Managing back-to-school anxiety for parents, teachers, and students
After 18 months of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of children in America are returning to full-time school for the first time since March 2020. Melissa Heatly, an assistant professor of psychiatry, Shaun Nelms ’04W (MS), ’13W (EdD), superintendent of Rochester’s East Upper and Lower Schools, and Leah Hill, a clinical engagement specialist at the Medical Center’s Strong Recovery program, share advice for parents, teachers, kids, and administrators on managing their anxiety.
In today’s issue:
Remembering the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks
Club Rochester returns today
The 65th M&T Bank Clothesline Festival takes place this weekend at the Memorial Art Gallery
On Wednesday, Naval, Air Force, and Army ROTC units—including Naval ROTC midshipmen Jake Kolmetz (of SUNY Brockport), Claire Aikens ’22, and Samantha Ellrich ’25—stood vigil on Eastman Quadrangle to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Among the nearly 3,000 people who died during the attacks were six Rochester alumni: Brendan Dolan ’86, Jeremy Glick ’93, Aram Iskendarian ’82, Joan Hoadley Peterson ’69N, Jeffrey Smith ’87, ’88S (MBA), and Zhe (Zack) Zheng ’95, ’98S (MBA).
Ellen Bakalian, the widow of Jeffrey Smith, wrote “Everything My Husband Wasn’t There For,” an essay for The Atlantic in 2019, which was reprinted with permission in the summer 2021 issue of Rochester Review.
AlertUR test set for September 16
The fall semester test of AlertUR will be on Thursday, September 16, at 6 p.m. EDT. AlertUR is the emergency notification system for the University, including the Medical Center. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Before the September 16 test, students and employees should review their contact information online. Sign in with your NetID and password to verify the fastest method for reaching you, including adding a current cell phone number. Employees with a NetID who do not have a University email address may enter a personal email or phone number to receive emergency alerts. The September 16 test will not disrupt scheduled activities. Find more information on AlertUR here.
MERT evaluation looks at ways to grow, strengthen operations
The Medical Emergency Response Team, a River Campus student organization in place since 1972, has paused its responses to calls while it undergoes evaluation. During this evaluation, the team’s active responses to student calls are being paused, but all other group activities will continue, including the training that its members undertake to be medically certified responders.
“It’s very important for children who are eligible to be vaccinated,” says Mary Caserta, a professor of pediatrics. “There’s just no other way to protect ourselves right now except using vaccination along with mitigation—wearing masks, washing our hands, trying to maintain our social distance. We all need to be vigilant about making sure we’re using all of the tools available to protect ourselves, to protect our community.”
Education Abroad and Advanced Studies in England information session
Have you ever considered studying in England? Consider a semester in the World Heritage City of Bath. Join the Center for Education Abroad to learn about Advanced Studies In England at an information session on Tuesday, September 14, at 3 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 2-161C. Students can choose from a range of experiences including seminar courses and internship programs. This program would be ideal for students majoring in English, film and media studies, political science, or religion and classics.
Student health advisory committee accepting applications
The UR Student health advisory committee is recruiting students who are passionate about student health and well-being. This committee works collaboratively with the administration of University Health Service and the University Counseling Center to share ideas, offer suggestions, and discuss topics of concern. Applications are due Monday, September 20, and members will be selected before the first meeting on September 27. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students at the University.
Deadline extended for 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. The deadline to apply has been extended to September 15. Additional information can be found on the University’s Global Engagement website.
Enjoy free food, giveaways, discount drinks, and networking to kick off the weekend with a campus happy hour. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join Wilson Commons Student Activities today, September 10, at Club Rochester from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. All guests will need to check in using their personal QR code found in the CampusGroups app. Once you have downloaded the app to your mobile device, access this short video to see where to locate your QR code. Take a screenshot to save it for this and future events. Event staff will be available to assist you when checking in. Follow Wilson Commons Student Activities on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
The M&T Bank Clothesline Festival returns this weekend to the Memorial Art Gallery grounds for its 65th year. To ensure all visitors can enjoy the festival safely, pre-sale tickets are required, and space is limited. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the gates.
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