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 more information. Face masks with air valves are not permitted, nor are face shields alone without a proper face mask underneath.
Go Green: University installs first pollinator garden at Witmer House
Last month, a group of students, along with Karen Berger, an associate professor of earth and environmental sciences, and members of the Horticulture and Grounds team gathered at the Witmer House to install the University’s first-ever pollinator garden. The nine species of pollinator-friendly plants that were planted at the Witmer House can support 113 individual species of pollinator insects. Learn more about the project in this week’s Go Green blog post.
Have you done well in your courses and have an interest in helping other students succeed? Apply to become a Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning tutor. The center is particularly interested in applicants who want to tutor BIOL, BCSC, BME, CHEM, CHE, CSC, ECON, FIN, MATH, ME, PHYS, and STAT. Other course offerings will also be considered. The application will remain open through the month of November. Information for applying can be found online. Email tutoring@rochester.edu with questions.
If you’re an undergraduate student who has taken BME 210, FIN 205, MATH 162, ME 120, or PHLT 102 and would like to work in a position where you can support your peers’ learning and study habits for one of those courses, apply for the study group leader position through JobLink (Job ID #21504). The positions are for the spring 2022 semester and will be open until filled. Learn more about the position.
Pet some therapy dogs
Come pet some dogs with Paws for Stress Relief on Thursday, November 11, in the Eastman Student Living Center and on Monday, November 22, at the Goergen Athletic Center. Both events will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Peer health advocates from the Health Promotion Office also provide stress-relief giveaways such as lavender sachets, quote cards to hang up in your dorm, information about upcoming wellness events, and answer any questions you may have about University Health Service.
UX alumni panel
Attend a virtual discussion on Friday, November 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. EST with Rochester alumni currently working in UX (user experience). This is a good opportunity for students to learn more about the new User Experience (UX)/User-Centered Design certificate available to University students. Learn more about the certificate here and register for the event on Handshake.
Action is required for many of the University’s benefits, including changing your health care plan, electing to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and electing to increase or decrease your coverage. You have until Monday, November 15, to enroll or make changes to your benefits. To assist you in enrolling in this year’s benefits, visit the open enrollment website, which features information on 2022 benefits highlights, how to enroll, frequently asked questions, webinar and Q&A session schedules, and more.
Apply for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Digital Health Seedling award
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Digital Health Seedling award provides up to $25,000 to support research that advances the development, approval, adoption, and use of innovative digital health tools, methods, and approaches. The one-year award is available to full-time University faculty studying digital health approaches, tools, and data including utilizing sensors and mobile technologies, electronic medical records, data from registries, and other real-world data and approaches to advance clinical research and address regulatory science needs. Apply by Monday, February 7, 2022.
Lunch and learn session on military culture and veterans services
The Department of Psychiatry’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity will host a Veterans Day lunch and learn session on Friday, November 12, at noon EST. Laura Stradley, executive director of the Veterans Outreach Center, will present “Military Culture and Veterans Services: The Pros and Cons, the Challenges, and the Opportunities.” Register online to attend and email the office for more information.
Studio X drop-in session on virtual reality and clinical empathy
Studio X’s drop-in session at 1 p.m. EST on Friday, November 12, features Riham Alieldin, a student at the Warner School of Education, who will provide an overview of a research project that examined the role that immersive virtual reality (VR) played in teaching clinical empathy to first-year students at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The talk will also cover the VR platform, student feedback, and a general look at VR in health education. No registration is required. If you’re interested in attending the talk over Zoom, email Meaghan Moody.
CRoFT seminar, career story
The Western New York Center for Research on Flavored Tobacco (CRoFT) hosts a seminar on addiction, presented by Peter Selby, the Giblon Professor and vice chair of research for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, taking place virtually on, Friday, November 12, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is required.
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