Update on new positive cases of COVID-19

There are five new positive cases among students to report: one on the Eastman Campus, two on the Medical Campus, and two on the River Campus. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated when a new case is reported. Find the latest COVID-19 messages and updates here.

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.

Simon Business School’s Virtual Case Competition

Are you thinking about pursuing graduate business school or are you interested in getting a sense of what it might be like? If so, Simon welcomes you to participate in the Future Business Leaders Case Competition. All majors are welcome. This competition is an opportunity to refine problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, gain valuable experience for your résumé, and receive an introduction to experiential learning. As an added bonus, it’s free to participate, and top winners will receive a $250 cash prize, a trophy, Simon swag, and a guaranteed $20,000 scholarship for those who apply to Simon and are admitted for the fall 2022 or fall 2023 semester.

Interested in learning more? Attend a virtual information session on Friday, February 18, at noon EST. Case memos are due by March 18. Contact admissions@simon.rochester.edu with questions.

HR Intercom highlights Career Path Modernization and more

This month’s issue of HR Intercom, a newsletter with information about Human Resources programs and materials, includes information about Career Path Modernization, the annual Total Rewards Statement, and more.

2022 Breast Cancer Research Grant Initiative

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is seeking proposals for its 2022 Breast Cancer Research Grant Initiative. Proposals must have the potential to yield significant breakthroughs in the following breast cancer research priorities: cause, prevention, prevention of metastasis, or cure. Awards are available for predoctoral trainees/postdoctoral fellows ($25,000) or faculty ($50,000). Proposals are due electronically by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, with hard copies to follow. Learn more and apply.

Attend the LiDA spring colloquium

Join the Center for Learning in the Digital Age for a virtual session on ways in which the pandemic has spurred the widespread use of some emerging technologies on campus. The session takes place today, February 16, at 3:30 p.m. EST. Learn more and register here.

Lecture: ‘Take No for an Answer: Forcing Consent in Moliere's Tartuffe’

This talk will use Molière’s Tartuffe as a case study to examine the possibilities of saying “no” based on literary genre, relations of power, and the social context. Presented by Jennifer Tamas, an associate professor of French at Rutgers University, the lecture takes place Thursday, February 17, at 5 p.m. in the Gamble Room on the third floor of Rush Rhees Library.

‘Eastman Opens the Doors’ centennial festival

From March 2 through 6, the Eastman School of Music will offer a wide variety of performances in celebration of its centennial. Find the full schedule for the “Eastman Opens the Doors” festival here.

23rd annual diabetes conference

This year’s annual diabetes conference will provide primary care physicians as well as healthcare providers in a wide variety of other specialties with up-to-date information on diabetes research and treatment options. Program themes include a focus on personalizing drug therapy based on risk profile, addressing diet plans, treating diabetes during pregnancy, and preventing cardiovascular and kidney disease. The hybrid conference takes place Saturday, March 12. Learn more and register here to attend.

Run, walk, or pledge your support for transplant patients at Strong

The Rochester River Run/Walk 5K returns virtually on Sunday, April 3. Join the cause from your very own racecourse to help raise money to assist patients at Strong Memorial Hospital awaiting and recovering from heart, liver, kidney, or pancreas transplant surgery. Save $5 off the premium race package, which includes a race shirt mailed to your home, when you register by Wednesday, February 23. Learn more, register, or pledge your support online.

Mental health fair at Eastman

Mental health is as important as your physical health and taking time for yourself is an important part of growing as an artist and scholar. The UHS Health Promotion Office is hosting a mental health fair on Thursday, February 17, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the Eastman School of Music. Enjoy wellness activities and giveaways and meet groups from the campus and the community including Active Minds, Mindful University Project, the National Alliance of Mental Illness, the CARE Network, and UR Connected.

Before or after you get connected to people and groups, take a yoga class from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Registration for yoga is required.

Medallion Program: Student mindfulness facilitation workshop

Are you passionate or curious about the practice of mindfulness? Want to support the mental well-being of your peers, develop leadership skills, and tap into your creativity? In this workshop, students will learn the history of mindfulness, the neuroscience of mindfulness and meditation, various mindfulness meditation practices, trauma-sensitive approaches, inclusive language, and best practices for facilitating mindfulness. As a result of this program, students will receive credit towards the Medallion Program and then can choose to become student mindfulness facilitators with the Mindful University Project. Registration is required.

Eating disorder screenings

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the University Counseling Center and UHS Health Promotion Office are offering brief screenings with a clinician so you can explore your relationship with food and have your questions answered. Learn more about the screenings, taking place Tuesday, February 22, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Welles-Brown Room “oasis” in Rush Rhees Library.

• Dr. Chat Bot: Non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students | Medical Center employees
• COVID-19 Resource Center | Medical Center’s COVID-19 update page
• Current campus face mask policies
• Faculty and staff vaccine participation form (VPN or on-campus network connection required)
• FAQ on COVID-19 vaccination
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed