12 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Today is #GivingTuesday. Check out 11 #GivingTuesday campaigns that can be supported through Igniter, VCU’s new crowdfunding site. The goal is to raise $98,680 across 11 universitywide causes.

For more information, contact Jenna Hart at jbhart@vcu.edu or visit http://support.vcu.edu/igniter.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Discuss the pros and cons of digital, interactive textbooks. VCU's Academic Learning Transformation Lab is presenting a workshop, “Is There a Textbook in This Classroom? Building Textbooks, Building Learning Spaces,“ in Room 4110, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The event will involve objectives and tools for faculty creating their own online textbooks.

For more information, contact Timothy Luckritz Marquis at Tluckritzmarq@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/event/is-there-a-textbook-in-this-classroom-building-textbooks-building-learning-spaces/.

5:30 p.m.

It's an evening of piano recitals. VCU's Department of Music presents Piano Ensembles in the Recital Hall of the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. Admission is free.

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

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's a smoky tale of jealous love and former lovers. VCUarts Cinema finishes its Cinematheque by showcasing filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni's work with his "Story of a Love Affair" (1950), projected on 35mm film. The screening is free, at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Nikita Moyer at cinema@vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

Hear the VCU Jazz Orchestra II play classics by some of the genre's greatest composers. Under the direction of Toby Whiter, the orchestra will perform at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center, 922 Park Ave. $7 advance; $10 at the door; free with VCU student ID. Music includes Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Benny Carter and more.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at musictix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6776 or visit http://www.vcumusic.showclix.com.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pick up some healthy ideas for the holidays. VCU's Wellness Center hosts a brown bag series on "Health for the Holidays" at The Well, 815 S. Cathedral Place. The Nov. 29 session will highlight relationships. A Dec. 6 session, also at noon, will focus on self-care. Bring a lunch. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylin Tingle at tinglekm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7695 or visit http://bit.ly/VCUHealthForTheHolidays.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m.

The VCU Police Department is collecting new pairs of socks for those in need. All donations go to Richmond shelters. Events will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and the Park Plaza on the Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Sgt. Patience Butters at pmbutters@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6226.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Create a metal keychain using rivets and metalworking techniques. This week's Innovative Media workshop will be held in the lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. All supplies provided.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

A dialogue will focus on life at VCU with disabilities. The university's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee in the College of Humanities and Sciences is hosting a Dialogue Series: “Demystifying Disability” in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The series focuses on the issues, challenges and opportunities of diverse populations throughout VCU. Persons with disabilities will share their experiences.

For more information, contact Ravi Perry at rkperry@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sharpen your interview skills for graduate school. VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents "Applying to Science Graduate School: Interview Prep" in the Richmond Salons IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Practice interviewing with faculty and campus partners to learn how to answer questions about your research and your career interests. Professional dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP (required) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y9h7cg2c.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pediatric neuropalliative care is the focus of Grand Rounds. VCU Department of Neurology hosts Grand Rounds in Room 5-086, Children's Hospital of Richmond Pavilion, 1000 E. Broad St. Dr. Lauren Treat from Children's Hospital Colorado will present "Personhood, Perils and Paradigms: the case for pediatric neuropalliative care."

For more information, contact Miranda Cox at miranda.l.cox@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-9940 or visit http://neurology.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Create a student-centered design in Blackboard that matches your course schedule. A workshop will be hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Participants should bring a course that needs design help. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1605 or visit https://goo.gl/forms/nTDrv3YpxuUdkBpD3.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at 5 p.m.

Get ready for the world of work. Sisters & Stethoscopes and the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. are sponsoring a professional development event in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Résumé building, interview preparation and proper interview attire will be discussed. Games and a speaker from Career Services will be available.

For more information, contact Chenel Hodges at hodgescp@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

A horn studio recital has been scheduled. The free concert, hosted by VCU Department of Music, will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

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

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Groundbreaking, multidisciplinary artist Howardena Pindell will be the focus of a discussion. VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host the event, with VMFA Curator Valerie Cassel Oliver and VCU Assistant Professor Chioke I’Anson, at the VMFA's Leslie Cheek Theater, 200 N. Boulevard. The conversation will explore how Pindell has moved between figurative and abstract painting in an effort to assert her place as an African American woman in the field of contemporary art.

