Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute virtual lower-body circuit training, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, targets the quads, glutes and hamstrings. Add weights or just utilize your body weight. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3L2gvsh

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will host a discussion via Zoom about strategies for developing programs, expanding organizations and state and federal resources available to support these efforts. The discussion will include successful models and explore topics including policy, regulatory impacts, relationship building and tribal sovereignty issues related to federal and state partnerships. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurrtc.org/training/webcasts/.

Thursday, Jul. 11, 2024 at noon

This virtual session, presented by VCU HR and Genuine Wealth Solutions, will provide an overview of how to use different accounts and strategies to increase tax-free wealth before and during retirement. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3XEmX03

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Thursday, Jul. 11, 2024 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will host Manisha Verma, M.D., MPH, via Zoom to discuss "Patient-Centered Care: A Paradigm for Health Services Research for Advanced Liver Disease." Verma is director of research for the Department of Medicine at Einstein Healthcare Network, now part of Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. Questions: https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/ Register to watch the online presentation at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Wigginton at emily.wigginton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5066 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C0XIRDWJQRynhL7kiZH7EQ#/registration.

Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join this workshop from Social Security and learn when you are eligible for Social Security benefits, how early retirement affects your benefits and how to get the most from your benefits. This session is offered both virtually and in person (HR training room). Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4bhvLfC

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

This virtual session will cover the key principles of investing for retirement, from compounding to taxes to choosing investments. This presentation brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA includes learning that how you invest for retirement is just as important as how much you save. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3W1m6Wg

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 at noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about its graduate certificate program in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Unable to attend? Schedule a one-on-one at https://calendar.app.google/jfFWTc3M61sfR4qS7

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Reconciling the demands of work and home life can be a source of constant tension which may result in sleep disturbances, appetite changes, headaches, poor concentration and irritability. In this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, participants will learn how to identify emotional and physical symptoms of stress, assess individual situations and practice hands-on techniques to balance work and personal life. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4eIkqIn

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Fundamentals for Supervisors is open for registration. This three-day course at Westover at Maymont provides essential skills required by those new to supervising others, leading project teams or who have not received prior supervisory training. The goal of the training is to increase an individual’s performance as a supervisor and to provide practical tools to enhance staff performance. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. This five-day course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL.

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

This month, VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office blog features two more videos about the investigation into misconduct of the (fictional) Dr. Evans. Hear from her administrative assistant, then Dr. Evans herself. Catch up with Integrity and Compliance CECO Suzanne Milton as she reflects on FY2024. The blog also includes a case study about a well-intentioned employee soliciting donations from his colleagues. Read it all at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2024/07/03/compliance-corner-issue-3-6/.

RecWell offers adult beginner swim lessons geared for participants who are comfortable in the water but wish to learn basic skills such as floating, treading water and coordination for swimming strokes. Lessons will primarily be taught in shallow water, but participants will practice supporting themselves in deeper water throughout the class. Summer Session Two runs Monday, July 15-Saturday, Aug. 17, Monday/Wednesday, 6:05-7 p.m. at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register by Friday, July 12 at noon.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program offers free activity clinics including beginners’ whitewater rafting, flat-water standup paddlboarding and whitewater rafting. Clinics are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Clinics are held on select Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. See the schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

TEDxVCU is now accepting applications to join its 2024-2025 planning team. Roles include marketing, production and engagement, and curation. All applicants are welcome, but applicants for marketing and production and engagement are encouraged. Applications will be accepted throughout the summer. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.

Summer has arrived and VCU Continuing and Professional Education has a new season of courses and programs to boost your skills. See the summer courses at https://mailchi.mp/e476417ffe4e/summer-vcu-cpe.

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/.

Residential Life and Housing will be holding its annual move-in weekend on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. Over 3,000 first-year students will be moving in and we need your help to unload vehicles, manage and push move-in carts, and welcome the Class of 2028. To volunteer visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Kenzel Hill at RLHconduct@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/TLbULLT3jfecmSs9A.