12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics presents a seminar by University of Minnesota professor Haitao Chu in One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St., Room 305. The seminar is titled, "A Bayesian Hierarchical Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic Model for Network Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Tests."

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Division of Community Engagement co-sponsors a community gathering showcasing student research on Richmond's historic East End Cemetery at the Robinson Theater, 2903 Q St. Cemetery volunteers will give an update on the cemetery's recovery, while VCU and University of Richmond undergraduates will present their projects from a variety of disciplines and courses. Free pizza will be served.

6:30 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students is hosting its 2018 Spring Banquet at the Molecular Medical Research Building, Room 1009-1011. Students will have the opportunity to network with various health professionals and fellow students.

7 p.m.

VCU Opera and the VCU Symphony present Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" on April 27 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 4 p.m. in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 seniors (60+)/VCU employees, and free for VCU students with ID.

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

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity seeks faculty, staff and professional, graduate and undergraduate students to volunteer for the Student Conduct Board, and offers a training in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Trained members of the SCB participate on Conduct Boards, Sanction Review Boards or Appeal Boards to determine if an infraction of the Student Code of Conduct occurred and to recommend sanctions that may be imposed if a violation has been committed. Those trained now will be able to begin serving immediately through the 2018/19 academic year.

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

Sunday, Apr. 29, 2018 at 3 p.m.

The VCU Guitar Ensemble under the direction of John Patykula presents "An Afternoon of Classical Guitar" with special guest John Bullard, classical banjo, in the James W. Black Music Center's Recital Hall. Free admission.

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

Monday, Apr. 30, 2018 at 5 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Faculty Recital by Professor Susanna Klein, violin, in the James W. Black Music Center's Recital Hall. Free admission.

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

Monday, Apr. 30, 2018 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents a Small Jazz Ensembles concert in the W.E. Singleton Center's Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Free admission.

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

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services hosts "Paws for Stress" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Play with certified therapy dogs from VCU's Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from the semester's stress.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m.

The ALT Lab and Online@VCU are holding a Themed Agora on Twine 2.0 in the Academic Learning Commons, Suite 4102. Faculty are invited to explore the use of the open source tool Twine 2.0 to support case-based learning and active decision-making in the classroom.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sudanese Student Association presents its Sudan Day at the University Student Commons Plaza. The event will showcase various aspects of Sudanese culture through henna, a photo booth and will be capped off with a cultural fashion show featuring Sudanese clothing. Free food will be provided.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 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/.

As a part of the ONE VCU Master Plan, the university community is invited and encouraged to voice your opinion on shopping, dining and entertainment options available on both the Monroe Park and MCV campuses through an online survey at the URL below. The survey should take 5-10 minutes and is available online from April 19 to May 3. Individuals who complete the survey can choose to have their name placed in a raffle for one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

For more information, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C9RFQSB.

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/.

Teaching and research faculty who plan to participate in the faculty processional at VCU Commencement on Saturday, May 12 at the Richmond Coliseum should RSVP by May 1 at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://go.vcu.edu/mayfaculty2018.

A draft of the revised Identity Theft Prevention policy is now open for university comment through Wednesday, May 2. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.

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

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. Track the exam week shuttles in real-time on the Transloc app.

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