VCU Globe Speakers Series  

The VCU Globe Speakers Series brings accomplished professionals to VCU to share how global experiences shape leadership, cultural agility, and career success. Hosted by Global Learning, this series is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni and provides opportunities to hear inspiring stories, gain practical insights, and engage in dialogue across disciplines. Each event features a talk followed by open Q&A with the speaker, encouraging students from all academic levels and career paths to explore how global perspectives influence leadership and professional growth. The lectures are held on the Monroe Park Campus and will be recorded. Refreshments will be provided.    

2025–2026 Speakers

• Friday, September 19, 2025
  Location: Cabell Library (Room 303),
  12 -1:30 PM
  
  Krista Scott, Ed.D.
  Associate Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success Special Programs, Virginia Commonwealth University
  
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• Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  VCU Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D
  
  Lorato Koosaletse
  VCU Humphrey Fellow, Botswana
  
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• Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  Cabell Library, Room 303, 12 -1:30 PM 
  
  Arturo Saavedra, MD, PhD, MBA
  Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University
  
  Lecture: "Lessons from Global Work that Have Informed and Impacted My Professional Career"
  
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• Tuesday, April 8, 2026
  STEM Building
  817 W. Franklin St., Room 216
  
  Carly Fiorina
  VA250 National Honorary Chair
  
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  This event is hosted in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Sciences as part of the VCU Globe Speakers Series and the “America at 250” series. The opening and welcome remarks will be given by Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, interim executive vice president and provost. Introduction of the speaker will be given by Robyn Diehl McDougle, associate dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. Moderation by Dr. Marcus Messner, associate dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All VCU students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to attend the lectures. Registration is not required, but attendees can register to receive reminders and event updates.