June 25, 2004 -- U.Va. employees can serve the community on the United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring Sept. 22. That day, faculty and staff work with local volunteers on projects helping people and local organizations. Past projects have included working with children and seniors, landscaping, painting, and building and repair.

Employees should e-mail the types of projects they are interested in to Dana Rivera at danarivera@virginia.edu. Include name, phone number, department, address and T-shirt size. Indicate if you want to work as a team.

Projects are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Assignments will be made in late August.