Since Friday’s notice in @Rochester, there are three new cases of COVID-19 to report: two River Campus students and one employee. 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. Visit the URMC COVID 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.
Phone calls, emails, and social media ads are circulating, enticing COVID vaccine-ready people with waiting list opportunities, offers to sell or ship doses, or to pay out of pocket for a vaccine. What they’re collecting is personal information to steal identities and scam health insurance companies. The Department of Health and Human Services advises caution. Only use a trusted COVID-19 source when booking an appointment to receive your COVID vaccination.
Apt analogies help veteran convey his HIV research
Jeffrey Beard, a biomedical engineering PhD candidate in the research lab of Benjamin Miller and the winner of this year’s virtual Three Minute Thesis Competition at the University, is developing a more affordable way to monitor the condition of 25 million people living with HIV in resource-limited countries. Two combat tours in Iraq brought Beard face to face with “reproachful disparities” between the United States and developing countries.
Have a summer internship or new job planned and want to make a great impression on your first day? Are you preparing for an interview or end-of-semester class presentation? Dress for success by browsing the Greene Center’s inventory of new and gently used career wear. Dress shirts, dress pants, skirts, shoes, ties, and jewelry will be available, and you get to keep the clothing and accessories that you select. All attendees will be required to abide by the necessary protocols of masking, social distancing, and proper sanitizing. This event takes place Friday, April 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and will be limited in capacity. Registration is required.
Try new study spots to prevent burnout
In collaboration with the Health Promotion Office, the River Campus Libraries has launched a virtual learning series to promote healthy studying habits such as switching up study spots. Under the “Study Spaces” highlight on the River Campus Libraries Instagram account, you can find students across all grades speaking about their favorite study spots and how access to a variety of study spaces has alleviated burnout. You can also find interactive maps of the libraries in the Barbara J. Burger iZone. After you walk in the front entrance, to your right, you can pick up a flier of some helpful tips to manage virtual learning after you place a sticker of your favorite study spot and scope out other potential study spots.
Are you newly hired or newly benefit eligible? The Office of Total Rewards is hosting a live webinar Tuesday, April 20, to review and explain all benefit options. The webinar will begin at noon EDT and representatives will be available to answer questions live throughout the presentation.
Win prizes with Well-U's Worldwide Wellness challenge, starting today
You don’t need to pack or have a boarding pass to travel this spring. During Well-U’s Worldwide Wellness challenge, beginning today, make time for self-care, win prizes, and track activity virtually. Be one of the first 100 registrants today, and get entered into a raffle to win a new Fitbit. Download the mobile app for logging and share on the go. There is still time to register and be entered into the raffle.
A series of free, virtual biking classes offered throughout the riding season by the Department of Transportation and Parking Management can help get you on your way. “How to Fix a Flat and Other Bike Maintenance Basics” will be held on Tuesday, April 20, and a safe cycling class will be held on Thursday, April 22. See the full schedule of classes. All classes are held from noon to 1 p.m. EDT, including time for questions at the end. Registration is required.
'Stop the Hate: The Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans'
Join a virtual moderated discussion on Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. EDT as Juju Chang, coanchor of ABC News’ Nightline, shares how seemingly harmless perceptions of Asian Americans as “foreigners” can be weaponized by racialized statements. Chang investigates how within weeks of the pandemic outbreak, thousands of acts of racial abuse against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were reported. Learn about unconscious bias, how to detect it, and why it matters. Register here to attend. This event is hosted by AS&E Dean for Diversity, Beth Olivares.
Funding for community-based participatory research
Researchers and community partners can apply for up to $15,000 from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute to support their community-based participatory research. This unique approach to research emphasizes the full and equal partnership between researchers and community members. Apply by 5 p.m. on May 3.
During a global pandemic that has underscored the importance of nursing, the entire profession paused for a moment to celebrate one of its living legends. See how the University community—and nurses everywhere—paid tribute to Loretta Ford, the founding dean of the School of Nursing, who turned 100 in December.
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