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.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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/.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Green Unity at VCU is hosting author Erik Curren to discuss his latest novel, "The Solar Patriot," in the University Student Commons Theater, followed by a panel on renewable energy with Aaron Sutch of Solar United Neighbors and Derek Wegner of Dominion Energy.

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 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU opens to the public on April 21 with a site-wide exhibition, "Declaration," and a day-long Block Party showcasing Richmond’s curious-minded culture. Block Party will offer interactive activities, food and live music and performances emceed by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B. Held outdoors on the Markel Center grounds, Block Party is free and open to the public. This is a rain or shine event.

For more information, visit https://icavcu.org/events/grand-opening/.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents Khudai Tanveer discussing Asian solidarity in the University Student Commons, Room 215. Hump Day Dialogues are interactive presentations that provide an opportunity to educate students and staff members on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion. The content of these presentations are educational and informative and help to develop our students into better global citizens.

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.

The Inclusive Governance Task Force, charged with developing recommendations that ensure all VCU employees are appropriately represented and able to fully participate in the university’s system of shared governance following the full implementation of the VCU HR Redesign, request your feedback on a recommended proposal. For additional background information on shared governance at VCU, the reasons for this review and the factors the Task Force considered in developing its recommendations, please visit the URL below. Please provide your comments and suggestions by Friday, April 20.

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

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.

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 annual Black & Gold & You campaign, which runs through May 16, is an opportunity for faculty and staff members to give back to VCU. Participation is the goal. No amount is too small. Give to a favorite scholarship, fund, unit or school and show our alumni, friends and donors that employees believe VCU and VCU Health are worthwhile investments. Although the six-week campaign ends in May, gifts made through the end of the fiscal year will count in this campaign.

For more information, visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/facultystaff/.

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.