Eastman School of Music, Garth Fagan Dance plan anniversary celebration concert
Together with Garth Fagan Dance, the Eastman School of Music will present “A Collaborative Celebration: Eastman School of Music 100th Anniversary and Garth Fagan Dance 50th Anniversary,” on Friday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall. Fagan will also be presented with Eastman’s Luminary Award, which recognizes individuals who have given extraordinary service to music and the arts at the community and national levels. Learn more about the event here. Ticketing information is forthcoming; portions of the event will be streamed live.
In today’s issue:
A reminder that September 30 is the deadline for faculty and staff to complete harassment and discrimination training
Tune in to a podcast on the pursuit of public scholarship featuring University experts
Gleason Library has reopened with a brand new look
Under ultraviolet light, the silk that covers the base of paper-wasp nests turns neon green. One hypothesis for this might hinge on the silk’s ability to safeguard pupae by waylaying harmful, DNA-damaging UV rays—a sort of DIY sunscreen for baby wasps. “To me, that’s the most appealing idea,” says wasp expert Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy, an assistant professor of instruction and research assistant professor of biology. That could come in handy, she said, for nests that hang at the edges of forests, where the vegetation is sparse and the structures are constantly flooded with sunlight.
Complete harassment and discrimination training in MyPath
The University’s annual training on how to identify and react to workplace harassment and discrimination is an important component of efforts to address the damaging effects of racism, sexism, bigotry, and discrimination and is required by state and federal law. “Culture of Respect: Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination” is available in MyPath and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Find more information online, including frequently asked questions about the training, as well as additional opportunities for online and in-person training. The deadline for completing the training is September 30.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity membership and information session
Learn more about the various member resources available to you through a free membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, an independent faculty development center dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. The institutional membership provides all faculty, postdocs, and grad students with access to the center’s member resources. Register to attend an information session taking place Thursday, September 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Genrich-Rusling Room, Le Chase Hall.
Quiet your mind
Take time to work on yourself during the day with Well-U’s Stress Reduction Program. In five sessions, you will learn skills for better life balance through communication, meditation, and goal-setting. Begin to unwind here.
Tune in to a podcast discussion on the pursuit of public scholarship, hosted by Glenn Cerosaletti, assistant dean and director of the Center for Community Engagement. Guests include Jim Johnson, a professor of political science, and Joyce Duckles, a clinical associate professor in counseling and human development at the Warner School of Education.
Campus Times print edition available
The Campus Times has returned to publishing print editions once a month. Find printed stacks of the first issue, available for pickup this week in public spaces like Rush Rhees Library, Wilson Commons, and dining halls. Articles will continue to be published once a week online.
After being closed since May for a total refresh, Gleason Library has reopened with new carpet, furniture, lighting, and a brighter color palette. Take a walk-through of the new space on the River Campus Libraries Instagram.
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