1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Rec Sports present Wellness Fridays in the University Student Commons, Suite 215. This week's activity will be mindfulness. Enjoy mindfulness training, snacks and giveaways.

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/.

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.

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/.

Sunday, Apr. 22, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RamBikes and EcoVillage host a bike tour starting at RamBikes, 201 N. Belvidere St. Learn about RamBikes free services and learn about Richmond inequalities during a guided bike tour. Please bring your own bike.

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.

Monday, Apr. 23, 2018 from 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.

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.

Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

NAACP at VCU hosts Cycle + HIIT at Cary Street Gym, a cardio packed evening to destress before finals. Register through VCU Recreational Sports.

Saturday, Apr. 28, 2018 at 8 a.m.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at VCU will be hosting its 2nd annual Dia de Ciencias (Day of Science) in Engineering West Hall, Room 101. First-generation Latinx high school students in the surrounding Richmond area will have an opportunity to explore the VCU campus while engaging in hands-on STEAM activities. This event will be held in English and Spanish.

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 will host a Whitewater River Rafting Weekend on the Youghiogheny River April 28-29. The cost for this trip will be $75 for students and $85 for staff/faculty/members. Price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Registration 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=ee6c490b-3ecc-4eed-81ad-a4f29de5f708&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

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.