New tool cuts guesswork about ‘eddy killing’ in oceans
In a new paper, Rochester researchers and colleagues from the Los Alamos National Laboratory document for the first time how the wind, which propels larger currents, has the opposite effect on eddies—circular currents of water—less than 260 kilometers in size. The resulting phenomenon is called “eddy killing.”
In today’s issue:
Medical Center leaders share an update about New York State’s health care worker vaccine mandate
Well-U and Max Effort Training are offering an eight-week “learn to run” program
Eastman Wind Ensemble will perform world premieres of alumnus Allen Vizzutti’s works next month
What we know about New York State’s health care worker vaccine mandate
UR Medicine leadership participated in a call last week with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) representatives to gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo last Monday. At this time, the Medical Center’s understanding is that the mandate will apply to everyone who works within a licensed health care facility. This means that all faculty, staff, and students who work or study in a patient care facility (inpatient, outpatient, and procedure areas) will be required to receive a first dose of the vaccine by the state’s September 27 deadline; testing is no longer an available option per NYSDOH. It also appears that the state will approve limited criteria for medical or religious exemptions.
It remains unclear how the mandate may apply to those who have job duties at our off-site business locations, along with our academic and research areas. However, the University’s previously announced plan to require testing for unvaccinated employees continues for those outside of the NYSDOH health-care worker vaccine mandate.
Read the full update that Medical Center leadership shared with faculty, staff, and students last week. Note: Those outside the Medical Center network will need to use their Active Directory credentials to view the full message on the Medical Center’s intranet.
Security Tip: Over 40 million affected by T-Mobile data breach—watch out for scams
Wireless carrier T-Mobile recently confirmed that it’s fallen victim to a cyberattack in which hackers stole data from more than 40 million people. Driver’s license information, names, birthdays, and social security numbers of current and some former customers have been leaked and posted for sale on the dark web. T-Mobile is working to remedy the situation and contact those affected while offering tips on what you should do in the meantime. Now, more than ever, University IT says customers should be on the lookout for any incoming phishing scams as hackers using the data leaked can make for emails that appear legitimate. Read more on potential scams to watch out for following this cyberattack.
Institute of International Education emergency student fund
Students affected by either the security emergency in Afghanistan or the earthquake in Haiti are encouraged to apply for the Institute of International Education emergency student fund. This effort will provide one-time grants of between $2,000 and $5,000 to selected students whose ability to pay the costs of their fall 2021 semester in the United States is in jeopardy due to serious financial difficulties related to these crises. Funds can be used to cover the students’ educational, living, or health-related expenses. Apply by August 30; awards should be announced in mid-September. Additional information can be found on the University’s Global Engagement website.
Are you new to running or looking to run with a group? Join Well-U and Max Effort Training for an upcoming eight-week “learn to run” beginner running program this fall. Sign up for a virtual overview at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 20. If you are looking to reserve a spot on the roster, you can register here. Anyone who signs up for the program will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a Fitbit. Email Well-U with questions.
WUN research development fund 2021: Mobilizing for a sustainable future
The World Universities Network (WUN) research development fund 2021 round is now open. In its 13th year, the fund provides researchers at member universities with grants to foster research collaborations across the network. Each member institution is permitted to lead two proposals per year but can collaborate on as many as desired. Faculty members interested in leading a proposal effort should contact the University’s WUN coordinator, Ruth Levenkron, for more information. Applications are due Friday, October 22. Additional information may be found here.
Eastman Wind Ensemble performs world premieres of alumnus’s works in Eastman Centennial
On Monday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Kodak Hall, the Eastman Wind Ensemble will present the world premieres and centennial commission of River of Light by Allen Vizzutti ’74E ’76E (MM) and the world premiere of his work Quasar. Admission is free; the concert can also be streamed lived. You can find more information on this and other upcoming concerts on the Eastman School of Music calendar.
Last week, the College’s Class of 2025 attended convocation on the River Campus—featuring messages from University and student leadership and the signing of the class roll—before heading out to participate in Wilson Day, an annual day of service for first-year students. Nearly 1,100 students participated in the day, helping out at more than 60 community service sites—including the historic Mt. Hope Cemetery—while another 400 took part in a panel discussion on Rochester’s strengths and challenges at Strong Auditorium. Find more photos from the day on the University’s Instagram.
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