The University will follow guidelines for quarantines and isolation from Monroe County, New York State, and the Centers for Disease Control. Read more about the University’s quarantine and isolation housing for undergraduates in Today’s Updates.
Also in today’s issue:
Because of staffing shortages, Dining Services has updated the hours of operation in many campus locations
Faculty and staff can attend a webinar on tuition benefits
There’s a new group program for those looking to quit smoking
Dining Services announces changes to hours of operation
Due to staffing shortages in all campus locations, Dining Services will be making several changes to hours of operation in order to consolidate resources to essential locations.
The Faculty Club will close after service on Friday, September 3, until further notice.
Roots & Shoots in the Edmund A. Hajim Science & Engineering Quadrangle is now closed until further notice.
Douglass Dining Center will open for lunch at 11:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, September 7. Danforth Dining Center opens at 11 a.m. for lunch.
The Pit in Wilson Commons will close at 10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 7, with some individual stations closing earlier.
At Eastman Dining Center, the deli and produce market stations will now close at 7:30 p.m.
Visit the Dining Services website for more information and for a complete list of updated hours of operation.
Provost search update
Progress is being made in the search for the University’s next Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
“The search committee has been impressed by the excellence and diversity of the candidate pool so far,” says search committee chair Mark Taubman, CEO of the Medical Center and Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry. “It’s a testament to the strong reputation of our institution, and especially our faculty and research programs, that so many accomplished scholars have expressed real enthusiasm about the position. Candidates are very interested in contributing to the forward momentum of the University of Rochester under President Mangelsdorf’s leadership.”
The search, which is being coordinated by Isaacson Miller, will move into the next stage this fall. “We’re very appreciative of the input we received through the survey and town hall from members of the community about the talents and traits they’d like to see in our next provost,” says Taubman. “We are keeping these criteria in mind as the search progresses.”
Students find care and comfort in quarantine and isolation housing
As classes begin and students embrace the in-person experiences of the fall semester, the University has reestablished its quarantine and isolation plan to ensure that every undergraduate who needs to enter into this space is cared for and comfortable. With new variants, breakthrough COVID-19 infections for those who are vaccinated are rare, but still possible, and therefore the University continues to provide quarantine and isolation housing in an effort to contain all infections and limit the spread of illness.
International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 “draws attention to drug overdose and reminds people what they can do to prevent these unnecessary deaths,” says Kevin Fiscella, a professor of family medicine. Fiscella adds that widespread availability of naloxone kits and encouraging those experiencing addiction to seek treatment are critical early steps.
The Office of Total Rewards invites you to a webinar on Thursday, September 9, at 10 a.m. EDT on the tuition benefits offered at the University for benefits-eligible faculty, staff, residents, and fellows. This presentation will review eligibility, processes for tuition waivers for classes at Rochester, tuition reimbursement at outside colleges and universities, and more. There will be time for your questions at the end of the presentation. Register here.
Care for seniors
Whether you’re looking for care for an elderly family member or just help running errands, eligible employees can find caregivers for seniors locally and across the country using their free Care.com premium membership. Visit the family care web page for eligibility information or to enroll.
‘Commit to Quit’ with new group smoking cessation program
Are you or someone you care about trying to quit smoking? The Center for Community Health & Prevention’s new virtual “Commit to Quit!” group program could be the right fit. Led by trained lifestyle counselors and smoking cessation experts, the free six-session program provides an encouraging environment designed to support participants on their quit journeys. The first 60-minute session kicks off at noon Thursday, September 23. Learn more and register.
6th annual Immune Imaging Symposium
The Program for Advanced Immune Bioimaging hosts the 6th annual Immune Imaging Symposium on Saturday, November 6, at Cornell University. The poster session will highlight the science carried out by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The deadline to submit abstracts is October 18. All abstracts submitted will present a poster. Select abstracts will be selected for a short talk and will be notified by October 22. You can also send your most creative scientific works of art and be entered into a “people’s choice” award for the best image. Email your image to Erin_Lee@urmc.rochester.edu. Registration for the symposium is free but pre-registration is required. Contact Deb Fowell with any questions.
The Eastman School of Music is looking back on events in the school’s history in celebration of its upcoming centennial. Learn about the opening of the Eastman Theatre, now Kodak Hall, on the Eastman School’s Instagram and Facebook page.
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