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

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Improve your editing techniques with Photoshop. VCU's Photography Club holds a Photoshop seminar in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. All levels are welcome. Raffles for Starbucks and Adobe merchandise will be held. Bring a device with Photoshop or download a free trial at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allen Shieh at shieha@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.ly/2NICuOH.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Do you feel (morally) lucky? VCU's Department of Psychology presents, "Moral Luck: Does Luck Affect the Moral Life?," in Room 2104C, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Andrew Moon at amoon@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Take part in a discussion about human trafficking in Richmond. Heart to Soul in Action @ VCU is partnering with Safe Harbor, a Richmond-based organization, to host a human trafficking workshop in Rooms 1030G and 1030H, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. The workshop will cover the scope of the problem in the United States and locally and how it differs from other forms of abuse. Free dinner will be provided. RSVP at the following email address.

For more information, contact Leena Penumalee at penumaleels@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dogs on Call calendars for 2019 are available for purchase for $10. All proceeds support Dogs On Call and the Center for Human-Animal Interaction. The sale will be at the Learning Center, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Sales will also be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the same location, and from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Sales Kiosk beside Medical Records in Main Hospital.

For more information, contact Jessica Hale at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit http://chai.vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at midnight

Give a TED talk on your area of expertise. TEDx at VCU is currently taking applications for the Spring 2019 Entropy Event. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 30. Applications are open to all.

For more information, contact Zaid Shaikh at shaikhzk@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/PBbAy3klznPHKO0J2.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Don't be clueless about safe sex practices. Guest speakers from the Health Brigade and VCU Wellness Center will discuss awareness and education about safe sex practices at a session hosted by Sisters & Stethoscopes in Room 1004A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Chenel Hodges at hodgescp@vcu.edu.

Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 from noon to 02 p.m.

"Alternate Endings, Activist Risings" highlights the impact of art in AIDS activism. The program includes a one-hour screening of videos by six community organizations and collectives and a one- hour discussion with Christine Cynn, VCU Dept. of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies; Ari Laoch, Health Brigade; Rodney Lofton, Diversity Richmond; and Noah Simblist, VCU Dept. of Painting and Printmaking. The program will be held in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck, 609 Bowe St., and is hosted by VCU Dept. of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies and VCU Dept. of Painting and Printmaking.

For more information, contact Christine Cynn, Noah Simblist at cjcynn@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/2018/11/09/visual-aids-day-without-art/.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Consider everyday surroundings in a new way. Join Institute for Contemporary Art Faculty-in-Residence Chioke I’Anson in discussion with Assistant Curator Amber Esseiva about Pascale Marthine Tayou, one of five artists in the ICA’s current exhibition "Hedges, Edges, Dirt" at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/ftloa-1205/.

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Richmond native Marcus Tenney performs a solo set on trumpet and flugelhorn. Performances at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. The Provocations Performance series was developed in response to the work of exhibiting artist Rashid Johnson. The weekly, drop-in performances feature local performers. Tenney will also perform at the ICA at 3 p.m. Dec. 8.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu.

Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at 6 p.m.

The ICA has extended gallery hours on the first Friday of each month. The Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., offers food and beverages at Ellwood’s at ICA, tours, performances and other special events.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/firstfriday-1207/.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

A workshop, "Crucial Conversations: The IRB," has been scheduled. VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a Clinical Research Skills Series workshop, presented by VCU Human Subject Protection Program Executive Director John Horigan, MA, CIP, and Associate Director Christine Davison, MBE, CIP, in Rooms 101-102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The session will also be offered at the same location from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: clinical research, select the course date/time preferred).

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2942 or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2018/11/13/december-clinical-research-skills-series-cress/.

