Three new positive cases of COVID-19

There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report: one River Campus student and one employee, and one Medical Campus student. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated when a new case is known. Find the latest COVID-19 messages and updates 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).

Christopher Deeney named deputy director at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Chris Deeney will join the University as deputy director at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics beginning August 30. He previously served as chief science and technology officer, National Security Directorate, at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in addition to his years of experience at the Nevada National Security Site, the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Sandia National Laboratories.

With explosive new result, laser-powered fusion effort nears ‘ignition’

Science, August 17

The National Ignition Facility’s latest shot “proves that a small amount of energy, imploding a small amount of mass, can get fusion. It’s a wonderful result for the field,” says Michael Campbell, director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

The emotional toll of caring for an aging parent

With the added daily stress that family caregivers have, it is essential that they find ways of taking care of themselves too. The Behavioral Health Partners August blog offers supportive resources and positive ways to ease the burden of caregiving.

Nutrition Kitchen: Cool off with ease

Join Kyla Womeldorff from Well-U’s lifestyle management team and learn to make an easy main dish without turning on the oven. August’s recipe will focus on shaping a colorful and healthy “beat the heat” meal.

For the next installation of contemporary mural art at the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester artist SALUT (Bradd Young) fills the walls of the Hurlbut Gallery with his light-hearted and candy-colored images inspired by the cartoons and memories of childhood. SALUT’s arresting bright pastels and amorphous shapes capture the humor and absurdity of everyday life through the lens of an optimistic young child.

Attend an in-person meet and greet with the artist on Friday, August 20, at 6 p.m. at the museum. He’ll take attendees through his mural, discuss his artistic process, and answer questions. Find tickets here.

• Dr. Chat Bot: Non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students | Medical Center employees
• COVID-19 Resource Center | Medical Center’s COVID-19 update page
• Current campus face mask policies
• Faculty and staff vaccine participation form (VPN or on-campus network connection required)
• FAQ on COVID-19 vaccination
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed