and free food and beverage will be offered.

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

Monday, May 7, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU SGA will host its semi-annual Extra Exam Study Spaces in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms from May 7-9. There will be opportunities to win SGA giveaways.

From April 30 to May 11, RamSafe will run a special fixed route, in addition to its normal service operations, to enhance service for students during the busy final exam period. Departing approximately every 10-15 minutes, two RamSafe shuttles will travel in a loop from Cabell Library to several nearby VCU residence halls, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Normal service will be available for those with destinations outside of the fixed route. Shuttle tracking will be available on the VCU Transloc app.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramsafe.

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.

VCU Rec Sports Fitness offers 1-on-1 Training Sessions and Partner Training Sessions in 3, 6, 12 and 18 session packages. You will be guided through an exercise program customized to meet your needs and specific goals. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, learn how to exercise on your own, break a plateau, improve flexibility or all of the above, our trainers can help. A 90-minute Basic Fitness Assessment and Consultation is also available.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/personal-training/ .

We are seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years to participate in a study examining the effect of physical activity and sleep quality. 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.

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.

The campus open forum date has changed for the third candidate for the Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. It will be held in the University Student Commons, Rams Lounge.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/leadership-searches/svpfacultyaffairs/candidates/.

A draft of the new Bicycle Parking and Removal policy is now open for university comment through Tuesday, May 15. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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