9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, in partnership with Virginia Union University, will host a virtual symposium honoring the legacy of L. Douglas Wilder, the 66th governor of Virginia, the country’s first elected African American governor and the namesake of the school. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Wilder’s inauguration. The symposium will feature lectures, panel discussions and a keynote address by Wilder. Register at wilder30 to attend the entire event or individual sessions.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0867 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/virtual-symposium-to-commemorate-30th-anniversary-of-gov-l-douglas-wilders-inauguration.html.

1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

You First at VCU will present an interactive discussion at which Denisha Scott (Altria Scholars) will explore the impact college terminology can have on first-generation students. She will focus on solutions for a better understanding of the language. Visit the following URL for a list of topics in the series.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Truman Scholarship, an award geared toward juniors planning to pursue careers in public service. The scholarship provides leadership development, an internship opportunity in Washington, D.C., and up to $30,000 for graduate studies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host two identical virtual informational sessions geared toward current graduate students and recent graduate alumni about the Presidential Management Fellowship, an award that aims to prepare future government leaders through a two-year appointment within a federal agency. The sessions will be held at noon Sept. 17 and 2 p.m. Sept. 18. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

University Counseling Services will sponsor a virtual prize wheel. Gain information and resources about suicide prevention. All participants are entered into a raffle for a UCS care package. Questions: http://counseling.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Coffill at cscoffill@vcu.edu or (646) 753-0011 or visit https://zoom.us/j/91320243425?pwd=S1VBazN1aDBsZm9QWnFod3BiY29nUT09.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This 45-minute online presentation will provide an overview of the program, ranked 35th nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and how to apply. A question-and-answer segment will follow the presentation. Questions, https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The VCU Honors College will host Elizabeth Redford, executive director and co-founder of the Next Move Program, for a Berglund seminar. She will discuss common diverse abilities and their challenges, the Disability Civil Rights Movement and the best ways to advocate for this group and push for inclusive change. Contact the following email address for the event link.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/220384549275064/.

7 p.m.

The Society of Bioinformatics will hold its first general body meeting to connect with students and faculty and to learn about the field of bioinformatics. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jacob Essig at societyofbioinformatics1@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/sobnfo.

7 p.m.

The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native American in Science, SACNAS, is an inclusive student organization dedicated to help Hispanic and Native American students achieve academic success in STEM. The members of the group will discuss upcoming events at its first general body meeting of the semester. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact SACNAS at VCU at sacnasatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81901917716?pwd=b1g0UDdrOVlFM1J5RXJTSlYxcWdTdz09.

Friday, Sep. 18, 2020 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCUarts the Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., will host a reception for exhibitions featuring works by Mariana Parisca and Jared Duesterhaus. An installation by Kyrae Dawaun will also be featured. Physical distancing and face masks will be required.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/the-anderson/.

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low-Resource Settings Program at the VCU School of Medicine will present the symposium. Explore factors limiting acute-care delivery across the globe, hear from health care leaders working to mitigate these challenges and learn how individuals can help. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hunter Hewlett at hewlettwh@vcu.edu or (757) 761-4543 or visit http://Rampages.us/access/symposium.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Long and Foster Real Estate online for topics to include the RVA housing market update, preparing to buy or sell a home, marketing your home, the process from contract to close, financing and the rewards of “moving with the Rams.” Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will review a summary of the results from the “Return to Campus: Support for Parents” survey. The discussion will also focus on available resources for working parents supporting virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit http://hr.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Brandcenter at VCU will host five virtual informational sessions this semester for prospective students: Sept. 23, Oct. 13, Oct. 28, Nov. 10 and Nov. 18. Each session will take place at 7 p.m. on Zoom and will include an introduction to the master’s program and areas of concentration, a chance to talk with current Brandcenter students and faculty and information about the application process from the director of admissions.

For more information, contact Rachel Ensing at ensingr@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8384 or visit https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/admissions/visit-us/.

Thursday, Sep. 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute will host a VCU Leadership Development Program Virtual Open House. Hear firsthand experiences from program alumni about how the program has affected them personally and professionally. A Q&A will also be included. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions, gehli.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkdO-rrD8vGdcT0AZBgQucwADFNthj1auY.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services will present an online introduction to pre-law for students considering law school. The discussion will include majors, general application timelines, pre-law resources at VCU and comments from current VCU students in the process of applying to law school. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melinda Snyder at mwsnyder2@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUprelaw20.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to gain a Green Belt credential in project management. This class will run synchronously from Oct. 19-23 via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host faculty learning community meetings from 2-3 p.m. on Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. The discussion will focus on several alternate grading strategies — contract grading, ungrading and specs grading — and how to implement them into a variety of disciplines. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpSQVWNuKyF-I032LwICI6XYaCu9BV4fS_8q1HxItUbHpFgA/viewform.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host faculty learning community meetings from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18 and Jan. 27. The meetings will be open to faculty of all disciplines and will focus on major theories of transformative education and practical applications that can immediately be put into practice.  Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpSQVWNuKyF-I032LwICI6XYaCu9BV4fS_8q1HxItUbHpFgA/viewform.

The Presidential Student Ambassadors Program is looking for new ambassadors to represent VCU. Ambassadors gain professional experience, develop leadership skills, network with VCU administrators and public officials, serve as university hosts at various events and interact with a wide network of students, faculty and staff. Apply at the following link by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 11.

For more information, contact Stephen Davenport at psambassadors@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1juSmAo7OCS0M72a0DZynwXsP9bRJNnfdLP-jTwt8aLA/edit?usp=sharing.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is currently offering a variety of online learning opportunities for faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. The offerings include dealing with difficult people in the workplace, digital crisis communications for global pandemics, event planning, extraordinary customer service, getting started in sales, paralegal studies, play therapy and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, PCAT & DAT and a 3rd Wednesdays Community Series.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.