Update on new positive cases of COVID-19

There are no new positive cases among students to report. 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.

UR Financials, UR Procurement, and UR Student upgrade successful

UR Financials, UR Procurement (Procure to Pay, P2P) and UR Student have all successfully completed a semiannual upgrade this past weekend. There are no changes for Procure to Pay (P2P) users. Read the UR Student newsletter for details on changes that will affect all users.

Are you being contacted by the IRS or an imposter?

Have you received an email from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Does it contain links to create a temporary or one-time password to submit your refund? It’s a scam. University IT reminds you that the IRS will never begin contact through email, text messages, or social media channels, and they won’t demand immediate payment or request personal or financial information. Be aware that messages are circulating claiming to have pertinent information about a taxpayer’s refund, electronic return, or tax account, and contain links to an IRS.gov-like website. Never click any links or provide information—you open the door to compromise your computer and invite malicious malware. Visit the IRS website for more information and how to report suspicious IRS-related scams.

Anti-trans laws use child protective services to harm transgender youth

In a Washington Post op-ed, Mical Raz, the Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health and a professor of history, argues that for trans children and their families, their “very existence is at stake” when definitions of neglect and abuse become overly broad.

Career Conversations spring series sessions

Attend an upcoming session of the Career Conversations spring 2022 series, cosponsored by the Politics and Markets Project and the Greene Center. Register at the links below.

• Can You Have It All? Balancing Career and Family in the Modern Economy with Dawne Hickton ’79: Wednesday, March 16, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 4-200
• Careers in Congress and Beyond with Emily Trapani ’14: Wednesday, March 23, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 4-200
• Careers in Public Policy Strategy with Rob Shrum: Wednesday, April 13, from 2:30 to  3:15 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 4-200

STI testing at Eastman

‘BIC-Ture This’: A queer art-making series for LGBTQ students

Attend the next “BIC-Ture This” class, “Bullet Journaling!,” on Friday, March 18. The class brings together LGBTQ+ students and takes place at 6 p.m. in the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, 305 Douglass Commons. Registration is required by Wednesday, March 16. Supplies will be provided. Follow along as the instructor leads you in crafting your way to a bullet journal.

Become a Meridian campus tour guide

The Office of Admissions is hiring Meridian campus tour guides for the summer and fall 2022 academic semesters. If you are interested in providing general campus tours or Hajim tours as an engineering major, consider applying. Applications are due by Monday, March 21, and the listing can be found on JobLink on Blackboard. The Job ID for the summer position is 21361 and the Job ID for the fall position is 21366. Contact Andre McKenzie for more information.

The importance of preventive care

When it comes to keeping you and your dependents healthy, a little prevention can go a long way. Keep up with your annual preventive-care services to catch any potential issues before they become a problem. If you are on a University health or dental plan, check with the Excellus Customer Care Team to confirm which services are considered preventive and are fully covered.

Seminar on sustainability in the wine industry

Chris Gerling, senior extension associate at the Cornell Agricultural Experiment Center, will present “Red Grapes and Green Wines: Quantifying and Qualifying Sustainability in the Wine Industry.” The event takes place Wednesday, March 16, from 3:25 to 4:40 p.m. in Hutchison Hall, Room 473. This seminar series is cosponsored by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Environmental Sustainability University Committee for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Toastmasters guest day

Attend a guest day of the University’s Daybreakers Toastmasters Club on Thursday, March 17, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. EDT via Zoom. Toastmasters is about gaining confidence speaking in any situation, improving your leadership skills, having fun, and growing in a supportive environment. All are welcome.

Entrepreneurship workshop on presenting financials

Neilly Author Series: Avram Finkelstein

Artist and activist Avram Finkelstein is cofounder of the Silence=Death Collective, creators of one of the most iconic and lasting images of the fight against HIV/AIDS. On Thursday, March 17, from 7 to 8 p.m., Finkelstein will be at the University discussing his new book, After Silence: A History of AIDS through Its Images. His talk will offer a unique perspective on the history of the HIV/AIDS crisis through his work and other protest artwork. Register to attend.

• Dr. Chat Bot: Medical Center employees (daily required) | Medical Center students (daily required) and non-Medical Center students (as needed)
• 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)
• COVID-19 vaccine requirements and FAQs
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed