In a self-described “thought experiment,” Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and colleagues David Grinspoon at the Planetary Science Institute and Sara Walker at Arizona State University use scientific theory and broader questions about how life alters a planet, to posit four stages to describe Earth’s past and possible future.
In today’s issue:
University IT offers a reminder on upcoming enhanced security features for Microsoft 365 apps
Attend the Migration Film Festival next week, part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on migration
The deadline for 2022 Satcher Community Health Improvement Award nominations has been extended to March 1
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.
Ukraine situation ‘feels like back to the future’
In a recent Q-and-A, Randall Stone, chair of the Department of Political Science and director of the University’s Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, explains why a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a “terrible miscalculation.”
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.
Are you trying to bring a deep tech product or service to life? The Ain Center for Entrepreneurship has partnered with MARL Startup Studio—an early-stage accelerator fund focusing on startups that create deep tech products and services—to bring virtual office hours open to all University students on Friday, February 18, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. EST via Zoom. Students can bring any questions about a new idea or venture and do not need to have a fully formed business. Email aincfe@rochester.edu with questions.
Talk on the City Roots Community Land Trust
Join the Center for Community Engagement for a conversation about the housing crisis, how City Roots Community Land Trust creates permanent affordability and community control, and how you can support efforts to change the housing system in Rochester. The talk takes place Monday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Red Tea House, 912 Genesee Street. Attendees receive a free cup of coffee or tea. Open to AS&E students, this event—part of the “Breaking the Bubble” series—is cosponsored by the Office of Residential Life and the Rotary Club of Rochester Southwest.
Speaking fellows open for in-person sessions
The speaking fellows are now open for in-person sessions Sunday to Friday, afternoons and evenings. Stop by to practice for a presentation, interview, networking event, or casual conversation. Book an appointment online and follow the speaking fellows on Instagram for updates.
Free STI testing
Sign up for free and confidential STI testing, offered every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. More dates and clinics will be added regularly, so check back if none of the current dates work for you. Tests are open to all University students and are brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and the Monroe County Department of Health.
One of the most popular soups on the market contains 2,225 mg of sodium per can—practically, a full day’s recommended serving of sodium. Your soup may be adding to your health issues like high blood pressure. During Well-U’s high blood pressure program, you can discover food alternatives that may aid in getting your blood pressure in control without sacrificing flavor, along with other tips that can help. Enroll now to start working one-on-one with a Wellness Coach.
Attend the Migration Film Festival, February 24–26
Featuring an array of acclaimed recent films—from fiction to documentary to experimental essay—“Unbordering the Americas: A Migration Film Festival” centers on the memories, dreams, and everyday lives of Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ peoples moving toward and throughout the Americas. The festival takes place February 24–26 at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre and is part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar’s events regarding migration. Learn more about the films, showtimes, post-screening events, and ticket prices.
Final call for annual winter coat drive
Friends of Strong is collecting winter coats for the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department to provide a warm coat to patients in need upon discharge from the hospital. Men’s coats are in critically short supply. If you have a gently used winter coat you can donate, bring it to a donation box in the hospital’s main lobby or just inside the Medical Center’s Whipple Circle pillars entrance on Crittenden Boulevard by Monday, February 28,
Deadline extended for the 2022 Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards
The deadline for nominations for the Center for Community Health & Prevention’s 13th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards has been extended to Tuesday, March 1, at noon EST. Self-nominations are also accepted. The awards recognize Medical Center faculty and staff for significant contributions to the health of the community through research, teaching, practice, and service programs. The awards reflect the shared mission to develop and expand university-community partnerships that support participatory research and interventions to reduce health inequities or improve health in our communities.
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