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.
Secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees named
Jack Bailey, an attorney with almost 30 years of experience in regulatory and compliance issues for large organizations, has been named as the secretary to the Board of Trustees. Effective December 1, the appointment is a full-time position that returns the role of secretary to a previous organizational structure designed to provide dedicated support to the Office of the President and to the Board of Trustees.
Better models of atmospheric ‘detergent’ can help predict climate change
New research led by Lee Murray, an assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, outlines why computer models used to predict future levels of hydroxyl radical (OH)—and, therefore, how long air pollutants and reactive greenhouse gases last in the atmosphere—have traditionally produced widely varying forecasts. The study is the latest in Murray’s efforts to develop models of the dynamics and composition of Earth’s atmosphere and has important implications in advancing policies to combat climate change.
AHA recognizes Medical Center for excellence in stroke care
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Tuesday, November 9, for Nelson LeBarron, a senior manufacturing engineer at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, who died on October 16. LeBarron joined the University staff in 1993.
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.
Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to your benefit elections for next year. Learn more about new and noteworthy benefit changes for 2022, how to enroll in your benefits, frequently asked questions, a virtual Q&A and webinar schedule, and more on the open enrollment website.
Online teaching resource workshops
Take part in a series of one-hour “how-to” workshops to get you started with some basic online activities. Register for each topic using the links below, and find full workshop information here. These workshops are open to all University faculty and staff.
Join Alexandria Lockett, an assistant professor of English at Spelman College, for “Race, Place, and Writing Centers: A Conversation on Graduate Communication” on Friday, November 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. EST via Zoom. Learn more and register here to attend. Send questions via email to Mary Jane Curry.
Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U to expand your knowledge of plans such as the Family Medical Leave Act, paid family leave, workers’ compensation, and short- and long-term disability on Wednesday, November 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. EST. Understand the eligibility requirements, employee responsibilities, and department responsibilities for each plan. This training is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here to attend.
‘Creating a Queer-Inclusive AS&E’ two-part staff workshop
Due to the interest in this new workshop series, a second staff option is being offered this semester on Wednesday, December 1 and 8, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. EST. Registration is required.
In part one, participants will learn some basic information about LGBTQ culture including current language and terms. This will allow participants to immediately begin the journey of creating more inclusive spaces in their work. In part two, participants will begin to gain an understanding of cissexism and heterosexism in higher education. They will then explore how these themes manifest in their work and grapple with strategies to shift these norms on an individual and school-wide level. Participation in part one is required. If you previously participated in part one in person, register to receive the link. Contact Col Raimond with questions.
Mary Jane Curry, an associate professor at the Warner School of Education, and doctoral student coauthors Weijia Li, Ting Zhang, and Yanhong Zuo will hold a conversation and signing for their new book An A to W of Academic Literacy: Key Concepts and Practices for Graduate Students on Thursday, November 4, at 12:30 p.m. EDT in LeChase Hall, Room 215; a Zoom option is also available. Curry will moderate a discussion with her coauthors about the process and experience of collaborating on this publication and how the volume can be useful for graduate students of all language backgrounds and at any level of study, writing consultants, and instructors across the disciplines. Register to attend.
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 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.
Third annual ‘Swarm Starter’ pitch competition
Join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for the third annual “Swarm Starter” pitch competition on Friday, November 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. EST via Zoom. Top University-based student startups from diverse disciplines and schools will compete in front of a panel of judges for a $20,000 cash prize and a Passport from the OneValley, which offers access to over 100 mentors, hundreds of templates and guides, and $450,000 in free and discounted services. After live pitches from the student teams and rapid-fire Q&A with the judges, the audience and judges will cast their votes in real-time. Register online to receive the Zoom link. This event is free and open to the public.
The University’s Symphony Orchestra rehearsed in sectionals last week with musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Join the Symphony Orchestra in concert on Saturday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium, River Campus. Find more photos from the rehearsal session on the University Orchestras Instagram.
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