1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will host a professional workshop. The event will be held in Room 1030C/CA, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Deja Scott at scottdb2@vcu.edu.

1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a discussion about the violence faced by Uighur Muslims in China. The Uighurs are a Turkic people who live primarily in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, where they are one of China's 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities. Uighurs primarily practice Islam. The discussion will be in Room 215, OMSA, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Brown at omsa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit http://www.omsa.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics presents "Colloquium Talk: Swarms, Models and the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics." The session, in Room 2100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., will be led by Chad Topaz, Ph.D., professor, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Williams College.

For more information, contact Ihsan Topaloglu at iatopaloglu@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/math-colloquium.

6 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music presents guest artists Blanc et Noir, piano duo. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free.

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

7 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry will host a screening of the film "The Passion of the Christ" to prepare for Holy Week and the Easter season. The showing will be at the group's ministry house, 20 N. Laurel St. All are welcome; snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact April Ruize at ruizalc@vcu.edu.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 at 4 a.m.

Numerous traffic and parking changes on the Monroe Park campus will be in effect for the Monument Avenue 10K Race. Sections of Laurel Street will close the afternoon of April 11 and sections of Floyd, Franklin, Linden and Cherry streets will close the morning of April 12. All roads will reopen by 5 p.m. April 13. Motorists should use Cary, Main, Grace and Broad streets to reach campus on April 12 and Cary and Main streets to reach campus on April 13. Allow extra travel time. A list of changes is at the following URL.

For more information, contact margaret kelland at mkelland@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7269 or visit https://www.sportsbackers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10k-road-closures.pdf.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During the Monument Avenue 10K race, the EE Lot, West Broad Street Deck and Laurel Street Deck may be inaccessible from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. EE Lot, West Broad Street Deck, Laurel Street Deck and MCV Campus subscribers may utilize the Bowe Street Deck during these times. The Connector Express Cabell Library stop will be relocated to Main and Laurel Streets from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. GRTC will have temporary detours and bus stop closures, including the Pulse VCU East and Westbound stops.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/parkingtransportation/2019/04/11/upcoming-monument-avenue-10k-impacts/.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Circle K International will host the Richmond/VCU Capital Scavenger Hunt. Team up with others for a chance to win prizes, participate in a raffle and enjoy free food. The event, to be held in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., is free to VCU students and $15 for non-VCU students. Funds raised will go toward Circle K's WASH project to provide clean running water for third-world countries. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Miranda at treasurer@vcucki.org or (931) 217-8743 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1keLcihYl4HgHb0ShfHm-aj9EIz7KXBE4AMTV5n8G5ow/viewform?ts=5ca24860&edit_requested=true.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Members of the Lebanese Student Association will perform Dabke, a cultural dance, during the VCU Intercultural Festival. The group will perform in the Commons area at 1 p.m. during the Student Organization Performance Competition. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students with a valid VCU ID can receive $10 worth of food tickets for use at any food booth.

For more information, contact Lebanese Students Association at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019 at 6 p.m.

The Nepali Student Association at VCU presents Nepal Night, an evening of food, culture, dancing and singing. The event will be in Virginia Commonwealth Ballrooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Simron Sharma at poudela6@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Vegans of VCU is screening "The Invisible Vegan" in the Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The 90-minute documentary explores filmmaker Jasmine Leyva's vegan experience. Free admission and food samples.

For more information, contact Lindsay LeSueur at lesueurlm@vcu.edu or (804) 920-7191.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 2 p.m.

VCU's Department of music presents a Saxophone Studio Recital. The concert will be 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.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Music presents a Low Brass Studio Recital. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free.

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

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The VCU Department of Music presents a Cello Studio Recital. The concert will be held 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.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries presents an opportunity for informal discussions over lunch about qualitative research. The session, in honor of VCU's Graduate Credential in Qualitative Research, will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Discover new books and videos on qualitative collection and analysis. Learn about preserving and sharing the insights you gain. Increase your toolkit of analytical software in different paradigms. Share your methods interests with like-minded VCU researchers. Bring your lunch.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/qualitative-brown-bag.html.

Monday, Apr. 15, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The Diversity Ambassadors from VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation about the LGBTQIA+ community. The discussion will focus on resources available in Richmond and VCU, and how to be an effective ally if someone comes out to you. The event will be in the Multipurpose Room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Dinner will be provided. All students are welcome.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at vandervelded@mymail.vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Master of Health Administration Program is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. The event will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL and select "Larrick Student Center." Details are available at the following email or from Stephanie Rose at rosesc3@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Clarke LeGrand at legrandcd@vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Participants are sought for a focus group for a da Vinci Product Innovation Capstone Class. The event will be at the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Free food will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Neer Patel at patelnb5@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dCJCQzuoDcsZkieX7.

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 at 4 p.m.

In response to Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” installation, young harpists will perform a repertoire that re-creates natural sounds. The concert will be held at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. A performance will also be offered at the ICA at 3 p.m. April 20.

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

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 at 8 p.m.

Jewish Life at VCU and Hillel at VCU will host a Grand Passover Dinner. Experience Jewish rituals, customs and foods of Passover. All VCU students are welcome to attend the dinner, at 115 N. Morris St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact JewishVCU at passover@jewishvcu.org or visit https://jewishvcu.org/passover.

Sunday, Apr. 21, 2019 at 7 a.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will host a day hike in celebration of Earth Day. Participants will be able to explore and discover various plant and wildlife species. Register by April 16 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at kmschmidt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1274 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=85248a6d-0fcc-430f-b4d3-542aacc6212d&semesterId=de8463d0-2001-43ba-8bb4-b37c567ccaa6.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Human Resources and organizational expert Kristen Ziegler are hosting an event with tips to declutter your life. The session will be held in Rooms 2-127 and 2-129, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Suggestions will be offered for creating functional and beautiful minimalist spaces. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at worklife@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Friday, Apr. 26, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Learn about VCU's optional retirement plan. Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in Room 115, HR training facility, 922 W. Grace St. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, contact Sherri Goodine at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16972.

Saturday, Apr. 27, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU “Kick the Straw” will be participating in the Party for the Planet Festival to promote sustainability and honor Earth Day. The event will be at Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar St. Take the pledge to stop using plastic straws and receive a free Rams "Kick the Straw" sticker.

For more information, contact Dr. Ching-Yu Huang at cyhuang@vcu.edu.

VCU's Running AMok improv team is scheduled to participate in the North Carolina Comedy Festival. The group is to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at The Idiot Box Comedy Club, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Byland at ebyland@vcu.edu or (859) 803-3374 or visit https://www.facebook.com/runningamokimprov/.

Hispanic/LatinX individuals born outside of the mainland United States aged 18 years of age or higher are invited to participate in a research study. The program is investigating social and psychological factors that affect ethnic minorities’ health outcomes. Those who qualify will participate in a 20-minute study to complete several questionnaires, physical assessments (e.g., height and weight measurements) and tasks. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Jessica Lemus at lemusja@vcu.edu or (434) 623-0137.

A draft of the new policy regarding animals on university property open for university comment through April 23. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Clarissa Laws at schickcr@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

The Wellness Resource Center's Mindful Monday meditation session, scheduled for April 15 in Monroe Park, has been canceled. The sessions will resume April 22.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.