12 p.m.

Staying hydrated is of paramount importance, not only in the summer but also in the cooler months. Join VCU HR and Employee Health for an online discussion about why it's necessary to keep drinking water and how to notice signs of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. The discussion will also include foods that help with hydration and those to avoid. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

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

4 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 6 of Ramscaping your Google Account. This session will focus on cleaning out the oldest files in Google Drive. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/category/general-news/project-updates/storage-cleanup/ramscaping/.

Thursday, Jul. 20, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

The Sandwich Generation is accustomed to being in the middle. They care for aging parents while supporting their own children. In this workshop from VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union, participants will learn how to manage their parents’ medical, legal and financial needs while staying prepared for the future of their children. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Ns41ei

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

Sunday, Jul. 23, 2023 at 4 p.m.

The VCU Community Guitar Ensemble will be featured in concert at Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in VCU’s W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The program will include works by Bach, Ponce, Mateo Albéniz, Chet Atkins and Lennon/McCartney. Admission is free.

For more information, contact John Patykula at jtpatyku@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will begin another live-online cohort of the VCU Paralegal Certificate Program on Aug. 22. The program prepares ambitious professionals to enter Virginia’s growing legal job market and takes just six months to complete, running through March 5, 2024. Learn about prerequisites, available discounts and the benefits of exploring paralegal education at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal.

Role players are needed for a regional, public safety training exercise hosted by VCU in early August. VCU students, faculty and staff members are invited to volunteer. Email VCU's Emergency Preparedness team at thomast16@vcu.edu or the following address to register.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu.

Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for an afternoon on the James River including whitewater rafting on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and flatwater standup paddling on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell members.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring Federal Work Study part-time office assistants for the 2023-24 school year. Applicants must have accepted the FWS award and should apply through Handshake (Job #7955213). Apply at the following URL by Friday, July 21.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com.

July is UV Protection and Heat Awareness month. Exposure to UV rays is the most common cause of skin cancer. To protect against UV rays, always use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF15 when outside. Whenever possible find a shady spot and wear sunglasses and protective clothing. In addition to UV exposure, it is hot out there. When working in the heat you should follow the same guidelines for UV protection as well as stay hydrated by drinking eight ounces of cool water every 20 minutes, take rest breaks and build a tolerance to working in the heat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 658 people succumb to heat-related injuries each year. Questions: Email occsafety@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at hammackct@vcu.edu or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/workplace-safety-/occupational-safety/.