5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineering at VCU will hold its third general body meeting via Zoom. The networking event will include fellow engineering organizations such as American Nuclear Society, Formula SAE, Hyperloop and more. All engineering majors are welcome. RSVP for the event at http://cglink.me/r796666. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Spota at spotaj2@vcu.edu or (908) 528-3752 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98530964070.

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 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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Pace Center Student Organization will host a virtual Community Conversations event through Zoom at which speakers from the VCU community will answer the question, “How has VCU’s class format and your housing situation during the pandemic impacted you?” Join to listen to speakers’ experiences and engage in reflection with other VCU students and members of the community. Register on RamsConnect with the following URL.

For more information, contact Noelani Christy at christyne2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pacecenter/rsvp_boot?id=798906.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2020 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

One in Christ Fellowship will meet via Zoom. Join the group's Facebook page and fill out the following Google forum to connect: https://forms.gle/siR3zoiexp83tyKj9.

For more information, contact Yeji Hwang at hwangy3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneinchristfellowship.

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 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.

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/.