8 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music presents a concert by Jazz Orchestra 1 featuring guest saxophonist Michael Pendowski 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.

4:30 p.m.

VCU Department of Art History will host a lecture with Allison Myers, visiting assistant professor, in Room 202, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact John DiJulio at dijuliojp@vcu.edu or (313) 354-4595 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/arthistory/2018/11/05/allison-myers-lecture/.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Muslim Students Association is sponsoring a discussion about gender justice in Islam in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Food will be provided.

For more information, contact Badreya Ali at alibk3@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the VCU Alumni Military Veterans Alumni Council for a special Veterans Day Reception in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event honors military veterans who are currently enrolled at VCU or who are VCU alumni. Come hear from local dignitaries, enjoy light refreshments and thank our veteran alumni and students for their service.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8194 or visit http://support.vcu.edu/event/vetsday.

Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join Michael Lease, director of facilities, installation and exhibition design, for coffee and a behind-the-scenes conversation about installing and designing exhibitions at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. ICA member event. (Membership is free and open to the public.) RSVP required; 20 person limit.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/coffeeconversations-0914/.

Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Center on Health Disparities hosts "Mindfulness and Health Disparities: An Interactive Review of Evidence Based Research" presented by Melanin & Yoga, a panel of yoga and medical professionals, at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alisa Brewer at alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org or visit https://goo.gl/forms/rzulfVeNNgL6PoMt2.

Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Arts in Healthcare commemorates Native American Heritage Month with a music and dance demonstration by various Native American tribes at the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact P. Muzi Branch at philip.branch@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-4706.

Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dina Alramadhani, graduate student for the School of Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry Department, will speak at a seminar, "Drug Discovery of Vasopressin 1a Antagonists for the Treatment of Autism," in the Founders Conference Room, Biotech One, 800 E. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Sharon Lee at slee@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at 6 p.m.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence (coinciding with the Armistice Day), the Chopin Council of Virginia hosts a free piano concert featuring Magdalena Adamek, assistant professor in collaborative piano in VCU's Department of Music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Agnes Chojecka at chojeckaak@vcu.edu or (804) 297-8261 or visit http://www.chopininbarboursville.org/.

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sharpen your job negotiation skills, tools and strategies. VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents a workshop in Room 1013, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ycrr8esn.

Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in Room 115 of the HR training facility, 922 W. Grace St. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, contact Jennie Kim at jhkim5@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16746.

Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents Qualitative Brown Bag, bite-sized support offerings and tips to whet your appetite for qualitative research, in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Bring your lunch.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/qualitative-brown-bag.html.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Alumni will host an online networking event with one-to-one text-based conversations.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at Lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/16233.

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants in VCU's Minority Political Leadership Institute program will offer a presentation on current projects, including HB 69 Grocery Investment Program and Fund, SB 909/HB 1408 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, SB 106 Congressional and state legislative districts; standards and criteria, in the Magnolia Room, Omni Richmond, 100 S. 12th St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shabana Shaheen at gehli@vcu.edu or (202) 380-6147 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScADPHPXaQ-w3lmIimNZJUx2weNwQl8JjMgM02EPopnk6BrFA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Marilyn Reaves Day will be honored at a retirement celebration. The VCU Alumni African-American Alumni Council will host the event for Day (B.S.'77/E; M.Ed.'79/E), former assistant director in University Academic Advising, at Rodney's Lounge, Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8194 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/aaacmday.

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop in Virginia Rooms B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. Register at the following URL (keyword "Safe Zone"). For more, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

For more information, contact Lisa Beck at labeck@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

The Anthem Richmond Marathon will held Nov. 10. In addition to many detours and no-parking areas, Broad, Grace, Main and Belvidere streets will be closed for extended periods, some as early as 4 a.m. The Waze traffic app is recommended to help navigate around the city on race day. Road closures have been pre-loaded into the appe.

For more information, contact Margaret Kelland at mkelland@vcu.edu or (804) 868-9392 or visit http://www.richmondmarathon.com/travel/traffic-pattern-changes.aspx.

Due to street closures in preparation for the Richmond Marathon, there will be no Campus Connector service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 10. RamSafe will stop accepting ride requests at 3 a.m. on Nov. 10 and resume service at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

Hispanic/LatinX individuals born outside of the mainland United States 18 years of age or older are invited to participate in a research study. The effort, by VCU's the Dept. of Health Behavior and Policy, is investigating factors that affect ethnic minorities’ health outcomes. Those who qualify will participate in a 20-minute study to complete questionnaires, physical assessments (e.g., height and weight measurements), and tasks. Compensation available.

For more information, contact Yena Son at sonyk@vcu.edu or (434) 623-0137.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2019 courses and modules (five-week courses). Interested faculty can submit a proposal by visiting the website below by Dec. 1.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Smith-Mason at jsmithmason@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

VCU marketing research students invite you to participate in a 10-minute survey on arts venues in Richmond. This is a class project in which students are surveying the community on the patronage of different arts venues and events in Richmond. As a thank you, you can enter a raffle to win one of seven $10 Ellwood Thompson's gift certificates. The last day to complete the survey is Nov. 8. To complete the survey, please click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Professor Jodie Ferguson at jlferguson@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/vcumktg3.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting a range of forums and discussions for Indigenous People Heritage Month in November. Faculty and staff are invited to consider sharing the programs with students and colleagues for extra credit.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerk2@mymail.vcu.edu.

Spaces are still available for free chair yoga classes for employees. Monroe Park classes are held at noon on Dec. 5 in the Cary Street Gym and on the MCV Campus at noon on Nov. 15 in the Jackson Ward Room of the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and on Dec. 10 at a location to be determined. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

The university community dedicates itself to ensuring that VCU operates with the highest standard of integrity. To support this commitment, VCU's Code of Conduct has been revised and enhanced with updated topics, additional resources and a fresh look. In recognition of National Ethics and Compliance week, the new Code is available at the following URL for an explanation of VCU's values, ethical principles and what it means to do the right thing.

For more information, contact Integrity and Compliance Office at ucompliance@vcu.edu or visit http://www.codeofconduct.vcu.edu.

The kiosks in James Branch Cabell Library that dispense loaned laptops are out of order until further notice. Desktop computers on floors 1-4 can be used. Beginning Nov. 26 students can present a VCU ID and check out laptops at the IT Support Center on the lower level of the library, 901 Park Ave. The loan period is 24 hours.

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