Since Wednesday’s notice in @Rochester, there are six new cases of COVID-19 to report: all 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.
Undergraduates from Rochester’s athletic teams share a little about their athletic, academic, and personal backgrounds. New profiles are added each day on the Athletics website. Recent profiles include
Alizah Ayon ’22, a member of the women’s softball team, talks about the relationship between her psychology major and philosophy minor
Jen Carson ’21, who has played both corner outfield positions for the women’s softball team, talks about her role as senior class representative to the American Society of Women’s Engineers
Ashley Davies ’21 discusses being a three-time All-American on the men’s squash team
Caden Dowd ’22, a member of the men’s soccer team, shares what led him to Rochester
Hannah Glucksman ’22 discusses her position as coxswain on the women’s rowing team
Join one of the Greene Center’s Internship Search Groups to find the mutual support and motivation you need to stay on task. Participate as much as you want, on your own time, no matter where you are or what time zone you’re in. Undergraduates of all class years and majors can sign up here; Hajim School MS students can sign up here. Groups run through April 9, and you can sign up at any time.
When you join an internship search group, you’ll gain access to a special Slack channel where you can: set and meet individual goals for your search, learn about helpful career resources, ask questions, share your experiences, and meet new people. You’ll also receive a Zoom link to join the optional weekly group meetings on Fridays at 1:15 p.m., facilitated by a career advisor. Email laura.a.jones@rochester.edu with questions.
Scholarship aid for summer 2021 online language courses
Undergraduate students in AS&E and at the Eastman School of Music with financial need are invited to apply for fellowship aid from the Mildred R. Burton Fund to defray the costs of taking an online course in Elementary Chinese, Intermediate French, Elementary German, Elementary Korean, and Elementary and Intermediate Spanish this summer. The deadline for application is April 2. Students will be informed of their awards by April 15. Learn more and apply here.
The annual eyeglasses collection and departmental competition take place this month. Departments are encouraged to compete to collect the most eyeglasses; the deadline for departments to sign up is Friday, March 12.
Donations can be dropped off at Flaum Eye Institute (G-3070), Medical Center, or by placing glasses in any box or envelope and sending them by mail or through the University’s intramural mail program to:
University Mail Services
Box 270001
Rochester, NY 14627-0001
Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U and expand your knowledge of the Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Family Leave, workers’ compensation, and short- and long-term disability. Understand the eligibility requirements, employee responsibilities, and department responsibilities for each plan. This training takes place Thursday, March 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT. and is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here to attend.
Virtual LGBTQ staff and faculty tea
LGBTQ staff, faculty, and administrators across the University can grab their favorite hot beverage and come together virtually on Wednesday, March 24, between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. EDT. You can drop in and leave anytime during the hour. Register here to attend.
Take the Simon Medical Management Experience
The Simon Medical Management Experience provides you with the opportunity to virtually attend class and participate in a roundtable discussion with current students. This session will begin an in-depth look at the MS medical management program. Register here to join on Saturday, March 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. EST.
Bring your favorite drink and join the Language Center for a conversation about what motivates you to learn a language outside of the classroom. Did you decide to formally learn a language after watching a TV show or listening to an album? Or maybe after traveling to a specific country? Share your experiences on Friday, March 12, from 4–5 p.m. EST.
As we mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Rochester and the nation, Strong Memorial Hospital is lighting its buildings in blue and gold. Thank you to the essential employees and health care workers at the hospital and other health settings in the Rochester community and around the world who have been on the frontline of the pandemic since day one.
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