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The soulful sounds of the Adrian Duke Project drifted across Millhiser Green as 330 staff and faculty gathered on May 22 for SummUR Sounds, one of the University of Richmond’s annual employee appreciation events. The event offered a chance to step away from daily routines and enjoy an afternoon of live music, great food, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Following the departure of students at the end of the academic year, some departments experience a lull, while others desperately need extra hands. The Campus Ops Cross-Utilization Program — or Cross-U — allows staff from departments with a reduced workload to assist those with temporary staffing needs.

University Facilities is vital in maintaining the University’s 90 buildings, spanning 2.8 million square feet and 350 acres of beautiful campus grounds. Every day, the team’s more than 200 members work to ensure campus is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. The team is also embracing innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall campus care.

The University of Richmond has been selected by Cigna Healthcare as a recipient of its 2024 gold-level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of employees through a workplace well-being program.