Next week, the Fairbank Lecture Series offers screenings and a panel discussion on the film Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent, codirected by Rachel Fisher ’91. Learn more about the event, cosponsored by the University’s Center for Jewish Studies, Department of History, Frederick Douglass Institute, and Hillel at the University of Rochester, in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
For students, this week’s Wellness Wednesday offers tips on networking
Tonight, you can join country music duo Maddie and Tae for a live virtual event
Throughout the week, River Campus Libraries is introducing a series of “Zero-Cost Heroes”
Since Tuesday’s notice in @Rochester, there are three new cases of COVID-19 to report: three River Campus students. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated daily. Whenever a new case is known, the contact-tracing process begins immediately with confirmed exposures being contacted and required to quarantine.
A special note about UHS’s surveillance testing program: all students, including off-campus students, who regularly access campus are included on UHS’s list of individuals to contact for surveillance testing. The surveillance testing program is based on testing 2,000 students per week using the quick, rapid test, and full participation is required from students in order for UHS to complete the required number of rapid tests needed to fulfill their weekly targets. This program has been a very effective way to monitor and contain the spread of the virus throughout this academic year.
What does networking have to do with wellness? A lot of you are graduating in May or looking for summer internship opportunities. The job market can be a scary place in the best of times, which these are not. If you’re worried about what’s ahead, consider the Meliora Collective, a University-exclusive network with 7,500 active members, including almost 5,000 alumni hoping to help current students.
Unlike LinkedIn, you can see profiles of members from across the University, send messages, set up meetings, and access all the search filters at no cost. There are videos and resources on the platform to help you reach out to and talk with potential mentors, and you can also join interest groups and use the discussion boards to ask questions and connect.
The Office of Admissions in the College is hiring Meridians—campus tour guides—for the fall 2021 academic semester. Applications are due by Monday, March 29. and the listing can be found on JobLink on Blackboard using Job ID 21366. Contact Andre McKenzie for more information.
Undergraduate Research Expo
The annual Undergraduate Research Expo is a College-wide event in which University students at all levels and in all areas of study are invited to present their investigative and creative work. The Expo, taking place Friday, April 16, reflects the passion for learning that enlivens the University—professors and students alike—and that finds expression in varied forms, in every area of study. Applications are due March 15. Learn more and apply here.
The University has announced upcoming modifications to the investment options for its Retirement 403(b) Program and Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan, effective on or about March 5, 2021. Log into your TIAA account to review or make changes to your current investment allocations. TIAA also offers virtual counseling sessions for personalized retirement planning and guidance at no cost. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 410-6497 or visit Tiaa.org/URschedulenow.
Transform your health care career with full tuition coverage
Join School of Nursing admissions on Thursday, March 4, at 5 p.m. EST to discover how an advanced degree can transform your nursing or health care career. Register to attend and learn about applying to the Clinical Nurse Leader, Health Care Management and Leadership, or Nursing Education programs. Learn more about program eligibility, application deadlines and requirements, and grants and scholarships available for full tuition coverage. Contact School of Nursing admissions with questions.
Join the Medical Center’s gastroenterology and hepatology division and wear blue on Friday, March 5, to kick off Colon Cancer Awareness month. Post a photo to the Strollin’ for the Colon Facebook page for the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Virtual information session with Warner School admissions
Join Warner School of Education admissions at a virtual information session on Tuesday, March 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST to learn more about the full-tuition scholarships available for the Warner School’s innovative math and science teacher preparation programs for secondary school teachers. The next application deadline is April 15. Contact the Warner School admissions office with questions. Learn more and register for an upcoming admissions virtual information session.
Fairbank Lecture Series film screening, panel discussion
The Fairbank Lecture Series presents a panel discussion on the film Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent, codirected by Rachel Fisher ’91, on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. EST. The film will be available to screen beginning Friday, March 5, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, March 11, at midnight. Learn more about the panelists and register to attend here.
Mindful Practice workshop
“Mindful Practice Workshop: Enhancing Quality of Care, Quality of Caring, and Resilience” is a retreat-like, four-day workshop designed to improve the quality of care that clinicians provide while improving their own resilience and well-being. It offers an experiential learning environment, with a focus on developing the capacity for self-awareness in stressful and demanding situations. This year’s workshop will be held virtually April 28–May 1. Register here to attend.
A photo series by University Photography Club student photographer Elissa Moy ’21 is showcasing Rochester students—including Chelsea Rodriguez ’23, pictured—in their mask style, and asking, “Why do you wear a mask?” Follow along on the University’s Instagram page.
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