Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU's Department of Recreation and Well-Being for a 30 minute virtual session focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. No equipment is required, though a yoga mat is recommended. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Register in Talent@VCU or the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3DzhYAY.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign for 2021 is now open. Through this campaign, employees can safely and easily donate to their favorite causes throughout the year. Participants can do a one-time credit card payment or opt for payroll deduction. The campaign runs until Dec. 17.

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

VCU Police encourages everyone to lock the doors and windows of residences and offices and to take all keys during winter break. Valuables and electronics should be locked away or taken home. Drivers leaving a car on campus should park in a well-lighted area, remove valuables and lock it; drivers should never leave running vehicles unattended. Cyclists should store bikes legally with a U-lock. More holiday safety tips are available on the VCUPD website.

For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/holiday-safety/.

Faculty and staff should review and verify they are not actively editing files still owned by former student archive.mymail.vcu.edu accounts.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2021/12/03/important-archive-mymail-vcu-edu-accounts-will-be-unavailable-on-january-3-2022/.

Join VCU RecWell Outdoor Adventure Program on a spring break climbing trip to Joshua Tree National Park in California. Participants will camp within the park while also participating in a variety of top rope and lead climbing experiences for climbers of all experience levels. This trip will also feature hikes throughout the park, facilitated yoga sessions and nightly stargazing. The trip will be March 6-13. Register through Feb. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

You are invited to participate in a research study about the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance versus hesitancy. You will be asked to complete a 5-10 minutes electronic survey. Research Participant Information Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyS122WhHFHS5sjuaLGqm2TQ96YEXgBh/view?usp.

For more information, contact Michael Preston, Ph.D., MPH, at prestonm2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ThSF3Ai5dHDXFFucA.