Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives increased level of federal funding
The University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics is set to receive $83 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2022, a $1 million increase over fiscal year 2021 funding. The funding strengthens the Laser Lab’s significant contributions to national security, scientific education and leadership, and regional innovation and growth.
In today’s issue:
University IT offers guidance from the IRS on avoiding “ghost tax preparers”
Attend a sustainability seminar on waste management in the Finger Lakes
Tune into a virtual talk from the Center for Community Health & Prevention on healthy, flavorful cooking
Still looking for someone to file your return? The IRS warns taxpayers to choose a preparer wisely and avoid those who refuse to sign tax returns. Also known as “ghost preparers,” these scammers are looking to make a quick profit and promise big returns. They do this by faking your income and deductions to boost the size of your refund, but those refunds are directed straight to their account instead of yours. The IRS offers guidance on a few red flags to look out for, how to ensure you’re using a verified professional, and how to report preparer misconduct.
Why is the Fed not getting tougher on inflation? The answer seems to be that it thinks its monetary policy tools won’t have the desired effect, writes Narayana Kocherlakota, the Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics.
Attend an upcoming Career Conversations lecture, cosponsored by the Politics and Markets Project and the Greene Center. Both sessions take place in Dewey Hall, Room 4-200.
Feeling stressed or anxious? Maybe your workload has been overwhelming lately? Have you been spending a lot of time on social media? Many factors can affect your relationship with food and your body. Join the Nourish to Flourish program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, to learn about mindful eating techniques and how to address body image. Register to attend; space is limited.
‘BIC-Ture This’: A queer art-making series for LGBTQ students
Attend the next “BIC-Ture This” class, “Drawing Hideous Creatures,” on Friday, March 25. 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 23. Drawing pencils will be provided.
Shed some light on workout words such as reps, sets, and intensity and use them to create your own individualized workout plan. Get motivated with Well-U’s team of experts in Fitness 101, beginning March 23.
Do you have research needs for elemental analysis?Â
The Environmental Health Sciences Center Elemental Analysis Facility was established to meet the growing need for high-sensitivity, quantitative analysis of trace elements within biological, chemical, and environmental samples. Learn more and email Matthew Rand or Tom Scrimale with questions.
Darrin Magee, a professor of environmental studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, will present “Garbage Challenges in the Western Finger Lakes.” The event takes place Wednesday, March 23, from 3:25 to 4:40 p.m. in Hutchison Hall, Room 473. This seminar series is sponsored by the Environmental Sustainability University Committee for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Virtual talk on adding spices for healthy, flavorful cooking
Tune in to the Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Facebook page on Thursday, March 24, any time after 11 a.m. EDT for “Add Spice to Your Life with Healthy and Flavorful Cooking,” presented by Nina Rosien, a clinical dietitian at the Center for Community Health & Prevention. The taped talk will help you learn more about how spices can improve our nutrition, ways to use them creatively, and how they can inspire you to savor a variety of flavors in everyday cuisine. The talk is a special event for March’s National Nutrition Month.
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