Rochester leads development of novel integrated photonic COVID-19 sensor
A consortium of nine industry, government, and academic partners, led by the University, will develop the first integrated photonic sensors capable of detecting not only COVID-19 and its variants, but also other emerging viruses. The technology could even predict the severity of these and other infections.
In today’s issue:
A Q&A with Catherine Cerulli on intimate partner violence
The Eastman School of Music’s George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music will open next month
The UHS Health Promotion Office is hosting its first mental health fair today
Eastman dedicates George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music
The Eastman School of Music announces the creation of a new center of equity and inclusion, now formally named and dedicated to the late George Walker ’56, DMA ’12 (Honorary). The George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music will open and have a formal dedication on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. EDT in Sproull Atrium, Miller Center. The dedication will include remarks by University President Sarah Mangelsdorf; Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean at Eastman; Ian and Gregory Walker, sons of George Walker; and others.
What is intimate partner violence? It’s not just physical abuse
Intimate partner violence, a type of domestic violence, affects millions of Americans each year and can take the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and even economic abuse. Catherine Cerulli, director of both the University’s Susan B. Anthony Center and the Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization, talks about how to spot an unhealthy relationship before domestic violence starts.
University IT notes that even if you’ve already filed your taxes, it’s important to remain vigilant as we approach the end of tax season. Cybercriminals posing as the IRS or tax preparers will go to great lengths to steal your information and reroute your refund destination. Avoid any suspicious emails with attachments, links, calls, or texts requesting social security numbers, banking accounts, or any other forms of personal identification. As always, changing your password is a great way to protect your identity. Those who receive suspicious emails should forward them to phishing@irs.gov.
Attend a Career Conversation brought to you by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and the MS TEAM program on Friday, April 1, at noon EDT via Zoom. Shubham Jain, a senior financial analyst in digital media finance at Adobe, will share his path from engineering to finance and his interests in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Reminder: Change to how University’s banking information is used
Due to an increase in fraudulent activity, the Office of Treasury Management is now the only office permitted to issue banking information—including, but not limited to, University bank account numbers and bank transactions—to vendors, suppliers, and external and internal customers. Please remove any of the University’s wiring instructions from forms, departmental websites, etc., and destroy copies of any existing banking instructions currently in use. If it is necessary for your department to receive funds electronically, contact Treasury Management directly at treasury@ur.rochester.edu for assistance. This change will help safeguard the University’s financial assets and strengthen controls to deter fraud.
The UHS Health Promotion Office is hosting its first mental health fair today, 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.
Conversation on language-related careers
Join Dana Mittelman ’05, a freelance ASL interpreter, for a conversation about her career including working in a variety of different areas, from the government to universities to hospitals to performance venues. The event takes place today, Monday, March 28, at 3 p.m. EDT in Douglass Commons, Room 305, and via Zoom. An interpreter will be provided. For questions and accommodations contact Teresa Valdez.
Virtual lecture: ‘The Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022’
On Tuesday, March 29, at noon EDT, join Randall Stone, chair of the Department of Political Science and director of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, for a discussion about the Russo-Ukrainian war of 2022, the dilemma of intervention, the effect and limits of economic sanctions, and the repercussions of this conflict for international society. Jane Gatewood, vice provost for global engagement, will moderate a conversation with Stone following his talk. Students, faculty, and staff can register here for the virtual lecture. This event is presented as part of the Experience Rochester series, bringing the very best of Rochester directly to you with topics and speakers unique to the University.
Sustainability seminar on strategies for CO2 conversion
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