Message from President Mangelsdorf: Thank you for keeping our campuses safe and moving forward
In a new video message, University President Sarah Mangelsdorf thanks faculty, staff, and students for their dedication to keeping the University moving forward and keeping our community safe during COVID-19. She also urges the University community to be guided by our values of mutual respect as we work together to fulfill our academic and patient care missions. “Our fight is with COVID, not one another,” she says.
Kathy Rideout to step down as School of Nursing dean
Kathy Rideout, who has led the School of Nursing through a period of tremendous growth over the past decade, will be stepping down as dean, effective June 30. A member of the School of Nursing faculty for more than 35 years, Rideout was officially installed as the school’s fifth dean in 2012 after serving in an interim capacity the previous year. She will return to her role on the faculty as a professor of clinical nursing and pediatrics at the conclusion of the academic year. A committee led by Eli Eliav, director of the Eastman Institute of Oral Health, will launch a national search for a new dean.
University set to purchase Brooks Crossing Apartments
The University is finalizing the purchase of the Brooks Crossing apartment complex, a 170-bed residential building located in the Brooks Landing area, across from the River Campus on the Genesee River. Since the opening of Brooks Landing in 2014, the University has leased the Brooks Crossing complex from its original owner and developer and used it to house juniors and seniors.
The fall semester test of AlertUR will occur tonight at 6 p.m. EDT. AlertUR is the University’s emergency notification system, inclusive of the Medical Center. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the twice-a-year test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. For more information, or to review your contact information for the AlertUR notification system, visit https://alert.rochester.edu and sign in with your NetID and password. Find AlertUR FAQ here.
In a recent paper published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research, Bob Minckley, a professor of instruction in the Department of Biology, and Bill Radke, manager of the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, found that 497 species of bees live within just over six square miles of the San Bernardino Valley, a modest area for such a study—10 times smaller than Washington, DC. “The density of bees there is astronomical—far and away higher than anywhere else in the world that’s been carefully studied,” says Minckley.
Take a break from your studies to pet some therapy dogs from PAWS for Stress Relief. Stop by the Eastman School of Music Student Living Center today, September 23, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. This event will occur one Thursday a month. The Health Promotion Office also provides educational information, fun activities, and stress-relief giveaways such as lavender sachets or stress balls.
Connect for Support: Supporting managers responding to the vaccine mandateÂ
Being a manager can be challenging in the best of times—and even more so with the additional stress and strain due to COVID-19 and the recent vaccine mandate. As a manager, much of your time is spent focusing on and attending to the needs of others. You are responsible for supporting your employees while meeting the demands of leadership.
Register to attend a “Connect for Support” meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting September 24 from noon to 1 p.m. Take a few minutes to check in with peers and to share your experiences and learn about resources available to you and your team. “Connect for Support” is provided by UR Medicine EAP, brought to you by Well-U.
Complete harassment and discrimination training in MyPath by September 30
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; the deadline to complete this training is September 30. Find more information online including frequently asked questions about the training and additional opportunities for online and in-person training.
Nutrition Kitchen: Upgrade your fall favorites
Join Jen Lee from Well-U’s lifestyle management team and master a soup creation. Back to school can be a hectic time for families, September’s recipe will focus on using a slow cooker to make a flavorful dish with minimal effort and time.
Food deserts are communities with limited access to affordable or high-quality fresh food, either because of inequity in the distribution of grocery stores or lack of transportation to them. These inequities mean healthy food is often unavailable to substantial portions of the community, often low-income people or people of color, leaving them with unhealthy, processed food choices. Join the Susan B. Anthony Center for a webinar on Thursday, September 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT to learn about these food distribution issues as well as potential solutions to solve food inequities. Also discussed will be the newly formed Rochester Food Policy Council, created with the mandate of improving access to healthy food in our city. Learn more and register here.
Nominations open for undergraduate Women’s Leadership Awards
The Susan B. Anthony Center is accepting nominations for the University’s 2021–22 Women’s Leadership Awards. Five awards are presented annually to undergraduate women in recognition of their achievements, service, and contributions to the common good. Find more information and submit a nomination. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 6.
Several times each year, the Memorial Art Gallery opens its doors and offers Rochester area families and community members the opportunity to learn more about specific cultures. Join the museum on Sunday, September 26, for Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day. Tickets are required for this event. Register for your free admission ticket that includes museum access. There is a suggested donation of $5 per group.
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