Three new positive cases of COVID-19

Since Thursday’s notice in @Rochester, there are three new cases of COVID-19 to report: two River Campus students and one Eastman 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.

The Medical Center is continuing to make vaccine clinic appointments available to all University faculty, staff, and students. See this URMC COVID-19 Clinic List to register.

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.

Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in these COVID times? Students can reach out to the University Counseling Center for help. UHS also maintains a site with COVID Coping and Resources for students. Employees can contact the UR Medicine Employee Assistance Program, one of several support services for faculty and staff.

Kate Nearpass named assistant vice president and Title IX coordinator

• Dr. Chat Bot: Non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students | Medical Center employees
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed
• University’s COVID-19 Resource Center
• Medical Center’s COVID-19 update page
• COVID-19 Concern Report

Vaccinated mothers are trying to give babies antibodies via breast milk

The New York Times, April 8

Research is too premature for vaccinated mothers who are breastfeeding to act as if their babies can’t get infected, says Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, the chief of pediatric allergy and immunology and the Founders’ Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Allergy. “There is no direct evidence that the COVID antibodies in breast milk are protecting the infant—only pieces of evidence suggesting that could be the case.”

Summer Internship Funding applications due April 12

Did you know that Summer Internship Funding through the Greene Center for Career Education & Connections can be used to cover gaps between your internship wages and cost-of-living expenses like housing, meals, transportation, and supplies? This funding can provide up to $2,500, depending on need, toward these expenses. Find more information on eligibility and application requirements as well as FAQ.

Learn about Simon executive and professional MBA programs

This webinar will provide an overview of the executive and professional MBA programs offered by the Simon Business School. Broken into a 15-minute presentation of the programs and 15 minutes of Q&A, the event takes place Tuesday, April 13, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT. Register here to attend.

Accessible materials workshop series

The Office of Disability Resources is hosting a series of online workshops on creating accessible digital materials and events. These interactive sessions will provide participants with practical steps for evaluating accessibility and the tools and resources available to help convert materials. Registration will be limited to keep the workshops interactive. Email disability@rochester.edu with any questions. You can register at the following links:

• Accessible Documents: Part 1, Friday, April 16, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT
• Accessible Media and Events, Monday, April 19, 11 a.m. to noon EDT
• Accessible Documents: Part 2, Friday, April 23, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT

Win a 'Nutrition Kitchen' cooking class for your whole team

Fulbright Program opportunities for faculty

The Fulbright US Scholar Program competition for 2022–23 is open and offers numerous opportunities for faculty. Fulbright International Education Administrators awards are two-week seminars designed to help US international education professionals and senior higher education officials create connections with their counterparts and higher education systems of other countries. Register to attend an overview session to learn more. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program also continues to seek institutions to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars. You can express your interest in this survey.

Virtual information session with Warner School admissions

Join Warner School of Education admissions at a virtual information session on Monday, April 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT to learn more about graduate programs in counseling, educational leadership, education policy, health professions education, higher education, human development, online teaching, program evaluation, and teaching. The next application deadline is April 15. Contact Warner School admissions with questions. Learn more and register for an upcoming admissions virtual information session.

Hartnett Gallery hosts talk with artist Sarah Friedland

Join the Hartnett Gallery on Monday, April 12, at 8 p.m. EDT for a one-time online screening of Sarah Friedland’s Drills and Home Exercises, followed by a conversation with the artist and gallery directors. Register here to attend.

Lecture on advancing research on health equity and sustainability in implementation science

Using examples from her community-engaged work on cancer screening, Rachel Shelton, an associate professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University, will examine opportunities to advance research on health equity and sustainability within the field of implementation science. The talk takes place Tuesday, April 20, at 4 p.m. EDT. Learn more and register here.

32nd Annual Genetics Day Symposium

The 32nd Annual Genetics Day Symposium will take place virtually on Monday, May 24, from noon to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The symposium includes a keynote presentation, three invited talks by Rochester faculty, a presentation on imaging resources, a virtual talk and poster competition, and six short talks by the winners of the competition. Register to attend by April 30. You can submit short talk presentations here. Email Michel_Powers@URMC.Rochester.edu with questions.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Follow the University’s Title IX Office on Instagram for information, resources, and virtual events raising awareness about sexual harassment, assault, abuse, and the importance of consent. Students are encouraged to complete the Campus Climate Survey on sexual assault and sexual misconduct, which was emailed from the Office of Equity and Inclusion.