John Covach, director of the University’s Institute for Popular Music, hosts a lecture this week to explore the significant influence of Indian ideas and musical styles on Beatles music and popular culture at large. Learn more and find out how to register for the event in the For the Community section below.
Also in today’s issue:
This year’s Fulbright grant recipients include five students, alumni
Today’s “Lunch and Listen” concert for Medical Center staff and clinical workers features organ music
The University libraries will undergo maintenance on May 29 and 30
Students, alumni awarded Fulbright grants for overseas study
Lara Andree ’20, ’21W (MS), Jacob Rozowsky ’20, Brianna Roy ’20, Alexis Pope ’21, and Adam DeSchriver ’20, ’20E, were selected to receive 2021–22 grants in the Fulbright US Student Grant program. Sponsored by the Department of State, the program aims to promote mutual understanding and peace between the United States and other nations through educational and cultural exchange.
RTS adds earlier run to #97/Elmwood commuter route
Effective yesterday, RTS has added an earlier run to its #97/Elmwood commuter route that will start at 6:28 a.m. on weekdays. The 6:28 a.m. run is in addition to the 7:30 a.m. run. The change was made to accommodate commuters who are working earlier schedules. View maps and schedules at myRTS.com. If you have questions contact RTS online or at (585) 288-1700.
Human bodies are programmed to tolerate bumps and bruises. “While we are young, that repair actually works almost flawlessly,” says Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor in the Department of Biology, who studies mole rats. When aging sets in, though, “now damage outpaces repair.”
Want a breather after this semester? Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation during the next Koru mindfulness four-week workshop. Participants will learn about and practice two new meditation techniques weekly, and bring more mindfulness and gratitude into their lives. An upcoming session begins on June 3 at 4 p.m. EDT Registration is required. This workshop is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and is brought to you by the Mindful University Project.
'Lunch and Listen' program for Medical Center staff and clinical workers features organ music
The next “Lunch and Listen” concert from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine and the Office of Patient Experience takes place today, Tuesday, May 25, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT. Medical Center staff and clinical workers can join via Zoom to hear artists from the Eastman School of Music, and call in to make requests. This week’s concert features students of David Higgs, chair of the Department of Organ, Sacred Music, and Historical Keyboards, playing the Craighead-Saunders organ live from Christ Church on East Avenue.
Retiree benefits webinar
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar at noon EDT on Thursday, June 3, to go over eligibility to retire, what steps to take if you plan to retire soon, health and dental benefits, life insurance, and other incentives offered to you after retirement. Register here. These webinars are offered monthly, see the University Events Calendar for 2021 offerings.
Reach out for support
If you need an impartial ear to listen, Behavioral Health Partners and UR Medicine EAP is ready for you. As a University employee, Well-U offers quick access to mental health experts who can help. If you are enrolled in the University health care plan, call (585) 276-6900 for Behavioral Health Partners. All Rochester employees call UR Medicine EAP at (585) 276-9110 to make an appointment.
Find out whether or not your tuition waiver application was approved and see the exact tuition benefits you have received to date by logging on to HRMS and following the path Main Menu > Self-Service > Benefits > Tuition > Tuition Benefits Received.
Access your retirement account on-the-go
Access your University 403(b) account from anywhere using the TIAA website or app. You can check your balance and rate of return, view your statements and important messages, and change your investments from the palm of your hand. Download the TIAA app or visit the TIAA website and start taking control of your retirement today.
On May 29 and 30, the University libraries will undergo maintenance that will affect the libraries behind-the-scenes software. The effects will be minimal, but you may need to make adjustments. Consider the following to avoid disruption:
Make requests prior to May 29
Borrow materials through the Rush Rhees Library Q&i desk
Items with a June 1 due date will be auto-renewed for you, and Q&i staff will be available to assist you to renew materials or review items within your account. If you have questions or need assistance, see Rush Rhees Library Q&i staff directly or e-mail them at RCLQandiReq@library.rochester.edu.
'The Inner Light: The Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy'
Join John Covach, director of the Institute for Popular Music, to explore the significant influence of Indian ideas and musical styles on Beatles music––in their songs, philosophy, and lifestyle––and also trace the impact that the Beatles’ interest in India had on later musicians and within popular culture. Register for the event, presented as part of the Experience Rochester series, taking place Thursday, May 27, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.
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