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A course is being offered to reduce stress through mindfulness. VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Express" in partnership with the Chrysalis Institute. Techniques for living in the present and reducing worries and fears are offered in the course. Eight two-hour classes will be held at the Chrysalis Institute, 213 Roseneath Road.

For more information, contact Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6931 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mindfulness.

Utility work at VCU's Health Outpatient Facility construction site will affect traffic patterns. The work, at the corner of North 10th and East Leigh streets, will alter traffic patterns in the area of the MCV Campus over the next several months.

For more information, contact Jake Hughes at jake.hughes@am.jll.com or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/news-center/building-projects/outpatient-facility-updates.

Intersession courses run from Dec. 27-Jan. 9 and are currently available for registration. Online registration coincides with spring registration eligibility, but all students can register in person at the Student Services Center in Harris Hall. Intersession courses are listed with Spring 2019 courses and have section numbers that begin with "V."

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at summer@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4586 or visit https://intersession.vcu.edu.

Take an in-depth look at personal cash flow and building a savings investment plan. Join Human Resources and the Virginia Credit Union for an interactive workshop covering money management principles and financial challenges, at noon on Dec. 4 in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16814.

The deadline to complete required laboratory safety training for the year is Dec. 1. Principal investigators and lab managers should go to their BioRAFT home page, vcu.bioraft.com, for their training summary. Still have questions? Environmental Health and Safety can help you provide a safe work environment. Subject matter experts are available in chemical safety, biosafety, radiation safety and exposure control who can help with training, accident prevention, protocol review, waste disposal and much more. Visit the lab safety resource page at the following URL for updates.

For more information, contact Larry Mendoza at vcubioraft@vcu.edu or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/safety-culture/bioraft/.

Men and women cigarette smokers ages 18-25 are invited to participate in a research project. The study requires five, three-hour laboratory visits. Compensation (up to $360) is provided. Principal investigator is Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy. The study will be conducted at Thurston House, 808 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Jessica Presley at jmpresley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/cobbco/current-studies/.

Graduating students and faculty who plan to participate in VCU’s Dec. 8 commencement ceremony must register. Reserve a seat at the following URL for the universitywide ceremony at the Siegel Center.

For more information, contact . at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://commencement.vcu.edu/rsvp/.

The VCU Office of Alumni Relations has created the first in a series of holiday ornaments. The ornaments pay tribute to campus landmarks. The inaugural 2018 ornament features the Egyptian Building, the first permanent home of the Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College (later the Medical College of Virginia). The cost of the ornament is $28 plus shipping (Virginia residents add 4.3 percent sales tax).

For more information, contact Booth Greene at wbgreene@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5658 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/alumniornament.

Cabell Library kiosks dispensing loaner laptops are out of order until further notice. Users can turn to the public desktop computers available on floors 1-4 in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Students may also go to the IT Support Center on the lower level. The center will have a limited number of laptops (30) available for checkout beginning Nov. 26. This service is available to VCU students. A VCUCard is required and loan time is limited to 24 hours.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/loaner-laptop-kiosks-broken-check-out-laptops-from-the-it-support-center-beginning-nov-26.html.

VCU Libraries will host a food drive through Dec. 18 to stock RamPantry @ VCU. Contributors who owe fines or certain fees for library materials will derive an added benefit. For each food item donated, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in fines, up to a $30 maximum. Fees to repair damaged items or to replace lost items will not be waived. See more details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/food-for-fines-stocks-rampantry-and-waives-library-fines-nov-25-dec-18.html.

VCU researchers are offering a new behavioral weight loss program. Funded by the National Institutes for Health, the REACH Trial is designed for young adults who are overweight and between the ages of 18 and 25. Qualified participants will receive personalized feedback and coaching to meet their goals.

For more information, contact Megan Henderson at megan.m.henderson@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2250 or visit http://www.reachtrialrva.com.

You can sign up now for the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. VCU's Wellness Resource Center seeks to end the stigma around mental health. The Well is working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and members of the campus community to promote the March 3 event. Participate in the walk, become a virtual walker or donate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6919 or visit https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=5839.