Hospital expansion project will nearly triple the size of ED, offer over 100 new private inpatient rooms
Patients at Strong Memorial Hospital will be examined and treated in a 175,000-square-foot emergency department, with access to more clinical space and all-private inpatient rooms, upon completion of an expansion and renovation project. The expansion will help to address chronic bed shortages and ED overcrowding issues that the community has faced for years, which were further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
In today’s issue:
The University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics was represented at a recent White House summit on fusion energy
Donald Hall has been named provost at Binghamton University
Attend the keynote lecture of the Ferrari Humanities Symposium, “The Plague Generation: Love, Death, Healing, and Friendship in Boccaccio’s Italy”
Laboratory for Laser Energetics represented at White House summit on fusion energy
Michael Campbell, director of the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics, was among the participants at a recent White House summit on fusion energy—which convened leaders in science and industry from across the United States.
The Barbara J. Burger iZone is looking for students with creativity and a desire to solve problems on campus, and previous experience with or desire to learn. Apply to join the project management team through JobLink, using ID #22044. The deadline to apply is April 1 at 11:59 p.m. EDT with rolling interviews.
Have questions or want to learn more about what working at iZone is like from current employees? Attend an open house at iZone on Friday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m.
Save the date for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 4–8
Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 4–8, is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of graduate students to the campus community. Celebrations will take place across all University graduate schools by offering a mix of unique programming including in-person and virtual socials, performances, and visits to local Rochester attractions. There will also be opportunities to showcase and share graduate student research, learn new things, and win prizes.
Find more information on upcoming events as well as a video with words of support from faculty and staff across the University; check back often for updates. You can also download Zoom backgrounds and social media frames to promote the week and show your pride as a Rochester graduate student.
Get answers to your questions about long-term care insurance
From the Office of Total Rewards: Legacy Services, an independent agency, offers one-on-one phone consultations to answer your personal questions regarding long-term care insurance. To schedule a consultation, email Legacy Services or call (800) 230-3398. Find general information online.
Ferrari Humanities Symposium on ‘The Plague Generation’
Paula Findlen, the Ubaldo Pierotti Professor of Italian History at Stanford University, will present the keynote lecture of the Ferrari Humanities Symposium, “The Plague Generation: Love, Death, Healing, and Friendship in Boccaccio’s Italy” on Thursday, March 24, at 5 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. The talk will explore the most interesting responses to the 14th-century Italian experience of plague and will be used to illuminate the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration requested.
‘Donut discussion’ on part-time programs at Simon
Learn more about Simon Business School’s part-time programs on Saturday, March 26, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Boxcar Donuts, 127 Railroad Street. Have all of your questions answered by program staff over a pastry and warm beverage of your choice. Register in advance. Email ptprograms@simon.rochester.edu with questions or for more information. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver, a $150 value.
Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop
The “Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop: Find Joy and Resilience, and Enhance Quality of Care” was developed by physicians to help medical practitioners and educators respond to the erosion of joy in their work. It provides an experiential and interactive learning environment. The workshop takes place May 4–7 at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center in Batavia; learn more and register online. Discounted registration fees end on April 20.
Students: Check your inbox for the National College Health Assessment
Check your email for a personal invitation to complete the National College Health Assessment and let your voice be heard. Results from the survey will help UHS better understand student health needs and will be used to develop new student wellness programming. All students who complete the survey will be entered into a random drawing to win a Kindle Paperwhite, Air Pods, a 32-inch TV, or a wellness kit with a Fitbit, yoga mat, and yoga block. Four other winners will choose from a selection of Rochester gear from the bookstore. For more information, visit the UHS website.
Mental health fair
The UHS Health Promotion Office is hosting its first mental health fair on Monday, March 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, bringing together campus and community mental health resources all in one place.
Attendees will be able to participate in activities, learn a variety of self-care practices, and meet Rochester community groups and organizations such as Active Minds, Central Rock Gym, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the University Counseling Center, the Coalition on Student Mental Health and Wellness, and therapy dogs from Roc Dog. They will also have the opportunity to enter into a raffle giveaway to win one of three self-care kits.
Peer-to-peer mental health coaching
Students: Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Homesick? Not sleeping well? A UR Connected Coach can help. A team of undergraduate and graduate coaches has received specialized training in the areas of active listening, helping students in distress, and suicide prevention. They are also educated on all the resources campus has to offer, from academic support to navigating an off-campus therapy appointment to finding a program to improve your sleep habits. To get started, visit the UR Connected website. You can review coach profiles, choose one that will be a good fit, and schedule directly with them online.
Mindful University Project looking for certified yoga teachers
Are you a student who is a passionate certified yoga teacher? The Mindful University Project is hiring students to lead yoga classes for all ages and abilities during the spring semester and 2022–23 academic year at the Goergen Athletic Center. Hours are flexible and students will lead one or two hour-long yoga classes per week. For more information and to apply, visit FA Job Link on Blackboard and look up job code #25115. Undergraduate and graduate students are all welcome to apply. Email Rebecca Block with questions.
Join School of Nursing Dean Kathy Rideout for her final “Conversation with the Dean,” featuring a special virtual discussion with founding dean Loretta Ford, today, March 23, at noon EDT. Together, Rideout and Ford will reflect on the growth of the School of Nursing, the impact it has had on students and the community, and what they see for the future of nursing and the school. Register here.
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