Summer in the City 2024
Summer in the City excursions for University of Richmond faculty and staff highlight some of our favorite Richmond destinations. Transportation and boxed lunches or snack boxes will be provided. Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, May 28.
Friday, June 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration
Faculty, staff, students are welcome on this excursion to celebrate Juneteenth with Elegba Folklore Society at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. This Freedom Celebration will feature the Black Book Expo. There will be a vast display of literature featuing topics including black history, social justice, science, health, African Diasporic culture, African sprirituality, personal development, novels and children's books. Short talks by independent authors and book signings, live performances, plus the Freedom Market filled with unique finds, tasty food and beverages. This event is co-hosted with Human Resources and Richmond Athletics and made possible by the Thriving, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (TIDE) Fund. For this evening event, family members are also welcome. Please register for any dependents separately to reserve their spot.
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Thursday, June 13, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Pride at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome on this excursion to celebrate Pride Month at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for their PRIDOS Night. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in partnership with Virginia Pride will be hosting PRIDOS Night featuring cocktails and performances by Richmond drag superstars. Plus a dance party with music from DJ Barebonez. This event is co-hosted with Human Resources and Richmond Athletics and made possible by the Thriving, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (TIDE) Fund. For this evening event, family members are also welcome. Please register for any dependents separately to reserve their spot.
Friday, June 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tablespoons Bakery
Faculty and staff are welcome on this excursion to Tablespoons Bakery in Westover Hills. Tablespoons Bakery is a vocational culinary training program through the non-profit Next Move Program, that provides internship experiences and employment opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities. We will get a tour of the space and learn about the upcoming Capable exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture which will highlight the incredible work of the Next Move Program.
Thursday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Junior Achievement Finance Park
Faculty and staff are welcome on this excursion to Junior Achievement's Finance Park at Libbie Mill Library. During this excursion we will learn about JA's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration for teens and young adults up to age 25. We will have the opportunity to experience their new virtual simulation which allows students to explore careers and make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime.