Friday, Jul. 7, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Music presents The Electric Croude Bande in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, as part of the 2017 Guitar and Other Strings Series, 25th season. The Electric Croude Bande, which includes some of the finest acoustic musicians in Central Virginia, will present a program titled "Through the Seasons," featuring songs and tunes, mainly originals, that compliment the different moods and times of the year. General admission is $15.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/.

Saturday, Jul. 8, 2017 at 9 a.m.

VCU Rec Sports Outdoor Adventure Program offers a weekend of canoeing from July 8-9. Participants will paddle through mountain waters with all necessities for the weekend packed in the boat. The cost will be $44 for students and $50 for VCU Rec Sports members. Price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center by Tuesday, July 4.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cb6441cb-c456-40e4-aa46-8e2bb0a973bf&semesterId=57425995-9b75-47bd-a738-4c536f45ee27.

Friday, Jul. 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rams in Recovery seeks faculty and staff to help pilot its Recovery Ally Program, a training designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery. The training session will be held at the Wellness Resource Center. Registration is required and lunch will be provided. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/2hY6KC.

In efforts to reduce traffic congestion at Sanger Hall and create a safer passenger experience, the I Lot shuttle will no longer service the Sanger Hall stop, effective Monday, July 3. Beginning July 3, I Lot passengers who normally utilize the Sanger Hall stop should proceed to McGuire Hall. The McGuire Hall stop is located at the intersection of Clay and N. 11 streets.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

On Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day), RamRide will not be in service. Note, this includes the Campus Connector, A Lot, I Lot and M/R Lot shuttles. Due to the shuttles discontinuing service, all A Lot, I Lot, M Lot, and R Lot employees will be permitted to park on the D Deck, located at 515 N. 13 St., on July 4. RamRide will resume its normal schedule on Wednesday, July 5.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

VCU Rec Sports facilities will have modified hours for the July 4th holiday. For details on the specific facilities' modified hours, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/facility-hours/.

Human Resources and CommonHealth hold "Think About It" for participants to learn how easy it is to keep their brain healthy and involves living intentionally and caring for your brain and body, every day. The Monroe Park Campus session will be held on Wednesday, July 19, at noon in the Cary Street Gym. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15974. The MCV Campus session will be held on Thursday, July 20, at McGuire Hall Annex, Room B-20. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15975. Participants will find out how to protect their brain and keep it healthy for years to come.

VCU continues to rise among research universities across the nation. The rapid progress is thanks, in large part, to the talent and dedication of faculty colleagues who have excelled in teaching and research and who have distinguished themselves in scholarship and service every day. VCU’s faculty members are an essential part of transforming students' lives and ensuring their success. Nominations for the SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards Program are currently being accepted. Nomination packages are due to deans by Friday, July 28. Nomination instructions are available at the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.schev.edu/index/institutional/outstanding-faculty-awards.