Sept. 11 Physics and astronomy, Steffen Strauch, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Carolina, 3:30 p.m., Jones Physical Science Center, Room 409. Refreshments at 3:15 p.m.

Sept. 12 Biomedical engineering, "Medical School and Residency Training--Getting Accepted--How the Acceptors Think and What They Want," Shawn Chillag, chair and professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2:15-3:15 p.m., Swearingen Engineering Center, Faculty Lounge.Biological Sciences have the following seminar in September.

Sept. 15 Biological sciences, "Cryo-electrontomography: Providing new insights into bacterial and viral ulntrastructure," Elizabeth Wright, director of the Robert P. Apakarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core, Emory University, 4 p.m., Coker, Room 005.

Sept. 15 Fellowships and Scholar Programs, workshop for Goldwater Scholarship, $7,500 for one to two years of undergraduate study with intent to earn a graduate degree to pursue a career in research and/or college-level teaching. Sponsored by the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs. 4 p.m., Harper College, Gressette Room, third floor. For more information, go to www.sc.edu/ofsp, contact the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs at 7-0958, or go by Legare College, Room 220.

Sept. 15 Walker Institute, "21st Century Slavery: Living Proof," Micheline Slattery, a Haitian woman and victim of human trafficking, will discuss her experience and the scope of trafficking today, 3 p.m., Moore School of Business, Lumpkin Auditorium.

Sept. 16 Professional Development, "Understanding University Fund Accounting and Reporting," workshop for employees who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of University accounting and reporting. Instructor is Stephanie Lockhart, manager of general accounting in the University's Controller's Office. 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., 1600 Hampton St., Suite 101. Free. For more information or to register, call 7-8210 or go to http://hr.sc.edu/profdevp.html.

Sept. 17 Russian and Eurasian Studies, roundtable discussion on the current conflict between Russia and Georgia, featuring a panel including Charles Bierbauer, mass communications and information studies; Kara Brown, educational studies; Matthew Cox, Carolina undergraduate; Mariam Dekanozishvili, political science; Elena Osokina, history; and Doyle Stevick, educational leadership and policies. Moderator will be Alexander Ogden, director of Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carolina The talk will consider the contexts and history of the current crisis, viewpoints from both Russia and Georgia, and implications for U.S. policy and politics. 7 p.m., Gambrell Hall, Room 151.

Sept. 17 Women's and Gender Studies, "The Price of Race: Economies of Difference in Alice Dunbar-Nelson's New Orleans," Katherine Adams, associate professor in the Department of English and Women's and Gender Studies Program at Carolina. 3:30 p.m., Gambrell Hall, Room 250.

Sept. 18 Physics and astronomy, "Tea at the Cavendish and How to Start a New University," Ronald Edge, professor emeritus, Department of Physics and Astronomy at Carolina, 3:30 p.m., Jones Physical Science Center, Room 409. Refreshments at 3:15 p.m.

Sept. 18 Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, Dean's Executive Lecture Series, "Leadership and Careers in the Hospitality Industry," Steve Bauman, vice president talent acquisition and selection, Marriott International, Inc. 3:30 p.m., Law Center Auditorium.

Sept. 19 Biomedical engineering, "Plaque Stability in Atherosclerosis: Navigating the Intersection of Biomechanics and Vascular Biology," Susan M. Lessner, assistant professor, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2:15-3:15 p.m., Swearingen Engineering Center, Faculty Lounge.

Sept. 19 Chemistry and biochemistry, "Enzymatic Transition States: Cancer, Autoimmunity, Malaria, and Antibiotics," Vern Schramm, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 4 p.m., Jones Physical Science Center, Room 006. Refreshments at 3:45 p.m.

Sept. 24 Center for Teaching Excellence, "Active Shooter and Behavior and Intervention," a seminar designed for faculty instructors, teaching assistants, and all who teach at Carolina. Topics will include what to do in a shooting incident, how to be prepared, how to think safely, and how to recognize a potential problem. 3:30-5 p.m., Law School, Auditorium. For more information, go to www.sc.edu/cte.

Sept. 24 Professional Development, "How to Excel at Customer Service on Campus," workshop participants will gain the skills needed to enhance customer relationships and create a customer-focused culture. Instructor is Nicole Vaughn, a training and development specialist and supervisor of floater services for the University's Human Resources Division. 8:45 a.m.-noon, 1600 Hampton St., Suite 101. Free. For more information or to register, call 7-8210 or go to http://hr.sc.edu/profdevp.html.

Sept. 25 Professional Development, "Gamecock Research Administrators Network and Training (GRANT): Basic Proposal Writing," 9 a.m.-noon, 1600 Hampton St, Room 101. Instructor is Richard White, program manager for the University's Office of Sponsored Awards Management. For more information or to register, call 7-8210 or go to http://hr.sc.edu/profdevp.html.

Sept. 25 Thomas Cooper Library, J. Scott Applewhite, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer with The Associated Press, 5 p.m., Graniteville Room, Thomas Cooper Library. Reception to follow, Mezzanine Gallery.

Sept. 25 Walker Institute, "U.S. Foreign Policy and the Next Administration," Mike Scheuer, career CIA analyst, former head of the CIA's Bin Laden Unit, and author of Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam after Iraq (2008). 3 p.m., Moore School of Business, Lumpkin Auditorium.

Sept. 25 and 26 Center for Teaching Excellence, "Creating Learning Outcomes," a workshop to assist faculty in developing syllabi with measurable learning outcomes to support a comprehensive curriculum. Bring copies of your syllabi. Choose one of four sessions: 12:30-1:20 p.m. Sept. 25; 2-2:50 p.m. Sept. 25; 1:25-2:15 Sept. 26; or 2:30-3:20 p.m. Sept. 26. Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Room 511. For more information, go to www.sc.edu/cte.

Sept. 26 Biomedical engineering, "Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Preservation of Livers for Transplantation," Charles Lee, associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, UNC Charlotte. 2:1-3:15 p.m., Swearingen Engineering Center, Faculty Lounge.

Sept. 26 Chemistry and biochemistry, "Investing the Metal Binding Sites in Zinc and Magnesium Metalloproteins Utilizing Low Temperature Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy," Paul Ellis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 4 p.m., Jones Physical Science Center, Room 006. Refreshments at 3:45 p.m.

Sept. 29 Fellowships and Scholar Programs, "Udall Scholarship," one year of support up to $5,000 for sophomores and juniors who study the environment and related fields, or Native Americans and Alaska Natives who has outstanding potential and are in the fields related to health care, the environmental, or tribal public policy. Sponsored by the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs. 4 p.m., Legare College, Room 322. For more information, go to www.sc.edu/ofsp, contact the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs at 7-0958, or go by Legare College, Room 220.

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