The Mindful University Project is offering various virtual programs for the University community, as well as just for students. Learn more about mindfulness and yoga offerings below in the For Students and For the Community sections.
Also in today’s issue:
Jeff Blundell is joining University Finance and Administration as associate vice president for budgets and planning
Simon Business School has launched a new master’s program in business analytics
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, organized by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, takes place on Monday
Jeff Blundell joins University Finance and Administration leadership team
After an extensive search, University Finance and Administration announces Jeff Blundell will join its leadership team as associate vice president for budgets and planning effective January 17. Blundell will be responsible for the stewardship and management of the University-wide operating and capital budget processes, and five-year financial plans. Blundell comes to Rochester from Rider University, where he served as assistant vice president for financial planning and budget. He has also held leadership roles at Reed College and MIT, where he acted as director of financial planning and risk management, and senior financial analyst, respectively.
Holiday hours for UHS
On Monday, January 17, the University Health Service Medical Center office and Eastman School of Music office will be closed in observation of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The River Campus office will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. with one provider and one RN.
@Rochester returns Tuesday
There will be no issue of @Rochester on Monday, January 17, in observation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The newsletter returns to your inbox Tuesday morning.
The Office of Orientation and First-Year Programs is holding a virtual information session at 2 p.m. EST today, January 14, for interested AS&E undergraduate students to learn more about the 2022–23 orientation leader position and application process. Orientation leaders are responsible for mentoring a cohort of incoming first-year and transfer students, as well as developing and leading virtual and in-person programs ahead of their arrival and during their first year on campus. The position is paid and year-round, with 30–40 hours of work per week in the summer and up to 10 hours of work offered per month during the academic year. On-campus housing is provided in the summer. Register for the info session here and learn more on the Orientation and First-Year Programs website.
Virtual mindfulness sessions and yoga classes
Kick off the spring semester with some virtual mindfulness sessions and yoga classes. The Mindful University Project is offering new peer-led sessions for students this semester.
Sundays, from noon to 1 p.m. EST: Join Jenny Lee ’23, for a 60-minute yoga practice for all levels as every pose can be modified or intensified. Flow moves one breath at a time, with intentional space for stillness; it’s mindfulness meditation in motion, which means you will leave class with strategies to help you navigate daily stressors. Attend via Zoom. Register here.
Mondays at 10 p.m. EST: Unwind with a brief peer lead meditation on Instagram Live. Each week there is a different theme. The meditations will be recorded and uploaded to the Instagram feed and the Mindful University Project podcast.
On various days throughout the semester beginning in February, stay tuned for meditations led by new student mindfulness facilitators on Instagram Live.
If you can’t attend at these times, yoga sessions will be uploaded to the Mindful University Project’s YouTube channel. You can find other recorded meditations on the podcast.
Registration opens today for the Meliora Collective Mentorship Program
The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program is a University-wide program designed to foster meaningful relationships that meet constantly evolving needs. Participants across all industries are thoughtfully paired based on a number of factors, including interests and experiences. By providing real-world context and personal insights, mentors help mentees accomplish short- and long-term objectives over a three-month period. Learn more and sign up by Thursday, January 27.
Whether it’s a clean house, help with the kids, or finding a pet sitter for upcoming travel, eligible employees can use their free premium Care.com membership to connect with care providers and set 2022 up for success. Visit the family care web page for eligibility information or to enroll.
Simon Business School announced a new master’s program this week: The online MS in business analytics is designed for working professionals with 3 to 15 years of experience. Combining online flexibility with valuable in-person experiences, the program helps students advance career goals and navigate organizational advancements in analytics. Learn more about the program.
MARL Startup Studio information session
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science, the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections for an information session with MARL Startup Studio today, January 14, at 1 p.m. EST via Zoom. MARL Startup Studio was created to help entrepreneurs in the Rochester community go from idea to launch using their think, build, launch model. The studio is looking for candidates for their six-month startup program.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
At 11 a.m. EST on Monday, January 17, New York State Senator Samra Brouk will present the keynote address at the virtual 41st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The event, organized by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, will celebrate King’s legacy with performances from community groups.
Lecture: ‘Toward a World without Prisons’
On Monday, January 17, learn from local abolitionist organizers and practitioners who are pushing to decarcerate New York State. The virtual event takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. EST. Hosted by the Rochester Education Justice Initiative. Learn more and register here.
Register for a Koru mindfulness virtual workshop
Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation during the Mindful University Project’s next virtual Koru mindfulness four-week workshop. Participants will learn about and practice two new meditation techniques weekly. Two new Koru classes are being offered this semester: “OUTbreath” for LGBTQ+ participants and “Stay Woke and Meditate” for people of color.
Memorial Art Gallery collections add new dimension to Renaissance Impressions
In the Renaissance Impressions: Sixteenth-Century Master Prints from the Kirk Edward Long Collection exhibit now on display at the Memorial Art Gallery, items from the museum’s own collection of decorative arts—like the liturgical vestments pictured above—are paired with fine art prints to show how the arts became intertwined in Renaissance Europe. Learn more about the exhibit, on display at the museum through February 6.
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After an extensive search, University Finance and Administration announces Jeff Blundell will join its leadership team as associate vice president for budgets and planning effective January 17. Blundell will be responsible for the stewardship and management of the University-wide operating and capital budget processes, and five-year financial plans. Blundell comes to Rochester from Rider University, where he served as assistant vice president for financial planning and budget. He has also held leadership roles at Reed College and MIT, where he acted as director of financial planning and risk management, and senior financial analyst, respectively.
