12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to use gnuplot, a free command-line plotting tool used to create editable scientific graphs with Balaji Nagarajan, Ph.D., in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., at a presentation by Tompkins-McCaw, Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Postdoctoral Association. Free. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/howtotalks.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice at VCU presents The Safe Harbor Food Drive at the University Student Commons.

For more information, contact Nila Cameron at cameronnc@vcu.edu.

7 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music presents guest artists The Blakemore Trio in the Sonia Vlhacevic Concert Hall at the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Take part in a hands-on demonstration of the proper use of a sewing machine at VCU Libraries Innovative Media department's Wednesday in the Workshop in the lower level of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/wednesday-workshops-2018-19.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/ (keyword "Safe Zone").

For more information, contact Lisa Beck at labeck@vcu.edu or visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Money Spot at VCU, Virginia Credit Union and VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management are hosting the Financial Success Summit in Virginia Rooms C and D, Virginia Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Among the topics are budgeting and building and managing credit. Attendees will be eligible to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card.

For more information, contact Cait Burns at cmburns@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1805 or visit http://vacu.org/GoRams.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Students United at VCU presents the group's annual Poetry Slam in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Poems, raps, and songs are welcome.

For more information, contact Kristinah Archer at Archerkj@vcu.edu or (845) 522-0361.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., in partnership with Carlos Chafin of In Your Ear Studios, launches The ICA Sessions featuring Yeni Nostalji, a one-hour set featuring a variety of musicians.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2823 or visit http://icavcu.org.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Division of Administration hosts a public open house to preview a draft of the ONE VCU Master Plan in the Floyd Avenue Lobby, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jeff Eastman at masterplan@vcu.edu or visit http://masterplan.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Association of IT Professionals presents Alumni Night in Room B2165, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Alumni from the Information Systems department return to talk about their experiences and network with students. Pizza will be available.

For more information, contact Giovanni Knight at knightgn@vcu.edu or visit http://aitpvcu.com.

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a Hispanic and Latinx meet-and-greet event for faculty and students with music, food and networking in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at omsa@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program and Rice Rivers Center, 3701 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, are hosting a fall family day at the center with birding, canoeing and food. Register at the following URL by Oct. 3.

For more information, contact Katie Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8826 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/rice-rivers-center/.

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn how to build a positive credit score and pull your own credit report at annualcreditreport.com at this workshop, in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring your laptop. Money Mondays is brought to you by VCU TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU, and the Virginia Credit Union.

For more information, contact TRIO Student Support Services at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517 or visit http://www.trio.vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Kaveh Akbar, winner of the 2018 Levis Reading Prize for "Calling a Wolf a Wolf," will read from his book and participate in a Q&A session in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A book sale and signing will follow. The prize is presented on behalf of VCU's M.F.A. in Creative Writing Program and sponsored by the VCU Department of English, VCU Libraries, Barnes & Noble @ VCU and the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/levis-prize-2018.html.

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 from 02:30 p.m. to 05 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Social Security present an informational session covering the basics of Medicare and the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to state retirees, at the Forum Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Registration is required at the following URL. For questions, contact benefits@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Daniel Jason at djason@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16817.

alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc., at VCU is sponsoring a number of activities to help spread awareness of breast cancer and to benefit the sorority's Breast Cancer Initiative. The sorority will be tabling 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Hibbs side of the Compass. The sorority will stage a volleyball tournament 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Cary Street Gym. The sorority will have a Chicken Fiesta Fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Oct. 10 in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Orders will be accepted through Oct. 7.

For more information, contact Amy Ni at nia@mymail.vcu.edu or (434) 327-3640.

Discover the commonalities of Swedish fish candies and the Nobel Prizes at Oct. 1-8 pop-up displays from 1 to 2 p.m., weekdays at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and also at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/nobel-week-brings-pop-up-libraries-on-laureates-and-their-legacies.html.

VCU's Department of Health Behavior Policy is studying the relationship between anxiety, health and mood. Participants in this research study must be between the ages of 18-35 years and able to safely participate in physical activity but not currently participating in an exercise program. Participants will be compensated.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit http://www.vcuanxietystudy.com.

VCU's Kinesiology and Health Science Department is seeking male participants to take part in a research project to assess the impact of a high active or low active lifestyle and cellular aging on cognitive performance. Participants must be healthy male adults between 40 and 64 years old with a body mass index less than 30.0 (assessed by the research staff). Two morning exercise tests and two brief cognitive tests will be required. Individuals with a history of cancer in the last 10 years, pre-existing inflammatory or metabolic diseases or are on medications that may alter inflammation or metabolism may not be eligible. Participants will be entered for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

For more information, contact Charles Schwartz at schwartzcs@vcu.edu.

Pwatem is seeking writing submissions relating to autonomy. Selected submissions will be published in the fall 2018 chapbook, Rabble. Pwatem is also soliciting submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, experimental writing and proposals for performances addressing the theme of radical queer self-love for an Oct. 20 event. Submissions for both Rabble and the radical queer self-love event are due Oct. 2.

For more information, contact Emily Furlich at furlicheg@vcu.edu or visit http://pwatem.com/submit/.

Human Resources presents on-campus Weight Watchers meetings on Tuesdays at both campuses. Weigh-ins are held at 11 a.m. in Room 1-038, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., and 12:15 p.m. in Room 5173, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/weight-watchers/.

During October, Health Literacy Month, VCU Libraries’ consumer health library, the Community Health Education Center and the VCU Health Department of Education and Professional Development are offering five free sessions at different locations on health literacy. The workshops are open only to VCU Health clinical health care staff. Lunch is provided. One CME credit earned. More details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/consumer-health-library-experts-teach-free-continuing-ed-workshops-for-vcu-health-clinical-staff-during-october.html.