Flowcharts offer guidance for what to do if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19
Not sure what to do if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19? The University has developed flowcharts for students and non-Medical Center faculty and staff that will guide you through the process, including who to notify and what to do based on symptoms and vaccination status. The flowcharts are available on the COVID-19 Resource Center for reference, download, and printing: Student flowchart | Faculty and staff (non-URMC) flowchart.
In today’s issue:
University IT provides details on upcoming enhanced security features for Microsoft 365 apps
Applications are due February 7 for the Digital Health Seedling Award
Club Rochester takes place today for students, faculty, and staff
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 on what kinds of masks are acceptable.
Upcoming enhanced security features for Microsoft 365 apps
Beginning March 1, you will be required to use Duo two-factor authentication to access Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online when not connected to the University Network. This change will enhance the security of accounts, applications, and services.
Review the items below to ensure this change does not affect your ability to work remotely.
Enroll in Duo for your Active Directory account (Duo for University AD) if you have not already. Follow this link to enroll.
Once this change takes place, you will receive a Duo prompt once every 30 days if you access Microsoft applications remotely. Contact your support team or the University IT Help Desk via email or at (585) 275-2000 with questions.
“By understanding moon formations, we have a better constraint on what to look for when searching for Earth-like planets,” says Miki Nakajima, an assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences. “We expect that exomoons (moons orbiting planets outside our solar system) should be everywhere, but so far we haven’t confirmed any. Our constraints will be helpful for future observations.”
Undergraduates in Arts, Sciences & Engineering and at the Eastman School of Music can enjoy Rochester’s winter splendor at Winterfest Weekend, today through Monday, February 7. Featured events include adopt-a-plant, ice skating, cupcake decorating, curling lessons, giveaways, games, a Winter Wonderland (including an ice-carving demonstration and fire pits), and a sold-out evening with comedian Pete Davidson. Check out the full schedule for details about this snowy Rochester Tradition celebration.
LGBTQ meet and greet
Meet other LGBTQ students and get to know LGBTQ faculty and staff on Thursday, February 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. EST in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. There will be hors d’oeuvres, a rainbow lanyard giveaway, pronoun and pride pins, and a raffle for Meliora hats. This event is open to all LGBTQ students. Register here to attend.
Free STI testing
Sign up for free, confidential STI testing offered by the UHS Health Promotion Office, in conjunction with the Monroe County Department of Health. Testing clinics will occur regularly throughout the semester on Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Find more information and register online. Registration is required.
Full tuition coverage for School of Nursing programs extended 2 years
The School of Nursing Tuition Grant, supplemented by University employee tuition benefits, will cover all tuition costs in select bachelor’s, master’s, and post-master’s programs for new students who enroll no later than the summer 2024 semester. Learn more about the grant and programs available. You can also register to attend an informational webinar on Tuesday, February 15, at noon EST.
Apply for the 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 faculty at the University who are studying digital health approaches, tools, and data including utilizing sensors and mobile technologies, electronic medical records, data from registries, or other real-world data to advance clinical research and address regulatory science needs. Apply by Monday, February 7.
Take advantage of financial tools and webinars
TIAA offers live webinars to help boost your financial know-how. You can also find more information on saving, spending, planning, investing, and other financial tools on the TIAA website.
Tuition waiver 30-day deadline approaching
For students attending the spring 2022 semester at the University, remember that you have 30 days from the start of the course to submit your tuition waiver online via HRMS. If you haven’t already submitted for this semester, do so as soon as possible.
Expand your hive while you mix and mingle with students, staff, and faculty. Enjoy free food, giveaways, discount drinks, and networking as a kick-off to Winterfest Weekend. Join Wilson Commons Student Activities at Club Rochester today, February 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom. This edition is hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, the Greene Center, and the Forte Campus student organization. Follow Wilson Commons Student Activities on Instagram and Facebook for updates including menu announcements.
Tripods 2022 Careers in Data Science lecture series: Ian Alevy
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for the virtual Tripods 2022 Careers in Data Science lecture series. On Monday, February 7, at 8 p.m. EST Ian Alevy will discuss his work as an algorithm developer and software engineer for defense contractor SciTec and the many applications of math to missile defense and software engineering.
Study examines the genetics of iron absorption
Rochester is participating in a study with Cornell University to look at the genetics of iron status and absorption and is recruiting healthy adult men or women of East Asian or Northern European descent to participate. The study involves two visits to the University, two blood draws, consumption of a small amount of an iron supplement, genetic ancestry testing, and answering questions about your health and diet. Individuals that complete the study will receive an analysis of their genetic ancestry, two free meals, and a $20 gift card. If you are healthy, not pregnant or lactating, not a blood donor, between the ages of 18–50, and are interested in learning more, email FeGenesUofR@gmail.com or call (607) 279-0421.
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