Since Wednesday’s notice in @Rochester, there is one new case of COVID-19 to report: a River Campus student. 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.
It’s extremely important for the health of the University community that individuals continue to adhere to the face masking and social distancing protocols. Even as some individuals are now receiving their first or second dose of the vaccine, these practices to prevent the transmission of the virus cannot be relaxed.
If you think you’re experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to report them through Dr. Chat Bot—for non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students and for Medical Center employees—immediately. Even if you think your symptoms might be something else—like a cold, seasonal congestion, or allergies—it’s still important to tell University health professionals and contact tracers what you’re experiencing.
Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA) establishes scholarship challenge at Simon
University Board of Trustees member Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA) recently established a $500,000 scholarship challenge at the Simon Business School. The Evans Lam Opportunity Scholarship Challenge is designed to encourage others to create new, endowed scholarships. Lam also contributed $100,000 to an unrestricted scholarship fund to be put to use immediately. Supporting students is a key aspect of the University’s yearlong Together for Rochester engagement and fundraising campaign.
'I know for a fact that giving is good for you'
As the University’s United Way campaign reaches its halfway mark, President Sarah Mangelsdorf offers her perspective on why it is important to support the United Way’s mission—particularly this year—and how your contributions can make an impact. Pledge online by 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 2, to be eligible for the last week of prize drawings. The University community can help make an impact on the education of every child, the stability of every family, and the economic mobility of every person, by pledging support.
An op-ed penned by John Latini, president of the Science Coalition, notes that COVID-19 “vaccine development is the crowning achievement of scientific advancements made over the last year and speaks to the endurance of America’s research institutions when backed by federal funding.” Latini also offers that vaccines are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ways America’s research institutions have contributed to the national pandemic response, citing the University’s development of an optical chip on a disposable card that can detect exposure to multiple viruses within a minute—including the coronavirus that causes COVID-19—from a single drop of blood. The University is a member of the Science Coalition.
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
Kellie McCrea ’23, a member of the women’s volleyball team, talks about her membership in Grassroots, an environmental and sustainability club on campus
Application deadline extended for Tripods NSF REU and STEM for All summer 2021 programs
Learn and research neural networks, the computational framework that imitates the human brain, through the Tripods NSF REU and STEM for All summer 2021 programs, taking place July 19–August 13. The application deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 15. Tripods NSF REU participants will receive a $1,600 stipend for completion of the program. The programs—which will either be run in-person or via Zoom, depending on restrictions in place this summer—are open to current undergraduates from the University, Cornell University, and institutions in the Rochester area.
Reminder: Summer registration is open
Do you need a class for your major, minor, or cluster; need to get ahead to go abroad in a future semester; or retake some classes? The Summer Session, taking place May 24–August 13, has five different sessions and over 100 courses, including fully asynchronous options to choose from to suit your needs. Registration for summer sessions is open and can be done via UR Student. Don’t forget to talk about summer session options with your advisor when discussing fall registration. Visit the Office of Summer and Continuing Studies website to learn about important dates and registration information for summer. Connect with the office via email or online through Facebook and Instagram with questions.
TIAA offers tools and resources to jump start your savings. While you may be able to save only a little, it is okay to start small and grow into a larger savings plan over time. The key is to start now.
Take back control of your weight
Going above and beyond for University employees enrolled in Well-U‘s Healthy Weight program, your coach can help build long-lasting results and transform you both inside and out. Renew your confidence and sense of self by reaching your goals, such as running a 5K, shedding numbers on the scale, or exploring your mental obstacles. Enroll now.
Call for proposals for the 'ARTs + Change' virtual conference
The ARTs + Change Virtual Conference: Activate, Reimagine, Transform is seeking proposals for its June virtual gathering. The conference will offer opportunities for artists of all disciplines, educators, community members, and community organizations to come together to create, share work and ideas, present research, and propose collaborations. The proposal submission period runs through April 2, and accepted presenters will be notified by April 30. To ensure accessibility, the conference will be free of charge, with an optional donation upon registration for those who are able. Read details for submitting proposals and apply online. The conference takes place June 3–6 and is hosted by the Institute for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, 540WMain Inc., Create A Space Now, and KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival.
Holy Week events
The Catholic Newman Community will host Holy Week events and Easter Sunday services. Find the full schedule of programming here. Unless otherwise specified, all events and services will be held in the Interfaith Chapel on River Campus and streamed live for those who cannot attend in person.
Analytics colloquium webinar
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s analytics colloquium consists of two 30-minute talks, “Reconstructing Dynamic Regulatory and Signaling Networks from Time-Series Single-Cell Data” and “The Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Sleep, Depression, Glucose Regulation During Pregnancy,” taking place Friday, April 12, at noon EDT. Register here to attend; you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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