This year’s Shred Fest, sponsored by University Facilities and Services, collected nearly 8 tons of paper. Get the details on the annual recycling event in the Social Media Spotlight at the end of the newsletter.
Also in today’s issue:
The Center for Community Engagement is looking for volunteers for Wilson Day
University undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs should register by August 16 for the biomedical data science hackathon
Learn about retiree benefits at a webinar next week from the Office of Total Rewards
There is one new case of COVID-19 to report: a Medical Campus student. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated when a new case is known. The latest COVID-19 messages and updates can be found here.
University students: Remember to upload your proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the UHS secure portal.
University faculty and staff: Remember to upload your COVID-19 vaccination status to the Faculty and staff vaccine participation form (VPN or on-campus network connection required).
John Tarduno, the William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and dean of research for Arts, Sciences & Engineering, says that discovering evidence of a strong magnetic field in rocks after the Apollo missions was a surprise because the moon wasn’t large enough to power it. “No one’s been able to solve that paradox,” he says. “How do you have a magnetic field if you have no way to power it? The answer is that you didn’t have a magnetic field.”
Participate in a biomedical data science hackathon
This year’s biomedical data science hackathon will take place online from August 17–22, and is open to all University undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs. Prizes will be awarded for better than random predictions as well as cash prizes for first and second place winners. Participants are welcome to work individually or in teams of up to four people. To participate, register by noon on Monday, August 16.
Reminder: Report your vaccination status by August 16
All faculty and staff must report their vaccination status by Monday, August 16, by completing the online COVID vaccine participation form. Remember that employees must either be on-site at the University or connected to the University’s secure Virtual Private Networkto log in. Refer to thefull updateabout vaccine reporting sent to employees and reference FAQsfor more details.
Discounts and perks through your University benefits
A new benefit has been added for eligible employees through their free Care.com premium membership. You can receive discounts on travel, home improvements, insurance, and more by accessing LifeMart by Care.com. These new discounts join the current offerings available through RARES and YOUR Benefits Extras. Learn more about these offers.
Retiree benefits webinar
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar at noon EDT on Wednesday, August 18, to learn about 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. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you can find a recorded version online.
Updated link for benefits overview webinar
Yesterday’s issue included the wrong link for an upcoming benefits overview webinar from the Office of Total Rewards taking place on Tuesday, August 17, at noon EDT. If you are newly hired or newly benefit eligible, register here to attend the session. Representatives will be available to answer questions live throughout the presentation.
The Green Reps are teaming up with the Emergency Department’s Team Green for a riverside clean-up on Thursday, August 12, at 4 p.m. EDT. The group will meet at the Interfaith Chapel on the River Campus. All of the necessary materials will be provided. Register via email.
Volunteer for Wilson Day 2021
Student leaders, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to volunteer for Wilson Day 2021, taking place Friday, August 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. EDT. Fill out the interest form by Sunday, August 15, and the Center for Community Engagement will reach out to you.
Last month’s 11th annual Shred Fest, sponsored by University Facilities and Services, collected nearly 8 tons of paper. Combined with previous years’ collections, a total of 200,260 pounds—or roughly 100 tons—of paper has been recycled. Find photos from this year’s event on the UR Sustainable Instagram and more details in this week’s Go Green blog.
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