Faculty/staff Issue for July 5, 2019
Special Announcement
800, 900 Blocks of West Franklin St. To Be Closed July 8-11
The 800 and 900 blocks of West Franklin Street (between North Harrison and Laurel Streets) will be closed daily until 9 p.m. from July 8-11 (weather permitting) due to construction. Two lanes will open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Drivers who park in PL and PH lots may exit via the alley to Shafer Street. A map of the area is available at https://fmd.vcu.edu/about/announcements/announcements/title-263506-en.html.
Coming up
ICA Social Session: Assembly
Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2019 at 6 p.m.
The ICA Summer Sessions provide a platform for people to discuss the issues that matter to them. Connect with the ICA's Summer Session partners, community members and the public around music, wine and common interests at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Live DJ, hands-on activities and cash bar. Brief remarks at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/ICAAssembly.
Notices
VCU Fall 2019 Parking Sales
Fall 2019 parking permit sales for students take place on July 9 and July 25. Housing and 24-hour commuter permits are now available for purchase. On July 9 at 7 a.m., all MCV Campus standard commuter permits will be available for purchase. On July 25 at 7 a.m., all Monroe Park Campus standard commuter permits will be available for purchase. Students must be registered for classes prior to purchasing parking.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/options-and-rates/.
Rec Sports Adult Swim Lessons
VCU Recreational Sports hosts adult swim lessons for all levels during the summer. The last round of classes begins July 8 and runs through Aug. 1. Registration ends on July 7.
For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.
Final Summer Fitness Programs
Registration ends July 5 for final summer fitness programs offered by VCU Recreational Sports. The programs include Intro to Yoga, Faculty/Staff Functional Fitness, Outdoor Bootcamp, MCV Bootcamp, Bootcamp and Women on Weights.
For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/small-group-training/.
COVA Health Benefits Update
COVA health benefits updates went into effect on July 1. Learn more about important health benefit changes at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU HR Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
How to Retire With VRS
VCU Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2IQFZcJ.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.