Nominations open for the 2022 Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are now open for the Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring women whose lives have been enriched by their years at the University and who have, in turn, inspired other women to advance and lead. Learn more about the awards and how to submit a nomination below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Recent awards and honors for members of the University community
Apply to the Geriatrics Faculty Scholars Program
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for a virtual PAWS for Stress Relief event
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.
Recent awards and honors
University community members are being recognized for contributions to their respective fields:
Michael Hasselberg, a professor of psychiatry, clinical nursing, and data science, and the Medical Center’s senior director of digital health, has been named to the 2021 “Top 50 in Digital Health” list by Rock Health, a nonprofit that equips innovators with the resources and recognition needed to create equitable digital health opportunities for all.
Laura Ackerman Smoller, chair of the department of history, has been elected a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, the highest honor that the MAA can bestow upon North American medievalists. Smoller is also the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship to write her third book.
TheBeethoven Choral Fantasy performance won a platinum award through theLIT Talent Awards in the category “Instrumental Performance—Orchestral.” This collaborative project involves Tiffany Chang of the Oberlin Conservatory; Stephen Roessner, a senior lecturer of audio and music engineering; Julie Covach; the UR Chamber Singers; Rachel Waddell, director of orchestral activities; and the orchestras in the Arthur Satz Department of Music. In addition, the performance won Best Instrumental Performance for 2021, receiving the highest marks by the judges from everyone who submitted across all genres.
Bank of America recently named the University a “2021 Neighborhood Champion,” recognizing the work the University does to advance economic mobility throughout the Greater Rochester region with the Teen Health and Success Partnership program at the Center for Community Health & Prevention.
Go Green: Abandoned student belongings donated to local charities
Waste reduction efforts during the pandemic have taken a hit as the use of disposable items has increased. When possible, University Facilities and Services continues to look for opportunities to reduce waste by putting discarded items into good use rather than into landfills. In September 2021, a donation of 2,177 pounds of abandoned student goods was made to benefit the Open Door Mission of Rochester. Read more in this week’s Go Green blog post.
What’s the secret ingredient that makes some relationships thrive and others falter? Appearing on the Hidden Brain podcast, Harry Reis, a professor of psychology and Dean’s Professor in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, tells host Shankar Vedantam that we crave “real understanding” in our closest relationships so “that the people on the other side know who we are” and will, in turn, be “caring, validating, and accepting.” Yet, says Reis, “things like love, and trust, and caring simply don’t work if there isn’t understanding.”
The Winter Activities Fair is going virtual. This Rochester Tradition has been moved to Friday, January 21, with two times on CCC: 2 to 3:30 p.m. EST and 5 to 6:30 p.m. EST. Log on to explore virtual booths while you engage with over 280 student organizations, chat live, access videos, browse photos from past events, and discover passions. Immerse yourself in the Rochester experience and get involved.
Food Pantry available
Are you facing food insecurity? In quarantine or isolation and do not have the means to order food? Place an online order for groceries through the campus Food Pantry. During the pause, online bag order is the preferred method, however, in-person shopping can be done with one person in the pantry at a time. Check the pantry hours online and be prepared to briefly wait if needed when visiting in person.
Access your University 403(b) account from anywhere using the TIAA website or app. You can check your balance and rate of return, view your statements and important messages, and change your investments at your convenience. Download the TIAA app or visit TIAA.org/rochester and start taking control of your retirement.
Apply to the Geriatrics Faculty Scholars Program
The University’s Aging Institute, Division of Geriatrics and Aging, and the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center are accepting applications for the 2022 Geriatric Faculty Scholars Program. The program is open to junior and mid-career academic faculty from the School of Nursing and School of Medicine and Dentistry with an interest in aging who wish to spearhead program development through geriatric education within their school, program, division, or department. The program will enhance the scholars’ teaching and leadership skills and facilitate their career development as academic leaders with a clinical, educational, or research niche in geriatrics and gerontology that advances the paradigm of the Age-Friendly Health System. Find more information and apply here. Applications are due February 7.
Join the M.K. Gandhi Center for Nonviolence for a dialogue on the connections between masculinity and violence. This discussion is open to all community members and will take place virtually on Thursday, January 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST. Learn more and register here.
Careers in Data Science: Samir Farooq ’16 (MS)
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for Careers in Data Science with Samir Farooq ’16 (MS), a senior data scientist for Arcadia.io, a software company in the health care industry. Learn about his career path work projects, and tips for a career in data science. The virtual event takes place Friday, January 21, at 11 a.m. EST via Zoom.
Startup Bytes series returns with mental health, wellness entrepreneurs
Startup Bytes with the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship is back. Take a virtual lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. EST on Friday, January 21, for a look at a few of the startups in western New York that are doing work in the mental health and wellness space. Register and find a full set of details here.
Wellness Wednesday: Upcoming virtual PAWS event
Do you miss being able to visit therapy dogs on campus? Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for a virtual PAWS for Stress Relief on Monday, January 24, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST. Stop in to visit with certified therapy dogs. If you have a pet, bring them too. Join via Zoom. This program is open to all University faculty, staff, and students.
Nominations are open for the 2022 Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award
The Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award honors and celebrates women whose lives have been enriched by their years at the University and who have, in turn, inspired other women to advance and lead. Nominees are faculty, staff, trustees, and alumnae who have achieved significant professional stature and influence, who have a commendable, trailblazing body of work, and who have used their experience and skills to help other women advance as leaders. Nominees should have a strong affiliation with the University and a “lifetime” of significant achievements. Submit nominations by Monday, February 21. The award is given annually by the Susan B. Anthony Center.
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