Thursday, Jun. 20, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union to learn everything you need to know about one of the most important financial documents. Register for this virtual session in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3V4DebW

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Sunday, Jun. 23, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

First Love Church will hold a weekly Sunday service for all students and faculty still in Richmond over the summer. This will feature singing, dancing and a sermon. It will be at 101 E. Franklin St. in the basement room of the School of Education.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Westover at Maymont. Register before Nov. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

The VCU community will be experiencing a heat wave over the next two weeks and it's a good time to be aware of the dangers of heat stress. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services there were over 2,000 heat-related deaths in 2023. Heat stress occurs when the body cannot get rid of excess heat and cool itself by sweating. Heat stress can lead to more serious conditions such heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can be fatal. Prevent heat stress by being aware of the symptoms. Heat exhaustion can be evident via headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, weakness, moist skin, mood changes, irritability, confusion, nausea or vomiting. Symptoms of heat stroke include dry hot skin with no sweating, mental confusion or loss of consciousness, seizures or convulsions. If these signs are evident, block out the sun or other heat sources; use fans, air conditioning or cooling bandanas; wear lightweight, light-colored loose-fitting clothing; and avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and heavy meals. Stay hydrated by drinking water or sports drinks. During periods of physical exertion, drink one cup of water every 15 minutes. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and avoid sodas and other heavily caffeinated drinks. Questions: Contact the university's Occupational Safety Team at occsafety@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at hammackct@vcu.edu.

Table massage promotes a healthy and active life, relieves stress and muscle tension and assists in rehabilitating an injury. RecWell’s licensed massage therapists will discuss any client needs and will implement a customized treatment. Table massage is open to VCU students, RecWell members and faculty/staff non-members. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at massage@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

Due to construction of the CoStar Center for the Arts and Innovation, the sidewalks on North Belvidere Street between West Grace Street and West Broad Street as well as West Broad Street between North Henry Street and North Belvidere Street will be closed from Wednesday, June 19 through late 2027.

For more information, contact Jainee Robinson at robinsonjr3@vcu.edu or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/.

The VCU Council on Community Engagement's Research Subgroup seeks your input on future workshops and activities to foster training and support for community-engaged research. Your feedback will ensure that the topics we cover are beneficial and relevant. By sharing your thoughts, you'll help us enhance the translation of research findings into practice. Complete the survey at the following URL by Friday, June 21.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at engage@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DPuc9Zec8JgpDPy96.

The Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center spa, 101 S. Linden St., is closed for maintenance and repairs and is scheduled to reopen Sunday, July 14.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

RecWell’s personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants are guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs by a certified personal trainer, a dedicated fitness professional who is committed to supporting client progress. RecWell offers one-on-one and buddy training packages of three, six, 12, or 18-hour-long sessions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

VCU's Student Engagement Office is requesting that the university's units and departments offer programs during Weeks of Welcome. The comprehensive, campus-wide initiative will take place in the first few weeks of the semester. See the Weeks of Welcome submission form via RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.

This month's features include a new digest email in Google Drive to get caught up on activity for files shared with you, new ways to preview files in Google Drive, enhancements to dropdown chips in Google Sheets and more.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/06/13/google-updates-recap-may-2024/.