Minimum wage for student employees to be raised to $15 per hour
Effective December 26, the minimum wage for student employees will be raised to $15 per hour. This increase affects all students—undergraduate and graduate—and brings these workers in line with the minimum wage increase for staff that was announced in November. “Our student employees are valued colleagues,” said Interim Provost Sarah Peyre. “Their contributions are essential to the operations of many departments, labs, and other units across the campus, and the work they do is remarkable given that they must balance their campus jobs with classes, extracurriculars, and other responsibilities.” Student employees will see the results of this increase in their paychecks in the final pay period of 2021.
In today’s issue:
Professor Joanna Scott’s new short story collection explores the theme of “lost stories”
University IT warns of last-minute shopping and delivery scams
Support Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program with the purchase of toys, games, or activity supplies
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.
Free COVID-19 Testing:Rapid COVID-19 antigen testing is available at no charge to asymptomatic students, faculty, and staff by appointment in Rettner Hall on River Campus.
Novelist Joanna Scott returns to short stories in latest collection
Security Tip: Last-minute shopping and delivery scams
University IT warns the community to be mindful of last-minute shopping and delivery scams. With the uptick in cyber spending and overloaded delivery services, this is always a favorite time of year for malicious actors. Be a security-savvy online shopper and always purchase from reputable companies. Be wary of scams like phishing emails or texts that pose as official notices from delivery companies asking for personal information, bogus “tracking links,” or messages stating an issue with a shipment. When in doubt, go back to your online account for your order and tracking info. Always contact the company directly with concerns and delete suspicious emails. Find more tips and information on the Information Security website.
Mail your holiday packages from campus
Holiday cards and packages can be mailed on the River Campus at the Campus Mail Center, located in the basement level of Todd Union. All faculty, staff, and students can utilize the discounted rates for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL (International). Depending on the type of shipping service, there can be up to a 40 percent discount from going to a retail facility. Campus Mail also has a selection of cardboard boxes, forever and holiday stamps, flat rate boxes, and express and overnight envelopes. The Campus Mail Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are 15-minute parking spaces located outside the Todd Union building.
@Rochester holiday break starts next week
We’re planning to put @Rochester on a brief hiatus for the final two weeks of December. The last issue of 2021 is planned for this Friday, December 17.
Reminder: We will include a listing of holiday hours for offices and services around the University in the Thursday, December 16, issue of @Rochester. Send the details to at-rochester@rochester.edu by noon on Tuesday, December 14, to be included.
A proven method to lose weight is to make a contract with yourself and to have consistent support from your cheering section. Not only will Well-U’s Healthy Weight program cheer you on but it will help you create a plan and hold you accountable for meeting your personal goals. Enroll now.
Tuition reimbursement benefit reminder
Are you using the tuition reimbursement benefit for the fall 2021 semester? Be sure to submit your supporting documents including tuition bill, proof of payment, and final grades to Tuitionbenefits@ur.rochester.edu within 90 days of the completion of the course.
Help support the kids at Golisano Children’s Hospital by purchasing toys, games, or activity supplies from the online gift shop. Each item purchased from the wish list is donated directly to the hospital’s Child Life Program, enabling the program to engage with all of the pediatric patients they serve throughout the year. You may also choose to purchase children’s items in-store to donate to the cause. Find complete details here.
Support the Interfaith Chapel’s ‘Gifts for the Giving’
For its annual “Gifts for the Giving” campaign, the Interfaith Chapel on the River Campus is collecting new, unwrapped toys, food, and gift cards to benefit the Baden Street Settlement and the Eastern Service Workers Association. Bring donations to the Interfaith Chapel, Room 202, through December 14. Call (585) 275-4321 or email urinterfaithchapel@rochester.edu for more information.
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 a virtual open house on Friday, December 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. EST to learn more about the program. Register here to attend. If you are unable to attend, email mft@urmc.rochester.edu to schedule a meeting with the program director.
The Eastman School of Music continues to highlight events in Eastman history in celebration of its centennial. On the Eastman School’s Instagram and Facebook, learn more about Eastman Opera Theatre’s first production in 1969 of Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites.
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