Precious Sense, an exhibit of works by Canadian artist Sandra Brewster, is on display until February 19 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Learn more about the exhibit, part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar’s events regarding migration, below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Employees have access to webinars, podcasts, guides, articles, and other family-care resources
Friday’s public health grand rounds lecture centers on local food insecurity
Attend “The Intersection of Faith, Spirituality, and EDI Efforts,” the next lecture in the REAL Conversations series
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.
Registration for courses in Arts, Sciences & Engineering’s Summer Session, which runs May 16 through August 5, is now open. There are five different sessions and more than 100 courses to choose from. All summer courses are available to take online, and some have in-person sessions if you prefer to study on campus. Visit the Office of Summer and Continuing Studies website to learn about important dates and registration information for summer.
Institute for Music Leadership grant applications due March 1
Do you have an exciting musical project to share with the world that needs funding? The Institute for Music Leadership Grant and Mentorship program provides funding and mentorship to encourage new thinking and the development of innovative ideas in music. The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in all elements of our profession, with a prioritization of projects that advance antiracism work in the arts. Apply by March 1. Find application and eligibility information here.
Well-U champions are the reason that wellness reaches so many people at the University. If you want to make your department a better and healthier place to work, register here to become a champion.
Free family care webinars
The University offers Care.com memberships to eligible employees and is now providing all employees, regardless of eligibility, the Care Resource Center. This includes relevant webinars, podcasts, guides, articles, and more on topics ranging from protecting your kids’ privacy in a digital age to understanding and combatting burnout. This resource is free and available to access at any time. Learn more about your eligibility for free Care.com premium memberships.
Public health grand rounds lecture on local food insecurity
To better address food insecurity in the community, the University partnered with Foodlink to establish two food pantries—one at Strong Memorial Hospital and one on the River Campus—that meet patients and students where they are. “A Tale of Two Pantries: Partnering with the Community to Address Local Food Insecurity” features a panel of Foodlink and University pantry teams who will share the importance of community partnerships, the implementation process, lessons learned, and provide insight on future growth. The virtual lecture takes place Friday, February 18, at noon EST.
Precious Sense on view at Hartnett Gallery
Precious Sense, an exhibit of works by Canadian artist Sandra Brewster, is on display until February 19 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Gallery hours are Wednesdays–Saturdays, noon–7 p.m. (masks required). Brewster’s gestural portraits are made with photography-based gel transfers that function as a metaphor for movement from one place to another, alluding to the migration of the artist’s parents and their peers who left Guyana for Toronto in the late 1960s. The exhibit is part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar’s events regarding migration.
Lecture: ‘The Intersection of Faith, Spirituality, and EDI Efforts’
When considering the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, religion and spiritual practices must be taken into account along with other facets of identity. Attend “The Intersection of Faith, Spirituality, and EDI Efforts” on Tuesday, February 22, at 6 p.m. EST to take a more detailed look at the role of faith and spirituality in equity, diversity, inclusion work. Learn more and register for the event, presented by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement in partnership with the Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Council. You can also explore the REAL Conversations archive.
Many Rochester love stories began in the buildings, tunnels, and green spaces across the University and at the Medical Center. To learn more, the University asked alumni to share their stories about where they met on campus.
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