July’s Well-being Programs
July 2026 – Employee Well-Being Programs
July is packed with opportunities to support your financial, physical, emotional, and professional well-being. We invite you to explore this month’s free Employee Well-Being programs and encourage you to share them with your colleagues and teams.
This month’s lineup includes sessions on student loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), time management and productivity, debt reduction strategies, budgeting and financial wellness, nutrition and gut health, exercise and mental health, caregiving as part of the sandwich generation, and more. We also have opportunities to recharge through Deep Stretch and Guided Meditation.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your finances, improve your health, enhance your leadership skills, or simply take a well-deserved pause during the workday, there’s something for everyone.
All programs are free for VCU employees. All sessions are virtual, making it easy to participate from wherever you work. Employees can register through Talent@VCU to receive session links and reminders.
In addition to our live programs, don’t forget to explore our on-demand resources, including new Work Life Playlists on Teaching Our Children About Money, Living Well: Simple Strategies for Health & Balance, and Dealing with the Elephant in the Room, as well as additional webinars available through RamStrong.
Thank you for helping us promote a culture of well-being across VCU. Please share these opportunities with your colleagues and encourage them to attend.
Together, we can help our workforce thrive!
July 2026 – Employee Well-Being Programs
These VCU programs are free to attend and most are virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive links.
Navigating the Student Loan Landscape: PSLF Updates and Repayment Strategies
(Presented by VCU HR, VCU Financial Wellness Center and SCHEV)
Student loan repayment and forgiveness programs continue to evolve, making it challenging to keep up with the latest developments. Join representatives from SCHEV and the VCU Financial Wellness Center for an update on the current student loan environment, including the latest information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), repayment options, and borrower resources. Whether you’re working toward loan forgiveness, exploring repayment strategies, or simply trying to understand what recent changes mean for you, this session will provide practical guidance and helpful next steps to support your financial well-being.
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, July 8th – 11 am
Master Your Time. Maximize Your Impact
(Presented by VCU HR and Dr. Dwayne Whitehead, GEHLI)
What separates highly effective leaders from everyone else? It’s not that they have more time – it’s that they make better decisions about how they spend it. In this session, we’ll explore the Eisenhower Matrix, a powerful framework used by leaders to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively and focus on what truly moves the needle. You’ll learn how to distinguish between what’s urgent and what’s important, reduce time spent on low-value activities, empower others through delegation, and create more space for strategic thinking. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a project, or simply trying to get more done without burning out, this practice session will help you work smarter, lead better, and reclaim control of your calendar.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, July 9th – 12 pm
(Presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU))
Sometimes debt can feel like a mountain you’ll never finish climbing. In this session we will help you start cutting down on your debt until it’s a thing of the past.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, July 13th – 10 am
Managing My Money
(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)
In this workshop, you will learn to identify the three core components of a sound budget and understand how to begin to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund and get control over prioritizing your debt.
Register: Talent@VCU
Gut Check: Why Fiber Matters More than you think
(Presented by VCU HR and Employee Health)
Join Employee Health’s dietetic intern for a practical look at how fiber supports digestion, and overall well-being. This session will give you easy, realistic strategies to boost your fiber intake every day.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, July 14th – 12 pm
Deep Stretch
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This is a slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles & opening of connective tissue. Release built up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles, & increase long-term flexibility. This class will leave you feeling refreshed & relaxed as you head into the summer. No equipment requirements though a yoga mat is recommended.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, July 16th – 12 pm
LegalShield & IDShield: Affordable Protection for Everyday Life
Legal and identity theft issues can happen when you least expect them. Join us for an informative session to learn about LegalShield and IDShield, two employee discount programs designed to help you navigate legal matters and safeguard your personal information. Discover how these plans provide access to legal support, identity monitoring, fraud protection, and restoration services, giving you and your family added confidence and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning for the future, facing a legal question, or looking to strengthen your identity protection, this session will help you understand the resources available and how to enroll.
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, July 22nd – 12 pm
The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health
(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)
Exercise is great for our bodies and our hearts love it too! It boosts our immune system, helps to reduce our risk for contracting many diseases and plain makes us look better. But what can it do for our mental state? Join this session where we will explore how exercise contributes to a healthy brain, what actually happens to our brain when we exercise and why it is so essential to our mental health.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, July 23rd – 12 pm
Holding It All Together – The Sandwich Generation
(Presented by VCU HR and Atlantic Union Bank)
Are you raising a family and taking care of your aging parents? Sometimes “holding it all together” can be very challenging mentally, physically and of course financially. Join us in conversation on practical financial strategies for raising your children and caring for your aging parents.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, July 23rd – 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.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, July 30th – 11 am
Money Psychology: Beyond the Numbers
(Presented by VCU HR and TIAA)
In this session, you will explore how emotions and habits shape money choices – and how to align them with your goals.
Register: Talent@VCU
On Demand Webinars:
Work Life Playlists – New! Teaching Our Children About Money, Living Well – Simple Strategies for Health & Balance and Dealing with the Elephant in the Room
Virginia Credit Union – Money Talk with Aging Parents
And remember to take care of yourself this July!
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
You can now find direct links to these programs on the VCU Health intranet here. The links are located to the right of the RamStrong logo at the bottom of the page.