1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCUarts' Empathy and Embodiment in Virtual Reality class will be open to the public for guests to experience the work on the fourth floor of The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. See what Embodied Virtual Reality is all about.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720.

11 a.m.

Join VCU's women's basketball team for Education Day as they take on the East Carolina Pirates. The game will be in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Dylan Baker at dbaker28@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/WBBpromos.

2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU The Wellness Resource Center will host a 20-minute guided meditation at 815 S. Cathedral Place. The session, suitable to all levels, will focus on going to the beach.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6919 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Highland Support Project Club will host a screening of “Gold Fever” at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. The film focuses on three women in Guatemala who fought oppressive gold mining companies which used intimidation and violence to keep their operations running. The film, released in 2014, was directed by Andrew Shurburne, Tommy Haines and J.T. Haines. Ray Martin, Ph.D., an engineer who has led numerous trips to Guatemala, will also speak.

For more information, contact Drew Lynch at lynchdc@vcu.edu or (540) 422-1254.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU Graduate Student Association will meet in the SGA Chambers in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Plans for the January Grad Fest and springtime Polynation event will be discussed. Questions, contact gsa@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at beckwithec@vcu.edu or (781) 242-2283.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Martha Few, Ph.D., Latin American history professor at Penn State University, will examine the insect's impact on Spain's colonies during a 150-year period. The event, hosted by VCU Department of History, is the first annual Harold and Laura Greer lecture on Latin American history. The talk will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Starting in the 1680s and continuing through the 1830s, records show locust swarms in the region of what is now Central America and southern Mexico intensified in frequency, duration and geographic scope. This talk will analyze the politics of insect-killing campaigns when locusts swarmed and the impact on the colonists and Indigenous peoples as they grappled with food shortages, fear of disease and threats of social unrest. The lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1635 or visit https://history.vcu.edu/news/announcing-the-first-annual-harold-and-laura-greer-lecture.html.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Minorities in law at VCU presents Game Night in Room 1112, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St. The evening will feature Minute to Win It-inspired games and prizes. Questions, direct message @minoritiesinlaw.vcu on Instagram.

For more information, contact Jordan James at jamesjn2@vcu.edu.

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Kim Bowman of VCU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations will speak at a meeting of the Retro Rams in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The session will be interactive; those who attend should bring a laptop. Questions, Jenn Klee at kleejr@mymail.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Glynis Boyd Hughes at gmboyd2@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 803-6878.

7 p.m.

VCU Department of Music's University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform in concert at Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission is $10 and free for VCU students with a valid ID.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A representative from the office of pre-professional health advising will speak at a meeting of Health Occupations Students of America at VCU. The session will be in Room 1030 G/H, West Grace Street Student Housing – North (Globe), 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Physical Therapy program is hosting a beginner salsa dance class and fundraiser taught by experienced VCU physical therapy students in the first-floor lounge, Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. No experience or partner required. Tickets are $5. The money raised will go toward the 2019-2020 VCU-Marquette Challenge, a nationwide competition to raise money for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.

For more information, contact Katie Dingman at dingmanke@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3P5b6SbfjfxE8pGQ8.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Department of Painting + Printmaking presents "Take It or Leave It," an artwork sale and fundraiser for student research grants. The sale will be held in the lobby of the Fine Arts Building, 1000 W. Broad St., through Nov. 21 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. The sale will feature the work of students and faculty in the Painting + Printmaking department.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at papr@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/2019/11/04/take-it-or-leave-it-painting-printmaking-holiday-sale/.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2020 calendars featuring the Dogs on Call therapy dogs will be on sale for $10 at the first-floor ticket kiosk, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. All proceeds support Dogs On Call and the Center for Human-Animal Interaction. Calendars will also be on sale at the same times and location on Dec. 13, Dec. 17 and Dec. 19.

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

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU Student Government Association and the American Red Cross will sign up those interested in participating in a blood drive. The SGA and Red Cross will be tabling in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Daniel Cordero-laske, student body undergraduate community engagement chair, at Corderolaskdj@vcu.edu or (917) 569-8823 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VCU.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

VCU Department of Music will present piano ensembles in the recital hall of the James W. Black Music Center, 015 Grove Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/piano-ensembles-november-21/.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7 p.m.

The Persian Club at VCU will host a potluck dinner in the first-floor lounge of The Berkshire, 300 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Rezvan Abdollahi at Abdollahir@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Choral ensembles will perform in Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission tickets are $10; free for VCU students with a valid ID.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://www.showclix.com/event/choral-ensembles2019aoudfafb.

Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Grab a dish, some friends and join the Lebanese Students Association for the group's second annual Fall Bash, an evening of music, food and raffle prizes. The potluck event, open to all, will be held in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amira Daou at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com or visit http://tinyurl.com/LSAbash.

Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at 8 a.m.

Registration is open for the fifth annual Virginia Johnson Center's Scientific Symposium. The free event is a showcase of scientific collaborations dedicated to ending critical illnesses. Education credits will be $25 for Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. The event will be at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at katherine.cappuccio@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/VJCscientificsymposium.

VCU Police reminds everyone to lock doors and windows of residence hall rooms, houses, apartments and offices and to take all keys during the break. Valuables should be stored in a locked drawer or closet or taken home. Drivers leaving a car on campus should park in a well-lighted area, remove all valuables and lock the doors. Cyclists should store bikes in legal, secure locations with a U-lock.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1209 or visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/holiday-safety/.

Donations to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign can be made via payroll deduction, credit card or by writing a check. A list of participating charities, including those at VCU, is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/cvc/.

VCU Recreational Sports facilities will operate on modified hours Nov. 22-27. All facilities will be closed Nov. 28-30. A list of hours for facilities is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Hawkins at mlhawkins@vcu.edu or (804) 335-4607 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/#Thanksgiving.

Are you interested in helping prevent sexual and intimate partner violence on campus? Do you want to work with other students to create programs and advise the VCU Advocacy Program? Learn more about how to become involved with the Student Committee for Violence Prevention at the following URL. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at Myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://forms.gle/oT7yzRwsXY6L3bRU8.

VCU Women in Science is sponsoring a holiday toy drive to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Through Dec. 6, toy donations can be deposited in collection boxes at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.; Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.; and the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Toys must be brand-new and unwrapped. Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons or gifts with food. If donated, such items will not be distributed.

For more information, contact Erin Garcia at weesee@mymail.vcu.edu.

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is replacing the “QuikFM” customer service portal effective Dec. 9. The new system, “Facilities Self Service,” utilizes a mobile-friendly responsive and accessible design, CAS authentication, and other improvements. Beginning Dec. 9, customers will be redirected from “QuikFM” to the “Facilities Self Service.” Questions, contact aimhelp@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Algappan Subramanian at subramaniana@vcu.edu.

We are seeking females between the ages of 18 and 35 years to participate in a study examining the effect of estrogen on blood vessel health and function at rest and during exercise. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.