Employee Well-being Events
Live events such as webinars, exercise classes and information sessions are a great way to set aside an hour or so in your day to focus on well-being topics that are most relevant to you. Most programs continue to be offered virtually unless specified below.
Wednesday, September 4th – 12 pm
Upper Body Strength
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This 30-minute upper-body circuit training is really going to challenge your muscles with moves designed to target your Chest, Back, and Arms. Option to add weights or just your body-weight.
Friday, September 6th - 12 pm
Eyes on the Prize – Almost There!
(Presented by VCU HR and MissionSquare)
Exciting times are ahead! As you approach the end of the accumulation phase of your career and into your spending phase of your life, you’ll want to make sure the ride into retirement is a smooth one. In this seminar we’ll discuss how much retirement will cost, Social Security planning and our ready-to-retire checklist.
Monday, September 9th – 10 am
Learn the Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)
There’s a lot to consider when deciding when to take Social Security benefits. Understanding the key claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated is important, so you can feel confident about your decision. Fidelity will address these items in this timely session.
Wednesday, September 11th – 12 pm
Power of Positive Thinking
(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)
Whether you believe it or not, you can rewire your brain to think differently. Positive thinking can dramatically affect your attitude, as well as your relationships with others. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to replace negativity with positive thoughts, and discuss best practices and the power of praise. These skills will allow you to make the changes that lead to greater happiness.
Thursday, September 12th - 12 pm
Vinyasa Yoga
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This style of yoga involves linking poses together in a flowing sequence that's coordinated with the breath. This flow will have a dynamic focus on strengthening and stretching poses.
Monday, September 16th – 12 pm
Core and More!
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This 30-minute virtual class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups.
Wednesday, September 18th – 12 pm
Make the Move toward Long-term Financial Security:
Your Mid-career Retirement Check-in
(Presented by VCU HR and TIAA)
Knowing the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies for lifelong financial security are presented by TIAA in this session.
Thursday, September 19th - 12 pm
Mental Well-being and Heart Health
(Presented by VCU HR and American Heart Association)
Life isn’t easy so the American Heart Association is here to provide information and resources that focus on stress at home and in the workplace, sources of stress, and strategies for mitigating it.
Thursday, September 19th – 2 pm
Medicare and State Retiree Health Coverage
(Presented by VCU HR and Social Security Administration)
Join this workshop from Social Security and learn answers to questions about Medicare A and B. Eligibility requirements, Enrollment periods, application process and online services will be addressed. VCU Benefits will also present on the State Retiree Health Coverage.
This session will be offered in person and virtually.
Register for the in-person session: Talent@VCU
Location: HR Training Room, 930 W Grace St
Register for the virtual session: Talent@VCU
Monday, September 23rd – 12:30 pm
TimelyCare Service Overview and Demo
(Presented by VCU HR and TimelyCare)
Learn more about this fantastic benefit offered to all VCU employees. TimelyCare provides mental health counseling and many resources to help you be the best you!
Tuesday, September 24th – 12 pm
Guided Meditation
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice.
Monday, September 30th – 12 pm
Coffee Beans and Cardiac Beats
(Presented by VCU HR and Employee Health)
It’s almost Fall and pumpkin spice season is upon us! As you think about switching up your coffee for the season, join us for a fun filled session and learn about the history, overview, and heart considerations!
VCU Health Employees:
VCU is happy to share opportunities to attend university well-being programs with other members of the VCU community, including VCU Health, VCU Dentistry, and other affiliated entities.
You can now find the direct links on the VCU Health intranet here. The links are located to the right of the RamStrong logo after scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Please be aware that some features and services discussed in the university programs may be limited to university employees or may apply differently to employees of VCU Health or other entities. If you have specific questions about how services, programs, and features discussed in a university well-being program may apply to you, and you are not a university employee, please be sure to contact the HR department for your entity with any questions.