Join Devin Miller, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at VCU Massey Cancer Center, as she discusses live on Facebook how improvements in clinical research and care have increased available screening options and created more targeted treatment options against these cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 110,000 women were diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in the United States in 2019, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=76229.

Join VCU Career Services for some big questions as you consider your decision about grad school. Find out about typical timelines and resources. Register on Handshake for Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School School of Government and Public Affairs Office of Student Success will host the Virginia Capitol Semester Internship Program Virtual Chat. Students of all majors are encouraged to join to learn about the program. Questions: https://wilder.vcu.edu/students/student-success/virginia-capitol-semester/. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link. For more information, contact Ashley Harrison at harrisona2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcOypqDwoHtVH4NeUYTFacKmX-EXNTF3S.

The first VCU Math Department colloquium of the year will feature internationally renowned mathematician Professor Carolina Araujo from the Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), Brazil. Araujo will deliver a colloquium online on "Symmetries in Algebraic Geometry." Visit the following URL for Zoom credentials. For more information, contact Allison Moore at moorea14@vcu.edu or (512) 913-2114 or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/math-colloquium.

The VCU Votes Student Coalition, the Commons and Campus Votes Project will host a statewide Virginia Student Democracy Summit in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., and also virtually. The summit will include a celebration of the anniversary of the 26th Amendment, a chance to learn about student voter mobilization strategies and an exploration of redistricting through a mapping activity. The event is open to all VCU students and staff. Space for the in-person event is limited. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/civicengagement/democracy-summit/.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement and International Educational Studies Center will host a series to prepare U.S. university campuses and their larger communities to support international students to ensure their success academically and socially. This nine-part series will be held on Zoom. Register at the following URL by Sept. 24, Discounts will be available for VCU students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/globalization-in-higher-education-series/.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present a workshop at Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. The registration fee is $395. Questions: Email corp-ed@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Coaching_Fall_2021.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present "Refreshing Your Résumé" as part of the Level Up Learning series. This online workshop will allow participants to explore strategies on how to refresh and renew your résumé for your next career goal. The registration fee will be $40. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information. For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

The Pediatrics Interest Group at VCU's School of Medicine will host the 13th Annual Pediatrics Conference on the MCV campus. The keynote speaker will be Danny Avula, M.D., MPH, director of the Richmond and Henrico County Health Departments. Discussion topics will include the development of clinical skills in suturing, airway management and childbirth. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to network with clinicians, residents and students. The conference will be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Questions: Email vcusompig@gmail.com. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Sneha Krish at krishs2@vcu.edu or visit http://shorturl.at/jlJY6.

Join a fishbowl-style discussion via Zoom where environmental scientists and activists and social workers will demonstrate how each field would approach a relevant case involving climate change and its effects on vulnerable communities. This event is in conjunction with the VCU Common Book, "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore" by Elizabeth Rush, and is sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work's C. Bernard Scotch Fund. The fund honors emeritus faculty member Charles Bernard “Bernie” Scotch, Ph.D. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Anna Givens at sswconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGveEw5hTHK7TQyaHK4XZQ.