A reminder on face masks: they must be worn properly covering the nose and mouth indoors on the University’s campuses and properties. Visit the face mask FAQ page for full information. Face masks with air valves are not permitted, nor are face shields alone without a proper face mask underneath.
Security Tip: Identity theft resources
If you think you couldn’t be the victim of identity theft, think again. There is a new victim every two seconds. Overall, 33 percent of US adults have experienced some sort of identity fraud. Being proactive in safe cyber practices (changing passwords regularly, monitoring credit reports) will mitigate your risk. If you fall victim to identity theft, identitytheft.gov is a helpful resource to report identity theft and put a recovery plan in action. University IT offers additional tips to keep your security in check online.
Star Trek’s George Takei: Boldly becoming an activist for LGBTQ, immigration rights
Last week, actor and activist George Takei spoke with Donald Hall, the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences & Engineering, as part of the semiannual series “Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change.” Read more about the event.
Upcoming strategic planning focus groups
As work begins on developing a University-wide strategic plan, focus groups for students, faculty, and staff will be held on Zoom in the coming weeks. Find the full schedule of focus group meetings, which cover five different pathways. Upcoming hour-long sessions include:
The University Coalition on Student Mental Health and Wellness is requesting student input to learn about the issues students are struggling with most. Take this short survey on mental health and wellness; it is anonymous and will take approximately five minutes to complete. Data will be used to help make recommendations to improve student well-being. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students in all schools until November 15.
Event highlights safe sex resources
The annual “Sex and Chocolate Carnival” features multiple campus resources, student groups, and community organizations that educate about safe sexual practices. Groups will include University Health Service, the University Counseling Center, Trillium Health, CARE Network, RESTORE, and more. Find interactive activities, free STI testing, free chocolate, safe sex supplies, and pizza. The first 150 attendees will get an extra goodie bag, and all attendees will be entered into a raffle for a gift basket. The event takes place today, October 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons.
iZone hiring open house
Are you an undergraduate student interested in becoming a member of the Barbara J. Burger iZone? Attend an open house at the iZone forum on Monday, October 25, at 5 p.m., or Wednesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. to learn more about the iZone’s mission and vision and to find details on what it’s like to work there.
The Buffalo Bills are offering all University faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets to many 2021 Buffalo Bills home games (subject to availability). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the discounts and perks page and click on “Sporting Events.”
In celebration of Open Access Week 2021, the River Campus Libraries is inducting six new members into the “zero-cost club.” These are faculty members and instructors who have created free course materials. A new hero will be highlighted each day this week, starting today with Rachel O’ Donnell, an assistant professor in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program. O’Donnell’s personal experience with not being able to afford a required textbook as an undergraduate put her on the path to reducing student costs and fostering equity in the classroom. Get the full story.
Virtual food preservation class with the Green Reps
Join the Green Reps for a virtual class with the Cornell Cooperative Extension about reducing food waste through food preservation practices. The event takes place Tuesday, October 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT Email greenreps@UR.Rochester.edu today to register.
REAL Conversations series event on critical race theory
Critical race theory is making headlines and turning school board meetings and tenure discussions into battlefields. With new legislation being introduced at the state and federal levels, it’s important to understand what Critical Race Theory is and isn’t, the questions the legislation raises over teaching race and racism in schools, and how these laws will hinder the social environment. Join the next installment of the REAL Conversations series, “Critical Race Theory: How a Legal Framework Became a Political Flashpoint,” on Tuesday, October 26, at 6 p.m. EDT to hear from a University panel working across a variety of disciplines as they share how the teaching of critical race theory can help dismantle systems of oppression, and how the Rochester community, and beyond, can move forward. Learn more and register for the event, presented by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement in partnership with the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Diversity Advisory Council, and the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies. You can also explore the REAL Conversations archive.
Center for Musculoskeletal Research 11th annual symposium
The annual Center for Musculoskeletal Research symposium takes place Wednesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), Medical Center, and in Evarts Lounge, Helen Wood Hall. The symposium is designed to not only showcase the current year’s musculoskeletal research but also provide a platform for trainees to present their data and interact with scientists throughout the Medical Center community and visiting scientists from other institutions.
Talk: ‘Domestic Violence: The Practical and Policy Landscapes’
Family violence is an issue that has received national attention in the face of COVID-19, with some agencies reporting an increase in calls for service. What has not been discussed as widely is survivor resilience, post-traumatic growth, and how everyone can help change the landscape relative to violence prevention. Join the Susan B. Anthony Center on Wednesday, October 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT for “Domestic Violence: The Practical and Policy Landscapes.” Perspectives on how to respond to family violence will be discussed. Find more details on the talk and register here.
‘Escuchando Su Voz: Rochester Area Colleges Listen to the Puerto Rican Community’
Cosponsored by Monroe Community College (MCC) and the University’s Center for Community Engagement, “Escuchando Su Voz: Rochester Area Colleges Listen to the Puerto Rican Community,” is the latest event in the Humanities Center’s yearlong Sawyer Seminar series. The roundtable event is an opportunity to build partnerships and trust between Rochester’s Puerto Rican communities and local colleges and universities. MCC professors Marisol Galarza-Ruiz and Nayda Pares-Kane will moderate this online public forum on Wednesday, October 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. EDT. Puede participar en español enviando sus preguntas antes o durante el evento. Learn more about the panelists and register online.
Get your tickets and your mask and join the Memorial Art Gallery for “Museum of the Dead” on Friday, October 29, from 8 to 11 p.m. Find ghosts, goblins, magical creatures, art, music, drinks, food, fortune tellers, and more at the museum’s annual Halloween party. Purchase tickets online.
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