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: Be extra cautious with [EXT] emails
As phishing attacks become more sophisticated with scammers using fake emails or signatures to mimic University employees, it’s important to pay extra attention to what is in the subject line. Incoming emails from outside the University show [EXT] in the subject line to alert you that the message is coming from an external source and remind you to exercise appropriate caution before interacting with the message. If you receive a suspicious email, report it immediately to abuse@urmc.rochester.edu.
Share your thoughts on University’s strategic planning efforts
As work begins on developing a University-wide strategic plan, focus groups for students, faculty, and staff have been taking place on Zoom over the past several weeks. The following hour-long focus group sessions are taking place this and next week.
If you are unable to attend or would prefer to provide written responses, please use the strategic plan feedback form to offer your thoughts.
Barb Saat retires as director of University HR Services
After more than 40 years at the University, Director of University HR Services Barb Saat retired at the end of October. A 2020 Witmer Award Winner, Saat joined the University in 1979 and the Office of Human Resources in 1988. Rebecca Walters will serve as interim director of University HR Services effective November 1.
Hajim School students excel at humanities
How can studio art supplement mechanical engineering? Can philosophy inform computer science? This year’s recipients of the Hajim School Wells Award—seniors George Funkenbusch of optics, Helena Schreder of mechanical engineering, and Yiyao Yu of computer science—excel not only in their engineering and computer science majors but in the humanities as well. Read more about their favorite mentors, the research they’ve done, and their plans after graduation.
“I was never a big fan of what might be called ‘beacon SETI’,” says Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy. “The idea is that you’re waiting for somebody to send you a message with radio, but I thought, maybe nobody wants to do that.”
Managing Anxiety, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5 and 19
Entrepreneurship workshop for international students
Are you an international student interested in entrepreneurship? Do you need help understanding the restrictions for international students trying to start a venture in the US? Join attorneys from Harter, Secrest, and Emery LLP, and staff from the International Services Office and the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship to learn about how your status as an international student plays into your entrepreneurship journey. The workshop takes place today, November 1, at 1 p.m. EDT via Zoom. Contact Meghan Plate in the Ain Center with questions.
First-Gen Week event with Richard Taylor Jr.
Mental health advocate Richard Taylor Jr. returns to the University on Monday, November 8, to help kick off First-Gen Week 2021. He will share the big effects that small practices can have on positive mental outcomes. Taylor will be pulling best practices from his new book, 31 Days of Power. Register here to attend. For questions or disability accommodations email kearnscenter@rochester.edu.
November 12 deadline for Medical Center flu campaign
Medical Center faculty, staff, students, and volunteers can still receive their free flu shot from the available Employee Health walk-in clinics through Friday, November 12. Vaccinations can also be completed at the Strong Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy (in the main lobby) or through primary care or retail pharmacy. If you receive your flu vaccination from another provider—or choose not to receive a flu vaccination—you must go online and complete the flu vaccination status form. Visit this FAQ or email Employee Health with questions.
Health Bites: Caring for your aging parent
Being a caregiver for aging parents can be a challenging and rewarding role. The quality of this relationship can be affected by major life transitions, family roles, values, culture, mental health, physical health, and the history of your relationship. Join UR Medicine EAP and Ann Cornell, employer-based services director, on Tuesday, November 9, to understand more about your relationship and how to make it stronger. Register here to attend.
Experience Rochester: ‘COVID-19 Research: New Knowledge, New Approaches’
The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines made history as the first of their kind to be FDA approved for use in humans. Now, Medical Center researchers and clinicians are studying how COVID-19 affects different populations, such as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or those who are pregnant, and how mRNA technology can be applied to treat other illnesses. On Thursday, November 4, at noon EDT learn about the latest mRNA flu and pediatric vaccine trials, how vaccines are preventing serious breakthrough cases, and future vaccine boosters. Register for the event presented as part of the Experience Rochester series.
Lecture: ‘Rethinking the American Immigration Narrative’
The Humanities Center welcomes T. Alexander Aleinikoff, former UN deputy high commissioner for refugees, for the second public lecture in the Sawyer Seminar series on migration. The idea of the United States as a “nation of immigrants” is the dominant narrative of the peopling of America. While no single narrative can capture the complexity of US immigration, Aleinikoff introduces a new perspective—one that centers on mobility. The free lecture, “Rethinking the American Immigration Narrative,” takes place on Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. The event will also be streamed live. Learn more and register.
Careers in Data Science: rel8ed.to AnalyticsÂ
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for Careers in Data Science with rel8ed.to Analytics. Rel8ed.to Analytics is a global data analytics firm, providing innovative data and predictive analytics to clients. Attend the lecture on Friday, November 5, at 11 a.m. in Wegmans Hall 1400, River Campus.
Master of science in marriage and family therapy virtual open house
The master of science in marriage and family therapy program prepares graduates for careers in traditional mental health settings. Trainees leave with competencies in medical family therapy and experience in integrated health care settings. If you are considering a career in counseling or family therapy, attend an upcoming virtual open house to learn more about the program. Sessions take place Friday, November 5, and Friday, December 3, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET via Zoom. Email mft@urmc.rochester.edu to RSVP for either session.
The award-winning Ying Quartet is back for its first performance of the 2021–22 Eastman-Ranlet season on Sunday, November 14, at 3 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music. Tickets are available online starting at $29 with discounts available for subscribers, faculty and staff, and students. For information, visit the website or contact boxoffice@esm.rochester.edu.
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