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

When it comes to gynecologic cancers, ovarian cancer is the most difficult to manage, and uterine cancer is the most common in the nation. Join Leslie Randall, M.D., director of gynecologic oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, as she discusses how advances in genetics have led to new targeted treatments for these cancers and more preventive options for women at high risk. This event is open to the public and will be streamed live from Massey's Facebook page.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on designing equitable multimedia projects for remote instruction. Participants will create a simple collaborative multimedia project using Google Slides to explore the strategies and techniques discussed. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ohZskiPFDcjGzCn66.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2020 at noon

Graduate student Serena Bonasera will discuss "Excipient Enhanced Growth Spray-Dried Powders: Formulation Optimization, Characterization and Aerosol Performance" at a remote session presented by the Department of Pharmaceutics, VCU School of Pharmacy. To attend the seminar, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Katrina Davis at pharmeng@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97837169750.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on promotion for faculty. Part of a series, this first workshop will review important dates and the next steps in developing personalized roadmaps for promotion. The remaining workshops will focus on outlining, writing, or refining portions of the promotion dossier. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dGLDAiYVEsWwVui38.

Saturday, Sep. 26, 2020 from noon to 2:30 p.m.

How can the political friendships between grassroots feminist movements around the world be strengthened? This virtual event is a gathering of eight activists from eight countries who have been key in the formation of a new feminist internationalism from below and from the South. This conversation expands on the political connections included in "High on the Tide," featured in "As Everybody" ("Como todo el mundo"), the upcoming ICA exhibition by Fernanda Laguna. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/five-years-the-global-feminist-tide/.

Monday, Sep. 28, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on mid-career term faculty promotion. Gypsy Denzine, senior vice provost for faculty affairs, will discuss timeline and review, insights about what to include when moving forward and answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8RbNqkcc6EojRksWA.

Monday, Sep. 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Department of Psychology will host a virtual doctoral recruitment panel with the Clinical and Counseling Psychology program directors. The panel is an opportunity for prospective students to hear from the program directors. Program directors will provide an overview of the programs and give insight into the selection process.

For more information, contact Lucy R. Hudson, M.Ed., at psygradstwk1@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This virtual employer showcase hosted by VCU Career Services will introduce UNIQLO, VCU's employer partner. Learn about the organization's role in the fashion industry, what they do, how they do it and what they look for in candidates. A Q&A will follow a brief presentation. The session will be open to students of all years and majors. Register through Handshake.

For more information, contact VCU Careers Services at careers@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and the Association of Financial Educators will host a webinar about taking control of your tax situation so that no matter what happens with laws moving forward, you are in control. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at 9 a.m.

Join The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the 2021 cohort of the VCU Leadership Development Program for annual team project presentations. This year’s team projects address topics related to VCU during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development-program/team-projects/.

Due to the continued uncertainty of the global COVID-19 pandemic, VCU has decided to cancel all study abroad programs through May 2021. This includes spring 2021 and spring break 2021 programs and included exchanges, direct-enroll, third-party provider programs and independent study. VCU's Global Education Office will continue to monitor health and travel recommendations regarding summer 2021. In the meantime, students should visit the following website for ways to maintain momentum in planning study abroad.

For more information, contact Stephanie Tignor at abroad@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7882 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/keepstudyingabroad/.